The Church Production Podcast

Jan 31 2025 29 ep. 24 mins 1
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Join Church Production Magazine as we delve into the world of church technology and media ministry, featuring in-depth conversations with church tech experts about the latest in lighting, audio, video, staging, streaming, and content creation, and how they wrap it all together to create meaningful worship experiences. Discover how they leverage cutting-edge technology to enhance regular services, produce impactful sermon bumpers, and create both short and feature-length films. Whether you're a seasoned tech professional or new to the field, gain valuable insights and tips to elevate your church’s production quality, help your church expand its reach, and communicate the gospel of Jesus Christ.

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What Churches Should Know About Moving from a Portable Campus to a Permanent Facility

Jan 31 2025 29 mins  
Is your church thinking about or already moving from a portable location to permanent facility? Recently, Radiant Church in Kansas City, Kansas switched from a mobile setup. They were a church plant that was meeting in a rented space every week until the recent move. David Jeong, the AVL Lead at Radiant Church grew up a preacher’s kid in South Korea and says he had no plan to wor

Set and Forget Audio Mixing Transforms LifeMission Church’s Live Streams

Nov 29 2024 46 mins  
Four steps to achieving a consistently high-quality live stream mix without the need for an additional sound engineer or mixing console.The livestream audio at LifeMission Church in Olathe, Kansas is getting so good that people are taking notice. Caden Van Dorn is a production tech at Life Mission. He’s an audio specialist who is being asked to help other churches around Kansas C

Making An Award Winning Film About Mental Health

Oct 26 2024 39 mins  
In this episode of the Church Production Podcast, host Joseph Cottle sits down with Austin Allen, the lead filmmaker at Times Square Church in New York City, to discuss Unseen, a short film that recently won Best Overall at the Capture Summit Church Film Craft Festival. More than just a film about faith, Unseen delves into the often-taboo topic of mental health within Christian com

Top Insights on Video Excellence: Amanda Needham Discusses the Telly Awards, Capture Summit, and the Rise of Church Creative Pastors in Storytelling

Oct 03 2024 30 mins  
Discover the world of church video production and storytelling with the Church Production Podcast, hosted by Joseph Cottle. In this engaging episode, we sit down with Amanda Needham, Managing Director of the Telly Awards, an institution recognizing excellence in film and video production across all screens. Join us as Amanda shares insights from her experience judging the Church Fi

Hollywood Production On A Church Budget

Sep 28 2024 31 mins  
In this episode of the Church Production Podcast, host Joseph Cottle sits down with Jody Eldred, an award-winning filmmaker and producer with over 40 years of experience working in Hollywood. From directing, cinematography, and editing to color grading and camera work, Jody has worn many hats across a diverse range of productions for major television networks. Now, as a committed C

How Grace Church Balances Live and Pre-Recorded Worship

Aug 26 2024 31 mins  
Learn how Grace Church is navigating the balance between live and pre-recorded content, and how they are continually innovating to meet the needs of their congregation.Discover how Grace Church has adapted their services for both in-person and online attendees, leveraging technology and creative strategies to enhance their worship programming. Ben also discusses the lessons learned

Navigating Church Dynamics: How to Bridge the Communications Gap Between Production, Worship, Facilities and Executive Leadership

Jul 30 2024 34 mins  
In this episode of the Church Production Podcast, we dive into the unique role of James Harding, Director of Ministry Coordination at First Baptist Rogers, Arkansas. James, who also serves as the President of the Metro Media and Communications Association (MMCA/METRO), shares his journey from production to a pivotal leadership role that bridges the gap between ministry needs and op

Top 12 Truths for Heading Up Big Projects with Justin Firesheets

Jun 22 2024 30 mins  
Discover expert insights on managing large-scale projects with Justin Firesheets in our latest podcast episode, "Top 12 Truths for Heading Up Big Projects." As project manager at Church of the Highlands, Justin shares invaluable lessons from overseeing numerous complex installations across multiple locations. From navigating technology pitfalls to involving diverse stakeholders and

Unlocking the Secrets of Lighting for Post-Production with Isaac Alongi

Jun 01 2024 26 mins  
Join us on the Church Production Podcast as we delve into the art of lighting for post-production with Emmy Award-winning producer and filmmaker Isaac Alongi. Hosted by Joseph Cottle, this episode explores essential tips and techniques for achieving stunning lighting setups that translate seamlessly into the editing room.Discover why large, soft light sources are key to enhancing f

How Bethel Music Makes Music Videos

May 01 2024 42 mins  
Join host Joseph Cottle as he sits down with Luke Manwaring, the creative force behind Bethel Music's captivating visuals. In this Church Production Podcast episode, Luke shares his journey from England to Redding, California, and how a simple church announcement sparked his passion for video production. From making amateur youth group videos to crafting visuals for Bethel's worshi