The MxU Podcast

Jim Burgen, Senior Pastor of Flatirons Church, reflects on his journey from creating a toxic church culture to fostering a healthier environment. He shares valuable insights on the challenges and opportunities within church teams. The conversation touches on the importance of effective communication, conflict resolution, and nurturing relationships among staff. Burgen emphasizes personal identity in ministry and the significance of community support for leaders. His anecdotes shed light on the necessity of authenticity and spiritual guidance in overcoming leadership struggles.

In this discussion, Nick Kofahl, co-owner of Summit Integrated, dives into the complexities of church culture. He unpacks the controversial notion that some churches may foster toxic environments. The trio explores how social media shapes perceptions and generational divides in faith communities. They also tackle church leadership dynamics, emphasizing the need for accountability and healthier models. Lastly, they reflect on the challenges of church growth and employment, encouraging meaningful conversations to redefine roles and uplift communities.

Lee, Jay, and Jeff chat with Lauren Charboneau, Senior Project Manager for 46 Entertainment and Creative Producer for Dude Perfect. She shares her insights into what makes a good producer and gives great tips to church production teams on how to be a good "conductor" during live events and services.

Lee and Jeff welcome Jay back to the fold at long last. The guys catch up on life and give us a few tips from our recent tours as well. Enjoy!

Lee and Jeff chat from the road, as they're mixing on the same tour for the first time ever! They're joined by Matt Gilder, music director for Chris Tomlin. Matt shares some great tips on working with your band to make the songs the best they can be. Enjoy!

Need a job? Looking for a change? Lee and Jeff chat with Dave Hatmaker about the skills required to be someone worth hiring. 

Lee and Jeff chat with Jason Waufle, Pro Audio Senior Specialist from Shure about microphones, and best practices for deployment and management of RF wireless systems. We know you're going to learn a lot. Enjoy!

We interview Clay Scroggins, author of How To Lead When You're Not In Charge about how sometimes the hardest person to lead well is yourself. He also shares some tips about what a campus pastor might need to hear from a production leader. Get out your notebooks, because there's gold here. Enjoy!

Lee and Jeff chat with Cory Edwards to tell you everything you need to know about the 2022 MxU LIVE Tour. They also discuss dealing with the struggle of doubting yourself in your craft, and how to surround yourself with the right voices. Plus, we have a couple of "Turn Down for MxU" stories we know you'll like. Enjoy!

Lee and Jeff chat with Jeremy Bagwell and Rusty Anderson about the MxU Video Podcast. Plus, we dive into a conversation about how worship and production teams can re-frame their idea of excellence, and develop a strategy around developing volunteers.