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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Memorizing the Catechism as an Adult --- 2017/06/28
June 28, 2017 21:38 - 51.5 MBGuest Joe Willmann, Senior Instructional Designer for Concordia Publishing House in St. Louis, Missouri, joins us to talk about how adults in all stages of life and vocation can and should memorize the catechism. The catechism is an integral part of knowing our faith and understanding what we believe and why it’s important for all adults to know the catechism. Read Joe’s articles on the CPH Education Blog at education.cph.org/teaching-the-faith-at-home/why-adults-should-memorize-the-catechis...
Preventing Burnout in Church Vocations --- 2017/06/27
June 28, 2017 21:38 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Dr. Darrell Zimmerman, Vice President of Programs for Grace Place Wellness, and Rev. Richard Snow, President of the Nebraska District of the LCMS, talk about how Grace Place supports church workers through preventative wellness programs so they can avoid burnout. Learn more about how Grace Place can help church workers at graceplacewellness.org.
Encouraging Youth to Consider Church Vocations --- 2017/06/27
June 28, 2017 21:37 - 51.5 MBGuest Jeffrey S. Beavers, M.A., MFT, Executive Director and Founding Principal of Crean Lutheran High School in Irvine, California, discusses how to encourage youth to consider church vocations. Learn more about his work at CLHS at clshs.org.
Joyful Sound Children’s Choir --- 2017/06/26
June 26, 2017 22:08 - 51.5 MBGuests Emily Woock, Director of Parish Music at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Elmhurst, Illinois, and Katherine, Claire, and Lucas from Redeemer’s Joyful Sound Choir join us to talk about their choir and the first Joyful Sound tour to St. Louis.
Celebrating National DCE Day --- 2017/06/26
June 26, 2017 22:08 - 51.5 MBWe celebrate National DCE Day on KFUO with guests from six Concordia Universities talking about their respective programs. Guests on today’s program are Dr. Jacob Youmans from Concordia University Texas, Dr. Debra Arfsten from Concordia University Chicago, Dr. Mark Blanke from Concordia University Nebraska, Heath Lewis from Concordia University St. Paul, and Dr. Dave Rueter from Concordia University Irvine.
Live from the LWML Convention --- 2017/06/23
June 23, 2017 20:56 - 51.5 MBOur very own Mary Schmidt checks in from the LWML Biennial Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and what’s been going on at the convention!
Poet Michelle Swope: "God’s Harvest" --- 2017/06/23
June 23, 2017 20:55 - 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
Dealing with Anger in Families --- 2017/06/23
June 23, 2017 20:55 - 51.5 MBGuest Jennifer Baker, Psy.D., LMFT, Psychologist with Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri, talks about what causes anger in families, the difference between anger and the expression of anger, if it’s ever appropriate, and how to reconcile with those who are angry with you or with whom you are angry.
LSS Youth Volunteers are Making a Difference --- 2017/06/22
June 22, 2017 17:27 - 51.5 MBAnnmarie Wallis and Lutheran Senior Services Volunteer Coordinator Kristy Bull share the latest LSS news about youth volunteerism during this summer! Additional guests are Debbie Workman - Owner & CEO of Little Guppy Early Childhood Education Center, Leslie Payne - Director of the St. Charles Center of Little Guppy Early Childhood Center, Amy Barnett - Director of K.A.R.E. Camp, youth from the K.A.R.E. Camp, and Puja Mehta - volunteer-turned-employee at Meridian Village. If you’re interested ...
Missionary Story: Rev. Alan Ludwig --- 2017/06/21
June 21, 2017 20:56 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Alan Ludwig joins us in studio to talk about what it’s like serving the Lord as a theological educator in Siberia. Learn more about Rev. Ludwig and the mission work being done in Siberia at lcms.org/ludwig and how you can serve at lcms.org/service.
A Solution to the Digital Divide Has Been Available All Along --- 2017/06/21
June 21, 2017 20:55 - 51.5 MBGuest Kevin Walker, founder and president of Project Appleseed, a nonprofit that fosters family engagement with schools, often with the help of technology, talks about a solution for the digital divide among students with and without internet access at home. Kevin addresses the reality of the digital divide, why this solution hasn’t been fully utilized, and what can be done about it. Learn more about the work of Project Appleseed at projectappleseed.org.
