What hymns bring you comfort when seeking peace? In this episode, Chaplain Brian Hamer joins Andy to explore the significance of hymns in the context of war and peace.
The Coffee Hour — Bach Week: Bach at Home and in the Church
It’s Bach Week! How can the works of J.S. Bach be used in support of our vocations at home and in our worship?
The Coffee Hour — Rejoicing in Advent
How do we rejoice in the season of Advent? The Rev. Brian Hamer joins us on the show to discuss!
The Coffee Hour — Truth, Goodness, and Beauty in Mozart’s Requiem with the SLSO
In this episode, we explore requiems— specifically an upcoming performance of Mozart’s Requiem with the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra!
The Coffee Hour — Sacred Music for Child-Loss Month
How can sacred music help us grieve the children we have lost? The Rev. Brian Hamer joins us for a special episode in honor of child-loss month.
The Coffee Hour — Death Is Swallowed Up By Death: Bach’s “Christ lag in Todesbanden”
Christ is risen! Rev. Brian Hamer talk about J.S. Bach’s BWV 4, “Christ lag in Todesbanden” (Christ Lay in Death’s Strong Bands).
The Coffee Hour — Luther’s First Christmas Hymn
Rev. Brian Hamer talks about Martin Luther’s first Christmas hymn, “We Praise You, Jesus, at Your Birth.”
The Coffee Hour — Sacred Music for Child-Loss Month
Rev. Brian Hamer talks about the Litany for the Unborn Christ Child and three pieces of sacred music for Child Loss Month.
The Coffee Hour — Bach Week: Cantata 75 and “What God Ordains Is Always Good”
Rev. Brian Hamer talks about the legacy of Bach’s Cantata 75 and where we sing it today in our Lutheran Service Book.
The Coffee Hour — Holy Week with J.S. Bach (Rebroadcast)
Andy and Sarah talk with Chaplain Brian Hamer, active duty Navy Chaplain.