Best CG Productions Podcasts (2025)

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Immersive Audio: Help or Hype? [Caleb Loeppky] 1:03:37

13h ago1:03:37

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Is immersive audio helpful for churches or just needless hype? Caleb Loeppky joins us for our final Five Year Anniversary Celebration episode and we discuss our first, big gear pickup ever, immersive audio, and have two mics for your pastor. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 – Almost Died Waiting for the Train (Church Tech Confessions) 6:25 – Meet …

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Sheykhar Ravjiani and the hustle behind Music for Films 59:07

1d ago59:07

59:07

Bollywood music has changed, and so has the way we experience it. In this episode of Filmy Hustle, Sheykhar Ravjiani talks about the shifting landscape of the music industry, the new sounds shaping cinema, and what it takes to stay relevant in a constantly moving world. Tune in for a fascinating look at how times have changed in film music! Listen …

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Find A Leader You Can Follow [MxU's Spencer De Young] 57:51

8d ago57:51

57:51

How can you fast track your development as church production leader? Spencer De Young, CEO of MxU, joins us to talk about leadership, the value of mentorship, and how MxU is equipping church tech leaders through intentional training. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 – ChurchGear’s Worst Church Visit 6:00 – MxU's CEO Spencer Visits the Podcast 16:1…

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Bringing Movies to the Masses with Devang Sampath, Vishek Chauhan, and Amit Sharma 1:14:54

9d ago1:14:54

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What keeps the magic of the big screen alive? In this episode of Filmy Hustle, Devang Sampath, Vishek Chauhan, and Amit Sharma take us inside the world of film exhibition—from the thrill of full-house Fridays to the future of theaters in the streaming era. If you love the cinematic experience, this one’s for you! Listen now! Show Credits : Rosepod …

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Keep it Simple [ChurchFront's Jake Gosselin] 52:48

15d ago52:48

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Gear vs. Talent. Simple Tech vs. Fancy Tech. Murder Mountain vs. a Warehouse. Jake Gosselin joins us for our second 5 Year Anniversary episode to discuss all of this and more! In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Murder Mountain aka “The ChurchGear Barn” 5:15 ChurchFront’s Jake Gosselin joins us! 11:15 How did Jake get into church production? 26:15 Ch…

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Anupama Chopra on Journalism in the Film World 57:04

15d ago57:04

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In this episode of Filmy Hustle, Anupama Chopra takes us behind the scenes of entertainment journalism. From shaping critical reviews to navigating the world of cinema, she shares her journey and insights into what it takes to be a voice in the industry. Tune in for a deep dive into the world of film criticism and storytelling! Listen now! Show Cre…

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7 Wildest Moments in CG History [5 Yr Anniversary Celebration] 52:28

22d ago52:28

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We’re celebrating our 5 year anniversary with a crazy story round up! 2 Gas mishaps. 2 Lighting strikes. And our favorite pastor knows who we are?! Join us on the ChurchGear podcast to hear the 7 wildest moments that have happened over the past 5 years. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Can we fix Blake? 6:45 “Five Truths and a Lie” about ChurchGea…

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Inside Film Production with Siddharth Roy and Murad Khetani 1:06:21

22d ago1:06:21

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Get ready for a masterclass in film production with Siddharth Roy and Murad Khetani! In this episode of Filmy Hustle, they break down the magic behind the scenes — from managing chaos to creating cinematic gold. If you’ve ever wondered what really goes into making a movie, this one’s for you! Listen now! Show Credits : Rosepod Presents (A Division …

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Healthy, Responsible Teams [Elevation’s Jared Olson] 43:30

29d ago43:30

43:30

How do you keep services on schedule while still keeping your team healthy and energized? Jared Olson, Production Director at Elevation Church, joins the ChurchGear podcast to share how Elevation Church upholds both a high standard of excellence and a healthy team culture In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 – Super Bowl Halftime Show: Production & AV…

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The Multifaceted R Madhavan on The Filmy Hustle! 1:45:53

