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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Rev. Dale and Suzanne Kaster: Serving the Lord in Ghana, West Africa --- 2017/05/16
May 16, 2017 20:30 - 51.5 MBGuests Rev. Dale and Suzanne Kaster talk about life as career missionaries in Ghana, West Africa. Learn more about the Kasters, including prayer requests and birthdays, at lcms.org/kaster. Learn more about how you can serve as a missionary at lcms.org/service.
Education for Children Around the World --- 2017/05/16
May 16, 2017 20:30 - 51.5 MBGuest Dr. Phil Frusti, Executive Director of Lead a Child, talks about his experiences as the new Executive Director of the organization. Dr. Frusti also discusses the important work that Lead A Child does in making sure children around the world receive an education, all while sharing the love of Jesus. Learn more about Lead a Child and how you can support their work at leadachild.org.
Affirming Life with Adoption --- 2017/05/15
May 15, 2017 21:49 - 51.5 MBGuest Kim Laube, Director of Pregnancy Counseling and Adoption Services with Lutheran Family Service of Iowa, discusses their unique approach to adoption services in an ever-changing cultural chaos. Learn more about Lutheran Family Service of Iowa at lfsiowa.org. Today’s program is an encore from July 23, 2015.
Prison Ministry --- 2017/05/15
May 15, 2017 21:49 - 51.5 MBGuest Rev. Jeffrey Nehrt who serves with Prison Ministry in the Southern Illinois District and pastor of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Greenville, Illinois. Many things have developed in the last few months, and Rev. Nehrt talks about these exciting things. Learn more about the SID’s Prison Ministry at sidlcms.org/prison-ministry and LCMS Prison Ministry at large at sidprisonministry.neocities.org. You can also read more about how you can get involved at blogs.lcms.org/2017/a-pastoral-touch...
Faith Lived Out in a Social Ministry Organization --- 2017/05/12
May 12, 2017 21:21 - 51.5 MBGuest Deaconess Michele Kausch with Lutheran Social Services of Indiana talks about faith lived out in a social ministry organization. How are social ministry organizations related to the church, and what is the relationship between those organizations and local congregations? What are the challenges of a Lutheran identity in these organizations? Listen to hear these answers.
Disaster Response in Missouri --- 2017/05/12
May 12, 2017 21:21 - 51.5 MBEastern Missouri has been hit with a few natural disasters in the last few months. LCMS Disaster Relief has been on the ground helping those who have been affected, and today’s guests share updates regarding what’s the status of the relief. Guest Rev. Thomas Handrick, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville, Missouri, gives updates about the members of Immanuel and the community who were affected by the March 1, 2017, tornado that went through Perryville. Guests Rev. Ross Johnson, Di...
Families Laugh Together --- 2017/05/11
May 11, 2017 18:26 - 51.5 MBWith guest Dr. Kay Meyer. Kay L. Meyer is the founder and president of Family Shield Ministries and host of Family Shield, its weekly radio program heard on 52 stations in 27 states. She is a popular speaker and author on family life, prayer, spiritual nurture, apologetics, and learning to witness. Sample books and publications include: Witnessing—A Lifestyle (Family Shield, 2008);Family Basics (CPH, 2006); Teaching Your Children Christian Values (Concordia Publishing House, 1996); Mission F...
Why the First Year of Marriage is So Hard --- 2017/05/11
May 11, 2017 18:25 - 51.5 MBDeaconess 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 about...
Groundbreaking for New Center for Liturgical Art --- 2017/05/10
May 10, 2017 22:27 - 51.5 MBGuest Mark Anschutz, Managing Artist of the Center for Liturgical Art on the campus of Concordia University Nebraska, talks about the importance of art in the church and the artists at the Center that create some of that art. The Center for Liturgical Art recently broke ground for a new center on the site of the Marxhausen house on the campus of CUNE, and that Center is scheduled to be completed this fall. Find more information about the artwork the Center produces as well as progress on the ...
Healthy Church Worker Families --- 2017/05/10
May 10, 2017 22:27 - 51.5 MBGuests Dr. Ben Freudenburg - Director of the Concordia Center for the Family, Division Chair of the Family Life Program and Professor in Family Life Studies at Concordia University Ann Arbor and Glenn Gritzon - Managing Partner and Primary Researcher of Congregation Family Services, Managing Partner, talk about how the church can raise the capacity of families and how to keep these families healthy. "Concordia Center for the Family, in partnership with the FamilyLife Family Needs Survey (FNS)...
