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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Village Lecture Series: Is the Reformation Still Relevant? --- 2017/08/11
August 11, 2017 21:15 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Dr. Kevin Golden, pastor of Village Lutheran Church in Ladue, Missouri, talks about the upcoming Village Lecture titled "Is the Reformation Still Relevant?" which will take place on September 9, 2017, at Village Lutheran Church and will also be livestreamed at facebook.com/thelcms. Rev. Bryan Wolfmueller, author of "Has American Christianity Failed?" and pastor of Hope Lutheran Church in Aurora, Colorado, and Rev. Jonathan Fisk, author of "Broken: Seven Rules That Every Christian ...
Lutheran School Difference and 2017-2018 Chapel Talks --- 2017/08/10
August 10, 2017 21:55 - 51.5 MBGuests Terry Schmidt, Director of Schools and Accreditation for LCMS Office of National Mission, talks about what children learn in a Lutheran school, how chapel is a part of Lutheran schools, and preview 2017-2018 Chapel Talks available from LCMS School Ministry. Learn more about LCMS School Ministry at lcms.org/school-ministry and find the Chapel Talks at luthed.org/chapel-talks.
The Lutheran Senior Services Difference --- 2017/08/10
August 10, 2017 21:55 - 51.5 MBAnnmarie Wallis and Lutheran Senior Services Director of Marketing and Communications Ann Cerame share what makes LSS unique among Life Plan Communities. Also, Annmarie shares her story of becoming a team member at LSS, and Ann shares her perspective as both a team member and daughter of a new LSS resident.
Volunteering with Lutheran Young Adult Corps --- 2017/08/09
August 09, 2017 20:16 - 51.5 MBGuests from the new crew of 10-Month Lutheran Young Adult Corps volunteers join us to talk about their journey to LYAC, what orientation has been like, and what expectations are for this year. Our guests are Nik Locker - LYAC City Coordinator for Boston, Hayden Duncan from Mount Pleasant, Texas and assigned to LYAC in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and Nathan Leonard from Topeka, Kansas, and assigned to LYAC in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more about the Lutheran Young Adult Corps at lcms.org/young-a...
Robin McCoy, Serving the Lord in Thailand --- 2017/08/09
August 09, 2017 20:16 - 51.5 MBGuest Robin McCoy serves the Lord as a GEO missionary in Thailand, where she teaches English as a Foreign Language. Learn more about Robin and her work in Thailand at lcms.org/mccoy and learn about how you can serve at lcms.org/service. Today’s program is a rebroadcast from April 17, 2017.
Lutherans Engage: The Magazine --- 2017/08/08
August 08, 2017 20:41 - 51.5 MBGuests from the LCMS Communications Team Deaconess Pam Nielsen - Associate Executive Director, Megan Mertz - staff writer and Managing Editor for Lutheran Engage the World, and Erik Lunsford - managing photojournalist, talk about the magazine Lutherans Engage the World. This vivid magazine has been redesigned to engage you in the stories of the church around the world and to show how the church is spreading the message of the love of Christ to our global neighbors. View stories and subscribe ...
Loving Your Neighbor with Swaddling Clothes --- 2017/08/08
August 08, 2017 20:40 - 51.5 MBGuest Katie Fiene, founder of the Swaddling Clothes program, talks about how and why she started this program and how it’s spreading across the nation. Swaddling Clothes provides clothing, diapers, food, and the love of Jesus - free of charge - to families in need or young women who find themselves in a crisis pregnancy. Learn more about this wonderful program at swaddlingclothes.org, and contact Katie at [email protected] if your church would like to learn how to start its own prog...
Mental Health and Congregational Life --- 2017/08/07
August 07, 2017 21:47 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Jeff Pflug, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Madison, Indiana, discusses the intersection of mental health and congregational life. Today’s program is an encore from May 6, 2016.
Concordia Seminary Reunion --- 2017/08/07
August 07, 2017 21:46 - 51.5 MBGuest Vicki Biggs, Senior Vice President for Seminary Advancement at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis talks about the upcoming 2017 Alumni Reunion, which will be September 21-22 on the campus of Concordia Seminary. A special welcome is extended to the class of 1967! Learn more and register at csl.edu/friends/alumni-friends-events/alumni-reunions/.
Family Menu Planning --- 2017/08/07
August 07, 2017 21:46 - 51.5 MBGuest Jackie Meyer, busy mom of a family of 7, shares insights for family menu planning to reduce the "What do you want for dinner tonight? I don’t know, what do you want?" conversations. Family menu planning helps families stay in their budget and engages children as they learn life skills and serve each other.
