A Listener Supported Broadcast Ministry of the Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
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Listen to Rev. Kenneth Bomberger give meditations on the day’s scripture lessons.
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Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day's Daily Lectionary New Testament text.
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Wrestling With the Basics (WWB) a humorous approach to Bible Study hosted by Rev. John Lukomski and Rev. Matt Clark.
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Study the Lutheran Confession of Faith found in the Book of Concord with lively discussions led by host Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District, and guest LCMS pastors. Join us as these Christ-confessing Concordians read through and discuss our Lutheran doctrine in the Book of Concord in order to gain a deeper understanding of our Lutheran faith and practical application for our vocations.
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As you grab your morning coffee (and pastry, let’s be honest), join hosts Andy Bates and Sarah Gulseth as they bring you stories of the intersection of Lutheran life and a secular world. Catch real-life stories of mercy work of the LCMS and partners, updates from missionaries across the ocean, and practical talk about how to live boldly Lutheran. The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.
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Sharper Iron, hosted by Rev. Timothy Appel, looks at the text of Holy Scripture both in its broad context and its narrow detail, all for the sake of proclaiming Christ crucified and risen for sinners. Two pastors engage with God’s Word to sharpen not only their own faith and knowledge, but the faith and knowledge of all who listen. Sharper Iron is underwritten by Lutheran Church Extension Fund, where your investments help support the work of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Visit lcef.org.
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Join the pastors and people of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, in an in-depth study of the book of Romans with Rev. Dr. David Smith, former senior pastor of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Learn more about St. Paul’s Des Peres at stpaulsdesperes.org.
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Thy Strong Word reveals the light of our salvation in Christ through study of God’s Word, breaking our darkness with His redeeming light. Each weekday, two pastors fix our eyes on Jesus by considering Holy Scripture, verse by verse, in order to be strengthened in the Word and be equipped to faithfully serve in our daily vocations. Thy Strong Word is hosted by Rev. Dr. Phil Booe, pastor of St. John Lutheran Church of Luverne, MN, and graciously underwritten by the Lutheran Heritage Foundation.
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Have you scrolled through your podcasts, searching for one that catches your ear - a place you can escape to with inviting conversations, laughter, and fellowship with your Lutheran sisters? Look no further! Join Sarah, Erin, Rachel, and Bri on the sofa in the Lutheran Ladies Lounge, a podcast oasis for you, dear sisters, to sit, rest your feet, and stay a while. And on the way out, we’ll check your lipstick. The Lutheran Ladies Lounge is produced by KFUO Radio and available wherever you get ...
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Reformation Rush Hour is a program aimed at discussing religious news items, what’s going on around the various organizations and districts of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, a little church history, a segment called "Lutheran on Purpose" in which you will hear stories from people around the world who converted to Lutheranism from other churches and religions and much, much more.
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Challenge your theological synapses with Rev. Tyrel Bramwell, Pastor of St. Mark Lutheran Church in Ferndale, CA, as he examines curious topics to excite the imagination, equip the mind, and comfort the soul with God’s ordering of the world in the Law and Gospel.
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World Lutheran News Digest is an audio news magazine bringing you a look at significant events in worldwide Lutheranism.
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/chapel/20250813113355-2025-08-13_Chapel.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Phil Krupski gives today’s sermon based on Mark 9:38-48. >> The broadcast of chapel services is brought to you by LCMS International Mission and Ministry to Armed Forces. >> Learn more at international.lcms.org and lcms.org/armedforces. >> To…
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Do you know the history of Lutheranism in Brazil? The Rev. Dr. Daniel Harmelink, Executive Director of Concordia Historical Institute (CHI), joins Andy and Sarah to talk about a new exhibit coming to CHI celebrating 120 years of Lutheranism in Brazil, including the planning process to create the exhibit, the history of the LCMS's mission work in Br…
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In Psalm 135, the worshipers who have been ascending to the LORD’s house on Zion sing their praises to Him. All of the priests and the servants of the LORD are called upon to praise the LORD as the only true God who accomplishes His will of salvation. His praise sounds forth throughout all creation, even as His people know Him as the true God who d…
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Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today's prayerful thought based on the day's Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short meditation on the day’s scripture lessons. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org…
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Have you ever cried in worship? Maybe it was a familiar hymn that carried you through a dark valley, memories of loved ones who once sat beside you, or seeing your children receive the faith you once received or lamenting that they've strayed from it. Ezra 3 reveals a moment when an entire congregation experienced both sorrowful tears and shouts of…
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Today’s sermonette based on 1 Corinthians 6:1-20 is given by Rev. Timothy Azzam. This is a rebroadcast from August 12, 2015. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening Prayer. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org…
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Pastor Mark Schudde leads a study on Matthew 13:1-43.
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The 4th commandment begins the second table of the law. The first three commandments deal with our relationship with the Triune God, while commandments 4-10 focus our attention on our neighbor. The 4th commandment is the only commandment with a promise. “You shall honor your father and your mother that it may go well with you and that you may live …
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This week's episode looks at Luke 12:13-21. Where should you go for your financial advice?
