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A fun rotating format with your two favorite hosts: Jesse and Paul. Released on a regular schedule of "whenever we feel like it," Jesse and Paul might be interviewing a comedian friend, discussing a bad movie, staging a radio play, or anything else they might feel like doing. It's the show that will constantly have you asking, "What is it this time?"
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The Poetry Gods are here to show you how to not be wack in 2016 & beyond. Interviews and stories about the people behind the poems. You don't have to love poetry to love the show. Hosted by Aziza Barnes, Jon Sands, and José Olivarez. Artwork by Jess X. Chen. If you dig the show, share the link.
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The ChurchGear Podcast

Toby Walters [Church Tech Advocate]

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Are you a church tech director? If so, this podcast exists to serve you specifically. Each week we pull the tech director out of the booth and place them onto the stage to share their most outlandish stories and hidden wisdom from the tech trenches. Hosted by Toby Walters and Blake Hodges.
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Join some of Australia's best storytellers for an evening of queerstories; reflections on lives well lived and battles fought, pride, prejudice, love and humour. The LGBTQI community has been sharing stories for centuries, creating our own histories, disrupting and reinventing conventional ideas about narrative, family, love and community. There’s more to being queer than coming out and marriage. Listen to an unexpected tale or two from a diverse line up of stars and strangers, hosted by Mae ...
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In today's episode, we delve into the chilling story of Louise Porton, a woman who committed the unimaginable. Born in Rugby, United Kingdom, Louise had a tumultuous life that spiraled into darkness. Despite a loving family, Louise's violent behavior distanced her from loved ones. Her obsession with money led to theft and risky behaviors, culminati…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 …
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Join Lux on this gripping episode of "True Crime with Lux" as she delves into the heartbreaking and harrowing case of Nikki Whitehead. Born into a tumultuous life, Nikki's journey from a troubled youth to a loving mother faced unimaginable challenges. Discover the tragic events that unfolded as Nikki's twin daughters, Tas and Jas, descended into a …
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Send us a Text Message. 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 thei…
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In this episode, we delve into the heart-wrenching story of Angela Samota, a bright and ambitious young woman whose life was tragically cut short. Born on September 19, 1964, in California, Angela moved to Texas, where she excelled in her studies at Southern Methodist University, double majoring in computer science and electrical engineering. Angel…
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Send us a Text Message. 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! (El…
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In this episode, we delve into the life and tragic death of Margaret Douglas, a spirited woman born in Akron, Ohio, in 1919. Known for her independence, Margaret led a fulfilling life with her husband Donald in Wadsworth, Ohio. After Donald's passing in 2000, Margaret continued to live independently, becoming a beloved figure in her community. Howe…
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Send us a Text Message. 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 w…
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Hey everyone, I'm Lux, and this is True Crime with Lux. In today's episode, we delve into the chilling case of the Long Island Serial Killer, exploring the latest updates and the arrest of Rex Heuermann. The story begins with the disappearance of Shannon Gilbert in 2010, leading to the shocking discovery of 11 bodies in Gilgo Beach. Despite initial…
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Send us a Text Message. 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…
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Hey everyone, I'm Lux, and this is True Crime with Lux. Today I'm going to be discussing Daniel LaPlante, born May 15, 1970, in Townsend, Massachusetts. He didn't have a great childhood. It's alleged that he was sexually and mentally abused by his father when he was a young boy, and when he entered his teen years, his psychiatrist also abused him. …
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Send us a Text Message. 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 aske…
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Host: Lux Podcast: True Crime with Lux In this chilling episode, Lux delves into the dark and twisted life of Countess Elizabeth Bathory, infamously known as the Blood Countess. Born into nobility in 1560, Elizabeth's life took a sinister turn as she allegedly murdered hundreds of young girls between 1590 and 1610. Lux explores her early life, her …
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Send us a Text Message. How do you recruit and train church production volunteers? Bobby Falconnier is the broadcast manager at First Baptist Orlando church and he joins us for a volunteer deep dive. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Impersonations 4:30 Bobby Falconnier joins us! 12:45 How do you find church production volunteers? 30:00 Working for…
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Hey everyone, I'm Lux. In this episode, we delve into the chilling story of Diane Downs, originally born Elizabeth Diane Fredrickson on August 7th, 1955, in Phoenix, Arizona. Diane's early years were marked by a strict conservative upbringing, leading to rebellion and a tumultuous relationship with her parents and high school sweetheart, Steve Down…
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Send us a Text Message. How do you transition from being an individual AVL lead to becoming the leader for the entire church production team? Tim Wagoner joins us from Long Hollow church to talk about his recent promotion, their decision to buy EAW line arrays and more! In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Best Beaches in America 5:30 Tim Wagoner join…
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In this gripping episode, we delve into the tumultuous life of Jesse Madison Holton, a once popular high schooler from Eclectic, Alabama, whose world spiraled out of control during his senior year. As his parents grappled with a divorce, Madison's behavior took a rebellious turn, culminating in a house party that ended in tragedy. On September 11, …
