Todd Elliott, founder of FILO (First In Last Out), joins us to share how he went from a high school production enthusiast to leading tech teams at Kensington Community Church and Willow Creek. We explore the essential role of trust, excellence, and the art of technical production in church settings—plus the lessons learned from failure and what it takes to build strong team dynamics. Todd also opens up about balancing volunteer and paid roles, ensuring spiritual health for tech teams, and making smart investments in church tech. He also gives us a preview of upcoming Philo events, explaining why community and continuous learning are so important for technical artists.

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00:00 Building Trust and Overcoming Challenges

01:56 Journey into Production: From High School to Kensington

05:33 Experiences at Willow Creek and Beyond

08:26 The Importance of Technical Excellence

28:29 Balancing Service and Personal Well-being

38:13 Addressing Problems with Solutions

38:30 Tech Challenges in Church Services

40:30 The Role of Volunteers in Church Tech

44:39 Balancing Volunteer and Staff Roles

50:26 Budgeting for Church Tech Needs

56:39 The Importance of Backup Plans

01:01:22 The Value of Philo Conference

01:06:26 Philo Conference Highlights and Future Plans

01:15:15 Closing Thoughts and Contact Information