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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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How do you handle the immense pressure of designing a creative live event specifically for creatives? And as technology rapidly evolves, should church production teams be embracing or avoiding Artificial Intelligence (AI)?

In this episode, we are jo... more

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Where do you start when you want to level up the production at a new church? And how do you keep pushing forward when life throws you a devastating diagnosis?

In this episode, we are joined by Josh Suender of Faith Community Church (Clayton, NC). We... more

We dive into the heart of volunteer leadership, discussing why people always matter more than the production, and establishing the true "minimum standard of care" every Technical Director owes their team.

Willow also shares incredible insights on th... more

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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Luke McElroy
Co-founder of SALT Conference
SALT Conference
Episode: Christian Magicians, Blind Tech Booths & Hosting SALT Conference
Willow Hodge
Production leader at a church; author/ speaker on church tech
Hope Fellowship Church
Episode: How Much Do You HAVE To Care? [Willow Hodge]
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]

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Blake Hodges
Co-host of The ChurchGear Podcast
Toby Walters
Host of The ChurchGear Podcast

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 States4 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

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Tightly focused on church tech with practical, real-world lessons.
Hosts balance humor with deep production insights, making complex topics approachable.
Listeners praise the guest lineup and leadership conversations while some note the humor can be polarizing.

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How Much Do You HAVE To Care? [Willow Hodge]
Q: Do you feel there's become any unfair expectation for production leaders? Should the idea of care be considered part of a production leader's role or should it be rethought?
Willow argues that caring for people is not exclusive to pastors and should be part of ministry for anyone in church production, emphasizing that leadership includes relational care and serving beyond technical duties.
How Much Do You HAVE To Care? [Willow Hodge]
Q: I want to take a quick aside and just ask your opinion on timecode in church, pros and cons of using timecode in church.
Willow explains she loves it when it works right and acknowledges both its benefits for structure and the need to plan for when things go off track, with teams adapting to service flow without over-reliance on automation.
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.

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This show targets church technology leaders and volunteers who run audio, video, and lighting for worship spaces. Episodes center on practical production decisions, budgeting, gear choices, multi-campus operations, and leadership within church tech teams, all blended with humor and real-world war stories. A standout angle is balancing in-room quality with online reach, plus episodes that tackle crisis management, mentorship, and vendor ethics. Unique moments include deep dives into affordable gear strategies, cross-cultural lessons from global church tech teams, and candid conversations with veteran engineers about building sustainable, people-first production programs.

Listeners can expect actionable takeaways for budgeting, training volu... more

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