Church Solutions

2026/04/28 ~ Episode 517 - AI, lots of talk about it, more and more people in ministry are using it, are you We will discuss the pros and cons of AI and more, next on the Church Solutions Podcast.

2026/04/23 ~ Episode 516 - Soon your church will likely experience one of its highest-attendance Sundays of the year. Mothers Day brings new faces, visiting families, and unchurched guests who have come to honor the women in their lives. But while a full sanctuary feels like a win, we have to remember: Attendance is only the first step. Retention is the goal. Next on the Church Solutions Podcast.

2026/04/08 ~ Episode 515 - "Why don't we just stream to Facebook or YouTube It's free and everyone is already there." While social media is a fantastic tool for outreach, it was never designed for ministry. Steve and Phil discuss critical reasons why a dedicated platform like SCTV, (StreamingChurch.tv), offers more for your mission than social media alone next on the Church Solutions Podcast.

2026/03/30 ~ Episode. 514 - Its incredibly frustrating when you start the stream and it doesnt work! We understand because we have all been there. Here are some reasons why you maybe having issues with your live streaming.

2026/03/24 ~ Episoode 513 - Easter is right around the corner, are you ready On average, churches see a 75% to 100% increase in attendance on Easter compared to a typical Sunday. No need to stress out, we have some essentials for your website that will help your church reach people for Easter, on the Church Solutions Podcast.

2026/03/17 ~ Episode 512 - Clear audio, crisp video, and zero lag. Thats the goal every Sunday morning streaming. Were taking the guesswork out of church tech with field-tested solutions and expert insights to level up your streaming. Youre listening to the Church Solutions Podcast!

2026/03/10 ~ Episode 511 - Today, were talking about the gap between high-tech dreams and Sunday morning reality when it comes to streaming video settings. There is a sweet spot in your settings so that your viewers can enjoy problem free video. Find out what that is, next on the Church Solutions Podcast.

2026/03/05 ~ Episode 510 - Scalable systems and authentic belonging. What does that have to do with church Our guest Dustin Dozier, author of the Amazon bestseller The Connected Church tells us! Were discussing how to help your congregation take that next step in their lives. Its all coming up right now on The Church Solutions Podcast.

2026/02/25 ~ Episode 509 - When it comes to cameras, there are three decisions every church must make: the choice between human-operated or automated systems, the trade-off between cinematic quality and 'plug-and-play' ease, and the technical bridge between live production and recorded content. Its time to stop shopping and start strategizing, next with Steve Lacy and Phil Thompson on the Church S...

2026/02/19 ~ Episode 508 - Ever feel like your churchs social media posts are shouting into a digital void If youre tired of getting 'ghosted' by the algorithm, this episode is for you. Today, were asking the hard questions: What actually makes an algorithm tick, and should your church even be on these platforms Were joined by Jonathan Malm to break it all down. This is Episode 508 of the Church S...

2026/02/11 ~ Episode 507 - Most people want to help; theyre just afraid to depending what it is. Today were sharing 10 proven ways to take the 'fear' out of helping with church tech and putting the 'purpose' back into your volunteer team." Next on the Church Solutions Podcast

2026/02/03 ~ Episode 506 - If you think about your online ministry like your physical building, hosts are like your welcome, next steps, and prayer teamsall in one. They play the important role of greeting attenders in the chat. Weve got some important tips that can make your hosts even better, next on the Church Solutions Podcast

2026/01/27 ~ Episode 505 - Great audio isn't just an artits a science. Whether youre mixing in a cathedral or a conference room, the physics of sound never changes. Today, were sitting down with a seasoned industry veteran, Jim Murphy from Sound Concepts, to bridge the gap between technical theory and Sunday morning reality. Thats all coming up next, on the Church Solutions Podcast.

2026/01/20 ~ Episode 504 - Are you familiar with the Pre-Sunday Gap If you are a leader in ministry you should be. Today we talk with Kenny Jahng about how you can lower the barrier for people who might be interested in attending your church, next on the Church Solutions Podcast.

2026/01/14 ~ Episode 503 - Streaming video set up does not need to be a complicated deal, todays guest, Dan Wallace from Epiphan, offers some great equipment that makes the workflow and everything that goes with it, so much easier, next on the Church Solutions Podcast.

2026/01/07 ~ Episode 502 - If you are a By-vocational Pastor, How do you balance running business or working a secular job while Pastoring a church Justin Schultz shares his journey and introduces The Pastors Deskthe app helping leaders spend less time on screens and more time with their congregation on the Church Solutions Podcast!

2025/12/17 ~ Episode 501 - StreamingChurch.tv has served over 6 million unique viewers over the years, but everything has a starting point and thats what were going to talk about today with founder and CEO, Steve Lacy, next on the Church Solutions Podcast.

2025/12/09 ~ Episode 500 - Welcome to Episode 500! And for this milestone I interview Steve Lacy. Steve is a true pioneer. He didn't just adapt to technology; he helped churches pioneer its use, going from a kid with a lawn-mowing business to a decades-long engineer at a major aerospace company, before he had his big 'aha!' moment launched JSL Solutions back in 2001. Its coming up next on the Chur...

2025/12/02 ~ Episode 499 - Having been involved in church work for over four decades, I can say that Christmas is one of the most important times of the year for churches, and streaming can dramatically extend your reach. Today we will share how to take advantage of this opportunity to connect and reach people on the Church Solutions Podcast.

2025/11/18 ~ Episode 498 - Welcome back to the Church Solutions Podcast, Episode 498! Thanksgiving (and Christmas), for that matter is right around the corner. Are your ready We have some ideas and tips for you next, on the Church Solutions Podcast with Steve Lacy and Phil Thompson.

2025/11/11 ~ Episode 497 - Today, were tackling the question that defines your digital ministry: Which Streaming plan is the right fit for your church Are you paying too much or should you actually be upgrading Its all next on the Church Solutions Podcast.

2025/11/04 ~ Episode 496 - Is the mixing sound engineer's job safe That's the question we tackle today with audio veteran and streaming video guru, Ron Cochran. Well cover a lot of ground, from the very real impact of AI on live audio mixing to the specific challenges of balancing your in-room FOH sound with your online stream. Plus, Ron shares some incredible memories from many classic CCM artist...

2025/10/21 ~ Episode 495: Is the Tide Turning For a decade, the narrative has been clear: 'The Young Are Leaving.' But is that headline finally changing We're diving into new, surprising data that suggests the younger generation might actually be returning to church. Tune in to the Church Solutions Podcast for a fresh perspective on this vital trend.

2025/10/14 ~ Episode 494 - Today, we are tackling a challenge that has become central to every modern family and church community: digital addiction. From the silent glow of a teenager's smartphone to the pervasive lure of video games and social media, screens are fundamentally reshaping our brains, our relationships, and our ability to connect. Todays guest has some answers for us next, on the Ch...

2025/10/08 ~ Episode 493 - Today we are diving into the future of faith-based technology with Kenny Wyatt, CEO of Pushpay. Some new things are on the horizon, stay tuned for more, next of the Church Solutions Podcast!