The MxU Podcast. Hosted by Jeff Sandstrom, Spencer De Young, and other special guests. Join in on conversations about audio, lighting, life, concerts, and interviews with the industry’s best.
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Worship teams around the globe struggle with similar issues. In The MxU Worship Podcast, we try to tackle them head-on. Stephen Brewster talks with your favorite Worship Leaders and Artists about their practical experiences in worship environments and leans into how churches of all sizes can improve their worship team's health. Discover what it looks like to make mistakes and learn from them, how to lead healthy teams, practical tips on songwriting, dealing with pressure, building a team of ...
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#185 - Every Worship Leader NEEDS to hear this: with Red Rocks Worship
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We had the chance to sit down with the Red Rocks Worship crew during their album recording week in Denver CO this summer. Hear from their crew what makes RRW tick, and how spreading their ministry outside of the 4 walls of their church has come with its own set of challenges, but is all ultimately rooted in home. We just dropped FIVE courses with R…
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In this week’s episode of the MxU Podcast, we dive deep into the concept of authenticity within the church. What does it truly mean for a church to be authentic, and how can we discern the genuine from the performative? Join the guys as they explore the nuances of authenticity in worship and community life, discussing real-life examples and persona…
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#183 - Doing This for Free Might Not Always Work: Demystifying Church Streaming.
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🎥 Demystifying Church Streaming 🌟 This is episode 183 of the MxU Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of church streaming, comparing Resi’s premium streaming service with free alternatives. Is it worth the investment? Join us as we explore the unique features, benefits, and potential pitfalls of both options. 📈 What You'll Learn: T…
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#182 - The Mixing Triple Threat: 3 Essentials Every Audio Engineer Must Master
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In this episode, we dive into the essential skills every audio engineer needs to elevate their mixing game. Join us as we break down the Triple Threat of Mixing, covering: Gain Staging: Learn how to properly manage levels to achieve clarity and depth in your mixes. Filters: Discover the importance of high-pass and low-pass filters in shaping your s…
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#181 - Immersive Mixing Could Transform Your Church's Sound
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This is episode #181 of the MxU Podcast! Jeff and Spencer are joined by Zach and Nick from d&b Audiotechnik. Sound boards have grown vastly in technology, so why haven't we welcomed that innovation when it comes to our PA? In this episode, we dive deep into the world of immersive mixing and explore how this cutting-edge technology can revolutionize…
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#180 - Does Your Gear Follow Your Churches Vision?
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This is episode #180 of the MxU Podcast! Spencer is joined by Max Williams and Cameron Fries from Summit Integrated in Denver Colorado. Does your churches gear follow the vision laid out for your congregation? The guys dig into this, and ask some hard questions around the reasons we might feel inclined to get that new piece of gear, even if we don'…
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This is episode 179 of the MxU Podcast! Jeff and Spencer are joined this week by Toby Walters and Blake Hodges from ChurchGear. They talk everything from the "joys" of running to enneagrams and history lessons. We did discover that Spencer and Blake are more alike than you might think... at least on paper. On a more serious note, the guys discuss w…
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#178 - "Is Church Too Loud?" with Colony House FOH Engineer Michael Keith Lewis
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This is episode 178 of the MxU Podcast! Michael Keith Lewis, FOH Engineer for Colony House, is at MxU HQ filming content on Allen & Heath's dLive series of consoles releasing on the MxU platform tomorrow. He joins Spencer and Nate to talk about all things volume in the church. Everyone's heard "it's too loud!" before on Sunday morning and chances a…
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#177 - It's OK to Get Scrappy: Value Engineering for Smaller Budgets
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This is episode 177 of the MxU Podcast. Jeff and Spencer are joined by a familiar face and one of our MxU Ambassadors, Drake Kelch. Stemming from previous discussions and a post that was a tad controversial about Apple events and iPhones... the guys chat about value engineering in church and why sometimes, it's OK to get scrappy. Service Review (13…
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#176 - Your Role Is Not Your Identity
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This is episode 176 of the MxU Podcast! Things look a little different for the podcast this week. Spencer is joined by Nick Kofhal and Max Williams from Summit Integrated Systems at their office in Colorado. The guys chat all things identity and discuss what it looks like to separate your role in your church from your identity. Your Role Is Not You…
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#175 - Why are we Obsessed with 'Experiences' in Church?
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This is episode 175 of the MxU Podcast! Jeff and Spencer are joined by two familiar faces, Josh Reeder-Esparza from the MxU crew and Dillan Howell from EVNT Ready. They chat all things experiences and answer this question… "Why are we Obsessed with 'Experiences' in Church?" Service Review (02:09 - 20:54) The crew review a service from AG Church of …
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#174 - Should Churches Write Their Own Worship Songs?
