Best Steve Nassar Podcasts (2025)

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Should Every Church Live Stream? [Resi's Steve Kaminsky] 53:01

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How much should you prioritize live streaming? Resi's Steve Kaminsky joins us to discuss live streaming, multisite streaming and the pro/cons of 4k. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Toby’s “friendly gesture” gone wrong 7:15 Steve’s journey into church production 10:30 Does church need to be in person vs. livestream church services? 22:00 Should a …

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10 Takeaways [XP & Church Tech Series] 46:34

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What were the key takeaways for the XP and Church Tech relationship series? We give our top 10 takeaways for the series here! In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Toby’s Hot Water Moment on a Podcast 9:15 Takeaway #1: Building Trust in Church Production 12:50 Takeaway #2: Shorter Presentations for Pastors 16:15 Takeaway #3: Avoiding “No” in Tech Conve…

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Executive Pastor & Tech Series: Getting Approvals [Southeast Church Pt3] 1:12:58

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How do you get your executive pastor to give a "yes" to all your requests? We're joined by our Southeast Church friends today to continue our Executive Pastor and Tech podcast series. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Blake’s hilarious church tech mic moment 4:55 Southeast Christian Church team joins the podcast 6:50 Five Truths and a Lie: church p…

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Executive Pastor & Tech Series: Budget [Covenant Church Pt2] 52:50

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How do you request budget the right way from your Executive Pastor? Our Covenant friends join us to discuss the right and wrong ways to ask for a production budget from your XP. In this episode: 1:00 Why the Global Church Production Community Feels Small 4:45 Covenant Church Production Team Joins the Podcast 12:45 Inside the Role of an Executive Pa…

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Executive Pastor & Tech Series: Trust [Crossroads Church Pt1] 54:06

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How do you build trust with your executive pastor? Our friends from Crossroads Church join us for part 1 of our executive pastor series. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Toby’s Church Tour & Travels 5:00 Crossroads Church Production Team Joins 6:00 Ideal Church Auditorium Size 12:30 Church Production Budget: How Much to Spend 20:00 Building Trust …

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Live-streaming Expert! [Josh Nassar] 50:56

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Should your church livestream? Josh Nassar joins us on the ChurchGear podcast this week to discuss livestreaming, budgeting for livestreaming and Toby gives a conversion story you can't miss! In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 – How to Meet Your Spouse While Serving in Church Production 5:00 – Church Production Pro Josh Nassar Joins the Podcast 7:45…

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PDX Real Estate EP167: How to Future Proof Your Business with Justin Tucker 1:24:39

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We're pulling back the curtain on the tech, trends, and title industry shifts that are quietly reshaping the real estate transaction from the inside out. In this episode, Steve Nassar and Joe Fistolo welcome Justin Tucker of Fidelity National Financial for a conversation that’s part reunion, part reset. It’s all about what comes next. We’ll unpack …

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Prioritizing The Right Parts [Lakepointe Church's Blaine Johnston] 48:32

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How do you stay grounded in church production to prevent burnout, death by comparison and connected to your spouse well? Blaine Johnston joins us to discuss all of this and more on the ChurchGear podcast this week! In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 – Wild Podcast Opening & When Pastors Cross the Line 4:30 – Guest Introduction: Blaine Johnston (Veri…

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Avoiding Church Lighting Mistakes [Drew Middlebrooks] 55:29

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How do you have the best church lighting possible? Drew Middlebrooks joins us this week to discus common church lighting mistakes to avoid, if your church should be a "blackbox" and the right movement to give your lighting. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 The Legendary lake day 4:30 Drew Middlebrooks joins us from Auburn Community church 6:00 how…

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Calm Always [Vive Church's Danielle Iselin] 51:52

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How do you stay calm, cool and collected when things go wrong during church? Danielle Iselin went from working on aviation safety to church production, so she joins the ChurchGear podcast this week to tell us how she cross applies those lessons to her job now at Vive Church. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 – Kicking Off the Church Production Podc…

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BK BEARD [Lakewood Church] 46:12

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How do you do production in the biggest areas like Lakewood church? BK Beard joins us the week to tell us about his time at Lakewood church. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Episode Kickoff: Church Tech Talk Begins 5:00 Meet BK Beard from Lakewood Church 12:00 Inside Lakewood’s AVL Gear Setup 18:00 How Fast Pastors Notice Production Changes 29:45 …

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Across the Pond Production [UK's Matt Sales] 56:46

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Is church production different in other countries? Matt Sales joins us from the UK to tell us the unique aspects about church production in the UK and Africa. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 INFOCOMM 2025 Highlights for Church Techs 5:45 Meet Matt Sales: UK Church Production Leader 10:15 Behind the Scenes of UK Church Production 14:15 Acoustic Ch…

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The Touring Life with Nick DeLaCruz 46:23

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What is life really like on the touring road? Nick joins the ChurchGear podcast this week to discuss touring life, setting volunteers up for success and the truth on if people get hazed in their first tour. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 – Behind the Scenes at Church Summer Camp 4:30 – Meet Nick DeLaCruz: Touring Audio Engineer 12:00 – Live Audi…

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Integration's Importance & Volunteer Training [Mark Carlberg] 57:01

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Does your church really have to pay for an Integrator? Mark joins us to discuss integration's importance, setting volunteers up for success and more on the ChurchGear podcast. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Inside "The Mix" at First Orlando Church 5:30 Guest Intro: Mark Carlberg Joins the Podcast 10:15 Mark’s Journey into Church Audio Mixing 15:…

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Is Your PA Out of Tune? [Bethel Church's Chris Greely] 47:08

