We're getting ready for KFUO Sharathon 2026, April 30-May 2! Sharathon is a time of gratitude, stories, and opportunities to give, and we're previewing Sharathon first through conversations with President Matthew Harrison, and then Mary Schmidt and Doug Griebenaw.

First, the Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison (President, The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod) joins Andy and Sarah to talk about who Herman Sasse was and the state of the Lutheran Church in Germany during his lifetime, Sasse's theology and response to the political turmoil around him, Sasse's legacy today, why it matters that we steadfastly broadcast Lutheran theology and stories through KFUO Radio, and why listeners should support KFUO Radio during Sharathon.

Then, Mary Schmidt (KFUO Director of Development) and the Rev. Doug Griebenaw (your afternoon music host and KFUO Mission Advocate) join Andy and Sarah to preview Sharathon 2026, including this year's ways to give, giving levels, new things happening this year, how critical listener support is to our mission, and how to participate live in Sharathon 2026.

Learn more about Sharathon 2026 and give now at kfuo.org/sharathon.

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. Have a topic you'd like to hear about on The Coffee Hour? Contact us at: listener@kfuo.org.