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This is episode 174 of the MxU Podcast. Jeff, Spencer, and Nate are joined by a local worship leader and friend - Lance Asher! They chat about all things worship and the why behind churches writing their own worship songs. Here's the question... should you write your own songs? If you've wrestled with this before, you know there's no easy answer. T…
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#173 - Is Church Lighting Essential... or Excess?
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This is episode 173 of the MxU Podcast... Tony Fransen is back! Jeff, Spencer, Tony, and Nate chat about Jeff's repeated Tesla stories and Spencer's demand for organization. Tony's been involved in some pretty cool things since we last talked, and has some advice to offer on what seems to always be a heated debate. Is church lighting essential or e…
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#172 - Spending Money in the Church SHOULD Be Difficult
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This is episode 172 of the MxU Podcast! Jeff and Spencer sit down with Nate Ellis and Josh Reeder-Esparza from the MxU team. They chat baseball, catch up on all things MxU and discuss a fairly hot topic. This one should get you thinking... spending money in the church should be difficult. Service Review (10:26 - 19:32) The guys review a service fro…
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#171 - BIG NEWS & Hot Takes from the Crew
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This is episode 171 of the MxU Podcast! The podcast is coming from Columbus, OH this week following our third MxU Pop-Up event. Jeff is joined by Jay Desai who's back for the first time in our new format. In addition to Jay, Jeff is also joined by Dillan Howell and Stephen Brewster who are two long time friends of the MxU community. The guys discus…
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This is episode 170 of the MxU Podcast! Jeff is joined again by Nate Ellis from MxU, filling in as co-host in the absence of Spencer this week. Together, they’re joined by Joe Henson - System Engineer for Sam Hunt. They answer the age-old question “Do I really need that upgrade?” Or in other words… “Can I get by with what I have?” Service Review (1…
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This is episode 169 of the MxU Podcast! Jeff is joined in the co-host seat this week by Nate Ellis from the MxU team. We’re celebrating with Spencer and his family as they welcome their third child into the world! Together, Jeff and Nate are joined by Chad Rose from ReveLux and Corey Miller from Jeff’s home church. They question whether or not your…
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This is episode 168 of the MxU Podcast! Jeff and Spencer sit down with two familiar faces to the MxU community, Jeremy Bagwell & Jeremy Lommori. a.k.a "the Jeremys" The crew discusses broadcasting and whether or not your church, and churches in general, need to do it. The overarching principle is this: we're in a new digital age and technology is c…
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#167 - Is the Grass Greener on the Other Side?
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This is episode 167 of the MxU Podcast! Jeff and Spencer are joined by a familiar face, Dillan Howell of WKND Ready & EVNT Ready. They give the lowdown on what’s been happening in Dillan’s life, including a tense interaction at a baseball game. Here’s the question for this week’s podcast: “Is the grass greener on the other side?” - the guys & Dilla…
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#166 - You Might Not Need a Broadcast Console
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This is episode 166 of the MxU Podcast! Jeff and Spencer sit down with Phil Bledsoe, FOH engineer for Sam Hunt and a returning guest from episode 15 of the podcast. The guys chat about mixing for broadcast, and whether or not your church needs a broadcast console. Hint: You probably don’t. Service Review (06:30 - 10:53) There’s still debate around …
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Welcome to the first episode of the revamped MxU podcast! To see the video form of this podcast, head to our YouTube channel. New Segments With the changes we're making, we figured it time to introduce some new components to the podcast. Service Review - Each week will include a service review segment of sorts where Jeff, Spencer and other guests w…
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The guys are joined by Robb Blumenreder, who handles Customer and Market Insights for Sennheiser. Robb shares about his start in the industry and the journey from then to now. He gives us great insight into the world of wireless mics and IEM's, and has good advice on maintaining a stable RF environment in today's crowded frequency space.…
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#163 - LIVE From the MxU Pop-Ups, Phoenix
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We are joined by some of the crew from the first MxU Pop-Up of the year at CCV in Phoenix. You'll get a sneak peek into some of the content from that day, and learn a bit about how to make your broadcast the best it can be.By MxU
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We’re joined by Chad Rose from Revelux LED, and he shares all about his background growing up in the church and leading worship and production. He gives us great advice on what to consider when buying and deploying an LED system, and how to make your LED experience then best it can be.By MxU
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The guys sit down for a great conversation with Matthew Irving and James Liu from Canon, to introduce you to their entire lineup of great solutions for church teams. You'll hear about budget-friendly options in their PTZ and camcorder lines, as well as larger sensor cameras and interchangeable lenses. Whether you're new to video, or a seasoned prof…
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