Episodes

Todd sits down with one of his favorite people, TC Furlong, to talk about the barriers to a great production. These barriers aren't just about better technology, but about our processes and even the relationships we have with our team.

Mike Sessler shares his story and how each experience has helped to shape how he approaches production in the local church. We talk about ad agencies, portable churches and tanning beds!

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?

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.

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!

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

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

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, ju...

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

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.

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

The day after Andrew Stone’s passing, Todd sat down with Justin Firesheets for a future podcast episode, and they ended up talking about memories of their times with Andrew. Justin had the idea of talking to more of Andrew’s friends to collect more stories. This podcast is a combination of conversations between Todd and several people who knew Andrew well. It’s a long podcast, but the stories are good. FILO Conference Memories with Andrew Stone

Todd and Jeff talk about MxU and FILO, along with topics such as balancing family and work, how to stay true to who we are as Christ Followers and what it means to thrive as a technical artist in the local church.

Freelance filmmaker Blaine Hogan sits down with Todd to talk about making ideas a reality. From their almost 10 years of working together at Willow Creek, they talk through budget and time constraints, collaboration and mutual empathy.

Todd sits down with Mike Foster to dive deeper into the topics of relationships and handling failure.

Brad Zimmerman, Creative Director at Watermark Church in Western Michigan, sits down with Todd to talk about doing production ministry, boundaries and innovation.

This episode features FILO 2019 main session speaker Ryan Howell, the Director of Production at Watermark Church in Dallas. Todd and Ryan hit all kinds of topics including team values, Easter and Top Golf. Watermark's Production Values: Create Collaborate Cultivate Circulate One Team Mentality Be a Host, Not a Guest Monday Conversations (feedback) Solution Oriented Flexibility Over Frustration

The FILO crew went to Minsk, Belarus to interview Ola Melzig, the head of production for the Eurovision Song Contest for one of the main sessions for FILO 2019. We talk about our great experience with the Eurovision crew, Belarusian food, and riding in the Minskerbus! JON AND DAVE ON THE PLANE MINSK AIRPORT ON THE MINSKERBUS MINSK ARENA WALKIN LOADING DOCK RIGGING OLA WITH LIGHTS FANCY DINNER GASTON'S PUB BEAR CLAW HARTMUT JON LOUNGING LENIN CHICKEN OF THE PEOPLE THE MALL ELEVATO...

Todd chats with Reid Wall, one of the production managers for Hillsong Church in Australia. Their discussion ranges from how Hillsong production builds teams to building the foundation of your ministry on mission and values.

In this episode of the FILO Podcast, Todd talks with Debbie Keough. She is a freelance technical artist, specializing in audio. Debbie shares her insights on how to recruit with inclusivity, how to serve with a heart to train, and the challenges and benefits of Virtual Soundcheck.

In this episode of the FILO Podcast, Todd talks team culture with John Cassetto, leader of the worship ministry at Saddleback Church.

Todd talks with former Willow Creek co-worker, Jim Sippel about color temperature, camera aperture settings, and everything to do with lighting for video. It's basically a bunch of science, which we could all use a little more of!

Todd talks with Chris Wheat, the operations director at Soul City Church in Chicago, about project managing a new building program. They talk about dreams early in the process and figuring out what was most important for the new space, as well as lessons learned along the way. Juggling the new building project with your full-time job, how much to work to take on yourself versus hiring professionals to get it done, and many other topics.

Christmas is coming! Are you ready? Have you been preparing all the details? Have you prepared yourself? Your family? Todd goes back to Christmas pasts to talk to one of the OG crew at Kensington Church Kristin Twilla, about the journey from less than healthy Christmas processes to the version it is today.