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Thy Strong Word from KFUO Radio1 John 4:1-21: Love, but VerifyJohn tackles a crucial question that plagued the early church and still challenges us today: How do we know who truly speaks for God? He provides a surprisingly simple test - the acknowledgment of Jesus Christ coming in the flesh - but then expands into one of Scripture's most profound revelations about God's nature as love itself. Through this dual focus on discernment and divine love, John shows how spiritual truth-testing is important for those who are of God but love itself seeks the good of others—even those who are caught up in false teachings. ...2025-01-1454 min $The Lutheran Ladies\' Lounge from KFUO Radio$ The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge from KFUO Radio#276. Wild Card: A Glimpse into History with Mrs. Kretzschmar“ You have told a story that no other living person could have told us.” This Wild Card episode is a glimpse into KFUO Radio’s rich 100 years of history with audio from KFUO’s 25th Anniversary in 1949. KFUO Host Elmer Knoernschild interviewed Certified Lutheran Lady Mrs. Kretzschmar, who was the wife of one of KFUO’s founders, the Rev. Dr. Richard Kretzschmar. In this conversation, she shared her memories of those very early days of KFUO Radio and how the Lord made this dream of a radio ministry a reality. “Dr. Maie...2025-01-1016 min $The Lutheran Ladies\' Lounge from KFUO Radio$ The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge from KFUO Radio#272. Story Time with Sarah: KFUO Radio Turns 100“Once upon a time, in a city far, far away (otherwise known as St. Louis), a few men with a big dream and even bigger prayers began a radio ministry that would last the test of time for 100 years ...” In a major milestone for Lutheran broadcasting, KFUO Radio (home of the Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge podcast) is celebrating 100 continuous years on the air this month. In this trivia-rich Story Time episode, Sarah relates key moments from a century of audio excellence. From its launch in a drafty attic studio to its Lu...2024-12-1353 min

Cross Defense from KFUO RadioWhy They Don’t Get YouHave you ever wondered why your unbelieving neighbor doesn’t understand you? You speak words of love, but they call them hate. What’s up with that? The Bible tells us. Let’s shed some light on the subject of their darkness. Mentioned in the show: Connected to Christ: Why Membership Matters. cph.org/connected-to-christ-why-membership-matters Of Free Will in the Augsburg Confession. bookofconcord.org/augsburg-confession/of-free-will/ Host Rev. Tyrel Bramwell, St. Mark Lutheran Church in Ferndale, California, and author of the book Come in, We are Closed, talks about curiou...2023-04-2939 min

Concord Matters from KFUO RadioLuther’s Small Catechism. Christian Questions with their answers: Examine oneself.“Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked (Galatians 6:7).” Scripture calls us to examine ourselves before we receive the body and blood of Christ (I Corinthians 11:28). Understanding the serious of our sin and the need for repentance, Luther gave catechumens and all Christians a list of questions to help us examine our faith, trusting in His grace by the blood of Christ. These questions are a blessing not only to those receiving the sacrament for the first time, but also for us every time we come before His Altar. “Just as I am without one plea; But that Thy blood...2023-04-2956 min

Thy Strong Word from KFUO RadioSharathon 2023 - 1 Samuel 2:12-36: Hophni and Phinehas: Worthless Sons, Wretched PriestsThe Rev. Steven Theiss, pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in New Wells, MO, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study 1 Samuel 2:12-36.This passage exposes the corruption and wickedness of Eli's sons, Hophni and Phinehas. The Bible describes them as “worthless men,” but they were also wretched priests. They used their position for personal gain and sullied their father’s reputation. Eli fails to dissuade them from their wickedness. God's judgment against them will not only affect their own fate but also the destiny of their entire family line.The...2023-04-281h 00 $The Lutheran Ladies\' Lounge from KFUO Radio$ The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge from KFUO Radio#187: Sharathon 2023: The Baptism Birthday Party Planning Committee!Need help planning a baptismal birthday party? Never fear! The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge party-planning committee is here! In this four-segment Sharathon episode, the Ladies provide friendly advice to anyone hoping to celebrate a baptism birthday in style. Rachel (subcommittee for interesting conversation) starts things off with a short Trivia Challenge all about the history and theology of baptism. Erin (recipe subcommittee) introduces a luscious simul-justus-et-peccator-inspired dessert recipe for Choco-Flan, also known as Impossible Cake. Sarah (music subcommittee) tells the story of a beloved baptism hymn: “God’s Own Child, I Gladly Say It,” and Bri (sub...2023-04-2850 min

