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 – Josh Nassar’s Journey Into Church AVL & Tech Ministry
• 11:15 – Getting Started in Church Live Streaming: Tips for Beginners
• 20:45 – The Cheapest Way to Live Stream a Church Service
• 29:00 – “Baffle Blake” Segment with HouseRight (Church Tech Challenge)
• 35:45 – Best Practices for Church Setup and Teardown Teams
• 43:45 – Church Live Stream Disaster Story: No Internet on Sunday
• 46:45 – Tech Takeaway: Why You Don’t Always Have to Follow the “Right Way” in Church Production

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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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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 (Verify Name)
7:30 – What Does a Church Campus Producer Actually Do?
8:45 – The AVL Gear Setup at Lake Point Church
18:25 – Preventing Burnout in Church Production Teams
25:30 – Why Comparison is a Killer in Church Production
28:20 – “Baffle Blake” Segment with HouseRight
35:45 – Prioritizing Your Spouse Over Your Church Tech Role
42:00 – Church Production Disaster Story
44:15 – Tech Takeaway: Final Thoughts & Tips

Checkout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here.

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.

Connect with us:

• Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here!
• Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here.
• Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here!
• Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

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 did Drew get into Church production?
• 11:00 How do you keep your church lighting consistent and clean?
• 16:55 What are common church lighting mistakes to avoid?
• 19:20 How much movement should your church lighting have?
• 24:15 Should your church be a black box or have natural light?
• 31:30 Baffle Blake by HouseRight
• 38:00 How do you plan for a big church production project to make sure it goes well
• 46:15 Church Production Disaster Story
• 51:00 Church tech takeaway

Checkout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here.

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.

Connect with us:

• Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here!
• Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here.
• Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here!
• Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

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 Podcast
4:30 – Meet Danielle from Vive Church
12:00 – Behind the Scenes: Vive Church Production Setup
13:50 – Recruiting & Training Church Production Volunteers
32:30 – HouseRight Integration Segment: Baffling Blake
38:50 – Staying Calm During Church Tech Crises
43:00 – Real-Life Church Production Disaster Story
47:30 – Tech Takeaway: Final Production Insights

Checkout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here.

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.

Connect with us:

• Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here!
• Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here.
• Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here!
• Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

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 Gear Maintenance Tips to Avoid Sunday Fails
32:45 Baffle Blake: Lighting Logic by HouseRight
38:30 Disaster Story: Total Blackout Moment
41:15 Tech Takeaway: Simplify Your Church Production

Checkout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here.

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.

Connect with us:

• Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here!
• Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here.
• Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here!
• Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

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 Challenges in Historic Church Buildings
20:00 How EU Churches Prioritize Production
23:30 Church Production in Africa: Gear, Growth & Grit
33:50 Baffle Blake by HouseRight
48:30 Church Tech Disaster Story
52:00 Tech Takeaway: Pro Tips for Church Production

Checkout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here.

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.

Connect with us:

• Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here!
• Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here.
• Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here!
• Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

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 Audio vs. Church Audio: Key Differences Every Tech Should Know
25:00 – Tour Life Truths: Do Audio Engineers Get Hazed on the Road?
28:45 – How to Set Up a New Church Tech Team Member for Success
37:00 – “Baffle Blake” Segment – Presented by HouseRight Integration
43:00 – Nick’s Interview Process: How He Hires Techs for Church & Tour
45:15 – Live Production Disaster Story: What Went Wrong & What We Learned

Checkout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here.

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.

Connect with us:

• Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here!
• Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here.
• Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here!
• Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!

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
15:15 Setting Church Tech Volunteers Up for Success
20:00 Building a Training Path for Church Production Volunteers
26:15 Volunteer Training: How Long Does It Take?
32:15 Baffle Blake Segment (Presented by HouseRight)
38:30 Common Problems in Church Production Teams
42:00 Should Churches Hire an AVL Integrator?
47:00 Church Production Fail: A Real Disaster Story
51:00 Church Tech Takeaway: Final Thoughts & Tips

Checkout HouseRight's solutions for your church and open jobs here.

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.

Connect with us:

• Sales Bulletin: Get better deals than the public and get them earlier too here!
• Early Service: Get our best gear before it goes live on our site here.
• Instagram: Hangout with us on the gram here!
• Reviews: Leaving us a review on the podcast player you're listening to us on really helps the show. If you enjoyed this episode, you can say thank you with a review!