James breaks down the actual logistics of how remote mixing works, the philosophical question of whether online audiences are actually engaging in worship or just watching a sermon, and if your church should make the transition to a remote setup.
We also discuss practical leadership strategies for communicating with a frustrating pastor, recap our FILO 2026 hijinks, and comment on the details of the infamous "Clayton Gregory Incident."
In this episode you'll hear:
0:00 Intro: FILO 2026 Conference Hijinks
6:45 James Hurley Joins the Podcast
8:00 From NASA to Church Tech: Production at the Highest Level
11:00 The Big Debate: Should Every Church Remote Mix?
19:45 Online Engagement: Are People Actually Worshipping at Home?
25:45 The Logistics: How Remote Mixing Actually Works
27:15 Should Your Church Transition to Remote Mixing?
38:30 Storytime: The Clayton Gregory Incident
47:30 How to Communicate with Your Pastor When You're Frustrated
50:15 Church Production Disaster Story
55:15 Keep Sundays Running: The Power of Fellowship
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