Faith & Family from KFUO Radio
286 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 6 years ago - ★★★★★ - 4 ratingsFaith & Family is a program that lets families keep their Lutheran faith first as we praise God for the gift He has given us in our children, parents, grandparents, and even the in-laws! Every day, Faith & Family will have an expert on the show to discuss life issues such as money management, dealing with divorce, adoption, how to raise children to lead a God-centered life in a very non-Christian world, and more. Faith & Family is graciously underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin.
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Poet Michelle Swope: “God’s Harvest” --- 2017/12/22
December 22, 2017 23:10 - 51.5 MBGuest Michelle Lynn Swope, poet and author of “Through Time’s Looking Glass” and now “God’s Harvest,” talks about her love of poetry and reads a few of her poems. Find her book on Amazon: amazon.com/Gods-Harvest-Michelle-Lynn-Swope/dp/1615388907/ref=sr_1_2 Today’s program is a rebroadcast from June 23, 2017.
Poet Michelle Swope --- 2017/12/22
December 22, 2017 23:09 - 51.5 MBGuest Michelle Swope talks about her life as a poet, and Michelle also shares some of her newest poetry in her new book, “Through Time’s Looking Glass.” Find her book on Amazon.com. Today’s program is a rebroadcast from January 19, 2017.
Why Do My Social Media Posts Make All My Friends Angry? --- 2017/12/22
December 22, 2017 23:09 - 51.5 MBWe’ve all been there. You post something seemingly innocent on your social media page, and when you go back to check your notifications, all of your friends are yelling at each other! You’re left wondering how it all happened and whether it’s worth it to explain your post or just go hide under a rock. Guest Peter Slayton, Social Media Manager for the Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod, joins host Sarah Gulseth, who manages social media for KFUO Radio, to talk about context collapse on social me...
Raising Responsible Teens --- 2017/12/21
December 21, 2017 23:09 - 51.5 MBGuest Amy Carney, who blogs about parenting with a purpose at amycarney.com, talks about how to raise teens to be competent and capable adults. What should parents do – and not do – to help their children be successful? Should parents always come to the rescue? Listen in and learn some tips! Today’s program is a rebroadcast from July 6, 2017.
Attacked By the Devil: Spiritual Warfare --- 2017/12/21
December 21, 2017 23:09 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Dr. Robert H. Bennett, Executive Director of Luther Academy and author of I Am Not Afraid: Demon Possession and Spiritual Warfare and Afraid: Demon Possession and Spiritual Warfare in America, both available from cph.org, shares insights into spiritual warfare in America and in our churches, including why and how the devil attacks us and what we can do about it. Today’s program is a rebroadcast from October 25, 2017.
Should I Talk to a Pastor or Psychologist? --- 2017/12/20
December 20, 2017 23:09 - 51.5 MBPastors and psychologists are both wonderful resources for people who are struggling, but when should someone talk to a pastor and when should someone talk to a psychologist? Guests Rev. David Fleming, Senior Pastor of Our Savior Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a Collegium Fellow with DOXOLOGY, and Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, LCSW, helps us talk through these professions and how each one cares for the people who bring their struggles to them. Learn more about DOXOLOGY at doxology...
Caring for Young Children and Older Adults Together --- 2017/12/19
December 19, 2017 23:15 - 51.5 MBToday we talk about caring for young children and older adults together at the Lutheran Care Center in Altamont, IL. Guests Karen Hille, Lutheran Care Center Administrator; Lena Myers, LCC Child Enrichment Center Director; Marsha Nolan, Activity Director; Emily Miller, employee & daycare parent; and Joyce Fathauer, Lutheran Care Center resident, talk about the different aspects of this wonderful ministry. The conversation covers the decision to offer child care and learning on site, why pare...
Information Security on Personal Devices --- 2017/12/18
December 18, 2017 22:54 - 51.5 MBGuest Dave Farquhar, Technical Account Manager with Qualys, talks about information security on our computers and devices. How can I know how secure my home computer is? How easily can someone hack my home computer and steal personal information? What can I do to improve the security of my digital information? Learn these answers and more. Looking for additional information? Find more ways to keep your home computer and personal devices on the following links: dfarq.homeip.net/how-can-i-know...
Parenting the Internet Generation --- 2017/12/18
December 18, 2017 22:54 - 51.5 MBGuest Chris McKenna with Covenant Eyes talks about how to parent kids of the internet generation. How easy is it for children to access inappropriate information, including pornography, on the internet? How does that information harm children, and what can parents do to protect their children? Download a free e-book about Parenting the Internet Generation at covenanteyes.com/parenting-the-internet-generation and learn more about the work of Covenant Eyes at covenanteyes.com. Today’s program i...