Missionary Rev. Herb and Markie Burch, Serving the Lord in Peru --- 2017/08/04
August 04, 2017 23:17 - 51.5 MBGuests Rev. Herb and Markie Burch serve the Lord as career missionaries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in Lima, Peru. They work with other missionaries to implement the outlined mission strategy for this area. This strategy includes gathering groups together for Bible study, establishing mercy missions, teaching the Lutheran confessions and raising up and empowering local leaders to carry out future ministry. In addition, they provide leadership and counseling for other mission ...
Serving as a DCE --- 2017/08/04
August 04, 2017 23:16 - 51.5 MBGuests Cheri Selander, DCE - serving Christ Lutheran Church in La Mesa, California, Scotte Hansen, DCE - serving Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church in La Vista, Nebraska, and Andrew Nelson, DCE - serving Chapel of the Cross Lutheran Church in St. Peters, Missouri, share their stories from the field of DCE ministry. Our guests today are all members of the Board of the National Association of Directors of Christian Education. Learn more about NADCE at nadce.org.
Why I Chose Life --- 2017/08/03
August 03, 2017 17:49 - 51.5 MBToday’s guests discuss why they decided to choose life for their children even when encouraged to do otherwise. Ellen McGladdery is a wife, mother, and member of Messiah Lutheran Church, Danville, CA. Ellen shares the story of receiving the prenatal diagnosis of Down syndrome for their son. Read her story at blogs.lcms.org/2015/why-i-didnt-terminate-my-child-with-down-syndrome. Guest Deaconess Ellie Corrow chose life for her son when many influences would suggested otherwise. Today’s program ...
LCMS Disaster Response Conference Preview --- 2017/08/02
August 02, 2017 22:44 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Michael Meyer, Manager of Disaster Response for the LCMS, talks about the upcoming 2017 International LCMS Disaster Response Conference and how mercy work is a historical part of the church. The Conference will be September 26-28 at Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Learn more about LCMS Disaster Response at lcms.org/disaster and register for the Conference at lcms.org/events/2017-disaster-response-conference.
Creating Hymnals Around the Globe --- 2017/08/02
August 02, 2017 22:43 - 51.5 MBGuest Deaconess Sandra Rhein talks about her work as a deaconess who works with Lutheran church bodies in countries around the world to develop hymnals for these church bodies. She talks about the process of creating and translating these hymnals, how her training and formation as a Deaconess plays a major role in these projects, and what these hymnals mean to the people of these church bodies around the world. Learn more about her work at blog.lcms.org. To support the international project, ...
Importance of Latin in a Child’s Education --- 2017/08/01
August 02, 2017 22:43 - 51.5 MBGuests Rev. Charles Henrickson - Pastor of St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Bonne Terre, Missouri, Cheryl Swope - Author of "Simply Classical, A Beautiful Education for Any Child, Mother and Home Educator," and Rev. Joshua Hayes - Pastor of University Lutheran Chapel in Boulder, Colorado, discuss the importance of Latin in a child’s education. Why is it important, and is it ever too late to start? Isn’t Latin a dead language that isn’t useful anymore? How does Latin help in career paths other t...
8th Commandment at Home --- 2017/07/31
July 31, 2017 22:20 - 51.5 MBGuest Dr. Jack Fyans, clinical psychologist, discusses honesty, gossip, and social media in the family unit. Today’s program is a rebroadcast from February 10, 2014.
Missionary Valerie Stonebreaker --- 2017/07/28
July 31, 2017 22:20 - 51.5 MBGuest Valerie Stonebreaker serves the Lord through the LCMS as a career missionary in Togo. As an evangelistic missionary, Valerie serves in a variety of capacities. She teaches English to junior high and high school students. She tutors students at the Centre Luthérien d’Etudes Théologiques (CLET), or Lutheran Center for Theological Studies, in Dapaong, Togo, West Africa, the Lutheran seminary that serves Lutheran churches in several French-speaking countries in West Africa. She also works w...
Reformation 500 Germany Choir Tour --- 2017/07/28
July 31, 2017 22:19 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Jonathan Meyer, pastor of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Edmond, Oklahoma, talks about his recent experience as a member of the Reformation 500 Choir that traveled to Europe to give concerts along the trail of the Reformation. See pictures and videos from this tour at facebook.com/Reformation500Choir.
