The Monochrome

In this episode of The Monochrome Podcast, we sit down with the incredible Lauren Sloat (Fleurie), a multi-talented artist known for her viral Linkin Park remake with Tommee Proffitt, her work in major movies and TV shows, and her heart for worship. We also dive into a hot take on whether AI art should be eligible for awards and share some fun finds in our "What's in your cart?" segment.

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Thank you to our guest, Lauren Sloat (Fleurie)! You can follow her and her work [here: https://www.instagram.com/laurensloat_/ and https://www.instagram.com/fleuriemusic/].

Resources and Articles

What's in Your Cart? - Keith's Projector

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• SALT 2025 | The Creative Conference for Your Church (https://www.salt2025.com/)

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In this episode of The Monochrome Podcast, we dive into the dynamic relationship between producers and artists, featuring insights from Carson Burchett of Sidecar Production House. We also chat with Caleb Loeppky from Amplio Systems about their upcoming Worship Classic golf event and their work as an AVL integrator.

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Thank you to our guests, Carson Burchett and Caleb Loeppky! You can follow Carson and his work at Sidecar Production House [https://www.instagram.com/thee_carcar/] and learn more about Amplio Systems and the Worship Classic [https://theworshipclassic.org/].

Resources and Articles

SALT News - https://www.theverge.com/2025/1/18/24346961/tiktok-shut-down-banned-in-the-us

Social Media Management Tools - https://saltcommunity.com/articles/best-social-media-tools-for-churches/

More SALT

• JOIN THE COMMUNITY (http://SALTCommunity.com/join)
• SALT 2025 | The Creative Conference for Your Church (https://www.salt2025.com/)

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• Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/salt_community/)
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• YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@SALTNashville)

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In this episode of The Monochrome Podcast, we discuss some new music from Shaya Zamora and how the SPHERE plans to recreate the Wizard of OZ with an immersive experience. Sojo chats with Brad Montague and discusses creativity.

Make sure to share the podcast with other production and creatives serving in the church!

Thank you to our guest Brad Montague! You can follow him here (https://www.instagram.com/bradmontague/)

Resources and Articles

Wizard of Oz Sphere Project: https://ymcinema.com/2025/01/22/the-wizard-of-oz-16k-sphere-project-reimagining-cinema-with-cutting-edge-technology/

Shaya Zamora: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4gmgH3IgZoetXRskbdI02q?si=JcorhlpDQB2Wqk43SLY2Ig

More SALT

JOIN THE COMMUNITY (http://SALTCommunity.com/join)

SALT 2025 | The Creative Conference for Your Church (https://www.salt2025.com/)

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Created to Create with the SALT Creators

In this episode of The Monochrome Podcast, we discuss the creative process, the next generation, and how to be more creative.

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Thank you to our SALT Creators! Make sure to check them out at the links below!

Derek Oritz - https://www.instagram.com/iamderekortiz?igsh=MTdheWlyeWNtN3p0dg==

Jonathan Malm - https://www.instagram.com/jonathanmalm?igsh=MmkwbDJzMjdmMnph

Hannah Guernsey - https://www.instagram.com/hanguernseydesign?igsh=MXM4OXRmMTlkN3I1Mw==

Mukwenda - https://www.instagram.com/thefaithustle?igsh=b3F0aGpmZnM2a2to

Ryan Loche - https://www.instagram.com/thechurchcollective?igsh=ZnJnMWdicTZjd3gw

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Road to SALT | Level Up Your Craft

SALT 2025 | The Creative Conference for Your Church

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Welcome to the Monochrome Podcast, a feel-good, lighthearted podcast from the SALT Community that brings together creatives and techs who serve in their local church. If you're the one who's always standing behind the curtain, pushing faders at the booth, re-exporting that design file, or wearing black like it's your job (because it kinda is), this podcast is for you. Along with a few friends and experts, the SALT team takes on challenges facing the everyday church creative by providing fun insights and advice to help you through it.

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Road to SALT | Level Up Your Craft

SALT 2025 | The Creative Conference for Your Church

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In this special episode of The Monochrome Podcast, we discuss who is coming to SALT 2024. We highlight some of our favorite speakers and share some top-secret details about the opener this year.

If you are planning on coming to SALT this year you will want to get the scoop right here, if you haven't registered yet, now is the time! Register at SALT2024.com

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TheMonochromePodcast.com

Road to SALT | Level Up Your Craft

SALT 2024 | The Creative Conference for Your Church

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In this episode of The Monochrome Podcast, we discuss how incredible it was to see Goodness of God performed by Cece Winans on American Idol. JT tells us about his new tool to improve his work-life balance which you may also find helpful. Keith talks about right-brain vs left-brain creativity. Luke, JT, and BLKBAR discuss building online communities, and how to go deeper with that community. And as always we wrap with a creative challenge.

Make sure to share your creative challenge with the hashtag #SALTCreativeChallenge

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More SALT

TheMonochromePodcast.com

Road to SALT | Level Up Your Craft

SALT 2024 | The Creative Conference for Your Church

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In this episode of The Monochrome Podcast, we discuss a possible scaled-back production trend. Luke and Josh have an equipping conversation about how to plan for upgrades and pitch those upgrades to leadership in a way that speaks to their concerns. Kailey encourages us to push for excellence. And as always we wrap with a creative challenge.

Make sure to share your creative challenge with the hashtag #SALTCreativeChallenge

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SALT 2024 | The Creative Conference for Your Church

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In this episode of The Monochrome Podcast, we discuss Maslow's Hierarchy for Leaders. Luke and Phil have an impactful conversation about church leadership with some practical ways you can become a better leader. Keith shares his heart for church creatives in ministry and gives an encouraging word. And as always we wrap with a creative challenge.

Make sure to share your creative challenge with the hashtag #SALTCreativeChallenge

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>>> Sponsored by L-Acoustics

Don't settle for anything less than the best when it comes to your congregation. L-Acoustics is with you every step of the way, and you don't have to choose between quality and budget. There is an L-Acoustics solution for every space and every need.

More SALT

TheMonochromePodcast.com

Road to SALT | Level Up Your Craft

SALT 2024 | The Creative Conference for Your Church

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Raising Up The Next Generation of Worship Leaders with Jon Thurlow

In this episode of The Monochrome Podcast, we discuss some new tools coming to Adobe Lightroom and the future of AI editing tools. Kailey discovered a minimalistic camera that lets you stay in the moment while still capturing high-quality images. Luke interviews Jon Thurlow who has been leading and writing worship music for over a decade and is now focused on raising up the next generation of worship leaders. And as always we wrap with a creative challenge.

Make sure to share your creative challenge with the hashtag #SALTCreativeChallenge

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Camp Snap Cameras

Lightroom Gets Generative AI

>>> Sponsored by L-Acoustics

Don't settle for anything less than the best when it comes to your congregation. L-Acoustics is with you every step of the way, and you don't have to choose between quality and budget. There is an L-Acoustics solution for every space and every need.

More SALT

TheMonochromePodcast.com

Road to SALT | Level Up Your Craft

SALT 2024 | The Creative Conference for Your Church

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Instagram

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Have an idea or topic you would like us to cover? Interested in sponsoring a future episode? Email us at [email protected]