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It’s a story of joyful mission service with two LCMS Lutheran Lady Missionaries! In this delightful conversation (recorded in person at the LWML Convention in Omaha), the Ladies welcome Deaconess Carol Halter, the LCMS’s longest-serving missionary, and Chelsea Irwin, one of the youngest LCMS missionaries, to share their stories of serving as intern…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20250813112955-2025-08-13_CH.mp3 Download Audio File Do you know the history of Lutheranism in Brazil? The Rev. Dr. Daniel Harmelink, Executive Director of Concordia Historical Institute (CHI), joins Andy and Sarah to talk about a new exhibit coming to CHI celebrating 120 years of Lutheranism in Br…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20250813111406-2025-08-13_SI.mp3 Download Audio File In Psalm 135, the worshipers who have been ascending to the LORD’s house on Zion sing their praises to Him. All of the priests and the servants of the LORD are called upon to praise the LORD as the only true God who accomplishes His will of salv…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20250813110734-2025-08-13_OR.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short medita…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/morning-prayer/20250813110401-MP_Aug_13.mp3 Download Audio File Today’s sermonette based on 1 Corinthians 7:1-24 is given by Rev. Adam Koontz. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Evening Prayer. Submit comments or questions to: l…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/thy-strong-word/20250812151113-2025-08-12_TSW.mp3 Download Audio File Have you ever cried in worship? Maybe it was a familiar hymn that carried you through a dark valley, memories of loved ones who once sat beside you, or seeing your children receive the faith you once received or lamenting that they’ve straye…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/chapel/20250812150246-2025-08-12_Chapel.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Sean Daenzer gives today’s sermon based on Romans 5:8b-11a. >> The broadcast of chapel services is brought to you by LCMS International Mission and Ministry to Armed Forces. >> Learn more at international.lcms.org and lcms.org/armedforces. >>…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20250812153637-2025-08-12_CH.mp3 Download Audio File How does the LCMS prepare and train people to respond to disasters with the mercy of Christ? The Rev. Michael Meyer (Managing Director, LCMS National Mission) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how Disaster Response has grown among LCMS districts…
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How does the LCMS prepare and train people to respond to disasters with the mercy of Christ? The Rev. Michael Meyer (Managing Director, LCMS National Mission) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about how Disaster Response has grown among LCMS districts and congregations over the last ten years, why Disaster Response and mercy work are an important part o…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20250812144534-2025-08-12_SI.mp3 Download Audio File Psalm 131 finds its home in the psalms of ascent as a short text that takes a long time to learn. David refuses to lift his heart or eyes in pride above the LORD, recognizing that those good things which the LORD has given in His Word are a refu…
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Psalm 131 finds its home in the psalms of ascent as a short text that takes a long time to learn. David refuses to lift his heart or eyes in pride above the LORD, recognizing that those good things which the LORD has given in His Word are a refuge for him. In God’s Word, David and all Christians have a quiet place of refuge and nourishment. In the …
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20250812115457-2025-08-12_OR.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short medita…
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Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today's prayerful thought based on the day's Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short meditation on the day’s scripture lessons. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/morning-prayer/20250812114133-MP_Aug_12.mp3 Download Audio File Today’s sermonette based on 1 Corinthians 6:1-20 is given by Rev. Timothy Azzam. This is a rebroadcast from August 12, 2015. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Even…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/thy-strong-word/20250811160749-2025-08-11_TSW.mp3 Download Audio File Seventy verses of names, numbers, and roles tell the story of preservation, provision, and a people eager to worship God. From the guarding of the priesthood to the generosity of freewill offerings, and from the smallest servant to the high …
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Seventy verses of names, numbers, and roles tell the story of preservation, provision, and a people eager to worship God. From the guarding of the priesthood to the generosity of freewill offerings, and from the smallest servant to the high priest, every part of the community has a place. This chapter, though reminiscent of an ancient phone book, p…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20250811162655-2025-08-11_CH.mp3 Download Audio File Why does it matter that we understand that Jesus is both 100% God and 100% man? The Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District and host of KFUO Radio’s Concord Matters, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Formula of Con…
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Why does it matter that we understand that Jesus is both 100% God and 100% man? The Rev. Brady Finnern, President of the LCMS Minnesota North District and host of KFUO Radio’s Concord Matters, joins Andy and Sarah to talk about the Formula of Concord reading plan he created for 2025, including the questions concerning The Person of Christ that are …
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20250811161728-2025-08-11_SI.mp3 Download Audio File Psalm 124 is among the psalms of ascent, used by worshipers going to the temple in Jerusalem. Singing antiphonally with a leader, those who come to worship the LORD bless His name for His rescue from those who would have swallowed them up and wa…
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Psalm 124 is among the psalms of ascent, used by worshipers going to the temple in Jerusalem. Singing antiphonally with a leader, those who come to worship the LORD bless His name for His rescue from those who would have swallowed them up and washed them away. The LORD has sprung the trap that was set against His people, for as the Creator of all t…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20250811161500-2025-08-11_OR.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short medita…
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Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today's prayerful thought based on the day's Scripture readings.
