Faith & Family From Kfuo Radio

Lutheran 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 the program. Learn more about this great opportunity at lcef.org/laborers-for-christ.

Caring 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 serves the Lord as a career missionary in the Dominican Republic. In this role, Gail writes and teaches courses for the diaconate program at the Lutheran seminary in the Dominican Republic, El Reformador, in consultation with other deaconesses. She helps to promote diaconate ministry in the Dominican Republic and the Latin America region through fundraising and communications. Gail also assists in ministry to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and serves the local churches as a deaconess in any way that

Students 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-place-nsmc.

Guests 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 the robot is so important and exciting for them. Learn more about the team and their work at roboraiders.net, facebook.com/roboraidersftc7129/, and youtube.com/roboraidersftc7129.

Bible 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 - Director of Resource Development for Lutheran Housing Support, and Fred Kimbrough - Director of Projects and Lending for Lutheran Housing Support, talk about the upcoming ground breaking in the College Hill neighborhood of St. Louis. Lutheran Housing Support has been doing amazing work in revitalizing this neighborhood, and the groundbreaking for the Nazareth Homes is a significant step forward in this revitalization. Learn more about this project at nationalhousingsupport.org, and join in the groundbreaking ceremony on April

LCMS 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 and the upcoming convocation. Rev. Bodley will present the opening devotion at the convocation. Learn more about the event, including a schedule, speaker bios, and bulletin insert, at calendar.lcms.org/event/2017-black-ministry-family-convocation. Robin McCoy, Serving the Lord in Thailand: Guest 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.

Lent 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 release "The Case for Christ." The movie is based on the true story of a journalist looking to disprove his wife’s new-found faith. Learn more and watch the trailer at caseforchristmovie.pureflix.com.

Bethesda 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. Routier shares some exciting things about Bethesda College. Learn more about the Bethesda College of Applied Learning at bethesdalutherancommunities.org/bethesdacollege. Seminary Wives Looking Ahead to Call Day: Guests Celina Haupt, Women’s Coordinator at Concordia Seminary St. Louis, and seminary wives Kelsey, Krista, and Kyla talk about the transition that happens in the Springtime for seminary families and preparing for the changes that will occur. Second-year wives are preparing for vicarage placement, and fourth-ye

Mike 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 Catechism: Guest Dr. Tony Cook, Director of United States Ministries for Lutheran Hour Ministries, talks about his "Illuminated Catechism" from Concordia Publishing House. Tony talks about how this book came about and how it can be a great tool for personal devotions. Find your copy at books.cph.org/illuminated-catechism-coloring-book.

Guests 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 work being done in Western Africa, watch a video, and get your copy of the Engage magazine at engage.lcms.org/theological-education-in-togo-spring-2017. Learn about the Mercy Medical Teams going to West Africa at lcms.org/mercyteams.

Guests 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.

Annmarie 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.

Guests 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 women. The women in "Hidden Figures" break that mold and work in the most dignified way to pave the way for women to follow in their footsteps. Watch the "Hidden Figures" trailer and read a plot summary at IMDb.com.

Guests 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 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 you get involved. CFNA has opportunities for both new Americans and long-time residents to connect, volunteer, learn, and give back. Learn more at cfna-stl.org. National Volunteer Month: Guest Maureen Lenz, Volunteer Coordinator, at the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod International Center, talks about National Volunteer Month and volunteer opportunities with the LCMS. Learn more at lcms