This is episode 176 of the MxU Podcast! Things look a little different for the podcast this week. Spencer is joined by Nick Kofhal and Max Williams from Summit Integrated Systems at their office in Colorado. The guys chat all things identity and discuss what it looks like to separate your role in your church from your identity. Your Role Is Not Your Identity (05:47 - 59:15) There's a delicate balance between one's calling and one's personal identity. It's common to get these confused and fuse yo...
Aug 05, 2024•1 hr 2 min
This is episode 175 of the MxU Podcast! Jeff and Spencer are joined by two familiar faces, Josh Reeder-Esparza from the MxU crew and Dillan Howell from EVNT Ready. They chat all things experiences and answer this question… "Why are we Obsessed with 'Experiences' in Church?" Service Review (02:09 - 20:54) The crew review a service from AG Church of Willmar, MN. They dive into the mix, pointing out how the piano overpowers the guitars and the snare drum's sound. The consensus? Balance and subtle a...
Jul 29, 2024•1 hr 11 min
This is episode 174 of the MxU Podcast. Jeff, Spencer, and Nate are joined by a local worship leader and friend - Lance Asher! They chat about all things worship and the why behind churches writing their own worship songs. Here's the question... should you write your own songs? If you've wrestled with this before, you know there's no easy answer. Take a listen as the guys do their best to answer it. Service Review (23:04 - 35:07) This week, the team reviews a service from The Summit Church in Ra...
Jul 22, 2024•1 hr 31 min
This is episode 173 of the MxU Podcast... Tony Fransen is back! Jeff, Spencer, Tony, and Nate chat about Jeff's repeated Tesla stories and Spencer's demand for organization. Tony's been involved in some pretty cool things since we last talked, and has some advice to offer on what seems to always be a heated debate. Is church lighting essential or excess? Service Review (20:47 - 27:01) This week, the guys review a service from Grace City church. Tony provides insight on the overall look, highligh...
Jul 15, 2024•1 hr 9 min
This is episode 172 of the MxU Podcast! Jeff and Spencer sit down with Nate Ellis and Josh Reeder-Esparza from the MxU team. They chat baseball, catch up on all things MxU and discuss a fairly hot topic. This one should get you thinking... spending money in the church should be difficult. Service Review (10:26 - 19:32) The guys review a service from Harvest Church in Riverside, CA. The energy in the room is incredible and there is powerful work being done through the ministry of Teen Challenge. ...
Jul 08, 2024•54 min
This is episode 171 of the MxU Podcast! The podcast is coming from Columbus, OH this week following our third MxU Pop-Up event. Jeff is joined by Jay Desai who's back for the first time in our new format. In addition to Jay, Jeff is also joined by Dillan Howell and Stephen Brewster who are two long time friends of the MxU community. The guys discuss a very special announcement from the MxU camp this week... worship specific content will now be available on the MxU platform! Big News & Upcomi...
Jul 01, 2024•57 min
This is episode 170 of the MxU Podcast! Jeff is joined again by Nate Ellis from MxU, filling in as co-host in the absence of Spencer this week. Together, they’re joined by Joe Henson - System Engineer for Sam Hunt. They answer the age-old question “Do I really need that upgrade?” Or in other words… “Can I get by with what I have?” Service Review (13:46-22:52) The team reviews a submission from The Point Knox here in Knoxville, TN. Despite limited resources and an older console, Jeff and the guys...
Jun 24, 2024•39 min
This is episode 169 of the MxU Podcast! Jeff is joined in the co-host seat this week by Nate Ellis from the MxU team. We’re celebrating with Spencer and his family as they welcome their third child into the world! Together, Jeff and Nate are joined by Chad Rose from ReveLux and Corey Miller from Jeff’s home church. They question whether or not your church needs an LED wall. Tip: There’s a difference between a want and a need . Think through where your current technology is in their life cycle an...
Jun 17, 2024•41 min
This is episode 168 of the MxU Podcast! Jeff and Spencer sit down with two familiar faces to the MxU community, Jeremy Bagwell & Jeremy Lommori. a.k.a "the Jeremys" The crew discusses broadcasting and whether or not your church, and churches in general, need to do it. The overarching principle is this: we're in a new digital age and technology is changing rapidly, do what's best for your church. Service Review (7:25 - 26:35) Every week, the crew takes some time to review a church service. Th...
Jun 10, 2024•1 hr 18 min
This is episode 167 of the MxU Podcast! Jeff and Spencer are joined by a familiar face, Dillan Howell of WKND Ready & EVNT Ready. They give the lowdown on what’s been happening in Dillan’s life, including a tense interaction at a baseball game. Here’s the question for this week’s podcast: “Is the grass greener on the other side?” - the guys & Dillan give their take on whether or not the church down the road is a better option. Service Review (04:30 - 14:41) Dillan might not have much to ...
Jun 03, 2024•55 min
This is episode 166 of the MxU Podcast! Jeff and Spencer sit down with Phil Bledsoe, FOH engineer for Sam Hunt and a returning guest from episode 15 of the podcast. The guys chat about mixing for broadcast, and whether or not your church needs a broadcast console. Hint: You probably don’t. Service Review (06:30 - 10:53) There’s still debate around the MxU office on what to call this new segment, whether it’s “Turn up for MxU” or simply “Service Review.” Regardless - Jeff, Spencer, and Phil revie...
May 27, 2024•47 min
Welcome to the first episode of the revamped MxU podcast! To see the video form of this podcast, head to our YouTube channel . New Segments With the changes we're making, we figured it time to introduce some new components to the podcast. Service Review - Each week will include a service review segment of sorts where Jeff, Spencer and other guests will provide constructive feedback on submissions from our community. Upcoming Content - Every Tuesday, we aim to release a course on the MxU platform...