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/morning-prayer/20250811161316-MP_Aug_11.mp3 Download Audio File Today’s sermonette based on 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 is given by Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz. This is a rebroadcast from August 11, 2017. Hear a guest pastor give a short sermonette based on the day’s Daily Lectionary New Testament text during Morning and Ev…
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Today’s sermonette based on 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 is given by Rev. Dr. Adam Koontz. This is a rebroadcast from August 11, 2017.
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/stpaul-des-peres-bible-study/20250811160014-2025-08-10_SPBS.mp3 Download Audio File Pastor Mark Schudde leads a study on Matthew 13:1-43. Join the pastors and people of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Des Peres, MO, for weekly Bible study on Sunday mornings. Learn more about St. Paul’s Des Peres at stpaulsdesper…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/concord-matters/20250808140406-2025-08-09_CM.mp3 Download Audio File The 4th commandment begins the second table of the law. The first three commandments deal with our relationship with the Triune God, while commandments 4-10 focus our attention on our neighbor. The 4th commandment is the only commandment with…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/wrestling-with-the-basics/20250808140220-2025-08-09_WWB.mp3 Download Audio File This week’s episode looks at Luke 12:13-21. Where should you go for your financial advice? Get ready to chuckle or even chortle with Pastor “Jolly” John Lukomski and Pastor Matt “Youngblood” Clark as they take a humorous approach t…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/thy-strong-word/20250808141351-2025-08-08_TSW.mp3 Download Audio File After seventy years in exile, the people of Judah must have wondered if God had forgotten them. Their temple was gone. Their city lay in ruins. Their homeland was a memory. But then, a pagan king (!) makes a decree: “Go home. Rebuild the hou…
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After seventy years in exile, the people of Judah must have wondered if God had forgotten them. Their temple was gone. Their city lay in ruins. Their homeland was a memory. But then, a pagan king (!) makes a decree: “Go home. Rebuild the house of the Lord.” Ezra chapter one is a reminder that God’s promises don’t expire, and His plans aren’t hinder…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/thy-strong-word/20250811164458-TSW_EzraPromo.mp3 Download Audio File The Persian king Cyrus issues an astonishing decree: the exiles may go home. Among them are the Jews—God’s chosen people—whom this pagan ruler not only repatriates, but commands to rebuild the temple of the Lord. Ezra 1–4 tells of their retur…
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The Persian king Cyrus issues an astonishing decree: the exiles may go home. Among them are the Jews—God’s chosen people—whom this pagan ruler not only repatriates, but commands to rebuild the temple of the Lord. Ezra 1–4 tells of their return, the joy of restored worship, and the crushing opposition that brings construction to a standstill. Then t…
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{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} International Mission 101: Missionaries Carol Halter & Chelsea Irwin
https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/lutheran-ladies-lounge/20250808143016-LLL_Ep306.mp3 Download Audio File It’s a story of joyful mission service with two LCMS Lutheran Lady Missionaries! In this delightful conversation (recorded in person at the LWML Convention in Omaha), the Ladies welcome Deaconess Carol Halter, the LCMS’s longest-serving mi…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/chapel/20250808140133-2025-08-08_Chapel.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. James Baumgartner gives today’s sermon based on Matthew 12:1-7. >> The broadcast of chapel services is brought to you by LCMS International Mission and Ministry to Armed Forces. >> Learn more at international.lcms.org and lcms.org/armedforces…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/coffee-hour/20250808140051-2025-08-08_CH.mp3 Download Audio File It’s Set Apart to Serve at the LCMS Youth Gathering! Ben Honkomp (Pre-Seminary student entering his first year at Concordia University, Nebraska) joins Andy and Sarah at the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering to talk about his hometown and high school, wh…
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It's Set Apart to Serve at the LCMS Youth Gathering! Ben Honkomp (Pre-Seminary student entering his first year at Concordia University, Nebraska) joins Andy and Sarah at the 2025 LCMS Youth Gathering to talk about his hometown and high school, what and who influenced him to consider studying for pastoral ministry, his journey in contemplating semin…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/sharper-iron/20250808135946-2025-08-08_SI.mp3 Download Audio File Psalm 113 is the first psalm in the Egyptian Hallel, which was used during the Passover celebration. The servants of the LORD are called to praise Him at all times and in all places. He is enthroned over His entire creation so that no one at all…
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Psalm 113 is the first psalm in the Egyptian Hallel, which was used during the Passover celebration. The servants of the LORD are called to praise Him at all times and in all places. He is enthroned over His entire creation so that no one at all is like Him. In His almighty power, He shows incredible mercy, lifting up the poor and the needy and giv…
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https://kfuo-od.streamguys1.com/recast/oratio/20250801164741-2025-08-08_OR.mp3 Download Audio File Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today’s prayerful thought based on the day’s Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short medita…
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Rev. Kenneth Bomberger gives today's prayerful thought based on the day's Scripture readings. Begin your morning in word and prayer with Rev. Kenneth Bomberger, who shares scripture, hymns, prayers, and texts for the day, and also gives a short meditation on the day’s scripture lessons. Submit comments or questions to: listener@kfuo.org…
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