A podcast for community builders. Discussing ways to grow financially resilient, resource-conscious, and people-friendly cities.
…
continue reading
Kevin Shepherd Podcasts
The Wolf AND The Shepherd PODCAST features a Texan and a Brit, with frequent expert guests, discuss various topics over interesting conversations over topics that you will not hear from mainstream media covering politics, pop culture, science, technology, society, controversy, history, comedy, music, and whatever else they find interesting. Coming from different backgrounds, The Wolf (The Brit) and The Shepherd (The Texan) offer a no holds barred approach to all topics, keeping an open mind ...
…
continue reading
Springcreek desires to be a gospel people, proclaiming and living a gospel message in a gospel famished world. We do that in community, following Jesus. Growing is our passion. Connecting is our purpose. Serving is our privilege.
…
continue reading
Beyond the Stage: Pops and Hisses is your backstage pass to live music. Omaha music critic and journalist Kevin Coffey brings interviews with your favorite bands and artists, behind-the-scenes stories and insider insights from the world of live music.
…
continue reading
Autonomy Bytes is dedicated to keeping the public up to date on the latest trends, technologies, and applications of autonomous systems. Each episode highlights interviews with leading experts to provide their insights and opinions in a format that is educational and entertaining. The show is sponsored by the Sinclair College National UAS Training and Certification Center and co-hosted by Dr. Andrew D. Shepherd and Col. Ryan Smith, USAF Ret.
…
continue reading
Life is messy, chaotic, disorganized...and in the midst of all the back and forth arguments, maybe we can find some beauty in the dissonance. This is the Dissonance Podcast, a show where each season we talk about a complicated topic and talk it through from multiple different sides from multiple different experts to hopefully come out the other side with more insight and understanding of the issues the world is facing today.
…
continue reading
Making Disciples for Jesus Who Are Eager to Serve Others
…
continue reading
A show about construction technology, business, and entrepreneurship. Welcome to the Bricks and Bytes Podcast, where we bring together the worlds of construction, technology, and entrepreneurship. We explore the innovative ideas and groundbreaking advancements that are shaping the future of the industry.
…
continue reading
Gary Humble and Kevin Kookogey sit down with politicians, business and community leaders, pastors, activists, and citizens just like yourself to discuss the ideas, action points, and strategies needed to take a stand against tyranny and preserve conservative values per a Christian worldview. We discuss constitutional principles applicable to religious liberty, medical freedom, limited government, election integrity, and a host of other topics with a focus on the statewide and local political ...
…
continue reading
The Quantum Divide is a podcast focussing on quantum technology, with a slant towards networking. Do you work in the IT industry, want to learn about quantum technologies, and are daunted by the extraordinarily high bar for deep comprehension? Yeah, me too. Join our podcast to hear interesting talks about quantum technology concepts, and fascinating interviews from individuals in the industry. (Opinions expressed by Steve & Dan belong only to them, and not their employer)
…
continue reading
INTERSECT is a radio interview program that showcases interviews with musicians who were once/or still are prominent Christian music artist, discussing how their encounter with Christ not only influenced the direction and intent of their music, but also the direction and intent of their individual lives. The shows will be interesting, entertaining and inspirational as we learn how these musicians started, their experiences along the way and where they are now as artist and people. Aaron “The ...
…
continue reading

1
Because The Lord is My Shepherd | Springcreek Church | Kevin Bullard
28:39
28:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
28:39Send us a text Because The Lord is My Shepherd | Psalm 23:1 Guest Speaker | Kevin Bullard June 22, 2025 Because the Lord is my Shepherd, I have everything I need. | Psalm 23:1 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. He who is a hired hand and not a shepherd, who does not own the sheep, sees the wolf coming and le…
…
continue reading

1
The Deadly Connection Between Domestic Violence & Firearms (w/ Alicia Nicols)
52:31
52:31
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
52:31in 2022, i interviewed alicia nicols, lsw, deputy director of the national resource center on domestic violence and firearms, for an episode of my podcast, “last call with brennen johnson”. the focus on the season was going to be on guns in america. due to a number of personal and logistical reasons, the season was never completed or released… but …
…
continue reading