May 20, 2024•38 min
The guys are joined by Robb Blumenreder, who handles Customer and Market Insights for Sennheiser. Robb shares about his start in the industry and the journey from then to now. He gives us great insight into the world of wireless mics and IEM's, and has good advice on maintaining a stable RF environment in today's crowded frequency space.
Apr 23, 2024•53 min
We are joined by some of the crew from the first MxU Pop-Up of the year at CCV in Phoenix. You'll get a sneak peek into some of the content from that day, and learn a bit about how to make your broadcast the best it can be.
Apr 01, 2024•58 min
We’re joined by Chad Rose from Revelux LED, and he shares all about his background growing up in the church and leading worship and production. He gives us great advice on what to consider when buying and deploying an LED system, and how to make your LED experience then best it can be.
Mar 18, 2024•1 hr 5 min
The guys sit down for a great conversation with Matthew Irving and James Liu from Canon, to introduce you to their entire lineup of great solutions for church teams. You'll hear about budget-friendly options in their PTZ and camcorder lines, as well as larger sensor cameras and interchangeable lenses. Whether you're new to video, or a seasoned professional, we know you'll love hearing about their experience and learning from their advice.
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Jay and Jeff Turn Down for MxU, and chat with Tony Staires from LAWO about The Sphere in Las Vegas. Tony gives us a deep dive into the technology that makes this venue such a technological feat, and a great experience for audiences. Jay and his buddies then give us a firsthand take on what it's like to be in the crowd, the morning after their experience at U2 at The Sphere.
Feb 20, 2024•1 hr 22 min
Jay and Jeff sit down for a great conversation with Russ Long from Yamaha. Russ is a legend in the recording and live concert industry's and you'll love hearing his story. He also give us great insight into Yamaha's newest mixing console, the DM7. Enjoy!
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Jeff sits down with Davis Kornegay, Jeremy Bagwell, Rusty Anderson and Cory Edwards to dig into what it took to make Passion 2024 happen. You'll hear all about the personnel, the technical demands and all the gear that it took to pull off this massive event. More importantly, you'll hear about the heart behind what made this Passion Conference special, and how you can take that to your team.
Jan 22, 2024•1 hr 12 min
Happy New Year! Jay and Jeff chat with Stephen Arruda, founder of Mic Rentals about some of their recent projects, and how they serve their clients. Tanner Kinney joining the conversation as well, to give insight on his approach to crowd mics for Beyoncé.
Jan 08, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Jay and Jeff sit down for a great chat with Trey Smith, FOH Engineer for Thomas Rhett. He shares his story of getting into the business, and some insights into his workflow and processes. He also talks about his journey in getting connected to the church, and how much that community means to him. Enjoy!
Dec 18, 2023•1 hr 4 min
We're joined by Nick Kofahl, one of the owners of Summit Integrated to chat about what it means to serve people well. You'll learn a lot about how to serve both your team and your leaders well from Nick's insights. Enjoy!
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Jay and Jeff chat about recent concerts, and the importance of gratitude as we head into Thanksgiving. Then some of the crew from IPS joins in to give you a look into what they do on the integration side of their company as they strive to serve their clients well with innovative solutions and technology.
Nov 20, 2023•50 min
Jeff and Jay have a great conversation with Chris Dauray and Greg Addington from Rupert Neve Designs. We know you'll love hearing about the genius of Rupert himself, the history of the company, and all the current products Rupert Neve Designs has to offer. Whether you're a studio or broadcast engineer, or a live sound expert, there's something here for you. Enjoy!
Nov 06, 2023•1 hr 10 min
We're back, after a post-MxU Live hiatus! You'll hear all about the event, and what the guys have been up to since then. We then get to chat with Robby Kurtz, VP of Business Development for 4Wall Entertainment. He shares about his history in the church and in the industry. If you need help with a new design, some rental gear, or your Christmas programming, reach out to him at rkurtz@4wall.com or 615.524.1577. Enjoy!
Oct 23, 2023•1 hr 11 min
We are joined by Phil Gauthier from Sardius Media to learn about their solutions to help churches with all their video content needs. From live streaming weekend gatherings to hosting other content, their platform can provide a customized media home base to engage your audience in more compelling ways. Check them out at https://www.sardius.media/
Sep 06, 2023•1 hr 2 min
The guys are joined by Caleb Loeppky from Amplio Systems to catch up on plans for the Worship Classic golf tournament, and what new things they're doing as a company. There's also a great conversation around a great book that Caleb recommends called The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry , by John Mark Comer. It's an important message for all of us....
Aug 29, 2023•52 min
Jeff and Jay sit down with Toby Walters from ChurchGear to catch up on summer happenings. Toby also has some great advice for churches on how to steward the gear you have and have healthy processes around upgrades and new projects.
Aug 21, 2023•49 min
We sit down with Wes Davis and Jenni Waldron from New Life Church in Seattle to talk all about leadership. You'll hear from them at MxU Live, but we wanted to give you a taste of what they're bringing to the event. The "leadership pipeline" they've developed is a resource you can use to take your volunteers from "workers" to "developers" who are aligned with your mission and vision. To find out more, email them at jenni.waldron@newlife.tv and wes.davis@newlife.tv
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr
The guys sit down for a great conversation with Zach Brady, business development manager for d&b audiotechnik. Zach has years of experience serving in church production teams, and has a lot to share about best practices when designing or upgrading PA systems.
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 1 min