June is Dairy Month! --- 2017/06/20
June 20, 2017 21:51 - 51.5 MBWe’re celebrating Dairy Month with the St. Louis District Dairy Council! Guest Camille Smith - RD, LD, Nutrition Educator for the St. Louis District Dairy Council, along with Frank Doll - president of the St. Louis District Dairy Council board and an Illinois dairy farmer, and residents from Lutheran Senior Services Laclede Groves Senior Living Community talk all things dairy. Frank discusses his career as a dairy farmer and what it means to him to be a farmer. Camille features samples of rec...
Speaking Faithfully to Life Issues --- 2017/06/19
June 19, 2017 21:41 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Jonathan Lange, pastor of Our Saviour Lutheran Church in Evanston and St Paul Lutheran Church in Kemmerer, Wyoming, and also Chairman of the District Life Coordinators and a member of the LCMS Life Committee, talks about the importance of speaking faithfully regarding life issues, including life, marriage, and family. Learn more about the LCMS Life Committee and their work at lcms.org/life.
Lutherans for Life: Life Teams --- 2017/06/19
June 19, 2017 21:41 - 51.5 MBGuest Hilary Haak, Mission and Ministry Director for Lutherans for Life, talks about how congregations can get involved with life issues by starting a Life Team and how those teams tie into the larger mission of Lutherans for Life. Learn more about how your congregation can start a Life Teams at lutheransforlife.org.
Missionary Life in Mexico City --- 2017/06/19
June 19, 2017 21:41 - 51.5 MBGuests Rev. Andrew & Kelsey Schlund, missionaries in Mexico City, talk about what life is like in Mexico. Find their prayer card and more about their background and the work being done in Mexico at lcms.org/schlund and the Conrad family at lcms.org/conrad. Read more about their experiences in the Spring issue of Lutherans Engage: engage.lcms.org/mexico-missionary-spring-2017/.
Is Missouri Putting More Women at Risk? --- 2017/06/16
June 16, 2017 21:41 - 51.5 MBGuests Donna J. Harrison, M.D. - Executive Director of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Josh Hawley - Missouri Attorney General, and Diane Vaughan, R.N. - Regional Manager for ThriVe St. Louis, talk about the state of women’s health care in Missouri. Dr. Harrison talks specifically about the rise of the abortion pill, or chemical abortion, in the state of Missouri and why that raises the risks for women who use it. Learn more about AAPLOG at aaplog.org. J...
Living Life to the Fullest at Laclede Groves --- 2017/06/15
June 15, 2017 21:47 - 51.5 MBAnnmarie Wallis and Kristina Wille - "Opening Minds Through Art" instructor at Laclede Groves, resident Evelyn, Tom Zuber - Executive Chef at Laclede Groves, residents Dan and Cathy Walther, and Kristina and Ashton from APA of MO share how older adults are living life to the fullest at Lutheran Seniors Services’s Laclede Groves Senior Living Community. Watch the Facebook live video at facebook.com/lutheranseniorservices to see the delicious food and adorable puppies!
Servant Leadership on the Track --- 2017/06/14
June 14, 2017 21:36 - 51.5 MBConcordia University Nebraska Track and Field Head Coach Matt Beisel talks about being a servant leader on and off the track. Athletics are important, but it’s even more important to keep Christ first and build relationships that will last a lifetime. Today’s episode is an encore from August 2, 2016.
Managing Editor and Motherhood: Adriane Heins --- 2017/06/13
June 13, 2017 20:34 - 51.5 MBGuest Adriane Heins, Senior editor, catechetical information for The Lutheran Witness and Journal of Lutheran Mission for Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, talks about managing motherhood and editing these publications, as well as transitioning to full-time motherhood.
Faith & Writing Workshop --- 2017/06/13
June 13, 2017 20:33 - 51.5 MBGuests Lisa Clark, senior editor for Concordia Publishing House and author of The Messengers Series, and Rev. Travis Scholl, managing editor of Seminary Publications for Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, talk about the upcoming "Faith and Writing" workshop on the Concordia Seminary campus July 25-27, 2017. Listen in to hear more about why this workshop is unique and what the presenters will be teaching. Learn more and register at csl.edu/resources/continuinged/faith-writing-workshop and read R...
Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up? --- 2017/06/12
June 12, 2017 21:20 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Dr. Matthew Richard, pastor of Zion Lutheran Church, Gwinner, North Dakota, and frequent guest on KFUO’s His Time, discusses about his book Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Rev. Richard talks about addressing false christs in the book and in the lives of people we all encoutner, what has happened to objective truth, and how this book can be used. Find the book at cph.org/p-30662-will-the-real-jesus-please-stand-up-12-false-christs.aspx.
Effectiveness of Natural Family Planning --- 2017/06/12
June 12, 2017 21:20 - 51.5 MBGuest Marguerite Duane, MD, MHA, FAAFP, Executive Director of FACTS (Fertility Appreciation to Teach the Science), talks about misconceptions and myths of Fertility Awareness Based Methods (FABM) and Natural Family Planning and how these methods have changed and improved over the years. FACTS has launched a petition to the CDC to update its website to reflect accurate and up-to-date data on these methods. Learn more about FACTS at FACTSaboutFertility.org and find the petition at petition.natu...
Lutheran Indian Ministries --- 2017/06/09
June 09, 2017 21:59 - 51.5 MBGuest Tim Young Eagle (Pawnee), CFRE, Executive Director of Lutheran Indian Ministries, talks about the mission of LIM and what the organization plans to do this year. Tim also touches on what has changed in American Indian culture and how family plays a key role in the culture. Learn more about LIM and their work at lutheranindianministries.org.
He Remembers the Barren --- 2017/06/09
June 09, 2017 21:59 - 51.5 MBGuest Katie Schuermann talks about the 2nd Edition of her book He Remembers the Barren, including the new additions and how to use it as devotional material. What is gift language, and why is it so hard for us to use it? How does American culture affect how we interact with barren couples? What is our identity in Christ, and how does that help those who wish to have children? Find the wonderful 2nd Edition, including beautiful art prints of the cover by Edward Riojas, at emmanuelpress.us/book...
Burying the Dead and Planning for Funerals --- 2017/06/08
June 08, 2017 19:30 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Dr. Mark Birkholz, pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Oak Lawn, Illinois, and author of the article "A Funeral Planning Primer" in the June/July edition of the Lutheran Witness, talks about funerals throughout the ages and how to plan for yours. We all face the reality of death, and it can be emotionally difficult to think about what your own funeral will look like. Rev. Birkholz talks through funerals throughout the ages, like how the early church handled burying the dead, how the...
How to Deal With Shopping Addiction --- 2017/06/07
June 07, 2017 22:02 - 51.5 MBGuest Courtney Frerichs, Director of Counseling Services for Lutheran Family Services of Iowa, speaks about how to handle a shopping addiction, including how to know when you or a loved one is struggling with the addiction, the impact this kind of addiction can have on a relationship, and how to talk to a loved one about their behavior. Today’s program is an encore from October 7, 2016.
Childhood Obesity --- 2017/06/07
June 07, 2017 22:02 - 51.5 MBGuest David Olson, MD, FCP, talks about childhood obesity in the United States today, what contributes to it, and how parents can establish healthy habits for their children. Read about the FDA’s new Nutrition Facts Labels on their website fda.gov.
Teaching Children Stewardship --- 2017/06/06
June 06, 2017 21:42 - 51.5 MBGuest Karl Galik, Vice President of Ministry Support for the Lutheran Church Extension Fund, talks about how to teach children to be good stewards of their money. Many spending habits that children learn when they’re young will carry through to adulthood. Karl discusses resources and strategies to help build good spending, saving, and tithing habits in children. Learn more about LCEF and find resources for parents on their website lcef.org. Today’s program is an encore from September 14, 2016.
Handling Money in a Marriage --- 2017/06/06
June 06, 2017 21:42 - 51.5 MBGuest Mark Borchert, Director of Retirement Products and Services for Concordia Plan Services, talks about how to handle money with your spouse. Money is often a contentious issue in a marriage. Mark discusses how to budget together, figure out retirement savings, and work through differences in spending habits. Learn more about Concordia Plan Services on their website concordiaplans.org. Today’s program is an encore from September 14, 2016.
Overcoming Communication Disorders --- 2017/06/05
June 05, 2017 21:59 - 51.5 MBGuest Rachel Weir, Speech Pathologist, discusses various communication disorders that can be addressed with speech therapy at several stages of life.
