episodes:

• 07.13.2020

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode Special: Church Tech Profiles Announcement

  Van talks about the re-launch of the Church Tech Profiles podcast. Guests: Van Metschke

  
• 06.16.2020

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 329: The Final Cut

  This is it. The last one. The very final episode of Church Tech Weekly. We made it 10 years to the week and we decided to call it good. Guests: Van Metschke Duke Dejong Theme song: But I Play One on TV (I'm...

  
• 05.13.2020

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 328: An Update

  We finally get an episode out! Mike’s in the Palatial Studio to give you an update on the last few weeks as well as a look ahead. This might be the last episode for a few weeks, so enjoy! Guests: Theme song:...

  
• 04.22.2020

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 327: Starting Well

  This week Van and Brent are back to talk about how to start a new TD job well. A lot of people talk about leaving well, but how you start is every bit as important. Maybe more so. Guests: Van Metschke Brent...

  
• 04.13.2020

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 326: The Dave Filter

  This week, it’s Mike. And Van. And Dave Stagl. What at week! We talk about how to discern what techniques work in what context. Don’t look for the magic setting; learn to understand context. Guests: Van Metschke Dave Stagl Theme song: But I Play...

  
• 04.01.2020

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 325: The Evaluation Station

  Mike is joined by Van and Brent this week to talk about evaluation. As we are always striving to get better, one thing we all regularly do is evaluate. It can be a little painful, but it’s worth it in...

  
• 04.01.2020

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 324: The Personality of Leadership

  Van and Brent are back this week talking about how to leverage your individual leadership style for the benefit of your team. We’re all different, and we all bring something to the table. Guests: Van Metschke Brent Allan Theme song: But I Play...

  
• 03.24.2020

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 323: Quarantine

  In this very special edition of ChurchTechWeekly, Mike and Van practice social distancing by remaining 2,000 miles away from each other and still produce a podcast. Tune in to hear how you can survive the pandemic. Guests: Van Metschke Theme song: But I...

  
• 03.18.2020

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 322: Sooner is Better

  Mike’s back in the car this week and talks about when you should get your AVL integrator involved with your new building or renovation project. Send this one to your pastor and executive pastor! Guests: Theme song: But I Play One on...

  
• 03.11.2020

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 321: Know Your Stuff

  This week Van interviews Brent Allan. They discuss the importance of knowing your systems. This is especially true for when you come into a new position. Get to know how things work in your room. Guests: Van Metschke Brent Allan Theme song: But I...

  
• 02.29.2020

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 320: When To Upgrade, That is the Question

  This week Van talks about the when, what and why of upgrading your AVL systems. This is a topic that is near and dear to our hearts and will give you great info about system upgrades. Guests: Van Metschke Theme song: But I...

  
• 02.25.2020

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 319: It’s Not Your Money

  This week Mike talks about stewardship. Not the kind where you get the cheapest thing possible, but the kind where you get the best value for the money spent. Guests: Theme song: But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid)...

  
• 02.18.2020

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 318: Mo Comp

  Tonight Mike talks about his #1 audio pet peeve—too much compression in the mix. Not only does it sound bad, it’s exhausting. And worship is tough when you’re being exhausted by the mix. Guests: Theme song: But I Play One on TV...

  
• 02.11.2020

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 317: The Volunteer Express

  This week Van talks about his thoughts on how to recruit and train volunteers. There are few better than Van at building volunteer teams. You’ll do well to learn from his wisdom. Guests: Van Metschke Theme song: But I Play One on TV...

  
• 02.02.2020

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 316: Tech Booths—By Techs—For Techs

  This week Mike talks tech booths. He goes through best practices on size, design elements, how to lay them out and how to keep coffee cups from accumulating on the front wall. Theme song: But I Play One on TV...

  
• 01.30.2020

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 315: Ten Things for 2020

  This week Van is here to give you ten suggestions to take care of yourself to stay healthy for this year. It’s good advice for every year, come to think of it. Guests: Van Metschke Theme song: But I Play One on...

  
• 01.21.2020

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 314: Getting Three Bids Sucks

  This week, Mike offends everyone with a diatribe on why the ancient practice of getting three bids for an AVL project is a dumb idea. More than that, he’ll tell you the better way to do it. Guests: Theme song: But...