Engaging Parents in Lutheran Schools --- 2017/07/27
July 27, 2017 18:44 - 51.5 MBGuest Dr. Rebecca Schmidt, associate director of School Ministry, LCMS Office of National Mission discusses what parents can expect as Lutheran schools seek to engage and partner in education. Today’s program is a rebroadcast from October 13, 2015.
How to Downsize with LSS --- 2017/07/27
July 27, 2017 18:44 - 51.5 MBAnnmarie Wallis and Joy Brother, Director of Move-In Resources and Resale for Lutheran Senior Services, share tips and tricks for downsizing and moving into a smaller residence or senior living community.
A Biological perspective on the Mother-Child Bond --- 2017/07/26
July 26, 2017 21:13 - 51.5 MBMiriam Grossman, MD, child, adolescent psychiatrist, and presenter at the Matthew Bulfin Education Conference of American Association of Pro Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the American College of Pediatricians on the Unique Biology of Mothers and Children. On today’s program, Dr. Grossman discusses the biology of attachment. You can find more information about Dr. Grossman and her newest book for children at www.MiriamGrossmanMD.com. Today’s program is a rebroadcast from March 2...
Adoption: Birth Mother’s Perspective --- 2017/07/25
July 25, 2017 21:00 - 51.5 MBAnnie Roden shares her story of being a birth mother. Melyssa Frederick, MSW, LCSW Program Manager of Adoption Services for Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri shares insight on the adoption process for both adoptive parents and birth parents. Today’s program is a rebroadcast from November 10, 2015.
Wearable Fitness Trackers --- 2017/07/24
July 24, 2017 20:06 - 51.5 MBGuests Joyce Angell - professor in the Human Performance Department at Concordia University Chicago, Jonathan Dugas - Clinical Director at The Vitality Group, and Amy Nouri - Media Relations Specialist for Fitness for Garmin International talk about wearable fitness devices and how they can be beneficial to living a healthier life. Tracking steps, activity minutes, and sleep sound great, but does it really help you live healthier? What kinds of options are out there for people who want to sta...
Reformation Hymn Festival at Concordia Seminary --- 2017/07/21
July 21, 2017 22:37 - 51.5 MBGuest Dr. Jim Marriott, Director of Musical Arts at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, talks about the importance of singing hymns and the upcoming Opening Service Hymn Festival at CSL on Sunday, August 27, at 3:00pm. Find more about the event at facebook.com/ConcordiaSem and reserve your spot in the mass choir by contacting Jim Marriott at [email protected] or calling 314-505-7118.
Rev. Micah & Robin Wildauer, Missionary Family to West Africa --- 2017/07/21
July 21, 2017 22:37 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Micah Wildauer, along with his wife Robin, serve the Lord as career missionaries through The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) in Togo. In this role, Micah teaches courses in Lutheran theology at The Centre Luthérien d’Etudes Théologiques (CLET), or Lutheran Center for Theological Studies, in Dapaong, Togo, West Africa. CLET is the seminary of the Lutheran Church of Togo (ELT). He also teaches some distance learning and continuing education courses throughout Francophone West A...
A Night to Shine: Outreach the Special Needs Community --- 2017/07/20
July 20, 2017 17:22 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Steve Carretto, Senior Pastor of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Boca Raton, Florida, talks about the church's blossoming outreach to the special needs community surrounding their congregation. St. Paul received a Stand With Your Community grant from the LCMS in 2016, and because of this grant, St. Paul is creating new projects for St. Paul to be able to be more inclusive and welcoming to those with special needs. "A Night to Shine," from the Tim Tebow Foundation, is one of those proje...
Rev. Michael & Irene Paul, Missionary Family in Taiwan --- 2017/07/20
July 20, 2017 17:21 - 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...
Making Exercise Fun and Work For You --- 2017/07/19
July 19, 2017 21:14 - 51.5 MBGuests Katie Siddins, Wellbeing Integration Manager - Health Care for Concordia Plan Services, and Steve Gruenwald, Director of Worker Wellness for Concordia Plan Services, discuss how exercise can be fun and how to make it work for you. Scheduling time for exercise is important, and having an exercise buddy can be very motivating. Having appropriate gear for what you’re doing helps squash excuses, and purchasing new gear is a great way to reward yourself for exercising. Listen to learn more ...
Lutheran Resources Around the World with LHF --- 2017/07/18
July 18, 2017 21:35 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Matthew Heise, Executive Director of the Lutheran Heritage Foundation, talks about some of the projects currently going on at LHF, including hymnal translation in South Sudan, the Book of Concord in French language, and many more. Learn more about LHF and how you can support their mission at lhfmissions.org.
