The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Church Worker Appreciation Month

Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Dr. James Baneck, Executive Director for LCMS Pastoral Education.

A Moment for the Family: Recovering Math Education Following the Pandemic Challenges

Falling math scores have been attributed to challenges of education during the pandemic. Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan talk about ways to teach math to younger children and toddlers. What is “math play”? Listen and learn. 

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Encouraging Young People for Church Work (Rebroadcast)

Sarah talks with Rev. James Woelmer, Pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Plano, Texas.

A Moment for the Family: Stewards of the Plant

Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon talk about ways to be good stewards of the planet. Mary shares some terrific tips including buying bulk products without packaging.

Cross Defense — Bringing Your Kids to Church

Pastor Bramwell gives practical instruction from Scripture on how to ease the struggle of bringing children to church.

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Theological Education in Church Worker Formation

Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Dr. Arthur Just, Professor of New Testament Exegetical Theology at Concordia Theological Seminary Fort Wayne and Associate Executive Director of LCMS International Mission for Theological Education.

A Moment for the Family: An Answer to the Self-Worth Struggle

Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss the new school year and students’ feelings of self-worth. The discussion turns to how we can find our worth in God’s love for us as revealed in the Scriptures. 

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Raising Up Leaders at Camp

Andy and Sarah talk with Danny Frastaci, Operations Director for Lakeview Ministries in Seymour, Indiana.

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Culture of Church Worker Formation

Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Dr. Bill Harmon, President of the LCMS Southeastern District.

A Moment for the Family: Children and Mental Health

Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss changes ahead in education with regards to reaching out to our children about mental health. What are some schools doing to help assess kids stress, mood, and other mental health issues? Gary also brings into the conversation the importance of prayer for good mental health.