30d ago1:45:53

1:45:53

The Filmy Hustle premieres today! In our first episode, R. Madhavan takes us beyond the spotlight, sharing his experience wearing multiple hats in filmmaking—actor, writer, director, and producer. It’s all about the hard work behind the glitz. Listen now! Show Credits : Rosepod Presents (A Division Of Roseaudio Visuals Pvt.Ltd.) The Filmy Hustle Pr…

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The Filmy Hustle Trailer 1:00

1M ago1:00

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Welcome to 'The Filmy Hustle', A show where we deep dive into the various facets of Filmmaking. Show Credits : Rosepod Presents (A Division Of Roseaudio Visuals Pvt.Ltd.) The Filmy Hustle Produced By: Rosepod (A Division Of Rose Audio Visuals Pvt Ltd) In Association With: Ashirwad Theatres Pvt Ltd Guests: R. Madhavan,Siddharth Roy Kapoor,Murad Khet…

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Honoring Volunteers & the Sabbath [Ryan Wenzel CCV] 56:32

1M ago56:32

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How can you care for your volunteers well? Ryan Wenzel joins us this week to tell us how they honor their volunteers at Christ Church of the Valley. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Church Tech Fail: The “Butt Smack” Incident 4:15 Ryan Wenzel (Christ’s Church of the Valley) Joins the Show 13:20 Ryan’s Journey into Church Production 25:00 First Ste…

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Community Builds Production [Grove Church’s Christina Pendleton] 48:30

1M ago48:30

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How do you build a strong production team? Christina Pendleton joins us to discuss how we can build strong production teams by focusing on the community we are building in our teams. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 – Nonsense Opening 5:45 – Meet Christina Pendleton from Grove Church 15:45 – Christina’s Journey into Church Production 19:00 – Findi…

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DiGiCo Download: Coming Gear & Best Soft Skills [Ryan Shelton] 54:39

2M ago54:39

54:39

After more than 150+ episodes, the ChurchGear podcast finally landed a pod with the most elusive guest we've ever had: DiGiCo's Ryan Shelton! Come for the heck the hosts give him for finally recording with them. Stay for the expertise Ryan shares on essential soft skills, top AVL mistakes he is seeing and a fun update on all things DiGiCo. In this …

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Is Live Streaming Essential for Church Services in 2025? [Tyler Kerpsack] 57:58

2M ago57:58

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Is live streaming still a must for churches in 2025? In this episode, we sit down with AVL pro Tyler Kerpsack to tackle the big questions. Who should stream their services? How can your church stream on a budget? Could remote mixing be in the future church tech toolbox? In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Crazy ChurchGear driving adventures 5:00 Meet…

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From Willow Creek to CCV: A Church Production Veteran’s Insights 50:53

2M ago50:53

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Touring Life + Willow Creek Production + Christ's Church of the Valley = A Production Pro. Ivan Talamantes (Christ’s Church of the Valley, Willow Creek) shares his journey from touring pro to church tech leader. He gives us insights on volunteers, gear, and the best (and worst) audio consoles in church production! In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 …

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Don't Do Church Production Alone [FILO's Todd Elliott] 55:52

2M ago55:52

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How can you connect with fellow church production friends to navigate the journey of church tech together? Todd Elliott joins us to share church tech disaster stories, tips for effectively communicating with leadership, and how to build meaningful friendships in the church production space—so you never have to walk the journey alone. In this episod…

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From Mixing to Marriage: A Church Production Love Story [Fellowship Church] 50:31

3M ago50:31

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"What’s it like to marry someone from your church production team—and then keep working side by side every Sunday? Let’s talk about it!" Alexa and Daniel join us for a special Valentine’s Day episode! Hear how their shared passion for church production led them to find love—not just in their work, but in each other. Plus, all the unique challenges …

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Central Church's Production Approach [Ryan Fuller] 52:22

3M ago52:22

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How do you do church production in Las Vegas? Ryan Fuller joins us this week to discuss Central Church's gear setup, approach to production and sources for inspiration. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Toby’s first Vegas trip 6:20 Ryan Fuller joins us from Central Church in Vegas 12:20 How did Ryan get into church production at Central Church? 15:…