1
Strong Women Strong World | Deborah | Part 2 | Senior Pastor Keith Stewart
45:41
45:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
45:41Send us a text Strong Women Strong World Deborah | Part 2 Senior Pastor Keith Stewart July 06, 2025 In spite of the fact that the Bible was written during a time of extreme patriarchy (where the rights of men were foremost and the rights of women practically non-existent) we still find many examples of strong women. Women who are not passive, demur…
…
continue reading
By West-Ark Church of Christ
…
continue reading

1
Pen & Paper STILL BEATS Tech In Construction - Overcoming Adoption Barriers & Driving Change In Construction
1:02:41
1:02:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:02:41"Pen and paper is still one of the largest competitors that construction tech has." That's what Kalyn Lengieza, owner of Grindstone Consultants, told us during our latest conversation. And honestly, it hit different. In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Kalyn and we got to learn about why authenticity beats fancy tech features, how relation…
…
continue reading

1
Nobody Knows What You’re Building - Bad Messaging & How to Fix It from Kevin Ferguson, a Product Marketing Expert in AEC
1:05:41
1:05:41
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:05:41"I can't tell you how many times I'm on LinkedIn, see an AEC tech company post something, click their profile, and have NO IDEA what they do." That's Kevin Ferguson speaking - and if a product marketing expert in our industry can't figure out what these companies do, what chance do customers have? In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Kevin …
…
continue reading

1
Strong Women Strong World | Why Do A Series Like This? | Part 1
47:33
47:33
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
47:33Send us a text Strong Women Strong World Why Do A Series Like This? | Part 1 Senior Pastor Keith Stewart June 29, 2025 This Sunday marks the start of a brand-new series built around the women God has used throughout Biblical history to change the world. It’s going to be an exciting time in God’s Word. To kick it off, Pastor Keith is going to dig in…
…
continue reading
By West-Ark Church of Christ
…
continue reading

1
Building A Construction Marketplace in Africa With Kagure Wamunyu
54:57
54:57
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
54:57"WhatsApp processes billion-dollar construction orders while ERPs sit unused as glorified data entry systems in Africa.." In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Kagure Wamunyu from Jumba and we got to learn about how African tech companies must build entire ecosystems from scratch, why 60% of Kenya's GDP runs on mobile money, and how construc…
…
continue reading

1
We're Already Too Late - Real Talk on Labor Crisis Solutions from Construction Brothers and Bricks & Bytes
53:02
53:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
53:02"We reacted too late to the labor shortage. Now we need to work smarter - it has to happen." In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Tyler Campbell, host of Construction Brothers Podcast, and we got to learn about why construction tech keeps failing, the reality behind the $13 trillion industry myth, and how major projects still run on Excel s…
…
continue reading

1
Homes Built In 35 Days for $100/sqft - Why This Physicist Is Building Factories For Construction Sites
1:12:27
1:12:27
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:12:27This physicist turned construction revolutionary by building houses faster than McDonald's serves burgers! In this episode of Bricks & Bytes, we sits down with Oleg, co-founder of Cuby, who's cracked the code on industrial-scale homebuilding with mobile micro-factories that can pump out a 2,000 sq ft house every single day. Key topics discussed: Wh…
…
continue reading
By West-Ark Church of Christ
…
continue reading

1
Why Construction Scheduling is Still Stuck in 1995 (And How to Fix It)
1:08:25
1:08:25
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:08:25"I make a horrible employee. I'm not a good employee at a big company." That's how Nitin Bhandari, third-time founder and CEO of Planera, describes why he keeps starting companies instead of joining them. In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Nitin Bhandari and we got to learn about his journey from wireless networks to construction tech, th…
…
continue reading

1
Contractors Intentionally Hide Data - Information Wars & Transparency Solutions from OnsiteIQ's CEO
1:05:09
1:05:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:05:09"We don't want this data to exist because if the owner knows it exists, they'll be all over us." This shocking confession from a contractor reveals the massive information gap plaguing the $2 trillion construction industry. In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Ardalan Khosrowpour, CEO of OnsiteIQ, and we got to learn about why contractors i…
…
continue reading