Sharper Iron from KFUO RadioSharathon 2023: A Colossal EpistleRev. Sean Kilgo, pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Lawrence, KS, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel for a special Sharathon episode to study the book of Colossians.St. Paul writes to the Colossians to strengthen their faith, love, and hope in Christ. By Him, all things were created. In Him, all the fullness of God is pleased to dwell. He has reconciled us to Himself by His death and resurrection, and He has incorporated us into His death and resurrection in Holy Baptism. Because we are in Christ, we are set free, no longer...2023-04-2857 min

Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family MinistriesS1Ep50. A Celebration of God’s Gift of Life with Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge | The Ladies of Lutheran Ladies’ LoungePrepare to laugh as you join Steph, Tiffany, and our favorite fun-loving group of four women, known to many as the Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge! On this, our 50th episode (and Second Birthday), we’re celebrating all that is good, beautiful, and blessed about LIFE. This is as close to a favorite things episode as one could get! Find The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge podcast at kfuo.org/category/lutheran-ladies-lounge, connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge.Bio: The Luther...2023-04-1459 min $The Lutheran Ladies\' Lounge from KFUO Radio$ The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge from KFUO Radio#152. Story Time with Sarah: Portals of Prayer, Since 1935Few Lutherans have never laid eyes on a Portals of Prayer devotional booklet, yet how much do you know about its 87-year history?In this "Story Time with Sarah" episode, Sarah presents original primary source research on these timeless devotional booklets commissioned in 1935 by the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri, Ohio, and Other States to provide members of the Synod with short daily devotions, interestingly written, at an affordable price. Stroll through the timeline of these ubiquitous volumes published by Concordia Publishing House to hear tidbits of history, including the first set of authors...2022-08-2657 min

Thy Strong Word from KFUO RadioRomans 8:1-17: Heirs with ChristRev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Romans 8:1-17. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics. Chapter 8 begins with one of the most powerful statements of Gospel, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” (v. 1) But more than just a declaration of good news, St. Paul describes in this part of his letter how God the Father has accomplished what no man could: he sent his Son to become one of us to fulf...2022-08-2358 min

Thy Strong Word from KFUO RadioRomans 1:1-15: Paul Longs to go to RomeRev. John Lukomski, co-host of Wrestling with the Basics on KFUO Radio, joins the Rev. Dr. Phil Booe to study Romans 1:1-15. Find Wrestling with the Basics at kfuo.org/WrestlingWithTheBasics. St. Paul begins his letter with an introduction more detailed that in his other epistles. Filled with words of faith that hint at the content to come, St. Paul begins his longest letter by focusing on his call as an Apostle and his mission to spread the Gospel to the Gentiles. After telling the Roman Christians of his desire to visit them, Paul...2022-08-0958 min $The Lutheran Ladies\' Lounge from KFUO Radio$ The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge from KFUO Radio#134. Sharathon 2022: What Lutheran Lady Do You Want To Be?Which Lutheran ladies do the Lutheran Ladies want to be when they grow up?In this four-segment Sharathon episode, Sarah, Erin, Bri, and Rachel each consider and describe one or more heroines of the faith who exemplify the kind of Lutheran woman they hope to become. From math teachers to missionary mentors, from beloved grandmothers to authors who play beloved grandmothers on the radio for April Fool’s Day, listeners to this episode will be introduced to an inspiring assortment of Lutheran ladies well worth emulating.The Lutheran Ladies’ Loun...2022-04-2249 min

Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family MinistriesS1Ep21. The National March for Life | Steph Neugebauer and The Lutheran Ladies' LoungeYou’ve seen it in the news: January 21, 2021, is the 39th annual March for Life, held both in our nation’s capital and in cities and towns around the country. This afternoon, thousands upon thousands of people are marching nationwide to support the sanctity of all human life from conception to natural death.But what does it look, feel, and sound like to be physically present for the national March for Life in Washington, D.C.? In this “Adventures in Lutheranism” crossover special with The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge Podcast, Sarah Gulseth and the Ladies welcome...2022-01-2144 min

Friends For Life — LCMS Life, Health and Family MinistriesS1Ep6. Social Media and Life Issues | Sarah GulsethMost of us use some type of social media, whether it’s Facebook, Instagram, or the latest digital platform. So it’s likely that we’ve had the experience of scrolling through our feeds only to be surprised that a friend or follow has posted something that shocked us. Maybe it’s a comment about being pro-choice. Maybe it’s a post about immigration ethics that we disagree with. Or a shared news article on any given life topic that is warring with our biblical worldview. Whatever the situation, it calls for wisdom and discernment about whether to engage, or to just...2021-06-1159 min $The Lutheran Ladies\' Lounge from KFUO Radio$ The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge from KFUO Radio#082: A New Kind of Normal (Sharathon 2021)What does a return to normal (or a turn towards a brand new kind of normal) look like in a post-COVID world?In this special Sharathon episode, Sarah, Erin, Bri, and Rachel continue their impromptu series on what it means to survive and thrive in a global pandemic. Following on the heels of their earlier conversations (referenced in this episode as “the descent” and “the enduring”), they share the hopes, heartaches, and uncertainties they feel as they begin to resume daily in-person activities and leave social distancing behind.The Lutheran...2021-04-2351 min

