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Beyond Sunday

132 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 14 ratings

Beyond Sunday is a podcast where we dive into what our Church is up to, what's happening in society, go deeper into topics from Sunday mornings, and hear leadership talks from Pastor Greg Griffith. This is a podcast of King of Kings Church in Omaha, NE. Learn more at kingofkings.org.

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Multisite Update: Have the Courage to Invite!

July 12, 2023 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MB

Inviting people to church is one of the most important aspects of the success of our multisite approach. We discuss the who, how, and when of inviting others to join us at King of Kings. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

How Can God Be Full of Love & Wrath at the Same Time?

July 05, 2023 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MB

It's a question as old as time: how can God be both loving and wrathful? Maybe the two words are actually closer in meaning than they originally appear. We dive into this tough topic to find God's perfect balance of justice and grace. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

First the Broccoli Part 2: Successful Failure

June 28, 2023 15:00 - 49 minutes - 33.8 MB

In part 2 of the parenting series, Dr. Tim Riley tells us how to help our kids fail... and be really good at it... and he explains why this may be one of the most important indications of future success.  Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Multisite Update: How Are We Building Awareness about Our New Campus?

June 14, 2023 15:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MB

We're doing all kinds of fun things to create awareness about our upcoming NW campus. Hear about our events, prayer walks, and how you can get involved. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Why Is the Church Responsible for So Much Injustice?

June 07, 2023 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31.2 MB

How do we witness to people who've been seriously hurt by the church? How do we present ourselves in an authentic manner that allows people to feel free to be themselves at church? How do we respond when a celebrity pastor gets canceled? We tackle all that and more in this episode. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

First the Broccoli Part 1: The Parent Job Description

May 24, 2023 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MB

What is the Grown Up Job Description and what should be a parent's goal for their children? Discover answers to these questions and a whole lot more as Dr. Tim Riley and Peter Baye kick off a multi-part parenting series on Dr. Tim's book, "First the Broccoli, then the Ice Cream." Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Q&A: Mitch Bollig

May 17, 2023 15:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MB

Mitch experienced a revival as a teenager that turned him from an agnostic into an on-fire Jesus follower. Now he uses his faith to minister to other couples experiencing long-distance relationships, as he and his wife (who's awaiting her visa while living in the Philippines) have been separated for years. Mitch trusts God to reconnect he and his wife, and he's using their experience to help others. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Tw...

Multisite Update: What Does a Sunday Look Like?

May 10, 2023 15:00 - 13 minutes - 9.48 MB

Sunday mornings at future King of Kings' campuses are going to look similar to how they do on I St, but not identical. Here's what you can expect from a Sunday service at a King of Kings campus. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

How Could a Good God Allow Suffering?

May 03, 2023 15:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

If God loves us like the Bible says, how do we as Christians explain why there's so much pain and suffering in the world? Mike, Dan, and Amanda try to tackle one of the most difficult and important questions facing the Christian faith. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Should My Kid Have Free Reign with their Smart Device?

April 26, 2023 15:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MB

Gen Z has something that the rest of us never had… a lifetime with smart phones. It gives them immediate access to knowledge and connection and is their milestone of freedom. There isn’t a blueprint for parenting with smart phones, but there ought to be a discussion. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

What's the Role of a Campus Director?

April 12, 2023 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.46 MB

The campus director is going to be critical to the success of each future King of Kings campus, but what do they do? Are they pastors? What role do they play on Sunday? Julie Eesley answers those questions and more. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Multisite Update: What's the Role of a Campus Director?

April 12, 2023 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.46 MB

The campus director is going to be critical to the success of each future King of Kings campus, but what do they do? Are they pastors? What role do they play on Sunday? Julie Eesley answers those questions and more. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Who are Hosea and Gomer and What Can They Teach Us About God's Pursuing Love?

April 05, 2023 15:00 - 43 minutes - 29.9 MB

This couple's story isn't all that well known, but it's one of the best examples of God's incredible love the Bible has to share. Mike White and Nathan De Young discuss this mind-boggling love of God that is not only ever-lasting, but pursuing. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Sex, Drugs, and Rock n Roll… Parenting Amid Temptations

March 29, 2023 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.5 MB

Peter chats with Lorelle Mueting, the Prevention Director at Heartland Family Service, about the addictions that both parents and their kids can get caught in, how to identify high-risk behaviors, and how parents can share the mistakes of their past with their kids to improve their futures. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Q&A: Kelli Koepke

March 22, 2023 15:00 - 42 minutes - 29.5 MB

At seemingly the highest point in her life, Kelli had to deal with great loss… but that didn't cause her to lose her faith. Rather, it only strengthened her resolve that something good could come from tragedy.  Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Multisite Update: We Have Our NW Campus!

