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.

The Coffee Hour is underwritten by the Concordia University System. Learn more at cus.edu.

Show Time: Monday-Friday at 9:00 a.m. Central Time
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The Coffee Hour — The Confession of St. Peter

What do we learn from The Feast of the Confession of St. Peter, celebrated by the Church on January 18?

The Coffee Hour —Battle for the Augsburg Confession, Ep. 2: The Lutherans Come to America

What happens to the Augsburg Confession as Lutherans cross the ocean to settle in America?

The Coffee Hour — Opportunities to Serve in International Mission!

What does it look like for laypeople and rostered church workers to spread the Gospel overseas?

The Coffee Hour — Relationship Rewards with Lutheran Federal Credit Union

What are the benefits of being a member of Lutheran Federal Credit Union?

The Coffee Hour — All Nations Ministry Council

How is the Gospel of Jesus being brought to all nations?

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart to Serve: Inspiring Lutheran School Teachers

How are Lutheran School Teachers inspiring children to learn and also consider future careers in church work?

The Coffee Hour— Following the Formula, Article I: Original Sin — LW Searching Scripture, January 2026

Rev. Carl Roth talks about the “Searching Scripture” feature in the January 2026 issue of the Lutheran Witness.

The Coffee Hour — Battle for the Augsburg Confession, Ep. 1: Theological and Legal Document of Lutheran Identity

How does the Augsburg Confession define what it means to be Lutheran, and how has this affected the development of Lutheran identity over the centuries?

The Coffee Hour — Fireside Chat: Jesus is the Light in John 1, Rev. Dr. James Fickenscher

It’s a Fireside Chat with the Rev. Dr. James Fickenscher, joining us to talk about Jesus being the Light in John 1.

The Coffee Hour — Fireside Chat: The Holy Spirit at Christmas, Rev. Dr. Leopoldo Sanchez

It’s a Fireside Chat with the Rev. Dr. Leopoldo Sanchez, joining us to talk about the Holy Spirit’s work in the Christmas story.