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Is your PA out of tune? Chris Greely thinks it likely is. Join us on the ChurchGear podcast to hear his PA hot takes and more! In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 – When Your Sunday Worlds Collide 3:45 – Special Guest: Chris Greely Joins the Show! 5:45 – Chris’ Journey Into Church Production 14:30 – Developing the Next Church Tech Leader 22:30 – Fast…

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Pastor. Integrator. Tech. [Ark Church's Chris Allgood] 1:08:53

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How do you get the title of "Pastor" in your title as a church tech? Chris Allgood joins us from Ark church to tell us about his unique role as a church production pastor, how Ark church integrates and a truly painful church tech disaster story. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 – Near-death stories from Toby & Blake’s 20s 4:00 – Meet Chris from Ar…

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Hillsong Church's Reid Wall on Australian Churches 49:49

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What is church production like in Australia? Hillsong Church's Reid Wall joins us to discuss the differences in church tech down under, the origins of Hillsong Church and the creative solutions he has created. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 – Journey Church: Behind-the-Scenes Tech Story 6:00 – Reid Wall Joins the Show 11:00 – The Origin of Hills…

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Scuba Production & Multi Site Scaling [MOSAIC Pro Events's Brad McCraw] 54:45

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How do you quickly scale your church production to multiple campuses? Join us to hear Brad McCraw tell us how he approached CCV's multi site expansion and stay to hear his unbelievable water production story at the end. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 – Behind the Scenes of “The Mix” Church Tech Events 6:15 – Guest Intro: Brad McCraw from CCV Chu…

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PDX Real Estate EP166: Market Insights: What Every Portland Real Estate Pro Needs to Know Now 1:29:11

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We're diving into the real reasons the Portland real estate market feels stuck, and spoiler alert, it's not just interest rates or a lack of buyers. In this episode, Steve Nassar and Joe Fistolo of the Portland Real Estate Podcast tackle the state of the market as of May 21st, 2025, revealing the hidden forces at play and what it means for you. Ste…

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Integration Insights & Tech Horror Story [Terry Rhodes] 50:50

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Can you save money by doing integration projects yourself? Terry Rhodes joins us this week to discuss wireless mics, integration dos and don'ts and he gives us a chilling cautionary tell unlike any story we've ever heard on the podcast before. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 – Funny Church Tech Stories: Toby's Mic Antics 4:30 – Interview Begins: …

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Super Bowl Production: Broadcasting [Brandon Broussard] 46:26

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Have you ever wondered what production it takes to pull off the Super Bowl? Brandon Broussard joins the ChurchGear podcast this week to tell us all about the broadcast, camera work and prep that is required to make the biggest moment in sports each year! In this episode you'll hear: 00:00 – Intro + Super Bowl Production Recap for Church Techs 03:30…

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AI's Impact on Church Production [Gloo's Brad Hill] 52:05

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How will AI impact church production? Brad Hill joins us from Gloo to discuss how the church can be out in front of the AI revolution to make our services more accessible to everyone. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 – Toby & Blake Dive into Church Tech Mindsets (Behind the Curtain) 4:30 – Brad Hill from Gloo Joins the Conversation (Church Data & …

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Production For a 150 Year Old Church [Craig Rowley] 56:47

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What church production challenge come from a congregation that has a 150 year old history? Craig Rowley is the church tech of White's Chapel Methodist Church and he joins us this week to discuss how to keep your team healthy In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Why Houston’s Churches Use Studer Vista Mixing Consoles for Worship Audio 4:30 Meet Craig f…

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Immersive Audio: Help or Hype? [Caleb Loeppky] 1:02:26

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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 the reason to have two mics for your pastor. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 – Almost Died Waiting for the Train (Church Tech Confessions…

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Find A Leader You Can Follow [MxU's Spencer De Young] 56:40

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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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Keep it Simple [ChurchFront's Jake Gosselin] 51:38

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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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7 Wildest Moments in CG History [5 Yr Anniversary Celebration] 51:17

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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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Healthy, Responsible Teams [Elevation’s Jared Olson] 42:19

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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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PDX Real Estate EP165: Why Mindset Beats Skillset Every Time with Steve Scanlon 1:10:33

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We’re diving into the real reason you’re not hitting that next level, and spoiler alert, it’s not your marketing plan or your CRM. In this episode, Steve and Joe sit down with nationally renowned coach and speaker Steve Scanlon, founder of Rewire, to explore the real driver behind success in today’s market. Forget the usual "just make the calls" ad…

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Honoring Volunteers & the Sabbath [Ryan Wenzel CCV] 55:21

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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] 47:19

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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] 53:29

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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] 56:47

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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 49:42

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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] 54:41

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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] 49:20

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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] 51:12

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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] 48:11

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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] 46:22

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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] 53:28

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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] 45:38

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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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PDX Real Estate EP164: NAR's New Frontier: Colin Mullane on Industry Changes, Clear Cooperation, and the Future of Real Estate 1:12:58

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Buckle up real estate pros! The industry is changing and we’ve got the inside scoop from someone who knows. In this episode Steve and Joe sit down with Colin Mullane, the candidate for first vice president of NAR, to get the real scoop on what’s going on in the real estate world. From the recent lawsuit settlement to the future of Clear Cooperation…

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Will AI Change Church Production? [Kenny Jahng] 32:11

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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] 1:03:33

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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] 51:34

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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] 49:04

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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] 46:18

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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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PDX Real Estate EP163: Thriving Through Change: Decoupled Commissions, Buyer Agreements, and a New Era for Agents 1:24:37

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Change is here, and it’s reshaping the way we do real estate. In this episode, Steve and Joe dive headfirst into the most talked-about changes shaking up the real estate world. From NAR commission updates to buyer rep agreements, they’re unpacking how the last three months have tested—and strengthened—the industry. You’ll hear why these changes hav…

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Lee Fields on Church Hurt 1:21:13

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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] 50:54

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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…