Mercy Work in the Czech Republic --- 2017/06/05
June 05, 2017 21:58 - 51.5 MBGuests from the Silesian Diakonia (Slezská Diakonie) in the Czech Republic join us to talk about the services they provide and their approach to serving those in need in the Czech Republic. Karin Heczkove is head of accounting and auditing, Marek Stebel is head of three social services – shelter house, social rehabilitation, an day center for homeless with addiction problems, and Karla Glosova is head of the diaconal education center. Find more information and see photos of their work at face...
CUNE Early Childhood Conference --- 2017/06/02
June 02, 2017 20:32 - 51.5 MBGuest Dr. Annette Oliver, Early Childhood Program Director at Concordia University Nebraska, talks about a career in early childhood education and how the upcoming conference at CUNE will benefit these professionals. The conference will be June 14, 2017, 7:30 am - 5:30pm, on the campus of Concordia University Nebraska. Learn more and register at cune.edu/ecc.
Carillon Concert Series at Concordia Seminary --- 2017/06/02
June 02, 2017 20:32 - 51.5 MBGuest Melanie Ave, Communications Manager for Concordia Seminary St. Louis, talks about this summer’s annual carillon concert series. Recitals will be held at 7:00 p.m. each Tuesday in June. All recitals are free and open to the public! The carillon at Concordia Seminary is one of only 170 such instruments in North America. The 49 bells have been played atop Luther Tower since 1971, and are dedicated to all pastors who have served The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS). It is housed in Lut...
Simple Promises: Talking to Children about Death --- 2017/06/02
June 02, 2017 20:31 - 51.5 MBGuest Valerie Boehne, preschool teacher and director at Trinity Lutheran Church and Preschool, El Paso, Illinois, talks about her recent article "Simple Promises" in the June/July edition of the Lutheran Witness. How do we approach talking about death with young children. What key things should we remember to say, and what’s okay to not talk about? Are there Bible verses that can help? Valerie answers these questions and more! Subscribe to the Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness.
Vocation of Moms --- 2017/06/01
June 01, 2017 20:46 - 51.5 MBGuest Linda Bartlett, former Lutherans for Life president, author (www.titus2-4life.org), wife, mom and grandmother discusses the vocation of mother in our ever changing society. Today’s program is an encore from May 8, 2015.
Benevolent Care with Lutheran Senior Services --- 2017/06/01
June 01, 2017 20:46 - 51.5 MBAnnmarie Wallis from Lutheran Senior Services along with Angie Sutton, Events Coordinator, and Colleen Bottens, Executive Director at Meridian Village, talk about what to do if your resources run out as an older adult and also what LSS offers to residents through Benevolent Care. LSS has an upcoming Benevolent Care Golf Tournament, which you can learn more about at lssliving.org/teeoff.
Avoiding Digital Landmines --- 2017/05/31
May 31, 2017 22:35 - 51.5 MBGuest Peter Slayton, LCMS Social Media Manager and author of "How to Avoid Digital Landmines" in the April 2016 issue of the Lutheran Witness, offers practical tips to avoid creating chaos in your own social media experience. Today’s program is an encore from April 4, 2016.
Lutheran Bible Translators: Missionary Opportunities --- 2017/05/30
May 31, 2017 22:35 - 51.5 MBGuest Emily Wilson, Mission Mobilization Coordinator for Lutheran Bible Translators, talks about the mission of LBT and the joy of bringing God’s Word to the corners of the earth. One person who received the gift of God’s Word through the work of LBT says, "Our joy at having God’s Word in our very own hands is almost like the joy we will have when Jesus comes back again." Emily also talks about what it takes to be an LBT missionary and how you can become one! The I.D.I.O.M. (In Depth Investig...
Wearable Fitness Trackers --- 2017/05/29
May 31, 2017 22:34 - 51.5 MBGuests Joyce Angell, Jonathan Dugas, and Amy Nouri 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 start tracking data? Why is it important to know how active you are each day? Our guests discuss these questions and more. Joyce Angell is a professor in the Human Performance Department at ...