Go Take a Hike (It’s Good for You!) --- 2017/05/09
May 10, 2017 22:26 - 51.5 MBSteve "QD" Johnson, Executive Director of Lutheran Valley Retreat in Woodland Park, CO, talks about the benefits of hiking for various aspects of life. Hiking can improve physical and mental health, as well as build stronger family relationships. Steve also talks about how to prepare for a hike and how to find the proper gear for the best experience. For more information about Lutheran Valley Retreat, visit lvr.org. Today’s program is an encore from October 18, 2016.
Take a Hike from Cancer --- 2017/05/09
May 10, 2017 22:26 - 51.5 MBGuests Karen Tripp, MS LMFT, President of Cancer Companions, and Cancer Survivor Christy Fry talk about the work of Cancer Companions and how hiking can help those suffering with cancer. Exercise can not only be very important for cancer survivors, but it can also reduce your risk of cancer. Learn more about Cancer Companions at cancer-companions.org and the Take a Hike from Cancer event at cancer-companions.org/take-a-hike.
Christian Concepts for Care: Understanding and Helping People with Mental Health Issues --- 2017/05/08
May 08, 2017 20:21 - 51.5 MBGuests Dr. Mary Jacob and Rev. Dr. David Ludwig, authors of Christian Concepts for Care: Understanding and Helping People with Mental Health Issues discuss the human spirit and Christian care for well being. From cph.org: The first aspect of this guide is a resource that provides a basic understanding of mental health from both psychological and spiritual perspectives. It offers readers a deep understanding of the value of both perspectives and shows how they work together for the care of sou...
Fritsche Missionary Family, Serving the Lord in the Dominican Republic --- 2017/05/05
May 05, 2017 20:34 - 51.5 MBGuests Rev. Joel & Clarion Fritsche and their children Viktor, Sergei, and Andrei join us in studio to talk about what it’s like serving the Lord as career missionaries in the Dominican Republic. Learn more about the Fritsche family, including prayer requests and birthdays, at lcms.org/fritsche.
CUNE’s A Capella Choir Goes to South Africa --- 2017/05/05
May 05, 2017 20:33 - 51.5 MBGuest Dr. Kurt von Kampen, Professor of Music, Chair of the Music Department, and Director of Choral Activities for Concordia University Nebraska, discusses the value of music ensembles for college students and what a joy it’s been for him to conduct these choirs. The CUNE A Capella Choir will be touring South Africa for 20 days, and they are excited for this life-changing experience. Read the press release about this tour at cune.edu/about/archive/music-news-archive/concordia-universitys-cap...
Older Americans Month with Lutheran Senior Services --- 2017/05/04
May 04, 2017 17:47 - 51.5 MBAnnmarie Wallis, LSS Director of Marketing Ann Cerame, LSS Director of Affordable Housing Susan Hutchinson, and Breeze Park Resident Lyle Kurth talk about Older Americans Month and how LSS helps older Americans help older adults live life to the fullest. Find a photo of the painting that is being auctioned off for Project Wellness and participate in the auction at lss.today/2qydhSS.
Teaching Difficult Bible Stories; Celebrating Baptism Birthdays --- 2017/05/03
May 03, 2017 22:33 - 51.5 MBTeaching Difficult Bible Stories: Jonathan Schkade, freelance editor and writer, talks about how to teach children the not-so-nice stories in the Bible. These stories aren’t always very easy or comfortable to work through, but Jonathan explains why they’re still important and gives tips on how to teach them. Learn more about Jonathan and his books Not-So-Nice Bible Stories: Gory Deaths and Icky Sticky, Hairy Scary Bible Stories on his website jonathanschkade.com. Purchase both of these books ...
Mental Health Month: 13 Reasons Why --- 2017/05/02
May 02, 2017 22:54 - 51.5 MBGuest Kristina Kersting, Ph. D., LPC, Counseling Supervisor for Lutheran Family and Children’s Services of Missouri, helps us kick off Mental Health Month by reacting to the current Netflix Original Series "13 Reasons Why," as well as discussing common misconceptions about mental health. If you or someone you love is contemplating suicide, know you are not alone. Find confidential help by calling the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 or chatting online at suicidepreventio...
How to Nurture Children with Theological Language --- 2017/05/01
May 01, 2017 22:17 - 51.5 MBGuest Allison Kieslowsky, Reading Specialist and contributor to the Federalist.com discusses how to nurture children with theological language and summer family reading. Today’s program is an encore from July 17, 2014.
Anita Dennis: Missionary & African Chief’s Wife --- 2017/04/28
April 28, 2017 22:28 - 51.5 MBGuest Anita Dennis talks about her life as a missionary and African chief’s wife. Anita received her bachelor’s degree in sociology with a minor in anthropology from the University of Michigan-Flint in 1973. She was not only accepted into her husband’s Mende tribe in 1972, but she lived in his village for a year from 1983 to 1984 as a lay missionary. Learn her story, find her book, and view her pictures on her website anitakdennis.com. Today’s program is an encore from October 20, 2016.
