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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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James breaks down the actual logistics of how remote mixing works, the philosophical question of whether online audiences are actually engaging in worship or just watching a sermon, and if your church should make the transition to a remote setup.

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What does it take to mix Front of House for a massive arena rap tour? And how can church technical directors apply those touring strategies to a Sunday morning service?

In this episode, we are joined by Travis Stoker, the Front of House (FOH) Engine... more

How long can you keep your church's production running on "Band-Aid" fixes before you finally need a complete AVL upgrade? And how do you pitch that massive expense to your leadership team?

In this episode, we are joined by Neil Brown of Henderson H... more

How do you convince your senior pastor to approve the new AVL gear your church desperately needs? And if budgets get slashed, do you sacrifice your gear upgrades or your room's acoustic treatment?

In this episode, we are joined by the team from City... more

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Recent Guests

James Hurley
Guest with production and church tech background; discussions on remote mixing
ChurchGear / HouseRite network
Episode: The Clayton Gregory Incident & Remote Church Mixes [James Hurley]
Travis Stoker
Front of House and System Engineer for NF's Hope Tour; Birth of a King Christmas Experience
NF, Tommy Proffitt's Birth of a King Christmas Experience
Episode: Mixing for NF, Subwoofer Setups & Timecode [Travis Stoker]
Neil Brown
Production/tech director; guest on this episode
Henderson Hills Baptist Church, Oklahoma City
Episode: When to Pause an Integration & Stop Overspending on Gear [Neil Brown]
Ivan Diaz
Former audio director at Celebration Church and City Reach Church in Austin; founder of The Booth IO
Celebration Church / City Reach Church (Austin)
Episode: Assaulted in the Booth! + The Gear vs. Acoustics Debate [Celebration Church's Ivan Diaz]
Eric Allen
Audio lead at Community Bible Church
Community Bible Church, San Antonio, TX
Episode: Immersive Mixing, Brownouts, & Blackouts [Community Bible Church's Eric Allen]
Estian Els
Former production leader at Morleta Church, now with Planet Willow in South Africa
Planet World / Morleta Church
Episode: Production, Gear & Pastor Life Hacks in Africa [Estian Els]
Will Martin
AVL Systems Director for Gateway Church
Gateway Church
Episode: Navigating a Moral Failure & Leading Tech Through Crisis [Gateway Church's Will Martin]
Eduardo Rivera
Production and Worship Leader, People's Church
People's Church
Episode: Cheap LED Walls, Minimum Budgets & Live Stream Strategy [People's Church | Eduardo Rivera]
Gene Kim
Front of house engineer for Lauren Daigle and audio coach for earforcolor.com
Lauren Daigle, earforcolor.com
Episode: Are We Failing The Next Generation? [Lauren Daigle's FOH Gene Kim]

Hosts

Toby Walters
Host of the show, co-host with a focus on church tech leadership and storytelling.
Blake Hodges
Co-host and producer-focused host discussing gear, budgets, and leadership in church production.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 148 ratings
  • Great topics, cringe interactions

    I only listened to one podcast so far and I found the over topic was great. What I didn’t like was the “humor”. I’ll try another episode and hopefully I can give a better rating.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    HaChIrish
    United States3 months ago
  • Always good for a laugh.

    Being a church production guy myself, I enjoy the the buffoonery of the Church Gear podcast. It’s always informative and entertaining. Good job guys.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike_Y
    United States3 years ago
  • Helpful & Humorous!

    I love these guys and the content they’re putting out!

    Great guests sharing a ton of insight and wisdom. Very well done ChurchGear!👏🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CharlieEhowery
    United States4 years ago
  • YES!

    You need this in your life! These guys rock.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ajrucker_
    United States4 years ago
  • Great church tech podcast

    Check it out and see for yourself how cool it is

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daytonlivin4
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

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Great mix of humor and solid production insights, especially on volunteers and budgeting.
Lively, entertaining and informative with practical takeaways for church tech teams.
A go-to for leaders seeking real-world strategies beyond gear talk.

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The Clayton Gregory Incident & Remote Church Mixes [James Hurley]
Q: So James, what's some of your unique piece of advice to always keep Sundays running?
Have all teams work together as a cohesive unit (worship and production), practice cross-team alignment, and ensure you have a reliable capture strategy rather than over-polishing every week; a single well-captured service can project well online.
The Clayton Gregory Incident & Remote Church Mixes [James Hurley]
Q: Well, James, remote live streaming, will it keep Sundays running? Will it not? Sometimes it will. Sometimes it'll just run you through the wall through an Internet woodchipper.
Remote live streaming can keep Sundays running if there is robust planning, a trustworthy remote workflow, and proper on-site support; it's about balancing risk with the benefits and having contingency plans in place.
Mixing for NF, Subwoofer Setups & Timecode [Travis Stoker]
Q: Can you talk about timecode's role in church services and how that translates to a Sunday morning context?
Timecode is used for consistency and to cue lighting, video, and audio; in churches, it's common to have guide tracks and automated cues, but it can be workload-heavy week-to-week, so producers balance automation with manual control to keep weekly services practical.
Mixing for NF, Subwoofer Setups & Timecode [Travis Stoker]
Q: What is it like mixing an NF show in a large venue, and how many inputs are you dealing with?
The guest explains that modern rap productions involve many playback channels and stems, not just a simple left-right mix; they typically run around 26-30 main inputs for playback and significantly more when counting drums and band elements, with extensive use of timecode to synchronize cues.
Immersive Mixing, Brownouts, & Blackouts [Community Bible Church's Eric Allen]
Q: Eric, how did you get into production and wind up at CBC?
Eric describes starting in worship leading, seeking out smart mentors, and ultimately joining CBC where he built his role over a decade through hands-on learning and a passion for solid production as a ministry enablement.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The ChurchGear Podcast

What is The ChurchGear Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on church tech leaders, combining practical production know-how with candid storytelling from volunteers and staff working in worship spaces. Episodes frequently cover leadership, volunteer recruitment, budgeting, and the evolving role of technology in church services, from AVL and audio to LED walls and remote mixing. A few standout angles include mentorship and community building among tech teams, strategies for engaging volunteers, and how to navigate budget constraints without sacrificing quality. The hosts' humor and war stories make complex topics approachable, appealing to tech directors, lighting and audio leads, and volunteers who want actionable insights and relatable behind-the-scenes anecdotes. A notable streng... more

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