1
The $100/sqft Home: How Mobile Factories Could Solve America's Housing Crisis
1:31:42
1:31:42
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:31:42Could mobile factories revolutionize homebuilding and solve the housing crisis? One company thinks they've cracked the code. In this episode of Bricks & Bytes, we sit down with Alex Gample, co-founder of Cuby, who's tackling America's housing shortage with a radical approach: containerized micro-factories that can be deployed anywhere to manufactur…
…
continue reading

1
Healing The Father Wound | Springcreek Church | Senior Pastor Keith Stewart
48:26
48:26
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
48:26Send us a text Healing The Father Wound Senior Pastor Pastor Keith Stewart June 15, 2025 The National Center for Fathering asked troubled teenage daughters, “Where do you go for comfort?” The number one response was music. Number two was girlfriends. Three was television. And Dad? He came in 34th place. The relationship we have with our father can …
…
continue reading
By West-Ark Church of Christ
…
continue reading

1
How to Build a Construction Tech Company That Gets Acquired for $600M
1:10:28
1:10:28
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:10:28"Most software companies either get acquired or go out of business. If you start doing really well, they're either going to copy you or buy you." In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, we had Geoff Tarrant from Payapps and we got to learn about how a $600 million construction tech exit really happens, why Australian startups must expand globally, …
…
continue reading

1
12 Hour Quotes - Shepherd’s Industry Leading Insurance for Construction Companies + Path to $10m Revenue
1:11:56
1:11:56
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:11:56Most insurance carriers use 5-10 different systems just to price one submission. One CEO figured out how to do it in 12 hours instead of weeks. In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Justin Levine and we got to learn about how he's revolutionizing construction insurance by rewarding tech adoption, scaling to double-digit millions in revenue, …
…
continue reading

1
Amazing Grace | How Sweet The Sound | Pastor Jerrid Fletcher
49:06
49:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
49:06Send us a text Amazing Grace Amazing Grace | How Sweet The Sound Pastor Jerrid Fletcher June 8, 2025 This message invites us to move beyond familiarity with the hymn and into a fresh encounter with the depth, power, and beauty of God's grace. With vivid storytelling, generational faith, and a compelling walk through Romans 1-3, we are reminded that…
…
continue reading
By West-Ark Church of Christ
…
continue reading

1
Wednesday Night Summer Series - Session 1 - Todd Richards
25:47
25:47
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
25:47By West-Ark Church of Christ
…
continue reading

1
Pops and Hisses – The Best Music Festivals in Omaha
24:15
24:15
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
24:15What are the best music festivals in Omaha? Kevin lays out every awesome summer music festival happening in and around Omaha. AND learn what fantastic festivals are within driving distance including Lollapalooza, Hinterland and tons more. PLUS get the scoop on the return of Maha Music Festival. Podcast episodes, music news and reviews at http://pop…
…
continue reading

1
$100K Lost Before Breaking Ground - Understanding Risk Management In Construction
1:05:50
1:05:50
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:05:50Lost $100,000 before even breaking ground on a construction project It happens more often than you think in the construction industry. In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, we had Victor Zhang from Trestle and we got to learn about the hidden profit leaks in construction, why phone calls still beat emails in B2B sales, and how AI is actually…
…
continue reading
Send us a text ISMS that Poison the Soul Pessimism | Part 6 Senior Pastor Keith Stewart June 1, 2025 The late Sam Shoemaker once said, "Everyone has a problem, is a problem, or lives with a problem." But what if I told you that your problem is not nearly as problematic as what you tell yourself about your problem. More often than not, what defeats …
…
continue reading
By West-Ark Church of Christ
…
continue reading

1
Construction Scheduling Is Dead - Broken Scheduling Systems & Modern AI Solutions from $600M Firm
1:09:58
1:09:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:09:58"Construction scheduling is completely broken. We're still using PDF files and sticky notes to manage million-dollar projects." In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Patrick Hennessy from Harkins Builders and we got to learn about why traditional project management tools are failing the construction industry, how AI could revolutionize daily…
…
continue reading