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Maximizing Gear, Not Budgets [Red Rocks Church's Chase Donald] 49:22

3M ago49:22

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How do you balance expectations and budgets simultaneously? Chase Donald works in production at Red Rocks church and he joins us to discuss balancing expectations, maximizing gear, and focusing on your church's unique production goals. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 What games did ChurchGear play at the annual retreat? 4:15 Chase Donald joins us…

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What Conferences Should You Consider in 2025? [Jerod Togger] 47:33

3M ago47:33

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How do you pick the perfect conference to further your skills and networking? We run through the list of conferences to consider in 2025, the various reasons to go and end on some tips to pitch for budget to attend. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Toby causing chaos at SALT and the Amplio Golf Tournament 10:45 How did Jerod get into church produc…

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Elevating Without Imitating [Elevation Church's Shep] 54:39

4M ago54:39

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How do you draw inspiration from other churches without also bringing expectations to make your church service be just like theirs? Stephen Sheppard is the Broadcast Engineer for Elevation Church and he joins us this week to discuss gear, live streams and the importance of staying true to your church's vision. In this episode you'll hear: 0:30 Toby…

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Navigating Career Transitions in Church Production [Slingshot Group] 46:48

4M ago46:48

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What factors should you consider when deciding whether to stay or leave a church tech job? Slingshot helps churches with their talent searches. They joined us on the podcast to give their advice on the nuances of staying or leaving a church production job and the factors influencing that decision. We discuss self-awareness, effective resume buildin…

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Will AI Change Church Production? [Kenny Jahng] 33:21

4M ago33:21

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How will AI change church production jobs? Kenny Jahng joins us to discuss how AI will help, change and shape church production. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Podcast editing failure & Toby cheats on Blake 3:00 Kenny Jahng joins us from SALT Conference 8:30 How can AI help church production people do work easier? 16:30 What church production jo…

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Church Techs Confess [2024 Recap, Reactions & Winners] 1:04:44

4M ago1:04:44

1:04:44

What were the best Church Tech Confessionals in 2024? Listen to all of 2024's Church Tech Confessionals in a single episode and then hang with us as we give our reactions and crown a winner for the best Church Tech Confessional of the 2024 year. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Blake confesses: Where is the camera card? 4:50 Blake confesses: Vehic…

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45 Years of Production Wisdom [Sweetwater's Kent Morris] 52:45

4M ago52:45

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What church production history and wisdom do you pick up when you've been in the game for 45 years? Kent Morris joins the ChurchGear podcast this week to discuss the changes he has seen over the years, the lessons he has picked up along the way and he ends on some very encouraging words for those currently in the tech trenches. In this episode you'…

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Good & Bad Reasons to Change Jobs [Dennis Choy] 50:15

5M ago50:15

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How do you know when it is time to change churches and take a new church production job? Dennis Choy joins us this week to discuss his new job and the process he went through to make the decision. If you're looking for real life insight into the good and bad reasons to change church production jobs, this is your episode. In this episode you'll hear…

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Being the Church Post Hurricane Helene [Biltmore Church's Tyler Flores] 47:29

5M ago47:29

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How do you lead your production team after a devastating hurricane hits? Tyler Flores is the Central Production Minister of Biltmore Church, and he joins the podcast to discuss how the church is helping the community in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Funny observations of celebrity golf tournaments 5:30 Tyler F…

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Lee Fields on Church Hurt 1:22:24

5M ago1:22:24

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How do you recover from Church Hurt? Lee Fields joins us this week to discuss Church Hurt. We get into his journey to recover and the reflections he has had now that some time and counseling have happened. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Speculating about the Mike Tyson & Jake Paul fight 3:15 Lee Fields joins 8:00 Lee’s UFC fight story 10:00 What…

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Preparing for Christmas [Mannahouse Church's Peter Zatsepin] 52:05

5M ago52:05

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What are Christmas services like in Portland, Oregon? Peter Zatsepin is a Production Technician at Mannahouse Church and he joins us this week to discuss preparing for Christmas. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 How much does the weather impact your mood? 4:30 Peter Zatsepin joins us from Mannahouse Church! 14:00 How did you get into church produc…