Sharper Iron from KFUO RadioSharathon 2021: The Bible’s All Wet (in a Good Way)Rev. Dustin Beck, pastor at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Warda, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel for Sharathon 2021 to study how God makes use of water to deliver His people.Water is present in the Scriptures all the way from Genesis 1 to Revelation 22. Throughout the Old Testament, water is often God’s chosen means both for bringing His judgment upon sin and for saving His people by grace through faith. Noah and his family in the ark, the people of Israel at the Red Sea, and Naaman in the Jordan River all provide ev...2021-04-2257 min $The Lutheran Ladies\' Lounge from KFUO Radio$ The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge from KFUO Radio#040: Sharathon 2020: Vignettes of the Ladies' LoungeIn this special hour-long Sharathon episode, which aired on KFUO Radio AM 850 on Thursday, June 25, 2020, the Ladies offer listeners a representative sampling (in miniature!) of four different kinds of Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge podcast episodes:“Hymn Sing with Sarah” digs into the backstory of the beloved Tanzanian hymn “Listen, God Is Calling.”“Rachel’s Trivia Challenge” quizzes Ladies and listeners alike on the early history of KFUO.“Erin’s Recipe Card” showcases devilled egg recipes that run the gamut from classic to daring.“How to Lutheran with Bri” pays homage to the faithful generosity of donors around the LCMS.2020-06-2655 min $The Lutheran Ladies\' Lounge from KFUO Radio$ The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge from KFUO RadioThe Lutheran Ladies Take Over The Coffee Hour!The Lutheran Ladies Erin Alter, Bri Gerzevske, and Rachel Bomberger, join Sarah on this special Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge takeover episode of The Coffee Hour to share how the Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge podcast was created, the community that has been created by this endeavor, and their own favorite Lutheran women in honor of Women’s History Month. Find the podcast at kfuo.org/lutheranladieslounge or wherever you listen to podcasts. Find The Coffee Hour podcast, co-hosted by Sarah Gulseth and Andy Bates, at kfuo.org/thecoffeehour. The Lutheran Ladies Lounge is a podcast produced by KFUO Radio and hosted by Sarah Gulset...2020-03-195h 25

KFUO Radio News BreakKFUO Radio Special: Family & Congregational ResourcesWe bring you a special program, giving the resources entities in the LCMS provide during this time for families and congregations. LCMS Youth Ministry: YouthEsource Studies youthesource.com/2019/08/01/26866 youthesource.com/2005/11/01/why-a-resource-kit-for-talking-to-students-about-disaster-tragedy Devotions youthesource.com/category/psalms-devotions youthesource.com/category/free-resources/devotions Check out EndGoals Podcast at kfuo.org/endgoals, including a special episode on how to stay connected when you can’t meet face-to-face We are encouraging using technology to stay connected, especially face to face – FaceTime, Zoom, etc. Concordia Publishing House cph.org/care Lutheran Witness Subscribe to Lutheran Witness at cph.org/witness. There are options for print and...2020-03-1800 min $Let\'s Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO Radio$ Let's Talk! The Pastor Is In - from KFUO RadioLet’s Talk! The Pastor Is In: Sharathon Friday Edition - 2018/04/20Hear Kip Allen and Rev. Mark Hawkinson talk about about why they love KFUO Radio and why you should support our mission during Sharathon 2018! Give now! Call (800) 730-2727 or (314) 821-0850 to give via phone. Text KFUO to 41444 to receive a message to complete your donation. Visit kfuo.org/sharathon to give online. KFUO Radio: Christ for you. Anytime, anywhere!.2018-04-2100 min

Faith & Family from KFUO RadioKFUO Rally Day! --- 2017/11/09Today 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 Director Gary Duncan talk about why they support KFUO and why yo...2017-11-1000 min

Faith & Family from KFUO RadioDay Sponsor Story: Dr. Jack Fyans --- 2017/09/18Guest Dr. Jack Fyans, clinical psychologist and frequent guest on KFUO, joins guest host Rev. Mark Hawkinson to share his story of becoming a KFUO Day Sponsor. To learn more about becoming a KFUO Day Sponsor, visit kfuo.org/support-us or call Mary Schmidt at 314-996-1518.2017-09-1800 min

Faith & Family from KFUO RadioChristian Friends of New Americans; National Volutneer Month; Sharathon! --- 2017/04/03Christian 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 grant-giving foundations to offer a range of programs and services for New Americans. We welcome you to learn more about CFNA and hope to see yo...2017-04-0300 min