The MxU Podcast

Lee and Jeff chat with Steven Samuels, Director of Sales for IPS. Steven tells us about his journey from church with David Crowder in Waco, TX, to Need to Breathe, Switchfoot and Chris Tomlin, to his current role at IPS. He shares some great stories, and great advice for anyone in the production industry. We hope you enjoy the conversation.Do you ever feel like you don't have enough time to train new team members well or that they get lost in the onboarding cycle? Maybe you feel like your current volunteers or staff aren't progressing well and keeping up with the needs of your ministry. You don't have to be alone in training your team. MxU can help you to recruit, train, and retain volunteers and staff for the production team at your church. Healthy church production teams start with MxU.

Cue the Toto track! Lee, Jay, and Jeff come to you from our MxU Live trip to Johannesburg, South Africa. We chat with our host Nathan Ihlenfeldt from Stage Audio Works, and Asher Dowson from d&b. Lots of topics, lots of laughs. We hope you enjoy!Do you ever feel like you don't have enough time to train new team members well or that they get lost in the onboarding cycle? Maybe you feel like your current volunteers or staff aren't progressing well and keeping up with the needs of your ministry. You don't have to be alone in training your team. MxU can help you to recruit, train, and retain volunteers and staff for the production team at your church. Healthy church production teams start with MxU.

Lee and Jeff chat with Stephen Brewster about worship leaders, songwriting, and churches releasing their own music. We also have a big announcement, and a few "Turn Down for MxU" moments. Enjoy!

Jay, Lee & Jeff sit down with the crew in Dallas for a BTS conversation about the MxU Live Tour. Cory, Rusty, Jeremy, and Daniel all weigh in on favorite tour moments, and we go down a few rabbit holes as well. We hope you enjoy!

Lee and Jeff catch up with Chris Rabold about his recent experience with Silk Sonic in Las Vegas. We also discuss the importance of giving and receiving constructive feedback. We've also got some great news about the MxU Live Tour, and things happening at MxU HQ. Enjoy!

Lee and Jeff sit down with Cory Edwards to get the lowdown on his setup for the current Elevation Worship tour. We also welcome Jonsal and Jenna Barrientes from Elevation, who will be leading the worship team on the MxU Live Tour. They share their passion for leading their team as well as their vision for what they’ll be bringing to the tour.

Lee and Jeff chat with Rusty Anderson and Daniel Connell about the upcoming MxU Live Tour. You'll hear about our plans for the day and get a rundown of all the gear that we'll be using. 

Jeff and Jay sit down with Tony Staires, Audio Sales Director for North America at LAWO. Tony has a huge heart for church teams and talks about how LAWO consoles might be a good fit for your next purchase or upgrade.

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.