What is adiaphora and why does it matter? The Rev. Brady Finnern joins us to discuss the Formula of Concord reading plan he created for 2025, and what we will learn in October’s readings!
The Coffee Hour
As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let’s be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran.
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The Coffee Hour— “Do Lutherans Do Allegory?” LW Searching Scripture, October 2025: Genesis and Galatians
Rev. Carl Roth talks about the “Searching Scripture” feature in the October 2025 issue of the Lutheran Witness.
The Coffee Hour — Set Apart to Serve: Lutheran Teacher Colloquy Opportunity
How is colloquizing to become a rostered Lutheran educator a benefit to both the educator and the school?
The Coffee Hour — What is Catechesis?
What is catechesis, and why does it matter for our daily lives?
The Coffee Hour — Scholarships from the Concordia University System
How is the Concordia University System helping young people attend Concordia Universities?
The Coffee Hour — LESA’s Brew in the Lou
How does LESA make Lutheran education possible for families in St. Louis?
The Coffee Hour — Flame: Because Jesus Taught It
Why should we study what the Church Fathers taught? Grammy-Nominated and Stellar Award-Winning rap artist Flame joins us in-studio to discuss his new book, “Because Jesus Taught It.”
The Coffee Hour — Set Apart to Serve: Conversations with Future Church Workers
Where did Glenn Rollins get to travel this summer to share about Set Apart to Serve?
The Coffee Hour — Portraits in American Lutheran Sacred Music, BONUS Episode: Buszin Family History
Who is the Buszin family, and how did they influence the writing of a book about the history of American Lutheran Sacred Music?
The Coffee Hour — Hymns of the Season: LSB 760, 708 & 522
We’re looking at upcoming hymns of the day in our church year! The Rev. Sean Daenzer joins us to talk about three beautiful hymns people may sing this weekend in church.
