The Backstage Leadership Podcast

Every great leader is a learner — and in ministry, that means more than mastering gear or building systems. It’s about growing in character, clarity, and compassion. In this solo episode, David shares his  Top 10 (plus one bonus)  books that have shaped how he leads teams, develops people, and stays healthy in the grind of church production and worship ministry. You’ll hear insights from: 📘  Lead...

n this episode of  The Backstage Leadership Podcast , David Jones sits down with his friend and coworker  Jeremy Brownlee , author of  Make the World More Awesome , to talk about what it means to  develop people, not just delegate tasks.  Together, they unpack the difference between leading with vision versus leading with to-do lists, the process of building maturity in those you lead, and why inv...

In this episode of  The Backstage Leadership Podcast , David Jones sits down with long-time friend and ministry partner  David Adams , Media Director at Grace House in Greenwood, Indiana. Together they unpack what true  humility in leadership  looks like — how great leaders don’t just give direction but know how to  follow  well. They talk about lessons learned from 25+ years of friendship and min...

Welcome to the very first episode of  The Backstage Leadership Podcast , a resource of  ChurchAVPro . In this episode, I share the five core habits that every worship and production leader needs if they want to lead with strength, avoid burnout, and stay spiritually and emotionally grounded. These habits aren’t quick fixes—they’re daily practices that will help you last in ministry and thrive as a...