1
Most Construction Sales Reps Are Fake Consultants - Real Sales Strategy from Ediphi's Director
1:04:37
1:04:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:04:37You may price a job for two years just to get the chance to build it." That's the brutal reality Trey Darnell shared about construction sales today. In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Trey Darnell, Director of Sales at Ediphi, and we got to learn about why construction tech sales is completely broken, how most salespeople get it wrong, an…
…
continue reading
Send us a text ISMS that Poison the Soul Legalism | Part 5 Senior Pastor Keith Stewart May 25, 2025 Legalism is a trap that’s far too easy to fall into. Its beginnings are so subtle and seem absolutely benign. But legalism in any form is not just toxic to our souls, it’s downright dangerous. John Piper once said, “Legalism is more dangerous than al…
…
continue reading
By West-Ark Church of Christ
…
continue reading

1
How PlanGrid was Acquired for $875m - Ralph Gootee, CTO
1:25:03
1:25:03
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:25:03"When we launched PlanGrid, it was the only enterprise product on the iPad. Even Facebook refused to make an iPad app because Zuckerberg didn't believe in it." In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks & Bytes, we had Ralph Gootee and we got to learn about how PlanGrid became the first enterprise app on iPad, the brutal year-long acquisition process, and…
…
continue reading

1
90% of Sales Demos Fail - Closing $1M Deals with Mutual Action Plans & Multi-Threading Secret to Accelerate Sales Cycles
1:03:37
1:03:37
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:03:37"Elite sales leaders don't just hire sellers - they hire 'pirates and romantics' who can thrive in chaos when everything's broken." In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Scotland Foss, who helped build PlanGrid before its $1B acquisition by Autodesk. Scotland shared his proven playbook for construction tech go-to-market success from his jour…
…
continue reading
Send us a text ISMS that Poison the Soul Escapism | Part 4 Senior Pastor Keith Stewart May 18, 2025 Let’s face it. Life can be tough and sometimes the challenges we face seem unrelenting. More than anything we crave a little reprieve from the stress and losses we’re facing. So we escape. We distract ourselves. We do something that gets our mind off …
…
continue reading

1
AI Will Transform Your Construction GTM Strategy - The Go-To-Market Playbook That Built a Billion-Dollar ConTech
1:12:49
1:12:49
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:12:49"I remember bringing Tracy Young to my job site when PlanGrid was just an MVP. She offered us the software for free - we just needed to provide the iPads. My PM and PX didn't get it. They told me, 'Don't waste my time like that again.'" In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Tom Feliz share his journey from construction sites to tech leadersh…
…
continue reading
Send us a text ISMS that Poison the Soul Materialism | Part 3 Senior Pastor Keith Stewart May 11, 2025 Materialism is not about the amount, it’s about our attitude. When Jesus addressed materialism in the Sermon on the Mount, He spoke of necessities not luxuries. He also gave us the surest sign of materialism and that’s worry. This Sunday, we’ll le…
…
continue reading
By West-Ark Church of Christ
…
continue reading

1
Procore's 4 Steps to Save the Industry - Kris Lengieza - VP of Procore
1:08:51
1:08:51
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:08:51"53% of the construction workforce is expected to retire by 2036. And that number is going up, not down." In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we had Kris from Procore and we got to learn about their just-released Future State of Construction 2025 report, which reveals how technology will transform productivity, design, decision-making, and the wo…
…
continue reading

1
Most Construction Tech Misses The Market - Modern Go-To-Market Strategies For Construction Tech
1:08:06
1:08:06
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:08:06"The best salespeople don't need to talk about their successes - they focus on what went wrong and how to improve. At Joist AI, we don't want to hear about past wins, only lessons learned." In today's episode of Bricks and Bytes, We had Anton Marinovich from Joist AI and he shared his construction tech go-to-market journey from my father's masonry …
…
continue reading
Send us a text ISMS that Poison the Soul Alcoholism | Part 2 Senior Pastor Keith Stewart May 4, 2025 When you think of addiction, if all you can picture is a homeless man passed out in a drunken stupor, then you don’t really understand addiction at all. Did you know that 3 out of 4 alcoholic men and women are married and still living at home? 95% o…
…
continue reading
By West-Ark Church of Christ
…
continue reading

