The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge from KFUO Radio

“Once upon a time, a princess was born ...” 

Three hundred years before Martin Luther was kidnapped and taken to Wartburg Castle for his own safety, the towering Schloss hosted another notable saint of God: Elizabeth of Hungary.  

Born in 1207 in Sárospatak, Hungary, Elizabeth was the daughter of King Andrew II of Hungary. At the age of four, she left home to be betrothed to Hermann, son of the Count of Thuringia in present-day Germany.  

In this episode, Sarah tells the story of one of the more obscure saints on the Lutheran calendar of commemorations (LSB xiii), celebrating especially her devout faith and selfless acts of charity. Although Elizabeth was a product (and in some ways a tragic victim) of the Medieval church that Luther later sought to reform, her example of piety and generosity continues to inspire Christians to this day.  

For further reading, check out the following resources: 

Philipp I, Landgrave of Hesse – Reformation 500 
Philipp of Hesse: Unlikely Hero of the Reformation - Concordia Publishing House 
St. Elizabeth's Church, Marburg - Wikipedia 
Elizabeth of Hungary - Wikipedia 
Philip I, Landgrave of Hesse - Wikipedia 
George I, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt - Wikipedia 
Louis V, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt - Wikipedia 
George II, Landgrave of Hesse-Darmstadt - Wikipedia 
Anna Sophia II, Abbess of Quedlinburg - Wikipedia 

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In this Kitchen Table Talk episode, the Ladies are joined by Pastor Michael Ziegler, current speaker of The Lutheran Hour, for an encouraging conversation on the importance of memorizing Scripture.  

Why should Christians take the time to memorize Scripture? Does memorizing scripture help you understand it better? What are some “pro-tips” for committing lengthy passages to memory? Were you a theater kid growing up? How did you get started memorizing longer passages? Are there elements of our modern life that get in the way of our memorizing Scripture and other salutary texts — if so, how can we counteract those? Is it easier or harder to memorize texts as we get older?  

The Rev. Dr. Michael Ziegler has served with Lutheran Hour Ministries as speaker of The Lutheran Hour since 2018. Before joining LHM, he served as a parish pastor in two congregations and as an officer in the US Air Force. He and his wife, Amy, have four children. Learn more about Pastor Ziegler and The Lutheran Hour at LHM.org. 

Resources referenced in this episode include BibleTelling: Telling God’s Word by John Walsh. Learn more at BibleTelling.org, BTStories.com, or on YouTube. If you need an easy place to start memorizing Scripture, visit lcms.org/memoryverse and follow KFUO Radio on social media for #MemoryVerseMonday Bible verses. 

Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram!

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The Party Planning Committee is back in session — and this time, they’re celebrating new babies and their mamas with a bouncing buggy full of fun baby shower ideas.  

Sarah kicks off the episode with a top ten (make that top 20) list of “unexpectedly amazing not-on-the-registry gifts,” including magnetic sleepers, towel warmers, amber nightlights, and more. Erin then rolls out a cute and creative assortment of shower snacks — including some adorable “Nutter-Butter babies.” Finally, Rachel draws on listener feedback and ideas to present a selection of shower games and activities (ranging from super cool to downright cringe-inducing) and encouraging words of wisdom for new moms.  

Whether you’re hosting a baby shower at home or church, this episode will help you pack your Pinterest board full of great ideas.  

To take a peep at those sweet “Nutter-Butter babies,” click here.  

Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram!

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In this special Sharathon crossover episode, Sarah, Erin, and Rachel join the Rev. Brady Finnern as guests on KFUO’s Concord Matters, a weekly program dedicated to discussing the Book of Concord, what the Lutheran Confessions mean for our Lutheran faith, and how they can be applied practically in our various vocations.  

How well catechized are our Lutheran Ladies, anyway? What do they remember about the Small Catechism from their confirmation days? How familiar are they with the other confessional documents in the Book of Concord? Can Rachel set aside her “quizmistress” title long enough to answer the “Triglotta Trivia” questions Pastor Finnern has prepared for them?  

The Rev. Brady Finnern is president of the LCMS Minnesota North District and host of Concord Matters. Learn more or listen here. 

Support KFUO’s entire lineup (including Concord Matters and The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge) when you give during Sharathon 2026.   

Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram!

Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at [email protected].

In this book club recap conversation, Sarah, Erin, and Rachel discuss themes and ideas in a literary work almost lost to history: Elizabeth Goudge’s The Little White Horse.  

Why would an author like Elizabeth Goudge, once a bestseller, go out of fashion?  How many genres can one little book be squarely in at the same time?  How does this luminous coming-of-age fairy tale school us in the art of dealing with old sins? And what even is an “ideal woman,” anyway?  

At the end of the episode, Rachel reveals the Ladies’ summer read book club pick for 2026: Ryan Tinetti’s The Quiet Ambition: Scripture’s Surprising Antidote to Our Restless Lives.  

Connect with the Lutheran Ladies on social media in The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge Facebook discussion group (facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge) and on Instagram @lutheranladieslounge. Follow Sarah (@hymnnerd), Rachel (@rachbomberger), and Erin (@erinaltered) on Instagram!

Sign up for the Lutheran Ladies' Lounge monthly e-newsletter here, and email the Ladies at [email protected].