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Becoming a System Integrator on the Fly [Dream City Church's Eric Mooney] 56:53

6M ago56:53

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Your church needs you as their church tech to be their integrator. Now what? Eric Mooney is the Audio Director at Dream City Church and he joins us to tell us his journey of going from youth pastor, to audio director, to integration work for his church. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Toby meeting Blake for the first time 3:45 Eric Mooney joins u…

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Battle Royale: Audio Consoles [Jeff Sandstrom & Drew Hester] 54:05

6M ago54:05

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What happens when you pit two audio experts against one another in a mixing Battle Royale conversation? Drew Hester and Jeff Sandstrom are too polite to fully fight it out in a Battle Royale, but they both join us for our first "fight it out" episode in the church production space. Join us for takes on what matters most in audio, the best consoles …

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3 Months to Live Changes Your Mix [Armando Fullwood] 49:41

6M ago49:41

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How do you respond when you are given 3 months to live? Armando Fullwood joins us this week to tell us what his health journey taught him about faith, life and mixing. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Mixing behind glass windows 4:45 Armando Fullwood joins us! 11:00 How did you get into live production? 15:00 What is happening in live production o…

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Running FOH for Miranda Lambert [Todd Wines] 53:53

6M ago53:53

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What's it like running audio for a Vegas residency? Todd joins the pod to tell us about running sound for Miranda Lambert in Vegas, a disaster story and we wrap with a church tech confessional. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Touring Willow Creek Church 5:00 Todd Wines joins us 16:00 How did Todd get into church production? 22:00 Running FOH for …

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FOH For All the Legends [Doug Kimball] 54:04

7M ago54:04

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How do you end up mixing for legendary artists like Jay Z and Marilyn Manson? Doug Kimball got into the mixing game early via editorials and he stops by the podcast this week to give us the lessons he learned along the way. We wrap with some wild disaster stories and a church tech confessional that'll have you laughing and cringing. In this episode…

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Unconventional Service Times [Christ's Church of the Valley's Blair Drake] 44:43

7M ago44:43

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How do you build a volunteer team when your main service is Saturday night? Blair drops by to discuss their unusual service times, recruiting volunteers and wraps with multiple disaster stories. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 What do you do when your production gear gets stolen? 4:50 Blair Drake joins us! 13:00 How did Blair get started in churc…

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Volume Complaints & Touring Stories [Newsboys's John O' Neal] 1:04:23

7M ago1:04:23

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What do you learn touring in production for over two decades? John's been running FOH for Newsboys for over two decades and he joins us this week to discuss his time with them, being out on the road, and how to handle volume complaints intellectually or hilariously. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Accents, Blake’s tech fail, and Charles Manson 5:…

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Getting Volunteers Started Well [Willow Hodge of Hope Fellowship Church] 51:19

7M ago51:19

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How do you take an interested, inexperienced volunteer and turn them into a tech genius? Willow Hodge is the Video Director at Hope Fellowship Church and she joins to give us a masterclass on training new volunteers. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 ChurchGear Fantasy League is here! 3:50 Willow Hodge joins us! 10:20 How did you get your start in …

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Prioritizing Life Over Production [Dan McLaughlin] 1:04:27

7M ago1:04:27

1:04:27

How do you keep production from disrupting your priority list? Dan is a Monitor Engineer and RF Coordinating expert. He joins us to discuss balancing production with your life, vetting production jobs and some RF deep dive discussions! In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Our new and first sponsor stops by: 64 Audio! 5:45 Kids are great! 10:00 Dan McL…

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Excellence without Excess [The Church of Eleven 22's Andrew Hoffstatter] 43:33

8M ago43:33

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How do you launch churches at an exponential rate? Andrew Hoffstatter is the Technical Director at at The Church of Eleven 22 and he joins us to discuss church launches, stretching a dollar and excellence without excess in church production. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Cats vs. Dogs 6:41 Andrew Hoffstatter joins us! 13:40 How did Andrew get i…