Words Mean Things: Classical Education --- 2017/12/14
December 14, 2017 21:45 - 51.5 MBGuest Heather Smith, Classical Education Advocate, shares insight into what classical education is and why it’s a great option for parents to consider for their children. Classical education includes things like memorization and rhetoric, and the idea that words mean things.
Rev. Michael & Irene Paul, Missionary Family in Taiwan --- 2017/12/13
December 13, 2017 23:06 - 51.5 MBGuests Rev. Dr. Michael and Jen-Yi “Irene” Paul serve the Lord as career missionaries through The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in Taiwan. In this role, Michael serves as a theological educator for the China Evangelical Lutheran Church. He teaches in congregations and at China Lutheran Seminary, Hsinchu. He also writes and translates Lutheran Chinese resources and helps mentor new church workers. Learn more about their story, including how to support their work, at lcms.org/paul and l...
Advent Hymnody --- 2017/12/13
December 13, 2017 23:06 - 51.5 MBGuest Matt Machemer, Associate Kantor at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, shares insights into our beautiful hymns of the season of Advent. He talks about how these hymns are different from the others in our hymnal, the O Antiphons, and how to use these hymns in devotions at home.
Cheese & Hot Cocoa: STL District Dairy Council --- 2017/12/12
December 12, 2017 22:42 - 51.5 MBGuest Camille Smith, RD, LD, Nutrition Educator with the STL District Dairy Council, brings us delicious recipes of cheese and hot cocoa with our guest taste test panel of students from Lutheran High School North in St. Louis, Missouri: Taylor, Katelyn, Taylor, and Isaiah. Learn more about the STL District Dairy Council at stldairycouncil.org or at facebook.com/StLouisDairyCouncil. Find the recipes and Facebook Live video at kfuo.org.
Thank You, Donors! --- 2017/12/11
December 11, 2017 23:58 - 51.5 MBGuest Mary Schmidt, KFUO Manager of Development, shares thanks for our many donors! Listen in to hear how you can join the legacy of 90+ years of broadcasting the Good News of Christ for You.
Cancer and the Holidays --- 2017/12/11
December 11, 2017 23:58 - 51.5 MBGuest Karen Tripp, LMFT, founder Cancer Companions, shares about how we can offer support through the holidays to those experiencing cancer, and what to do and not to do to care for those loved ones.
A Parent’s Guide to Advent Services --- 2017/12/11
December 11, 2017 23:58 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Anthony Oliphant, pastor of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, Illinois, shares insights into how parents can use the season of Advent to teach their children about the coming of Christ and the new church year. He talks about common things we see in Advent, including the Advent wreath, the changing liturgical color, and the beautiful Advent hymnody we get to sing.
Prison Ministry at Christmas --- 2017/12/08
December 08, 2017 23:09 - 51.5 MBGuest the Rev. James Rivett, LCMS Southern Illinois District Prison Ministry Coordinator and LCMS Contract Prison Ministry Coordinator, talks about what prison ministry looks like during the holiday season and how he and other chaplains care for and bring the Gospel to those who are incarcerated. Learn more about the SID Prison Ministry at sidlcms.org/prison-ministry.
A Season of Hope for the Entire Family --- 2017/12/08
December 08, 2017 23:09 - 51.5 MBGuest Christina Hergenrader, author of 10 books including her newest book, Family Trees and Olive Branches available from Concordia Publishing House, talks about her article in the December 2017 Lutheran Witness: "A Season of Hope: Advent Activities for the Entire Family." Christina shares how to avoid the empty temptations of the season as well as some tips for observing Advent with kids. Subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.
Nativity with Bo Giertz --- 2017/12/08
December 08, 2017 23:08 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Bror Erickson, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church in Farmington, New Mexico, and translator of several books by Swedish pastor/author Bo Giertz, including With My Own Eyes and The Knights of Rhodes, shares insights into who Bo Giertz was and why his writings are among many peoples’ favorites. Purchase your copy of "With My Own Eyes" on Amazon.com.
Film Review: The Christmas Story --- 2017/12/07
December 07, 2017 23:32 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Chad Hoover, Theology Department Chair and Director of Integrated Campus Ministry Concordia Lutheran High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana, discusses the 1983 Christmas classic film, The Christmas Story. Today’s program is an encore from December 21, 2015.
