Faith & Family From Kfuo Radio

Guest 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.

Guest 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!

Guest 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.

Ever 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 Age Should Know about Theology." What are some of the assumptions of modern science that we should be prepared to deal with in our theology? How do these assumptions affect the methods and findings of modern science? Is our use of language or vocabulary important to consider when we confess our faith? Learn more about the Institute and register at csl.edu/resources/continuinged/lay-bible-institute.

Alvina 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.

We 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.

Guests 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 these resources here: blogs.lcms.org/2017/faith-hope-love-threefold-response-13-reasons blogs.lcms.org/2017/study-guide-tackles-despair-of-13-reasons-why blogs.lcms.org/2017/13-reasons-reminds-us-show-youth-love youthesource.com/2017/05/10/why-13-reasons-a-discussion-guide/

Guest 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.

Annmarie 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.

Guest 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-catechism and education.cph.org/teaching-the-faith-at-home/how-adults-can-memorize-the-catechism.

Guest 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.

Guest 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.

Guests 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.

We 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.

Our very own Mary Schmidt checks in from the LWML Biennial Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and what’s been going on at the convention!

Guest 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

Guest 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.

Annmarie 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 in volunteering at Lutheran Senior Services, call Kristy Bull at 314-262-8206 or lssliving.org/volunteering.

Guest 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.

Guest 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.