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.

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Radiating Joy in the Classroom

Andy and Sarah talk with Ruthann Gieseke, Teacher at Green Park Lutheran School in St. Louis, Missouri.

A Moment for the Family: Separation Anxiety

On our podcast this week Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss Separation Anxiety. What is Separation Anxiety? We will answer that question and offer some useful tips for coping with these types of mental health issues.

The Coffee Hour — Set Apart To Serve: Serving as a Director of Christian Education

Andy talks with Jolene Siebarth, DCE at Immanuel Lutheran Church & School in St. Charles, Missouri.

A Moment for the Family: Safe Sleep Guidelines for Infants

Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon discuss the new SID “Safe Sleep Guidelines”. Listen and learn about these new guidelines and what we should focus on when placing babies in their cribs at night.

The Coffee Hour — Bach Week! Set Apart To Serve: Vocation of Kantor

Andy and Sarah talk with Bethany Johnson, Kantor / Director of Parish Music at St. John Lutheran Church in Topeka, Kansas.