  
• 01.13.2020

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 313: We All Wear the Same Shirt

  Van interviews Brent Allen. Brent started working for Van some years ago and has gone on to a great career as a TD and educator. Guests: Van Metschke Theme song: But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton...

  
• 01.05.2020

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 312: Precision Redefined

  This week, Mike talks about his experience designing and installing the Wavefront Precision Mini from Martin Audio. It’s a small speaker system that sounds much bigger than it has a right to. Theme song: But I Play One on TV...

  
• 08.20.2019

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 311: The Bro Deal

  This week, Mike is in the car talking about the bro deal. Sometimes, the bro deal is a good thing. Other times, it goes very, very badly. Guests: Theme song: But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by...

  
• 08.13.2019

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 310: It’s a Glamorous Life

  This week, Van interviews Todd Elliott. They talk about FILO So Cal and the glamorous life of a Christian Band Touring engineer. Guests: Van Metschke Todd Elliott Theme song: But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton from his...

  
• 07.30.2019

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 309: A Little Salty

  This week, Van interviews Luke McElroy. The conversation centers around community and collaboration, two themes that regularly inhabit the SALT conference. Guests: Van Metschke Theme song: But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton from his Tea in...

  
• 07.17.2019

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 308: What? I Love Blackmagic

  This week we present Mike and Van Live from the YouTubes. We talk about a bunch of stuff, but mainly about how we don’t really like Blackmagic. At all. Guests: Van Metschke Theme song: But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a...

  
• 07.10.2019

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 307: There Are No Words

  We lost a great friend this week. Andrew Stone left us for heaven. With a heavy heart, I’m going to replay the first episode he joined us on. This was from back in March, 2012. Andrew went on to be...

  
• 07.02.2019

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 306: Mixing it Up

  This wee we talk personal mixing. Specifically, how to address the concerns of musicians who are resistant to moving to a personal mixing solution. We also discuss some best practices to make the transition smooth. Guests: Theme song: But I Play One...

  
• 06.19.2019

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 305: Producing Worship

  Van is back again this week with Joe Way. Joe has been a TD, has written a book and is now director of media at a university. Van and Joe talk about how church and higher ed are similar and...

  
• 06.11.2019

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 304: Die Hard is a Christmas Movie

  This week Van interviews Lee Fields from Bayside Church and MXu. They discuss all things volunteers, MXu and of course, Christmas movies. Guests: Van Metschke Lee Fields Theme song: But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton from his...

  
• 06.03.2019

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 303: Back It Up

  Inspired by a true story, Mike tackles the subject of tech booth backup. Now that everything we do is done on a computer, it’s imperitive we have backups of all show and config files. Don’t skip this step! Theme song: But...

  
• 05.18.2019

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 302: Priorities, Son

  Mike’s back in the car talking priorities. As a TD, you have many things competing for your attention and time. How do you properly prioritize all those things? Which things are important, and which are merely urgent? Listen in and...

  
• 05.14.2019

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 301: Team Spirit

  Van’s back in the truck and he’s talking about how to spark passion in your volunteer team. Some team members seem content to do average work every week. Van has some thoughts on how to help move them to the...

  
• 05.07.2019

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 300: How Does this Effect You?

  For the big 300, Mike is back in the car. Alone. Talking about effects. It’s a near-perfect day. Effects, compression, delay and gating are all on the table today as Mike shares his advice for appropriate use. Guests: Theme song: But I...

  
• 05.01.2019

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 299: YouTube Live Episode 299

  Mike and Van are live on YouTube! We talk about brand loyalty and when one can be brand loyal to a fault. We also get into speakers, amps and DSPs for good measure. Guests: Van Metschke Theme song: But I Play One on...

  
• 04.23.2019

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 298: Preparing for the Big One

  This week Mike shares some tips on how to prepare for big services—Christmas, Easter, VBS—without going crazy. The key is in thinking ahead—way ahead. Plan early and your life is better. Guests: Theme song: But I Play One on TV...

  
• 04.16.2019

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 297: Contract Killer

  This week we talk about contracts! Many don’t fully understand the types of contracts they will be entering into when they embark on a AVL project (or building project). This week, we’ll delve into the main types you’ll encounter and...

