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Episode 039: Caleb Loeppky Feb 03, 2020

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Caleb and Todd talk about the idea of FILO Staffing. What skills are churches looking for and what types of technical people churches are actually going to find. How can we help make the local church more effective through being the type of technical artists the church needs?

Episode 038: Scott Ragsdale Jan 13, 2020

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Todd sits down with old friend and FOH mixer Scott Ragsdale to talk about mixing audio in church, on the road, or for local bands at the VFW.

Episode 037: Justin Firesheets Dec 23, 2019

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Todd talks with Justin Firesheets about the transition from doing production to leading people doing production. To expand the reach of our ministries requires us to let go and to empower others. There is some good stuff in here!

wait vs can’t wait Dec 21, 2019

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In this advent time of year, I have opened up one of my favorite advent readings to help me get ready for the coming of the Messiah and what it means in my life today. Right from the very first day’s reading, I was struck by the fact that one of the major themes of advent is waiting...Israel hoping for the coming Messiah. As a technical artist in the local church, waiting is not generally the feeling I’ve had as it relates to Christmas. I’m usually in the “can’t wait” category. Can’t wait for the set to get finished. Can’t wait for rehearsals to be over with. Can’t wait for the last service so that I can get home and sleep for a week. While the jews were waiting with anticipation, I’m usually waiting with impatience. I’m not expectant. I’m just ready to be done. During this Christmas season, how can I change this about my attitude? How would Christ want me to experience this time? If God created me to kill the production for my church at Christmas time, I have to believe that there is a better way to approach the advent season. Take Time Enjoy the People You’re With At Christmas time we spend tons of hours with a bunch of people at rehearsals. We go through lots of interesting experiences together, we work hard together. Take advantage of this time and invest in these relationships. Everyone there has full-time jobs, a family at home, or struggles in their lives, including you. It can be easy to just make it through this time together, on our way to getting back to real life. Well, guess what. What you’re doing right now is real life...engage with the people around you. God wants to use his Body for amazing things, like a Christmas service, but he also wants us to be investing in each other, to be engaging with each other’s lives while we are together. The Christmas season will soon be over, but don’t rush your way through the times you have with your production and creative teams while you’re together. Be intentional with the time you’ve been given. Engage with your Family So you’ve just spent too many hours at rehearsal and got home super late. You then have to get up and go back to work. Whether you’re a volunteer at your church or you work there, everyone has to be back to work the next day. We’re all tired. Guess what, your family is tired too. Your kids miss you; your spouse misses you. Don’t use your tiredness as an excuse for not engaging with them in meaningful ways. When my kids were smaller, I can remember being so tired after a late-night rehearsal and just wanting to crawl in a hole. My wife was really great to help me engage with her and the kids, even when I was tired. Christmas will come and go, and my family needs an experience at Christmas that includes me. And not one with dad on the couch always sleeping. I worked hard at getting over my exhaustion in order to engage with my family after a ton of hours behind a console. I don’t want my kids to remember Christmas without me in their memories. God can supply you with the strength you need to engage with your family. Be intentional. Be present. Let’s not “can’t wait” for this to be over. Let’s wait expectantly for what God wants to do in our lives in the midst of this busy season. For more thoughts on getting through Christmas in a healthy way, check out Episode 18 of the FILO Podcast, "Lessons Learned From Christmas Past". This episode features Kristin Twilla - from Kensington Church in Michigan.

Episode 036: Robert Scovill Dec 02, 2019

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Todd sits down with Robert Scovill to talk about the Scovill origin story and explore some of the lessons Robert has learned along the way. Some of those lessons related to audio, but many are just very insightful live skills.
Learn more about Robert on his website: robertscovill.com

Episode 035: Muchiri Gateri Nov 11, 2019

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Todd talks with Muchiri Gateri, Head of Creative Technologies for Hillsong Church in Australia. They talk about leading teams, leading up and leading yourself.

Episode 034: Will Doggett Oct 21, 2019

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Will Doggett, certified Ableton Live Certified trainer and founder of “From Studio to Stage” takes a few minutes to talk with Todd about his story, using tracks in church and TDs and worship leaders living in harmony.
From Studio to Stage is an online community that helps you get from the studio to stage, and learn to perform like the pros with Ableton Live. When you subscribe you get access to over 25 courses, early access to weekly tutorials, and exclusive training content, a monthly call, just for subscribers, and a private Facebook Group. You don't have to try and figure this out on your own. Save yourself time and money, and learn from an Ableton Live Certified Trainer, and the supportive community at From Studio to Stage. If you're planning for Christmas and want to automate your lyrics in ProPresenter, sync video and lights to your tracks, there's no better place to learn how than From Studio to Stage. And if you're wanting to learn how to use tracks, and maintain spontaneity without spending hours, check out the training on using Ableton Live for tracks.
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Episode 033: Jeff VanderGiessen Sep 30, 2019

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Todd sits down with Jeff VanderGiessen from Amplio Group and talks about the joys and challenges of being a TD in the local church.

Episode 032: Erin Meyer Sep 09, 2019

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Erin Meyer is the production manager at Grace Church in the Indianapolis area and she sat down to talk with Todd about the challenges associated with being a female leader in a male-heavy industry. They also talked about many of the challenges we all face as tech people, regardless of our gender.

Episode 031: Luke McElroy Aug 18, 2019

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Todd sits down with Luke McElroy and talks about Luke's book "Creative Potential" and the Salt Conferences.

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