Successful Aging; Sharathon Recap --- 2017/04/27
April 27, 2017 20:43 - 51.5 MBLutheran Senior Services: Successful Aging - Annmarie Wallis, Lutheran Senior Services Director of Community Wellness Dawn Determan, and Meridian Village Resident Patt O’Keeffe share the latest LSS news about Masterpiece Living and how that improves the quality of life for residents at LSS Communities. Learn more at lssliving.org and mymasterpieceliving.com. Sharathon Recap: Mary Schmidt and the Rev. Mark Hawkinson from KFUO’s Development Department join host Sarah Gulseth to recap what happ...
Lutheran Church Extension Fund; Laborers for Christ --- 2017/04/26
April 26, 2017 22:31 - 51.5 MBLutheran Church Extension Fund: Guest Rich Robertson, President and CEO of the Lutheran Church Extension Fund (LCEF), talks about some of the programs that LCEF offers to church workers and the church at large, including the Church Improvement Program, the National Student Marketing Competition. Learn more about what LCEF can do for your or your church at lcef.org. Laborers for Christ: Guests Mike and Verna Vandercar, participants with Laborers for Christ, talk about their experiences with t...
Caring for the Homeless in St. Louis; Missionary Deaconess Gail Ludvigson --- 2017/04/25
April 26, 2017 22:26 - 51.5 MBCaring for the Homeless in St. Louis: Guest Rev. Travis Scholl talks about the decline of the New Life Evangelistic Center, a service to the homeless of St. Louis led by Rev. Larry Rice. Rev. Scholl is the Managing Editor of Theological publications at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO, and also author of the recent Faith Perspectives column in the St. Louis Post Dispatch: "What Shall we do with Larry Rice now?" Missionary Story: Deaconess Gail Ludvigson - Guest Deaconess Gail Ludvigson se...
National Student Marketing Competition --- 2017/04/24
April 26, 2017 22:22 - 51.5 MBStudents from Concordia University Wisconsin, Concordia University St. Paul, Concordia University Chicago, Concordia University Nebraska, and Concordia University Portland talk about their work preparing for the 2017 LCEF National Student Marketing Competition. Jim Britton, Director of Media Communications for Lutheran Church Extension Fund discusses several aspects of the competition. Read more about the competition and the winners from Concordia University Texas at lcef.org/texas-wins-first...
Robo Raiders Student Robotics Team --- 2017/04/19
April 19, 2017 22:29 - 51.5 MBGuests from the Robo Raiders FTC 7129 of the St. Clair County Christian Homeschool Educators in Mascoutah, Illinois, join us today to talk about their experiences in robotics. This team won the Inspire Award, the highest possible, at the FIRST Tech Challenge North Super-Regional Competition in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and qualified for the 2017 World Championship. The students talk about why they joined the team and why using science, technology, engineering, and math skills to build and program ...
Bible Study on Domestic Violence; Groundbreaking in College Hill --- 2017/04/18
April 18, 2017 21:10 - 51.5 MBBible Study on Domestic Violence: Guest Holly Scheer, author of Hope and Healing: A Bible Study, talks about domestic violence, sexual assault, and how victims can find hope and healing through this new Bible study. The study includes things such as hymns and Gospel Reminders. Find the Bible Study resource at blogs.lcms.org/2017/hope-healing-bible-study. College Hill - Breaking Ground for New Homes: Guests Nicole Ridley - Chief Executive for Lutheran Housing Support, Rev. John Albers - Dire...
Black Ministry Family Convocation; Missionary Robin McCoy --- 2017/04/17
April 17, 2017 20:59 - 51.5 MBLCMS Lutherans in Black Ministry Family Convocation: Guest Rev. Roosevelt Gray, Director of Black Ministry for the LCMS Office of National Mission, talks about the history of the Black Ministry Family Convocation and details for this year’s gathering. The 2017 Convocation, titled "All For Jesus," will be July 12-16 in Birmingham, Alabama, and all are invited to attend. Guest Rev. Christopher Bodley, Missionary at Large for the LCMS Michigan District, discusses his service in Black ministry a...
Lent and Easter 101; Film Review - The Case for Christ --- 2017/04/13
April 13, 2017 18:32 - 51.5 MBLent and Easter 101: Guest Rev. Christopher Seifferlein, pastor of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Adell, Wisconsin, talks through some basics of Lent and Easter, including some things that maybe you’ve been wondering about! Read his blog post at blogs.lcms.org/2017/lent-easter-101. Film Review: The Case for Christ: Guest Rev. Chad Hoover, Theology Department Chair and Director of Integrated Campus Ministry for Concordia Lutheran High School in Fort Wayne, Indiana, talks about the recent movie r...
