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The MxU Podcast

MxU
Church Leadership
Worship
Worship Ministry
Mxu
Audio Engineering
Worship Teams
Church Production
Community Engagement
Worship Services
Worship Leadership
Spiritual Growth
Live Streaming
Volunteer Engagement
Volunteer Development
Leadership
Worship Music
Church Culture
Technical Leadership
Worship Leaders
Training

Where church leaders, techs, and creatives get practical tools and real talk to lead with excellence every Sunday. Hosted by the MxU team and special guests, we dive into worship, production, leadership, and everything in between.

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We came to Charity Church in Indianapolis to talk with worship pastor Meg Jones and production director Isaac Etheridge about legacy, team culture, and putting people before gear. Then, mid-conversation, Meg told us she's leaving her dream job to go ... more

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This week we're at Maryland Community Church in Terre Haute, Indiana with Paul Bamberg, their technical production director. Paul was the only production staff person across two campuses for 12 years, and he's honest about what that cost: the 60-hour... more

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Brad Damas leads worship at Shoreline Church in Knoxville. For years, he hid a drinking problem while leading on Sundays. Then one night in a jail cell, God met him. He has been sober for 10 years.

We talk about what it is like to lead on an empty w... more

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They can sing. They can play. But are they ready to lead people? We’re in Knoxville with Collin O’Neel from Sevier Heights Church, talking about what happens when talent gets ahead of character—and how we help young worship leaders grow without handi... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Bamberg
Technical production director at Maryland Community Church
Maryland Community Church
Episode: The 60-Hour Weeks Nobody Asked Me to Work
Brad Damas
Worship pastor at Shoreline Church who has been sober for 10 years
Shoreline Church
Episode: Leading Worship With a Drinking Problem
Collin O'Neel
Worship ministry leader overseeing Sunday worship and college ministry at Sevier Heights Church
Sevier Heights Church
Episode: Your Best Musician Might Not Be Ready to Lead
Jessica Elston
Worship Pastor at Faith Promise Church
Faith Promise Church
Episode: The Reality of Being a Female Worship Pastor
Spencer Garland
Worship pastor at Fellowship Church, Knoxville, Tennessee
Fellowship Church, Knoxville, TN
Episode: He Tried to Fix the Worship Team in 6 weeks
AJ Rucker
Volunteer leader, AJ Rucker, Heart and Soul Church Knoxville
Heart and Soul Church Knoxville
Episode: They Built a Church in 3 Months
Tristan Hayes
Worship Pastor, Heart and Soul Church Knoxville
Heart and Soul Church Knoxville
Episode: They Built a Church in 3 Months
Andrew Borland
LED content creator, part of the production team mentioned in Tucson
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Episode: Church Budget Crisis: How Leaders Can Respond with Integrity
Robbie Pearson
Producer mentioned as part of Passion Conference team
Passion Conference
Episode: Church Budget Crisis: How Leaders Can Respond with Integrity

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 476 ratings
  • Great Content, But I Can’t Hear Spencer!

    Really great content here, guys. I’m a worship leader and our sound engineer actually told me about you, and I love it.

    I have one little note that I hope you guys can help me out with. I listen to this while I’m driving in a noisy car, so with my volume at max, I can hear most things just right, but Spencer trails off and gets really quiet about 25% of the time. I don’t know what’s happening, maybe he’s looking away from his mic while he talks? Could someone turn up his gain and maybe add some ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NateDawg221
    United States10 months ago
  • Good content

    While some may not agree, I like the content you have been producing lately. I am probably unique that I am a professional Sound engineer who backed off and became a physical therapist. And now service of volunteer at my local church and so I have been on both side sides of the table.

    From a ministry perspective, we must ask ourselves. What are we doing? Are we developing our team? Are we investing in the spiritual maturation of the team? And are we feeding the sheep?

    Or as Jesus would say fee... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Winn Dizzle
    United States10 months ago
  • Who is MxU anymore?

    Did I miss the episode where they said they changing to a worship podcast instead of tech? All the old hosts are gone. I’m all for leadership building but this was originally for tech and production. This should have been a new MxU worship podcast instead of hijacking this one. If anyone else feels the same the Churchgear podcast has been good and similar to old MxU.

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    2
    App user789
    United Statesa year ago
  • Not what it used to be

    This podcast used to be about getting better in your craft in regard to mixing and other technical aspects that many average church techs benefited from greatly. I am sad to see the podcast be reduced to short episodes about leading a worship team. The audience it became known for helping/growing is no longer served.

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    2
    Grant25!
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great information for tech and team!

    I really have enjoyed this podcast over the last several years. The information they share is always valuable, but also they encourage your Spiritual and emotional well being too. I have learned a lot from Jeff and the many hosts and guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike_Y
    United States2 years ago

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Audience appreciates a strong mix of tech detail and ministry perspectives.
Fans highlight community and practical tools for volunteers, with some noting audio quality and pacing could improve at times.
Listeners value actionable production and leadership guidance.

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Leading Worship With a Drinking Problem
Q: Was it hidden, and did it have much impact on your ability to carry out ministry?
Damas says he hid his drinking while continuing to lead worship. He describes drinking before services, getting a DUI, and eventually reaching a turning point after another night in jail.
Leading Worship With a Drinking Problem
Q: What was the biggest lie that you believed from the enemy that kept you from wanting to turn?
Damas says he told himself he did not have a problem, and also believed he was not good enough after his music ambitions had failed. He explains that woodworking helped rebuild his confidence and loosen the link between his identity and career success.
The 60-Hour Weeks Nobody Asked Me to Work
Q: Give some practical examples of like, I chose to do this, I didn't need to do that.
Bamberg describes spending excessive time on cable routing and other details because he felt they reflected on him. He says that kind of perfectionism can extend projects, take time away from family, and prevent him from bringing others along.
The 60-Hour Weeks Nobody Asked Me to Work
Q: What has been that journey of... You were showing me a video control earlier, and you were like, man, I'm really just bouncing around campuses most Sundays now, like equipping people.
Bamberg says his role has changed, but he still maintains personal relationships with his team. He has realized that production workloads can push onboarding and training aside, and that prioritizing people helps make the work more sustainable.
Your Best Musician Might Not Be Ready to Lead
Q: Do you ever struggle with that? Like, man, what if I could go do like a music career outside of church?
O'Neel says he has considered leaving for a touring music career, including when an artist offered him a role, but prayer and reflection helped him choose to remain in church ministry.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The MxU Podcast

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

The show centers on church production, technology, and leadership, offering practical tools for worship teams, AV techs, and volunteers. Episodes often explore budgets and governance, the logistics of live productions, dashboards and planning tools, volunteer recruitment and retention, and the intersection of ministry with modern tech. Listeners likely appreciate candid conversations, real-world case studies, and actionable frameworks for scaling teams, improving service timing, and aligning gear decisions with long-term church health. A notable strength is the recurring emphasis on people-first ministry, training, and community-building, alongside demonstrations of platform tools that streamline planning and collaboration across campuses a... more

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1. Paul Bamberg
2. Brad Damas
3. Collin O'Neel
4. Jessica Elston
5. Spencer Garland
6. AJ Rucker
7. Tristan Hayes
8. Andrew Borland

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