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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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What happens when the production team at one of the largest mega-churches in the country experiences a complete Sunday morning meltdown? And more importantly, how do you face your executive leadership the next day?

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Are we outsourcing too many of our actual thoughts to Artificial Intelligence? And more importantly, is AI going to eventually replace the need for human volunteers in the tech booth?

In this episode, we are joined by Jake Gosselin, founder of Churc... more

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How does one of the largest churches in America handle their Sunday morning production, and more importantly, how do they recruit and train enough volunteers to make it happen?

In this episode, we are joined by Griffin McCravy, the Broadcast Lightin... more

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Does running production for a massive, multi-site mega-church mean you need to buy every single piece of gear on the market? And when it comes to Sunday morning audio, can you actually trust a volunteer to mix Front of House?

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Jake Gosselin
Chief of Staff (at time of recording) and founder of Churchfront; leader in church AV consulting and education
Churchfront
Episode: Will AI Replace Your Church Tech Team? [Jake Gosselin]
Dwight Theaker
Production systems engineer at Austin Stone Community Church
Austin Stone Community Church
Episode: Austin Stone's Production Setup: Soundscape Rigs & Less Gear [Dwight Theaker]
Brady Shearer
Founder of Pro Church Tools
Pro Church Tools
Episode: Fixing Church Announcements & The Livestream Debate [Brady Shearer]
Aria Hailey
Freelance lighting programmer and content creator
Independent/Freelance
Episode: Church Lighting Trends, MA2 vs. MA3 & Freelance AVL [Aria Hailey]
Ronny Cates
Director of Audio at 12Stone Church; former Petra bass player
12Stone Church / Petra
Episode: Touring with Petra, 12Stone's Culture & Stop Copying Everyone [Ronny Cates]
Debbie Keough
Production Manager at Water of Life Church
Water of Life Church
Episode: Worship in the Round & Production for 3,000 People [Debbie Uecker-Keough]
Marc Millan
Author and ministry leader; executive pastor guest
Independent / autho r
Episode: Fixing Communication Breakdowns & Debriefing Without Finger-Pointing [ServiceCrew Pt3]
Pete Rodriguez
Executive Pastor of Operations at Nona Church
Nona Church
Episode: From Wall Street to Exec Pastor: Budgeting & Tech Lifecycles [ServiceCrew Pt.2]
Sam Pisacecki
Production Director at KeyChurch
KeyChurch
Episode: Don't Let Your Knowledge Base Literally Walk Out [ServiceCrew Pt1]

Hosts

Toby Walters
Host of The Church Gear Podcast; Co-host of The Church Gear Podcast; active in church technology discussions and leadership
Blake Hodges
Co-host; experienced in church tech storytelling, gear strategies, and leadership insights

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 States8 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 States4 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

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Guests and hosts are often described as relatable and knowledgeable with real-world stories.
Listeners praise the show for its blend of practical production tips and entertaining banter.
Audience finds the mix of gear talk and leadership/delivery insight uniquely valuable for church tech teams.

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Austin Stone's Production Setup: Soundscape Rigs & Less Gear [Dwight Theaker]
Q: Tell us what led to your role in production and your career path.
Dwight explains growing up in worship ministry, moving from musician to production, studying audio, and eventually joining Austin Stone to lead full-time production after a long period in worship work.
Fixing Church Announcements & The Livestream Debate [Brady Shearer]
Q: What is the primary problem Brady sees with church announcements, and how should it be addressed?
The main issue is information overload in announcements; Brady advocates for three or fewer announcements with a focus on stories and the transformational value of events to inspire action, plus leveraging multiple channels beyond stage announcements.
Touring with Petra, 12Stone's Culture & Stop Copying Everyone [Ronny Cates]
Q: How did you get connected with Petra, and what was your path to becoming Petra's bass player?
Ronny describes answering Petra's call for a bass player in Nashville, his audition, and the surreal experience of joining a band that had a massive impact on Christian music during its peak years.
Inside North Point Church: Tech Setups & Volunteer Culture [Bailey Binder]
Q: What makes North Point's culture specifically healthy for church tech teams?
The hosts and Bailey discuss trust in team members as experts, ongoing learning opportunities, open door policies, clear communication, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance as core pillars of a healthy culture.
Streamlining AVL Gear & The Battle of a Lifetime [Josh Suender]
Q: Josh, tell us a little about your background and how you ended up at Faith Community Church.
Josh describes growing up with a worship background, moving into production work, and taking a role at Faith Community Church where he faced a fragmented AV setup and began a transition toward integrated, scalable systems.

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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?

A practical, tech-forward show focused on church production and live event technology. Recent episodes center on volunteer-led production models, sustainable budgeting, scalable AVL systems, remote mixing, immersive sound, and leadership/welfare within church tech teams. The hosts mix candid war stories with hands-on guidance—covering gear decisions, budgeting, staffing, automation, and crisis management—often weaving in personal journeys from guests to highlight resilience and community. A notable angle across episodes is people-first leadership: mentoring, volunteer development, inclusive team culture, and balancing in-room excellence with online reach, all delivered with humor and real-world pragmatism that's useful for tech directors, A... more

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