Waves

King of Kings Omaha

Listen as host Jon Bartels and special guests discuss what’s happening in the world around us, and how we as people of faith can respond. Waves is a podcast of King of Kings Church in Omaha, NE. Learn more about us at kingofkingsomaha.org.

  • 37 minutes 31 seconds
    Family Matters - Week 3

    Wrapping up Family Matters before Christmas, Dina, Peter, and Tyler take a clear look at how family schedules, sports, screens, and commitments shape what we value most. They offer practical guidance for reordering time around faith, helping families choose what matters without guilt—and build healthier rhythms at home.

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    23 December 2025, 3:00 pm
  • 34 minutes 6 seconds
    Family Matters - Week 2

    Continuing with the series Family Matters, Dina, Chad, and Kate explore how to honor family and others without losing yourself. They look at forgiveness, authority, and boundaries, offering guidance on navigating tough relationships through the lens of your faith.

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    17 December 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 35 minutes 45 seconds
    Family Matters - Week 1

    Dina, Pastor Zach, and Tyler talk honestly about holiday family tension through the story of Jacob and Esau, showing how forgiveness brings freedom even when relationships are messy. They offer practical wisdom for rebuilding trust over time—with healthy boundaries, honest conversations, and the reminder that God’s forgiveness is what makes our own possible.

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    10 December 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 57 minutes 55 seconds
    Asking for a Friend: Week 3

    In this Beyond Sunday Q&A episode, Dina, Peter, Pastor Seth, and Tyler tackle real-life faith questions—from Santa and Christmas timing to tragedy, cremation, baptism, confirmation, worship styles, and hearing the Holy Spirit.

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    3 December 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 37 minutes 25 seconds
    Asking for a Friend: Week 2

    Dina, Julie, and Tyler talk about how hope isn’t an accident—it’s something we practice when life feels heavy or the world feels loud. Drawing from stories like the Chilean mine rescue and the arc from Noah to Jesus, they share a simple ABC framework (Allies, Belief, Communication) for staying grounded in God’s promises and finding steady light again.

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    26 November 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 39 minutes 27 seconds
    Asking for a Friend: Week 1

    In this Beyond Sunday episode, Dina, Peter, and Pastor Zach explore Luke 15 and the heart of a God who notices, searches for, and celebrates each one of us. They unpack how shame’s lies distort our identity, what it means to belong before you believe, and how God’s love reshapes the way we see ourselves—and the people we find hardest to love.

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    19 November 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 30 minutes 21 seconds
    Giving Today: Trading Grasping for Gratitude 

    What if the biggest blind spot in our lives isn’t what we spend, but what we love? We gathered an all-women panel to talk about how greed hides in everyday choices, why gratitude is more than a mood, and how small, consistent acts of generosity retrain the heart. From funny driving confessions to sobering stories about entitlement, we trace the subtle ways culture normalizes greed—and how Scripture cuts through the fog.


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    13 November 2025, 12:00 am
  • 9 minutes 7 seconds
    S1Ep10 - Vocation — Your Calling is Bigger Than Your Career

    Greg and Marcus close out Season 1 of Coffee Break Theology by pouring into the biblical meaning of vocation. More than just a job, vocation is God’s calling in every part of life — from family to work to community — where ordinary moments become sacred service. As the season wraps, they remind us that theology isn’t just for study; it’s for the daily grind. So brew a fresh cup, live your calling, and stay ready for what God is brewing next.

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    7 November 2025, 12:00 pm
  • 47 minutes 32 seconds
    Giving Regularly: Trading Control for Obedience

    Dina, Pastor Seth and Tyler, break down three core truths drawn from Matthew 6, 19, and 25: money reveals our loves, obedience is the antidote to control, and generosity habits reshape who we become. 

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    6 November 2025, 12:00 am
  • 17 minutes 18 seconds
    S1Ep9 - Parenting — Forming Faith One Conversation at a Time

    Parenting is equal parts blessing and burden — like a brew that’s strong, messy, and still good. This episode explores how raising children in the faith isn’t about perfection but about daily conversations, modeled forgiveness, and Gospel rhythms that keep filling the cup.

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    31 October 2025, 11:00 am
  • 40 minutes 26 seconds
    Giving Abundantly: Trading Scarcity for Abundance

    Dina, Pastor Greg, and Peter talk about shifting from a mindset of scarcity to one of abundance. They explore practical ways to recognize what you already have, rewire your focus toward gratitude, and respond with open hands—learning to trust God’s provision and live with lighter, freer hearts.

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    29 October 2025, 11:00 am
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