1
Most Startups Die at $5M ARR - Breaking the $10M Barrier in Construction Tech
1:26:02
1:26:02
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:26:02"The best renewal is no renewal. So closing a three-year agreement, right?" In today's episode of our Go To Market Series from the Bricks & Bytes Podcast, we have Kevin Halter (CRO of OpenSpace) share his journey from scaling PlanGrid from $5M to $100M+ ARR and building high-performing sales teams in construction tech. Tune in to find out about: ✅ …
…
continue reading

1
Inside AtkinsRealis' Digital Transformation - How AtkinsRealis Drives Digital ROI
1:10:09
1:10:09
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:10:09"Genius is 99% perspiration and only 1% innovation." In today's episode of Bricks & Bytes, we have Darren Martin, Chief Digital Officer at Atkins Realis, sharing powerful insights about technology implementation in a global engineering firm with 40,000 employees. Tune in to find out about: ✅ How they evaluate technology investments (looking for at …
…
continue reading
Send us a text ISMS that Poison the Soul Perfectionism | Part 1 Senior Pastor Keith Stewart April 27, 2025 Perfectionism sabotages everything you do in life. It limits your potential. It robs you of your joy and even strips away the peace of God every time you fail. This message will explore the roots of perfectionism, how it affects us and most of …
…
continue reading
The One Who Is At the Right Hand of GodBy West-Ark Church of Christ
…
continue reading
Kevin sits down with John Ondrasik—aka Five for Fighting—for a heartfelt conversation about the stories behind his biggest hits, what it’s like performing with a string quartet, and why he’s excited to return to the stage in Omaha. From “Superman (It’s Not Easy)” to “100 Years,” hear how John approaches songwriting and how he’s evolved as an artist…
…
continue reading

1
The Sales Mastery Behind Levelset's $500M Exit - GTM Tactics & Growth From CRO Martin Roth
1:22:23
1:22:23
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:22:23"We got to a million dollars in ARR by taking meetings any way we could - sending chunky mail, handwritten cards, even just picking up the phone. It's simple." In today's episode of Bricks, Bucks and Bytes, we had Martin Roth sharing his journey as Levelset's go-to-market leader and the real-world tactics that helped scale the business to a success…
…
continue reading

1
Jesus is The G.O.A.T | His Church... not so much | Pastor Keith Stewart
45:21
45:21
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
45:21Send us a text Jesus is The G.O.A.T | His Church... not so much Easter Sunday Senior Pastor Keith Stewart April 20, 2025 Church people and non-church people seem to agree on one thing. Jesus is pretty awesome. We want to celebrate that this Easter. How Jesus Christ has left a lasting imprint on society and on the lives of so many who call Him Lord …
…
continue reading

1
Crucified Risen King - Part 2 - Easter Sunday
27:58
27:58
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
27:58By West-Ark Church of Christ
…
continue reading

1
AI Won't Save Bad Construction Companies - Solving Tech Adoption Problems from VC Perspective
1:06:39
1:06:39
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
1:06:39"AI in construction isn't just hype - we're in construction, so we know nobody will deploy solutions based on hype alone." In today's episode of Brick and Bytes, we had Vivin Hegde from Zakua Ventures sharing insights on construction tech investments and market trends. Tune in to find out about: ✅ Why robotics is becoming essential in construction …
…
continue reading

1
The Triumphal Entry | Palm Sunday | Senior Pastor Keith Stewart
49:52
49:52
Play later
Play later
Lists
Like
Liked
49:52Send us a text The Triumphal Entry: Palm Sunday Senior Pastor Keith Stewart April 13, 2025 It’s a story told by all four gospel writers and marks the beginning of the Passion Week of Christ. Just about the time you think you really understand it, it surprises you with layers of rich meaning that you never noticed before. At the heart of this story …
…
continue reading