Bethesda College of Applied Learning; Concordia Seminary Wives and Call Day --- 2017/04/12
April 12, 2017 19:58 - 51.5 MBBethesda College of Applied Learning at CUW: Guests Bobby Kuske - 2017 Bethesda College graduate, and Dr. Wanda Routier - Assistant Professor, Director of Graduate Special Education Programs, and Faculty Liaison for Bethesda College - Concordia University Wisconsin, talk about the wonderful opportunities for students at Bethesda College of Applied Learning at Concordia University Wisconsin. Bobby shares what he learned at Bethesda and how his experience will benefit him in the future, and Dr....
Safeguarding Marriage; The Illuminated Catechism --- 2017/04/11
April 11, 2017 20:53 - 51.5 MBMike Pence’s Dinner Policy for Safeguarding His Marriage: Guest Rev. Hans Fiene, pastor of River of Life Lutheran Church in Channahon, Illinois, discusses reactions to United States Vice President Mike Pence’s personal policies for safeguarding his marriage. Read Rev. Fiene’s latest two articles for the Federalist at thefederalist.com/2017/04/03/left-hates-mike-pence-loving-wife-dont-really-think-men-can-evil and thefederalist.com/2017/04/04/men-women-can-never-just-friends. The Illuminated ...
Lutherans Engage in Togo --- 2017/04/10
April 10, 2017 20:57 - 51.5 MBGuests Peter Slayton, Social Media Manager for the LCMS, and Erik Lundsford, Managing Photojournalist for the LCMS, talk about their recent journey to Togo to document the story of the Lutheran church there. Peter and Erik, along with Christian Boehlke with the Office of International Mission, toured and visited the Lutheran Center for Theological Studies in Dapaong, Togo, as well as other locations in Western Africa and join us to share their experiences. Learn more about this story and the ...
Deaconess Mercy Expedition to Peru --- 2017/04/07
April 07, 2017 21:24 - 51.5 MBGuests Deaconess Grace Rao - Director of Deaconess Ministry for the LCMS, Deaconess Dr. Gillian Bond - Director Deaconess Studies at Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, and CSL Deacones studetns Rachell Highley, Bridgette Sharp, and Michele Musegades talk about deaconess formation and the recent mercy expedition trip to Peru. Learn more about deaconess studies at Concordia Seminary St. Louis at csl.edu/admissions/academics/deaconess-studies.
Live at LSS Meramec Bluffs! --- 2017/04/06
April 07, 2017 21:23 - 51.5 MBAnnmarie Wallis and a number of friends from the Lutheran Senior Services community Meramec Bluffs talk about this wonderful LSS community. Today’s guests include residents June Schroeder, Martha Kay Larson, Liz Prange, Marion Lewis, Betty Biebel, Larry Kamberg, Doug Maddox, and Executive Chef Chris Morgan.
Hidden Figures & Vocation --- 2017/04/05
April 05, 2017 22:34 - 51.5 MBGuests Dr. Gillian Bond, Director of Deaconess Studies at Concordia Seminary St. Louis, and Dr. Kathy Brandon, professor emeritus at Concordia University Chicago and Lutheran Teacher Education Coordinator and interim Director of Synodical Placement and Teacher Colloquy for CUC, join Andy Bates and co-host Sarah Gulseth to discuss vocation and the movie "Hidden Figures." Vocations in STEM fields (science, technology, engineering, and math) are often seen as "man’s work" and not appropriate for...
Internships for Your Future --- 2017/04/04
April 04, 2017 21:25 - 51.5 MBGuests Micah Middendorf, Director of Student Internships at Concordia University Chicago, and Jerry Pinotti, Director of Career Services at Concordia University Chicago, talk about internships for college students. What is an internship, and why are they so important? Is it okay to do more than one? Will they really help a student with job prospects after graduation? Micah and Jerry answer these questions and more!
Christian Friends of New Americans; National Volutneer Month; Sharathon! --- 2017/04/03
April 03, 2017 21:13 - 51.5 MBChristian Friends of New Americans CFNAGuests Joanie Harwell, beloved retired KFUO Development Director, and Rev. Dr. Stanish Stanley with Christian Friends of New Americans, talk about how we can care for our neighbors. CFNA’s mission is Next door or across town, Christian Friends of New Americans links you with opportunities to connect with immigrants and refugees living in the St. Louis region. CFNA partners with local Lutheran congregations, schools, and individuals, NGOs and various gran...