March 15, 2023 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

Learn all you need to know about King of Kings' upcoming campus, which will be located at Concordia Jr/Sr High School. We discuss how God led us to the space, why it's a great fit for our needs, and what events we're having to get the word out. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

We Have Our NW Campus!

March 15, 2023 15:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

Learn all you need to know about King of Kings' upcoming campus, which will be located at Concordia Jr/Sr High School. We discuss how God led us to the space, why it's a great fit for our needs, and what events we're having to get the word out. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Gen Z Needs Us… So How Do We Help?

March 08, 2023 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MB

Gen Z has been through a lot in their young lives, and this group of people is often very misunderstood. Zach Zehnder and Mike White discuss the realities that Gen Z faces and how other generations can steward and empower them to be difference-makers for Christ. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Parenting in the New LGBTQ Landscape

March 01, 2023 16:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MB

The LGBTQ community is not new, but the statistics would show that it's changing. A handful of years ago, 3-4% of people identified within that community. Some surveys are now showing that number to be up to 30% in some middle schools. How do we talk to our kids about this changing landscape and love those around us?  Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. ...

Q&A: Amy Schwarting

February 22, 2023 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

As the principal at Concordia Junior/Senior High School in Omaha, Amy Schwarting's leadership shapes how hundreds of students are taught each day. She shares how she came to the role, how difficult making decisions was during COVID and how what Concordia learned from that time, and how important her daily faith time is to her leadership capabilities, both professionally and with her family. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Y...

Challenges

February 15, 2023 16:00 - 11 minutes - 8.18 MB

Exciting as opening new campuses is, there are unique challenges that come with multisite. Hear what we're learning and how we're leaning into our core value of reliance as God leads us through these uncharted waters. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Multisite Update: Challenges

February 15, 2023 16:00 - 11 minutes - 8.18 MB

Exciting as opening new campuses is, there are unique challenges that come with multisite. Hear what we're learning and how we're leaning into our core value of reliance as God leads us through these uncharted waters. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Can Smartphones and Christianity Coexist?

February 08, 2023 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MB

Smartphones can be an addictive vice that saps our productivity and our happiness. They also have Gospel-sharing abilities, unlike any tool in history. Mike White and Zach Zehnder discuss how to use smartphones for the benefit of the kingdom and avoid their tempting traps. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Parenting out of Covid

February 01, 2023 16:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MB

Covid left its mark in so many ways. Our lives were affected greatly and still are today. Kids are resilient, but may have lasting effects from what we all went through since March of 2020. How do we identify those effects and help our kids to be healthy? (This episode was recorded at an earlier date) Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for lis...

Q&A: Josh & Jen Dotzler

January 25, 2023 16:00 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MB

Josh & Jen Dotzler not only lead a family of four kids, but they also head Abide, an organization striving to revitalize Omaha's inner city. In this episode, they discuss what leadership looks like to lead on the grand scale, but also as a parent and a spouse.  Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

King of Kings University

January 18, 2023 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.24 MB

We have amazing leaders in our congregation, and King of Kings University is here to help develop and empower them! Hear more about this new growth opportunity and why volunteers will be the backbone of our future campuses. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Multisite Update: King of Kings University

January 18, 2023 16:00 - 13 minutes - 9.24 MB

We have amazing leaders in our congregation, and King of Kings University is here to help develop and empower them! Hear more about this new growth opportunity and why volunteers will be the backbone of our future campuses. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

How Should a Christian Approach Politics?

January 11, 2023 16:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MB

Should the church get involved with politics? How does religion intersect with politics? And why are we so obsessed with "winning" political debates? Mike White tackles those tough questions and more. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Multisite Update: How Will Multisite Affect Other Ministries?

January 04, 2023 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.43 MB

What will King of Kings' ministries look like at additional campuses? Lead pastor Greg Griffith and Executive Director Julie Eesley discuss the future of kids ministry, Connect Groups, and more at future campuses. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

How Will Multisite Affect Other Ministries?

January 04, 2023 16:00 - 12 minutes - 8.43 MB

What will King of Kings' ministries look like at additional campuses? Lead pastor Greg Griffith and Executive Director Julie Eesley discuss the future of kids ministry, Connect Groups, and more at future campuses. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Have We Allowed our Earthly Freedoms to Supersede our Heavenly Freedoms?

December 28, 2022 15:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MB

We have a dual citizenship as members of Heaven and America, but why do we as humans tend to prioritize the latter? Mike White digs into Biblical truths about our Heavenly citizenship and how they should shape our values and personal freedoms on earth. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Multisite Update: Why Video Venue vs. Live Preaching?

December 21, 2022 16:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

Teaching pastor Zach Zehnder describes the unique advantages of having a live video message vs. separate preachers at each campus. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Why Video Venue vs. Live Preaching?

December 21, 2022 16:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

Teaching pastor Zach Zehnder describes the unique advantages of having a live video message vs. separate preachers at each campus. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

How Should the Church Approach Pornography?