  
• 04.07.2019

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 296: Aggresive Ignorance

  There are some people who don’t really know much, but are very aggressive in sharing their ill-formed opinions. Don’t be like them. Also, be careful who you listen to on the internets. Guests: Theme song: But I Play One on TV (I'm...

  
• 04.02.2019

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 295: The Volunteer Connection

  We talk about doing things the hard way, we get into a great discussion about how to recruit, train, care for and retain volunteers. Guests: Van Metschke Theme song: But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton from...

  
• 03.25.2019

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 294: Leadership…or Lack Thereof

  Mike’s back in the car this week talking leadership. We tackle topics such as how to lead your team, how to manage your budget, leading up and down and what to do if you find yourself in a negative leadership...

  
• 03.19.2019

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 293: Who Built That House?

  Mike’s back in the car tackling a controversial topic; why you shouldn’t let your architect design your house lights. Architects may be great at many things—designing theatrically controlled house lights aren’t one of them. This should be a fun ride. Guests: Theme...

  
• 03.10.2019

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 292: A Little Hazy

  This week, Van tackles a listener question about how to ensure even haze distribution throughout a venue. Also, another question about how to hire a technical director. Guests: Van Metschke Theme song: But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by...

  
• 02.27.2019

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 291: Live and Nationwide

  Mike and Van try out YouTube live for the first time. We tackle some great questions on building a new building and renovation projects. Also, how to transition out of a tech leadership role well. Guests: Van Metschke Theme song: But I...

  
• 02.20.2019

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 290: Digital Minefield

  Now that we have an extensive collection of digital tools at our fingertips on our fancy digital consoles, does that make us better engineers? Maybe, maybe not. In today’s rant, Mike talks about his approach to training, plugins and how...

  
• 02.02.2019

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 289: On the Road Again

  This week, we talk about a favorite topic; listening to music. Is it bad to listen to “non-Christian” music? Is it good? What are the spiritual ramifications of music. Listen in for my thoughts. Theme song: But I Play One...

  
• 09.08.2017

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 288: Skills > Gear

  This week Mike tells you why it's more important to develop skills than buy gear. If you take the time to build you skills, the gear won't matter. Theme song: But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by...

  
• 07.26.2017

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 287: Strap The Bacon To The Roof

  We are live at Seeds 2017! Van an Mike record from the very cool production offices at Church On The Move during the Seeds Conference and talk about what they've seen and experienced this week. Guests: Van Metschke Theme song: But I...

  
• 07.07.2017

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 286: A Great Year For Fruit

  This week we talk about how to get out of production mode on your weekend off. Guests: Van Metschke Duke DeJong Theme song: But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton from his Tea in the Typhoon album.

  
• 05.12.2017

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 285: What Can Brown Do For You?

  A discussion of when it’s appropriate to bring AVL integrators into the new building or rennovation discussion. Guests: Van Metschke Duke DeJong Theme song: But I Play One on TV (I'm Not a Fuzoid) by Norm Stockton from his Tea in the Typhoon album.

  
• 03.19.2017

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 284: Differential Dispersion

  This week, Mike and Van reflect on the last 10 years of ChurchTechArts and nearly 7 of ChurchTechWeekly. A lot has happened in that time, and we've been blessed to be part of the ever-expanding church tech universe. We also...

  
• 03.06.2017

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 283: Get Off The Couch, Bro!

  This week, it's old guys vs. young guys! Well, not really. But Van and Mike talk with two younger tech leaders about the challenges and rewards of leading technical ministries as a 20-30-something. Warning, these two guys are really sharp--after...

  
• 02.13.2017

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 282: For Me…I Don’t Know

  We're taking wireless spectrum today! With the coming sale of part or all of the 600 MHz band, we have our two wireless experts back to let us know what is going on with the sale and what we need...

  
• 02.02.2017

  ChurchTechWeekly Episode 281: I’m A Digital Type Of Guy

  We’re back! This week we talk about where to find good advice for church tech. We also discuss how and why the best techs continue to seek improvement throughout their careers. Guests: Van Metschke Andrew Stone Theme song: But I Play One on TV...