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Send us a Text Message. What were the early days of mixing for Hillsong like? James Hurley is a mix engineer who has worked with Hillsong, Kari & Cody, Mosaic and more. He joins us to discuss his early days with Hillson, live production albums and more this week on the ChurchGear Podcast In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 The Guys Get Gue in their e…
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In this gripping episode, we delve into the tragic story of Margaret Allen and the harrowing events that led to the brutal murder of her housekeeper, Wenda Wright. Born into a life marked by criminal activity, Margaret's troubled past set the stage for a series of violent acts. On February 8, 2005, tensions erupted when Margaret accused Wenda of st…
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Send us a Text Message. How do we balance our work life well? Conor Hale is a church tech at The Summit Church and he joins us to discuss work life balance. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Disrespecting Consoles, Studios and Pappy Van Winkle 5:30 Conor Hale joins us! 13:00 Conor’s journey to being a Summit Church Tech 16:00 Summit Church’s system…
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Hey everyone, today I'm going to be telling you about Robert Hansen, also known as the Butcher Baker. Born in Esterville, Iowa, on February 15th, 1939, Hansen had a troubled childhood and a strained relationship with his father. After a brief stint in the United States Army Reserve, his criminal activities began with the arson of a school bus garag…
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Send us a Text Message. How does one of the biggest churches in the country approach lighting design? Caleb is the Senior Lighting Designer for Life Church. He tells us about Life Church's approach to lighting, some disaster stories and more on our final live FILO episode. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Toby and Blake go to a baseball game befor…
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In this dark and chilling episode, we delve into the horrifying events surrounding the Lawson family tragedy of 1929. Charles Lawson, a successful tobacco farmer, inexplicably turns on his family, claiming the lives of his wife and seven children before taking his own life. This marks one of the most gruesome mass family murders in North Carolina's…
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Send us a Text Message. What production upgrades should you recommend to your church leadership? Matt Kotthoff joins us live at FILO 2024! We discuss gear stewardship, community building and wrap with a disaster story that has us all wondering if there is ever a right time to allow software updates to go through. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 “…
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Immerse yourself in this blood-curdling tale of horrific crimes committed by Dennis Nielsen, notoriously known as the Muswell Hill Murderer. In this episode, we dissect Nielsen's life, tracing from his troubled early years, marked with familial discord and identity crises, to his grim journey into becoming one of Britain's most infamous serial kill…
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Send us a Text Message. We took over the Amplio Podcast studio after day one of FILO to recap the conference and bring the party to you! In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 FILO Amplio After Party Pod! 4:00 What happened at FILO 2024 Day 1? 7:00 Toby’s horrific Gene Kim introduction 11:00 FILO pre party activities 15:00 Amplio’s podcast has launched!…
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Unfold the dark narrative of one of history's most notorious crime figures, Charles Manson. This exciting episode delves into Manson's life journey - from his beleaguered childhood haunted by a dysfunctional family to his transformation into the sinister cult leader. Commencing with his birth as Charles Miles Maddox on November 12, 1934 to a teen m…
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Send us a Text Message. How do we customize our lighting design to draw people to God? Griffin McCravy joins the podcast to tell us how Church of the Highlands is adjusting their lighting design to create a more welcoming environment for potential believers. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Blake’s first time in the tech booth 6:00 Griffin McCravy…
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In this riveting podcast episode, we dive deep into the heart-wrenching real-life story of the Sodder children's mysterious disappearance in 1945. Amidst the cheer of Christmas Eve, a destructive house fire forever altered the course of a well-respected family's life. George Sodder, an immigrant from Italy, his wife Jennie, and their ten children s…
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Send us a Text Message. How do you speak your pastor's language? Will Chapman is the Online Pastor for Cottonwood Creek Church and he drops by the ChurchGear podcast to discuss communication methods, advancing in your role and how to transition a church's production style over time. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 The Church Tech Mecas in Texas 6…
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In this chilling episode, we take an in-depth look into the life of Roderick "Rod" Justin Farrell, a Kentucky native who delved into the world of fantasy and committed horrifying crimes. Born on March 28, 1980, to teenage parents, Rod's journey from a troubled childhood to a life of crime is charted in detail. After several on-going struggles, Rod …
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Send us a Text Message. Chad Olech has been Fall Out Boy's front-of-house mix engineer for the past 11 years and he joined us on the ChurchGear Podcast this week! He told us how he mixes Fall Out Boy's shows, the stories that have come with that and more! Don't miss this week's episode! In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Recording studios and celebr…
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Discover the chilling story of the unidentified person who struck fear and chaos in New Orleans from May 1918 to October 1919. Known as the "Axeman of New Orleans", the killer left a trail of brutality with his victims, leaving a terrifying mystery that remains unsolved till date. Listen to detailed accounts of these horrifying events, from the fir…