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Best Takeaways [Pastors & Production Series Pt.6] 50:51

8M ago50:51

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What were the biggest takeaways from the Pastors & Production podcast series? For our final episode in the series we discuss the biggest moments, the stats from the survey and wrap with the best quote from the series. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 What was Toby like working at churches in his 20s? 5:45 BD joins us to wrap up the Pastors & Produ…

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Whit George & Johnathan Basquez of Church on the Move [Pastors & Production Series Pt.5] 1:03:51

8M ago1:03:51

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How do you fill big shoes together as a team? Whit George & Johnathan Basquez join us for the "Pastors & Production" Series to discuss filling the shoes of Willie George & Andrews Stone and how they work together as a team to continue leading Church on the Move forward. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Visiting states, nations and filling shoes 4:…

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Henry Seeley & Andy Rushing Of Belonging Co [Pastor & Production Relationship Series Pt.4] 1:03:56

8M ago1:03:56

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How do you pastor people who tour every weekend and are A level artists/production people? Henry & Andy join us from The Belonging Co Church to discuss pastoring creatives, handling expectations and managing salaries for folks who could earn more at the drop of a hat on the road. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Trading places 5:30 Andy Rushing an…

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Jack Graham & Bryan Bailey of Prestonwood [Pastor & Production Relationship Series Pt.3] 42:29

9M ago42:29

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How do you communicate priorities with your pastor? Jack Graham & Bryan Bailey join us for our "Pastor & Production Director Relationship" series to discuss their dynamic, handling production decisions and how to prioritize production. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Being the black sheep of the family 3:45 Five Truths and a lie with your Pastor …

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Matt Chandler & Wes Ashworth of Village Church [Pastor & Production Relationship Series Pt.2] 1:09:14

9M ago1:09:14

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How do you have the best possible relationship with your pastor? Matt Chandler & Wes Ashworth join us this week for Pt.2 of our Pastor & Production series. We discuss what each role wishes the other knew about their role, handling errors and requesting new gear. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Meeting your heroes 4:16 Wes Ashworth and Matt Chandl…

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Darren Whitehead & Sarah Bible [Pastor & Production Relationship Series Pt.1] 1:05:35

9M ago1:05:35

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How can church production directors communicate and work best with their pastor's? In week one of our Pastor & Production Series, we interview Darren Whitehead and Sarah Bible from Church of the City in Franklin. We discuss the pressures of production keeping up with vision and what each role wishes the other knew about their daily struggles. In th…

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Church Production at Elevation [Andy Bentley] 55:44

9M ago55:44

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What was it like doing church production at Elevation in the early days? Andy Bentley joins us to discuss his church tech times at Elevation, pacing production stress, and creating a creative process that works. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Inside baseball: ChurchGear Leadership Quarterly 5:00 Andy Bentley joins us! (Elevation & Skylark) 11:50…

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Weighing the Decision to Leave Ministry [Yoshi Haddad of Houston's First Baptist] 51:03

10M ago51:03

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How do you weigh the decision to stay or leave church tech ministry? Yoshi Haddad has transitioned out from his post as the Director of Production at Houston's First Baptist Church to become a Sales Engineer at LD Systems. He joins us this week to discuss his thoughts on the transition and we have some laughs along the way with a disaster story, te…

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From Youth Minister to Production Director [Journey Church's Kyle Bowman] 44:59

10M ago44:59

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You've been hired to be the youth minister and now you're told you're doing church production. What? Kyle Bowman is the Production Director at Journey Church and he joins us to discuss transitions, volunteer recruitment and more! In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Toby and Blake have been responsible for the youths of America 5:45 Kyle Bowman joins …

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Mixing Red Rocks Church [Jesse O'Brien] 54:45

10M ago54:45

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What's it like mixing for Red Rocks services and concerts? Jesse O'Brien is the Broadcast and FOH engineer at Red Rocks Church and he joins us to discuss all things Red Rocks production. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 We have our first podcast sponsor! 4:45 Andy Bentley joins us! 7:30 Five Truths and a Lie: “And they asked can we bring our guns …

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