The ChurchGear Podcast

What is it actually like to run Sunday morning production when global superstar Carrie Underwood is on your worship team? And more importantly, how do you sustain the intense pace of church tech without completely burning out?

In this episode, we are joined by Shaun Miller of Rolling Hills Church (Franklin, TN). After Toby recaps his recent trip to an L-Acoustics event, Shaun shares his experiences balancing a healthy marriage with the chaotic touring lifestyle. We then dive into the unique culture at Rolling Hills, breaking down their specific church tech setup and what it is like to mix a service with a celebrity on the stage.
In this episode you'll hear: 
0:00 Intro: Toby’s Trip to the L-Acoustics Event
6:40 Shaun Miller (Rolling Hills Church) Joins
11:15 Balancing Marriage and the Touring Lifestyle
19:00 What It's Like Having Carrie Underwood on Your Worship Team
22:15 Behind the Scenes: The Rolling Hills Tech Setup
29:00 Avoiding Burnout: How to Identify It Before It’s Too Late
47:45 Did Shaun Actually Like Toby’s Book?
58:00 Tech Disaster Story: "I Swear We Sent You the Videos!"

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How do you manage the audio and production logistics for a massive, Broadway-level biblical stage production? And how exactly do you engineer a giant LED wall to completely disappear in under 15 seconds?

In this episode, we are joined by Tim Zeager to get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Sight & Sound Theatres(Branson, MO).

In this episode you'll hear: 
0:00 Intro: Toby Discovers Theater in Branson, Missouri
5:15 Tim Zeager (Sight & Sound Theatres) Joins
10:45 The Story Behind Sight & Sound Ministries
21:45 Behind the Scenes: The Monitor Setup at Sight & Sound
25:00 Engineering: Making a Massive LED Wall Disappear in 15 Seconds
29:00 Gear Talk: The PA System Powering Sight & Sound
35:45 Lessons From Tim’s Time in the Studio
39:00 Live Production Disaster: Mixing From the Basement
43:00 Keep Sundays Running: Preparation is Key

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Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here.

 
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In this episode, we are joined by Dave Bookhout from Grace Family Church to tackle some of the biggest debates in church tech.

 We dive deep into the culture of the tech booth, discussing how to actively recruit church tech volunteers and answering the tough question of who should actually be allowed to serve on Sunday mornings.

In this episode you'll hear: 
0:00 Intro: Toby Claims God Tricked Him
4:30 Dave Bookhout (Grace Family Church) Joins
14:15 The Debate: Can Non-Christians Serve on the Tech Team?
23:15 Strategies for Recruiting Church Tech Volunteers
30:45 Gear Talk: Production Setup at Grace Family Church
33:45 Current Church Production Tech Trends to Watch
39:30 Should Your Church Actually Buy an LED Wall?
42:45 Church Tech Disaster: "Are You on Fire, or Am I?"
47:00 Keep Sundays Running

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Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here.

 
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What exactly is "Church Hurt," and how do you heal when the very place meant to provide spiritual safety becomes the source of your deepest pain?

In this heavy but incredibly necessary episode, we are joined by creative leader Stephen Brewster. After kicking things off by discussing his journey in helping local churches write and produce their own original music, the conversation shifts to the painful reality of serving in ministry. Stephen opens up about his own personal experiences with church hurt and explains why we might need to reframe the conversation from "the church hurt me" to "broken people hurt me."

In this episode you'll hear: 
0:00 Intro Antics
5:30 Stephen Brewster: Helping Churches Release Original Music
13:30 Defining "Church Hurt" in Modern Ministry
25:00 Stephen’s Personal Story of Church Hurt
33:00 Reframing the Pain: "Church Hurt" vs. "People Hurt Me"
41:00 Why You Still Need to Go Back to Church
54:00 How to Be a Solution to Toxic Church Culture
57:00 Thinking of Quitting Ministry? Start Here.

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Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here.

 
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How does one of the most influential mega-churches in the country handle their production, and what makes their team culture so unique?

In this episode, we are joined by Bailey Binder of North Point Church. We dive into the personal journey of making the massive decision to move out of state for a new ministry role. Then, we pull back the curtain on North Point, breaking down what makes their church culture so wildly different, how their massive church tech setups are designed, and the exact strategies they use to manage their production volunteers.

In this episode you'll hear: 
0:00 Intro: Blake & Toby’s Lifetime Achievement Awards
4:45 Bailey Binder (North Point Church) Joins
11:00 Navigating a Move to an Out-of-State Church Role
15:30 What Makes North Point Church's Culture So Different?
25:30 Behind the Scenes: The North Point Church Tech Setup
28:15 How North Point Manages Production Volunteers
34:15 Church Tech Disaster Story
37:30 Keep Sundays Running: The Importance of Self-Care
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Resources for your Church Tech Ministry
Sell Us Gear: Does your church have used gear that you need to convert into new ministry dollars? We can make you an offer here. 
Buy Our Gear: Do you need some production gear but lack the budget to buy new gear? You can shop our gear store here.

 
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