Celebrating National Ice Cream Month! --- 2017/07/18
July 18, 2017 21:33 - 51.5 MBGuest Camille Smith, RD, LD, Nutrition Educator with the St. Louis District Dairy Council, joins us in studio to help us celebrate National Ice Cream Month! She shares some brief history of ice cream as well as two delicious recipes. Taste test panel of KFUO staff Sarah Gulseth, Sidney Kendall, and Kip Allen make sure the recipes are wonderful enough to share. Find the STL District Dairy Council at stldairycouncil.org or facebook.com/stlouisdairycouncil. Find recipes there or at kfuo.org!
Vocation in the Midst of Barrenness --- 2017/07/17
July 17, 2017 21:08 - 51.5 MBGuest Katie Schuermann, author of He Remembers the Barren, talks about vocation in the midst of barrenness. What is the identity of a woman who hasn’t been blessed with children? What is her vocation, and how can the church support the barren couple? Hear these answers and an insightful conversation about the beautiful cover artwork of her book. See more of artist Ed Riojas’s stunning work at edriojasartist.com, view the 1st edition cover at Amazon.com, and purchase Katie’s book at emmanuelpr...
Missionary Story: Deaconess Kim Bueltmann --- 2017/07/14
July 14, 2017 22:29 - 51.5 MBGuest Deaconess Kim Bueltmann shares the story of her vocation as deaconess and the call to serve as a missionary in Germany. Deaconess Kim’s page on lcms.org will be posted as soon as it is live!
Is Quality of Life a Reason to End a Life? --- 2017/07/14
July 14, 2017 22:29 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Michael Salemink, Executive Director of Lutherans for Life, discusses the current situation of Charlie Gard, the 11-month-old boy in the United Kingdom whose parents are fighting for the right to treat his rare genetic disorder rather than allowing him to die. Charlie is currently on life support, and doctors at Great Ormond Street Hospital want to remove his life support and let him "die with dignity." Although Charlie’s parents have appealed to the High Court for their right to t...
Missionary Benjamin Helge --- 2017/07/13
July 13, 2017 17:27 - 51.5 MBGuest Benjamin Helge talks about life as a career missionary in Eurasia, specifically the Czech Republic. Learn more about Benjamin, including prayer requests and birthday, at lcms.org/helge. Today’s program is a rebroadcast from November 10, 2016.
Caring for the Caregiver with Lutheran Senior Services --- 2017/07/13
July 13, 2017 17:27 - 51.5 MBAnnmarie Wallis and Erica Herman, Social Services Coordinator at Meramec Bluffs Senior Living Community, share about how to care for caregivers, who give so much of their time to take care of older parents and relatives.
Encouraging Music Literacy for Children and Involving Children in Worship --- 2017/07/12
July 12, 2017 21:15 - 51.5 MBEmily Woock is the Director of Parish Music at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, Illinois. Music literacy is an important skill for children to have, and Emily talks about resources for parents to help teach their children about music literacy. Emily also talks about 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. Today’s progra...
Welcome to College with Rev. Marcus Zill --- 2017/07/11
July 11, 2017 22:00 - 51.5 MBGuest the Rev. Marcus Zill, Chancellor of LCMS-U, talks about the book Welcome to College: A Christ-follower’s guide for the journey, second edition by Jonathan Morrow, DMin, MDiv and published by Kregel Publications. What questions do students face when entering college? Why does it matter how you talk about Jesus on campus? Find the book at amazon.com/Welcome-College-Christ-Followers-Guide-Journey/dp/0825444888.
Rev. Charles and Deborah St-Onge, Missionary Family --- 2017/07/11
July 11, 2017 22:00 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Charles St-Onge talks about life as a career missionary in the Latin America and the Caribbean Region. Learn more about the St-Onges, including prayer requests and birthdays, at lcms.org/stonge. Today’s program is a rebroadcast from November 10, 2016.
Coping with Loss in Miscarriage --- 2017/07/10
July 10, 2017 22:20 - 51.5 MBGuests Toni Larson, LISW, Clinical Social Worker with Lutheran Family Service in Fort Dodge, Iowa, and Rev. Steven Cholak, Associate Pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church Roswell, New Mexico, talk about God’s promises to those who are grieving from miscarriage, a frequently avoided topic. Parents who have suffered miscarriage often grieve alone, and family and friends may not know what to say or how to act. Our guests talk about these things as well as how to work through the grief and pain. To...
