Spotlight Stories
Stories of people and organizations living the Good News every day.
Check out our Spotlight Stories 2024 below, or click on one of the many stories from past years.
Tim Janiszewski
In Memory of John Franklin Garner: A Devotion. Tim provides a short devotional in honor of his late father-in-law who was a source of Christian inspiration to so many people. Join us and be encouraged in your own walk of faith as Tim remembers him.
Tim Janiszewski
This is our last week to broadcast on AM 660, KCRO, and Tim will take a close look at the three major purposes of Spotlight Good News Ministries as they apply to our daily lives. Join us!
Tim Janiszewski
As Christians, we place a high value on on the Bible. In part two of this series, Tim explores the 66 books of the Bible. Join us!
Tim Janiszewski
As Christians, we place a high value on on the Bible. In this series, Tim helps to explain what the Bible is, why it is so important, and what it is composed of. Join us!
Jon Mayo
Operation Christmas Child is a dynamic ministry that brings both Christmas gifts and the message of Jesus to kids around the world. Area Coordinator, Jon Mayo tells us more about how you can participate. Join us!
Keith Holmes
Keith Holmes is a friend of Spotlight. He has served on staff of several churches in the Omaha area doing ministry with children, life groups, and missions. Join us!
Jim Slosson
Jim Slosson is passionate about Jesus. In particular, he lives to get the Good News to others. And he works to equip all believers to share the message of Jesus with friends, relatives, associates, and neighbors. Join us and you will be encouraged to share your faith, too.
Brandon Shippy
It sometimes is estimated that between 75% and 80% of people who come to our Christian faith do so before age 20. And the majority of them are children. Join us as we talk with Brandon Shippy of Child Evangelism Fellowship about reaching kids with the Good News of Christ.
Tim Janiszewski
Rising inflation, unsecured borders, war in Israel and Ukraine, a contentious presidential election season—there is no doubt that we are living in tumultuous times. How now are we to live as Christ-followers? Tim addresses this question through a look at Philippians 1:27-30.
Bill Bowers
Spotlight Board of Directors member, Bill Bowers talks about living faithfully for Christ as our years increase. We discuss how to keep a passion for Jesus across decades of Christian life. Join us!
Andy Dykhouse
Christian camps impact people in deep ways. Some come to first time faith in Christ. Others receive a call to ministry. Still others even meet their future husband or wife. God works at camp because we make space for God and others there. Andy Dykhouse, Executive Director of Camp Rivercrest near Fremont, joins us to share about this wonderful ministry.
Tim Janiszewski
Tim spends the first program discussing a cruicial issue about Right to Life that likely will appear on the Nebraska ballot for November, urging Christians to become involved. In programs two and three, he talks about the images of the cross and crown as central to living daily for Christ.
Donna Blum
In a time when marriage is undermined in our culture, we seek to sustain and support healthy relationships between husbands and wives—and their families as well. Donna Blum, Founder and Director of the Marriage Experience works to do just that
Aaron Pettes
Aaron Pettes shares his dramatic story of placing faith in Christ just hours before he planned to take his life. Ever since—both in prison and now out—Aaron passionately works to help other in prison and their families to find hope and a future, ultimately because of Jesus Christ.
Nick Bank
Our friend of Spotlight, Nick Bank, talks about insights he has gained from his doctoral studies in Biblical Preaching. What’s the point of preaching? How do we listen best to a sermon? What is a preacher supposed to accomplish according to Scripture? Join us!
Brian Hershey & Amy Kersey
Many of us are so grateful to those who serve in the military, often paying a price to defend and protect our country. Yet this price is invisibly carried by their family members, as well. In particular, the children of military personnel face many complications that other kids never consider. Youth for Christ Military therefore intentionally reaches out to the children of military families, ages 11-19. It's an important way that we can share the hope of Jesus Christ, and it is yet another way that we can thank those who serve our country. Join me as I speak with Brian Hershey and Amy Kersey about this vital ministry.
Don Arrington
Don Arrington is the oldest guest to appear on Spotlight Good News Omaha. Don is in his mid-80s; nevertheless, he continues to make a great impact for Christ in everyday life. Don will encourage you to live for Jesus, too. Join us!