Classical Lutheran Education: A Pedagogy of Truth --- 2017/05/26
May 26, 2017 21:50 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Paul Cain, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church and headmaster at Martin Lutheran Grammar School in Sheridan, Wyoming, discusses the Consortium for Classical Lutheran Education, what classical education is, and who it is for. Rev. Cain also talks about the details for the upcoming CCLE Conference, "Classical Lutheran Education: A Pedagogy of Truth," on July 11-13, 2017, at Trinity Lutheran Church and School, Cheyenne, WY. Register for the conference at ccle.org/ccle_xvii.
Summery Breakfast & Snack Ideas --- 2017/05/24
May 24, 2017 22:46 - 51.5 MBGuest Camille Smith, RD, Nutrition Educator with the St. Louis District Dairy Council, shares exciting summer snack and breakfast ideas with the student guest panel from Christ Community Lutheran School in Kirkwood, Missouri. Find today's recipes on our website kfuo.org! Find information about the St. Louis District Dairy Council at stldairycouncil.org and facebook.com/stlouisdairycouncil.
Assisting Parents of Young Children in Worship Services --- 2017/05/23
May 23, 2017 20:47 - 51.5 MBGuest Deaconess Sara Lemon talks about her experiences of being a mom of young children and how members of a congregation can help parents of young children during worship services. Sometimes having young children in church can wreak havoc on parents, and even getting to the service on time can make parents want to take a break. Sara talks about how congregation members can help those parents keep children occupied and lend an extra pair of hands to help children be involved in the service. T...
Active Sermon Listening for Kids --- 2017/05/23
May 23, 2017 20:47 - 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 an encore from December 13, 2016.
Clergy Wives --- 2017/05/22
May 22, 2017 21:22 - 51.5 MBGuests Jeannine Liebmann and Kathy Riesmeyer talk about being Clergy Wives. Today’s program is an encore from May 23, 2016.
Missionary Dennis Denow, Serving in the Asia Region --- 2017/05/19
May 19, 2017 21:12 - 51.5 MBGuest Dennis Denow talks with guest host Sarah Gulseth about life as career missionary in Thailand. Learn more about the Denows, including prayer requests and birthdays, at lcms.org/denow. Today’s program is an encore from November 4, 2016.
The Changing Landscape of American Health Care --- 2017/05/19
May 19, 2017 21:12 - 51.5 MBGuest Andrew Fondow, Director of Healthcare & Ancillary Products for Concordia Plan Services, joins us to talk about what’s going on with health care reform, as well as care cost versus care quality and prescription drugs. Learn more about Concordia Plan Services at concordiaplans.org.
Mercy Medical Teams in West Africa --- 2017/05/18
May 18, 2017 18:37 - 51.5 MBGuest Stephanie Schulte, West Africa Regional Coordinator for Mercy Medical Work for the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, talks about implementing Medical Mercy Teams in West Africa. As the West Africa Regional Coordinator for Mercy Medical Work, Stephanie envisions, facilitates and coordinates Community Health Education (CHE) initiatives, health clinics and the deployment of Mercy Medical Teams (MMTs) to this part of Africa. The teams going to West Africa will be the first ones to this area, ...
Answering Legal Questions with Lutheran Senior Services --- 2017/05/18
May 18, 2017 18:37 - 51.5 MBAnnmarie Wallis and Lutheran Senior Services In-House Legal Counsel Brain Reinhold share the latest LSS news about all of your legal questions regarding aging. Watch LSS’s Facebook Live video from this morning’s broadcast at facebook.com/lutheranseniorservices.
Exciting Life of Summer Camp Staff --- 2017/05/17
May 17, 2017 21:12 - 51.5 MBGuests Signe White, president of the National Lutheran Outdoors Ministry Association and Executive Director of Camp Perkins in Hailey, Idaho, and John Karolus, camp staff alumni and current seminarian, talk about the exciting life of summer camp staff. Signe and John talk about what life is like working at summer camps, what camp staffers learn during the summer, and how to apply for current camp staff positions. Learn more about NLOMA and summer employment opportunities at nloma.org.
CPH New Release: Last Summer at Eden --- 2017/05/17
May 17, 2017 21:11 - 51.5 MBGuest Christina Hergenrader, author of Last Summer at Eden from Concordia Publishing House, talks about the idea behind the book, the characters and their experiences at summer camp, and why everyone should pick up a copy of this book. Find yours at cph.org.