Teach Your Child to Say No --- 2017/07/07
July 07, 2017 21:25 - 51.5 MBGuest Dr. Alma Golden, MD, who is a pediatrician from Temple, TX, has been in private practice, healthcare administration, and national and international public health policy. She was a presenter at the 2016 Matthew Bulfin Education Conference, a joint conference of the American Association of Pro-Life Gynecologists and Obstetricians and the American College of Pediatricians. Dr. Golden speaks about how to teach your children to make good decisions in tricky situations. Too often children and...
Why Less is More --- 2017/07/06
July 06, 2017 17:30 - 51.5 MBGuest Jackie Meyer, mom and domestic engineer, talks about clutter, why we all have it, and what we can do about it. Is there something deeper to de-cluttering than just getting rid of stuff? Does de-cluttering start at the store with decisions to not buy more stuff? Find Joshua Becker’s book "The More of Less: Finding the Life You Want Under Everything You Own" at Amazon.com.
Raising Responsible Teens --- 2017/07/06
July 06, 2017 17:29 - 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!
Building a Strong and Faithful Family: Singing Together --- 2017/07/05
July 05, 2017 22:38 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Phil Hoppe, pastor of Peace Lutheran Church in Finlayson and St Paul Lutheran in Bruno, Minnesota, and also co-founder of Livingplanted.com, talks about how to incorporate singing into daily family devotions. What if parents aren’t musically inclined? How can families get started? Learn more at livingplanted.com/blog/2017/6/17/updated-free-plan-for-family-devotions-new-hymn-selections-please-share.
Theological Topics in a Scientific Age --- 2017/07/05
July 05, 2017 22:37 - 51.5 MBEver had a conversation where you were caught off guard by an assumption of modern science that seemed to deny the truth of God’s Word? Guest Rev. Dr. Joel Okamoto, the Waldemar and Mary Griesbach Professor of Systematic Theology, chairman of the Department of Systematic Theology and associate professor of Systematic Theology at Concordia Seminary, St. Louis, talks about the upcoming Summer Lay Bible Institute at Concordia Seminary on August 5, 2017, titled "What Christians in a Scientific Ag...
A 42-Year Mission, Alvina Federwitz, Lutheran Bible Translators (Rebroadcast) --- 2017/07/04
July 05, 2017 22:36 - 51.5 MBAlvina Federwitz and her late husband, the Rev. Dale Federwitz served as missionaries for over 40 years with Lutheran Bible Translators. They served in Liberia working with local partners to bring the Word of God to the people in their own language, while raising a family of four children. Learn more at us.lbt.org/project/alvina-federwitz. Today's program is a rebroadcast from June 2, 2016.
Vocation: Pastor’s Wife (Rebroadcast) --- 2017/07/03
July 05, 2017 22:35 - 51.5 MBWe have the wonderful privilege of having four local pastors’ wives with us in studio to talk about joys, sorrows, misconceptions, and what life is really like as a pastor’s wife. Our guests are Becky Filipek, Carrie Ill, Nicole Simek, and Sally Handrick. These women have a unique vocation as the wife of their congregation’s pastor, and they have practical and silly stories and advice about what this vocation entails. Today’s program is a rebroadcast from August 15, 2016.
LCMS Resources: "13 Reasons Why" --- 2017/06/30
June 30, 2017 21:48 - 51.5 MBGuests Rev. Dr. Lucas Woodford - pastor of Zion Lutheran Church and School in Mayer, Minnesota, Rev. Mark Kiessling - Director of Youth Ministry for the LCMS Office of National Mission, Hannah Leftwich, DCE, M.Ed., and Jamie Walters, DCE, from St. John Lutheran Church in Palmer, Alaska, talk about the recent Netflix series "13 Reasons Why" and the resources the LCMS has produced to help pareents, youth leaders, and youth themselves process and work through the content in this series. Find the...
Rev. Chuck & Jean Hoffman, Serving the Lord in South Korea --- 2017/06/29
June 29, 2017 20:40 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Chuck Hoffman joins us in studio to talk about serving the Lord as a career missionary with his wife and daughters in South Korea. Learn more about Rev. Hoffman, his family, and the mission work being done in South Korea at lcms.org/hoffman, and how you can serve at lcms.org/service.
Staying Hydrated with Lutheran Senior Services --- 2017/06/29
June 29, 2017 20:40 - 51.5 MBAnnmarie Wallis and Lutheran Senior Services Director of Clinical Education Tiffany Howard talk about the importance of water and how to stay hydrated during the summer.