#WhyWeMarch: Planning for the March for Life --- 2017/12/07
December 07, 2017 23:32 - 51.5 MBGuests Deaconess Dorothy Krans - LCMS Office of National Mission, Rev. Michael Salemink - Executive Director of Lutherans for Life, and Deaconess Pam Nielsen - Associate Executive Director of LCMS Communications, talk about the March for Life and the LCMS’s presence at the March. They also share tips for those planning to attend. Learn more about the March at lcms.org/marchforlife and learn more about Eyes of Life at eyesoflife.org. Planning to attend the March? Email [email protected] to f...
The Creation, the Fall, and the Promise --- 2017/12/06
December 06, 2017 23:15 - 51.5 MBGuests Kelly Schumacher, liturgical artist and founder of Agnus Dei Liturgical Arts, and author Joshua Radke talk about their beautiful new book, “The Creation, the Fall, and the Promise,” available from Grail Quest Books. Kelly and Joshua share about their collaboration, the background of the book, and how the illustrations came together. Purchase you copy of the book through grailquestbooks.wordpress.com/2017/06/05/the-creation-the-fall-and-the-promise.
Staying Fit through the Holidays --- 2017/12/06
December 06, 2017 23:14 - 51.5 MBGuest Jennifer Hamer, Chaplain’s Wife, Group Fitness Instructor, Command Fitness (CFL) Instructor at Naval Air Station Lemoore Gym & Fitness Center and Ombudsman at Naval Air Station Lemoore in Lemoore Station, California. Jennifer shares insights into overcoming common unhealthy temptations during the holiday season, like avoiding the extra ten Christmas cookies or politely declining taking home the extra wine. She also talks about the importance of setting goals, being accountable, and prac...
Christmas Movie Review: The Santa Clause --- 2017/12/05
December 05, 2017 22:56 - 51.5 MBGuest Dr. Michael Eschelbach, Professor of Theology at Concordia University Irvine, talks about the Christmas favorite, "The Santa Clause." Find the 1994 film at movies.disney.com/the-santa-clause. Today’s program is a rebroadcast from December 12, 2016.
Recover the Joys of Piety --- 2017/12/04
December 04, 2017 22:10 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. William Weedon, LCMS Director of Worship, chaplain of the International Center of the LCMS, host of KFUO’s Thy Strong Word daily Bible study, and author of Celebrating the Saints, talks about his latest book from Concordia Publishing House: Thank, Praise, Serve, and Obey: Recover the Joys of Piety. Rev. Weedon shares insights into piety, pietism, and habits. Purchase your copy at cph.org/p-31340-thank-praise-serve-and-obey-recover-the-joys-of-piety.aspx.
The Holy Family --- 2017/12/04
December 04, 2017 22:10 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Joshua Scheer, senior pastor at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Cheyenne, Wyoming, describes the earthly family of Jesus according to the Holy Bible. Today’s program is a rebroadcast from December 9, 2014.
Why the First Year of Marriage is So Hard --- 2017/12/01
December 04, 2017 16:53 - 51.5 MBGuest Deaconess Heidi Goehmann, writer, wife, and mom, talks about why the first year of marriage is so hard. The Bible clearly talks about a man leaving his father and mother in order to be one flesh with his wife, and that leaving and cleaving process is much harder than many of us realize! Combining two different ways of doing chores, two different personalities, two different wills, can be filled with angst when lines of communication and forgiveness become shut off. Deaconess Heidi talks...
Stories from the Mission Field: Lutheran Heritage Foundation --- 2017/12/01
December 04, 2017 16:52 - 51.5 MBGuests Rev. Matthew Heise, Executive Director of Lutheran Heritage Foundation, Jeff Rahn, Assistant Executive Director/Director of Operations for Lutheran Heritage Foundation, and Rev. Ted NaThalang share stories from the mission field. Rev. NaThalang shares about a month-long trip to Thailand, Cambodia, and Indonesia where observances of the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation took place. Our guests also discuss the 25th anniversary of LHF and an offer of materials in various languages, inc...
Christmas Classic Reads --- 2017/11/30
November 30, 2017 21:58 - 51.5 MBGuest Allison Kieselowsky, Reading Specialist, shares insights into favorite literature for families to enjoy this Christmas season. Her list includes: -Luke 1-2 -"Christmas Night, Fair and Bright" by Julie Stiegemeyer -"Born on Christmas Morn" Arch Book -"The Jesse Tree" by Geraldine McCaughrean -"The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" by C. S. Lewis -"The Glorious Impossible" by Madeline L'Engle -"The Nutcracker Ballet" and also watching the ballet Listen to hear about these books and how to...
