What is Concordia Counseling and how do they serve the Church? Deaconess Michelle Downey, Director of Concordia Counseling, joins Andy to talk about the work of Concordia Counseling today, how church workers are equipped to respond to needs and crises, how being Lutheran shapes how she approaches mental health and wellness, and how Concordia Counseling has helped the local congregation. Learn more about Concordia Counseling at ConcordiaCounseling.org.

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: [email protected].

The Coffee Hour is underwritten by Concordia University Wisconsin. Live Uncommon. Learn more at cuw.edu.