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Send us a Text Message. What's it like doing production for the Harvest Crusades? Chris Eguizabal is the Production Manager at Harvest Riverside Church and he joins us to discuss production for The Harvest Crusades, lighting design approaches and he wraps our episode with a mic mix up story that you can't miss! In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Tob…
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Discover the chilling story of Edmund Kemper III, a notorious serial killer who committed horrifying crimes during his lifetime. From a troubled childhood filled with monstrous acts to a brutal killing spree that has left a lasting mark on American history, this episode will walk you through every disturbing detail. Learn about Kemper's struggle wi…
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Send us a Text Message. How do you create & steward a church production budget well? How do you communicate your budget needs to leadership? Chris is the Production Director at Northside Christian Church, and he joins us to talk about how to make a budget that fulfills your church's vision. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Taxes & Budget Complaint…
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In this thrilling episode of our podcast, we delve into the notorious figure of Joseph James DeAngelo Jr., infamously known as the Golden State Killer. Born on November 8, 1945, in Bath, New York, DeAngelo's early years were tainted by familial abuse and grievous personal witnessing of sexual crime. His macabre journey into committing burglaries, p…
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Send us a Text Message. How do you define the goal of your Sunday service? What can we aim for beyond "well I saw this one church do it this way"? Todd Elliott joins us to discuss what a successful Sunday looks like, the overall pulse on the production community and what he is jazzed about for FILO 2024! In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Alligator …
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Delve into the haunting tale of Joel Rifkin, an intelligent but disturbed man who ultimately became one of the most infamous serial killers in the United States. This narrative explores his early life in suburban New York, his struggles with bullying, and the sinister daydreams that later fueled his horrific crimes. Rifkin was born in New York City…
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Send us a Text Message. How do you have multiple departments collaborate, communicate and coordinate well? Brad Bramer is the Worship and Creative arts Executive Producer at Southeast Christian Church and he joins us to discuss how multiple church departments can work in concert to achieve an overarching vision. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Wh…
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In this episode, we delve into the life and criminal activities of Katherine Knight, born on October 24th, 1955 in Tenterfield, New South Wales, Australia. Knight, who came from a dysfunctional family, was the youngest of twins and witnessed severe domestic abuse as a child. Her volatile upbringing paved the way for her own disturbing path, leading…
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Send us a Text Message. How do we create environments to allow church lighting directors to grow? Before touring as Scotty McCreery's LD, Alexander was the LD at Connection Point Christian Church. He joins us this week to talk about keeping younger LDs engaged, lighting for the moment, and more! In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Nightmares we’re ha…
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In this spine-chilling episode, we take a deep dive into the life of infamous Serial Killer, Arthur Shawcross. Born in 1945 in Kettering, Maine, Arthur's life took a dark turn filled with crime, violence, and murder. Known for his tumultuous childhood, Arthur claimed to have endured numerous instances of sexual misconduct. However, his family refut…
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Welcome true crime lovers! Tune into "True Crime with Lux", the exciting new podcast that dives into the murky world of unsolved cases and notorious serial killers. Hosted by the engaging Lux, every episode is a thrilling journey of suspense, mystery, and intrigue. Join us every Wednesday as we uncover the chilling truths that lurk in the shadows o…
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Send us a Text Message. How do you build an AVL system for your church that meets today's needs and the demands of the future? How do you make sure it works for everyone on staff and the volunteer team as a whole? Luke Hester works with churches to design systems at Houseright and he joins the ChurchGear podcast to discuss how you can make a system…
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Send us a Text Message. How do you grow the production team and gear at multiple locations at a sustainable pace? Shaun Miller is the Central Production Director at Rolling Hills Church and he drops by the pod to discuss baptism, pacing gear growth and more. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 How do Baptisms impact church production? 5:30 Shaun Mill…
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Send us a Text Message. Your LED screen has fallen, you're in water up to your ankles and thousands of students are about to show up for a night of worship. Jeff Sandstrom joins us this week to discuss the AVL challenges of the Super Bowl and the most difficult event he has ever been a part of. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Toby isn’t with us t…
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Send us a Text Message. How do you build a strong production team that furthers the Gospel? Brandon Conn is the Audio Director at Gateway Church and he joins us this week to discuss all the practical principles Gateway church utilizes to build strong production teams. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Toby visits Chauvet Lighting in Florida! 6:00 B…
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Send us a Text Message. What production tips do you pick up from a lifetime of touring? Gene Kim had a spare moment where he wasn't mixing for Phil Wickham, so he dropped by the podcast studio to discuss mixing in bad rooms, AVL trends and coffee. In this episode you'll hear: 1:00 Stage Shenanigans and Forbidden Rocks 6:50 What shows has Gene been …
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Send us a Text Message. Leadership is spoken about often but what does it really look like in the church production space? Warren Davis is the Central Team Leader of Broadcast support for Life Church and he joins us to discuss leading teams well. In this episode you'll hear 1:00 Rockstars breaking the law & tossing TVs 6:00 Warren Davis joins the p…
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