Planning for Retirement with LSS --- 2017/11/30
November 30, 2017 21:58 - 51.5 MBAnnmarie Wallis and Paul Ogier, Chief Financial Officer for Lutheran Senior Services,talk about how to prepare financially at any age for retirement.
Return to Bethlehem: A 25-Year Tradition --- 2017/11/29
November 29, 2017 22:53 - 51.5 MBMembers of Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Chesterfield, Missouri share stories from their 25-year tradition of engaging their community with the nativity narrative in an interactive walk-through drama. Learn more about Lord of Life Lutheran Church and details about the performance at lordoflifelcms.org.
Christ in Belize Missionary Rev. Duane Meissner --- 2017/11/28
November 29, 2017 00:02 - 51.5 MBRev. Duane and Elizabeth Meissner serve the Lord through The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) as missionaries in Belize. In this role, Duane’s unique and exciting objective is to plant the very first Lutheran churches in that country! He also works to support LCMS human care and mercy projects in the country. Pastor Meissner talks about the people he’s been able to witness to and how God’s Word has taken root in the people he’s met. Learn more about the Meissners, including how to suppor...
Active Sermon Listening for Kids --- 2017/11/28
November 29, 2017 00:02 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Anthony Oliphant, pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, Illinois, talks about how children can actively listen to sermons and how parents can help and encourage their children. Adults without kids can try these ideas, as well! Today’s program is a rebroadcast from December 13, 2016.
The Importance of Family Structure for the Health of Children --- 2017/11/27
November 27, 2017 23:20 - 51.5 MBToday we talk with Dr. Alma Golden, MD, a pediatrician from Temple, Texas, whose career included private practice, healthcare administration, and national and international public health policy. Dr. Golden is a mother and grandmother. Today’s program is a rebroadcast from March 22, 2016.
Advent Activities for Families --- 2017/11/24
November 27, 2017 23:19 - 51.5 MBHome educators, Amanda Markel and Jackie Meyer return to Faith & Family to share their ideas for family activities during Advent. Today’s program is a rebroadcast from December 2, 2014.
Encouraging Music Literacy for Children and Involving Children in Worship --- 2017/11/23
November 27, 2017 23:19 - 51.5 MBGuest Emily Woock, Director of Parish Music at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, Illinois, shares about why music literacy is an important skill for children to have. Emily also talks about resources for parents to help teach their children about music literacy, including children in worship, and the importance of teaching children about worship and our rich Lutheran liturgy. Find the CD “Keeping the Beat” and other early childhood music resources from GIA Publications.
Film Review: The Christmas Story --- 2017/11/22
November 27, 2017 23:18 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Chad Hoover, Theology Department Chair and Director of Integrated Campus Ministry Concordia Lutheran High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana, discusses the 1983 Christmas classic film, The Christmas Story. Today’s program is an encore from December 21, 2015.
Nutrition for Older Adults --- 2017/11/22
November 27, 2017 23:18 - 51.5 MBGuest Melissa Hoffman, RD, with Lutheran Senior Services, discusses nutrition for older adults. Today’s program is a rebroadcast from April 14, 2016.
Raising Grateful and Charitable Children --- 2017/11/21
November 27, 2017 23:18 - 51.5 MBGuests Jeannine Liebmann – Therapist serving as EAP Counselor and Consultant with H&H Health Associates, Inc, Leah S. Sieveking – now Assistant to the President for Mission Advancement for the LCMS Missouri District, and Bev Gruenwald – Director of Early Childhood Ministries at Abiding Savior Lutheran School in St. Louis, discuss practical ideas for raising children to be grateful and charitable. Today’s program is a rebroadcast from December 1, 2015.
Sanity During the Holidays while Traveling with Children --- 2017/11/20
November 27, 2017 23:17 - 51.5 MBHow can you travel with children over the holidays and maintain your sanity? Guest Jackie Meyer discusses how to be prepared for traveling with children, and guest Amanda Markel talks about family Advent activities. Today’s program is a rebroadcast from November 20, 2013.
Intro to Philosophy for Pastors --- 2017/11/20
November 27, 2017 23:16 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Gregory P. Schulz, DMin, PhD, Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Martin Glastad Institute for Lutheran Philosophy at Concordia University Wisconsin, shares information about philosophy for pastors. Rev. Dr. Schulz will be leading a MOOC (Massively Open Online Course) titled “Philosophy KATA CHRISTON: A Pastor’s Guided Introduction to Philosophy for the Gospel Ministry” at CUW beginning January 11, 2018. Listen in for details and find this course at onlineinfo.cuw.edu/go/ph...