December 07, 2022 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Pornography is a major problem in our country, but it's usually either ignored in church or met with great shame. Mike White discusses the dangers of pornography, why shame often doesn't work, and gives some practical and Biblical solutions to those caught in this addiction. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Multisite Update: Now is YOUR Opportunity to Grow!

November 30, 2022 22:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MB

King of Kings' new campuses aren't just about growing the church; they also give you more ways to grow and develop as a leader! Hear Julie Eesley and Mike White talk about the exciting upcoming opportunities and how you can take advantage of them. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Has the Church Heard the Christian's Approach to Sex?

November 17, 2022 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

The church doesn't like to talk about sex, and that silence is hurting individuals, marriages, and our society as a whole. Stef Rowe (Counselor, The CORE Omaha) joins Dan Hoppen and Mike White to dispel some of the false teachings on sex and have a healthy conversation about sexual topics that too often are kept in the dark. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at contact@kingofking...

Has the Church Hurt the Christian's Approach to Sex?

November 17, 2022 15:00 - 44 minutes - 30.3 MB

The church doesn't like to talk about sex, and that silence is hurting individuals, marriages, and our society as a whole. Stef Rowe (Counselor, The CORE Omaha) joins Dan Hoppen and Mike White to dispel some of the false teachings on sex and have a healthy conversation about sexual topics that too often are kept in the dark. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at contact@kingofking...

Multisite Update: Campus Director

November 09, 2022 15:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MB

In this episode, Dan talks with Julie Eesley and Peter Baye about the role of Campus Director at our Northwest Campus. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

A Conversation with Pastor Mark & Sharon Zehnder

November 03, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MB

In the latest episode of Beyond Sunday, Pastor Greg interviews Pastor Mark and Sharon Zehnder about their life and ministry.  Prefer to watch your podcasts? You can find a video of this episode on our YouTube channel. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Multisite Update: Growth

October 26, 2022 06:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MB

How will King of Kings remain a cohesive church family as it adds new campuses in the upcoming years? Executive Director Julie Eesley explains how King of Kings will continue to have unity, as well as the benefits of expanding our church’s geographic footprint and what we learned from professional consultants who visited. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]...

Multisite Update: Purpose

October 12, 2022 05:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

What is King of Kings’ multisite plan? Why are we launching new campuses? Lead Pastor Greg Griffith and Executive Director Julie Eesley explain the vision behind multisite, how the strategy will be executed, and how new campuses will help King of Kings reach new people. Prefer to watch your podcasts? Watch this episode on YouTube. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at contact@kin...

Leaving a Legacy

December 06, 2021 23:00 - 6 minutes - 4.43 MB

In this episode of the Greg Griffith Leadership Podcast, Pastor Greg talks about leaving a legacy that makes a difference. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Recruiting Volunteers

October 18, 2021 16:00 - 9 minutes - 6.44 MB

In this episode of the Greg Griffith Leadership Podcast, Pastor Greg talks about how to approach recruiting volunteers. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Results

September 29, 2021 21:00 - 9 minutes - 6.6 MB

In this episode of the Greg Griffith Leadership Podcast, Pastor Greg talks about results.  Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Q&A: Dan Hoppen

August 02, 2021 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MB

In this episode of the Greg Griffith Leadership Podcast, Pastor Greg talks faith and food with King of Kings' Director of Small Groups, Dan Hoppen. Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Cast Praise & Accept Blame

June 29, 2021 22:00 - 5 minutes - 3.67 MB

In this episode of the Greg Griffith Leadership Podcast, Pastor Greg talks briefly about what it means to cast praise and accept blame. Faithful Living | Faithful Leading | Putting Faith First Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Hiring Well (with Julie Eesley)

June 21, 2021 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MB

In this episode of the Greg Griffith Leadership Podcast, Pastor Greg sits down with special guest Julie Eesley, Executive Director at King of Kings. Together, they discuss what it means to hire well. Faithful Living | Faithful Leading | Putting Faith First Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Q&A: Ryan Downs

June 07, 2021 05:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

In this episode of the Greg Griffith Leadership Podcast, Pastor Greg sits down with special guest Ryan Downs. Faithful Living | Faithful Leading | Putting Faith First Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Choose an Attitude of Gratitude

May 25, 2021 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.03 MB

In this episode of the Greg Griffith Leadership Podcast, Pastor Greg talks about choosing your attitude.  Faithful Living | Faithful Leading | Putting Faith First Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

Women in Church Leadership (with Julie Eesley)

May 17, 2021 05:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

In this episode of the Greg Griffith Leadership Podcast, Pastor Greg sits down with special guest Julie Eesley, Executive Director at King of Kings. Faithful Living | Faithful Leading | Putting Faith First Stay up to date by following us on your favorite social networks. Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube Have questions or comments? Email us at [email protected]. Thanks for listening!

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