Mike Bianchi
Pastor Mike and I discuss the importance of reaching out to our friends in Christ as their years increase. Many live in Senior Care facilities and we must remember them. Mike also shares about his unique Zoom program, “Up with Seniors!” Join us!
Abby Thomas
Join me with Abby Thomas who is a wife, a mother, and teacher of Humanities at Trinity Classical Academy in Waterloo, Nebraska. You’ll be encouraged by her story of faith in Christ!
Steven Scott
Our friend of Spotlight, Steven Scott, recently made a missions trip to Ukraine. We’ll discuss with Steven the situation and how Christians are working to help while sharing the Good News. Join us!
Tim Janiszewski
Can we live with joyful confidence in life? Will we be ready to face death with the same joyful confidence? What is the source and foundation for Christian confidence? Join me as we find answers to these questions in Psalm 16.
Grant Riesen
Join us with Grant Riesen, a small business owner in the Greater Omaha area. We talk about how to live as a Christian and share our faith in the secular marketplace in ways that invite others to consider Christ.
Steven Lufkin
Steven Lufkin is a Christian contemporary music artist who recently played in Omaha. His music can be found at Spotify under the name, “Lovkn.” Steven joins me in studio to talk about life and music ministry on the road for Christ. Join us!
Eric Tonjes
Join me with Pastor Eric Tonjes of Grace Central Church in Omaha as we discuss how to have a deep and meaningful experience of Jesus’ death and resurrection for us during Holy Week.
Angie Klein
Angie Klein discusses the challenging issues concerning sexuality in Our Time. Her Fervent Heart Ministries seeks to clarify the biblical understanding while reaching out with compassion to those in need.
Tim Janiszewski
We take a devotional look at one of Jesus’ greatest miracles—the feeding of the 5,000, plus women and children. This event tells us so much about who Jesus is and how we are called to live as people who follow him daily.
Chris Ford
Chris Ford shares about the vision and ministry of The Table Coffee Company and Gather at the Table, a new ministry reaching the Old Market District in downtown Omaha.
Bruce Otto
Join us as Bruce Otto speaks about sharing Christ through Christian contemporary music radio and by serving in ministry with the local church. Be encouraged in your faith through Bruce’s insights and wisdom!
Brandon Shippy
It sometimes is estimated that between 75% and 80% of people who come to our Christian faith do so before age 20. And the majority of them are children. Join us as we talk with Brandon Shippy of Child Evangelism Fellowship about reaching kids with the Good News of Christ.
Sheryl Gehrls
For every one husband whose wife dies before him, there are nine wives whose husbands precede them in death. The loss and transition back to singleness is a profound challenge. But Refocusing Widows and Sheryl Gehrls believe that God intend widows not just to survive but to thrive. Join us as Sheryl discusses how Refocusing Widows can help.
Kristine Bockerman
Reformation at the Crossroads is a wonderful organization that helps women leaving jail to be equipped with skills to succeed in their new life. At the same time, it shares new life in Christ with the hope of God’s grace. Join us as we speak with Kristine Bockerman, President of Reformation at the Crossroads.
Steven Scott
Join us for an interview with Steven Scott. Steven shares his journey of faith which began when he read through the Bible while doing time in prison. His life was transformed. Since then he has started a business, serves as an elder at his church, is married and raising a family. You will be encouraged and challenged by Steven’s story!
Tim Janiszewski
Join TIm as he introduces us to the wonderful parables of Jesus. What are they about? How do we understand them? We’ll take a close look at the Parable of the Weeds (Matthew 13:24-30, 36-41) and apply it to our lives.
Riccardo Montgomery
Riccardo Montgomery is the host of “Straight Talk” which is broadcast on AM 660 KCRO, Monday through Friday from 4:00-5:00 p.m.. Riccardo talks about the importance of tackling tough topics, having fun, building community, and spreading the joy of Jesus.
Jay West
Jay West visits Spotlight for a second time to update us on the dynamic ministry he sees God doing in Omaha and beyond. Further, we catch up with Jay about being newly married since we last spoke with him.
To learn more about Jay and his ministry to the Omaha area, CLICK HERE and scroll to the bottom of the page.
Tim Janiszewski
Join Tim for three programs that will help you prepare to grow in your Christian faith in 2024. Tim discusses the importance of extending our reach upward, outward, inward, and onward if we are to make progress in our spiritual lives.