Inner City Churches Reaching the Community --- 2017/11/17
November 17, 2017 22:27 - 51.5 MBGuests Pastor John Suguitan and Deaconess Kelly Jacob from Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, share stories about serving the homeless population in the community around their inner-city church. Prince of Peace is a historic Lutheran church that has been recently renovated in order to better serve the community, and Deaconess Kelly coordinates the Bridge Program that helps the homeless population. View the photo essay from LCMS Photojournalist Erik Lunsford at blogs.lcms.org...
Live at Dunn Road Manor! --- 2017/11/16
November 16, 2017 22:08 - 51.5 MBAnnmarie Wallis and Lutheran Senior Services team members Susan Hutchinson and Tammy Payne, RN, along with Dunn Road residents Yvonne and Blanche, talk about the wonderful things going on at Dunn Road Manor. Learn more about LSS Affordable Housing at lssliving.org/affordable-housing, and read about the expansion at Dunn Road at lssliving.org/news/dunn-road-manor-expansion-begins.
Family Prayers and Devotions for the Holidays --- 2017/11/15
November 15, 2017 23:23 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. William Weedon, Director of Worship with the LCMS Office of National Mission, and host of Thy Strong Word on KFUO Radio, talks about why family prayer is important and what resources are available from LCMS Worship for families to use this holiday season. Find these resources at lcms.org/unwrappingthegifts, blogs.lcms.org/2016/thanksgiving-litany-grace, and blogs.lcms.org/2017/brief-advent-devotion-for-the-family-table.
Catechesis & Spiritual Nurture in the Home --- 2017/11/15
November 15, 2017 23:22 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Gaven Mize, pastor of Augustana Lutheran Church in Hickory, North Carolina, and author of "Beauty and Catechesis" and "God Loves Me Such That He Would Give" talks about these books and how families can use them in their devotional lives. Find these books at grailquestbooks.com.
Disabilities in the Body of Christ --- 2017/11/14
November 15, 2017 16:42 - 51.5 MBGuests from Bethesda Lutheran Communities Mona Fuerstenau - Director of Strategic Ministry Partnerships, Deaconess Kimberly Trombley - Vice President for Religious Life, Josh Galgan - Director of Religious Life, and Sandra Rice - Director of Resources Creation talk about recognizing people with disabilities as indispensable parts of the body of Christ. They also share beautiful stories of members of the body of Christ who love the Lord and receive His gifts for them. Learn more about Bethesda...
Youth Ministry Symposium --- 2017/11/13
November 13, 2017 23:13 - 51.5 MBGuests Rev. Mark Kiessling - Director of Youth Ministry for the LCMS Office of National Mission, and Julianna Shults, DCE - program manager for Lutheran Young Adult Corps for the LCMS Office of National Mission, talk about the upcoming Youth Ministry Symposium on January 28-30 at the Hilton St. Louis Airport Hotel. The Symposium’s focus will be ministry to and with young adults, with a special focus on the recent research conducted by LCMS Youth Ministry. Learn more and register at calendar.l...
Museum of the Bible Collections --- 2017/11/13
November 13, 2017 23:13 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Dr. Jeff Kloha, Director of Operations for Collections with Museum of the Bible, talks about the exciting things going on at Museum of the Bible and his position as Director of Operations for Collections, including how he goes about building these collections. Lear more about Museum of the Bible at museumofthebible.org.
Lutheran Marriage Encounter --- 2017/11/10
November 13, 2017 23:13 - 51.5 MBGuests Cheryl & Chris Bates, presenters for Lutheran Marriage Encounter, and Rev. Dan & Judy Teuscher, Lutheran Marriage Encounter, talk about the importance of taking time to care for your marriage and how Lutheran Marriage Encounter helps with that. Learn more about LME events at GodLovesMarriage.org.
KFUO Rally Day! --- 2017/11/09
November 10, 2017 01:30 - 51.5 MBToday is KFUO’s Rally Day! Hear stories from our listeners about why they partner with KFUO as Day Sponsors. One year after a tornado devastated the community of New Minden, IL Ray and Eunice Hausler from St. John Lutheran Church , New Minden, IL tell their story of that day and how they gave thanks to God by partnering with KFUO who brings the Word of God into their home daily. Guests Jim and Marjorie Viehland, KFUO Day Sponsors and Legacy Partners, join host Andy Bates and KFUO Executive ...