The Tech Arts Podcast

Powering AVL with PoE

What if one cable could power your AVL future? This week on The Tech Arts Podcast, we dive into the rapidly growing world of PoE (Power over Ethernet) and how it’s changing church production, networking, lighting, audio, video, and system design. Host David Leuschner sits down with Anthony Stofflet from AC Americas to talk real-world applications of PoE, AVB Milan, Dante, network switches, lighting systems, audio solutions, video infrastructure, and why smarter infrastructure matters for churches building or upgrading today. Plus — a special segment from Paragon 360 called “The Paragon Angle.” This episode is sponsored by AC Americas and brought to you by Shure, Resi, Paragon 360, and DiGiCo. Less cable. More control. Smarter AVL. See all resources, youtube videos and more at  techartspodcast.com [https://techartspodcast.com]

Mike Smith: Immersive Mixing & Flying Drummers + Live NAMM Segments

The Tech Arts Podcast – Live at NAMM 2026  We’re coming to you from NAMM 2026, packed with insight, innovation, and real-world leadership for church tech teams. This episode features Audio Engineer Mike Smith from Prestonwood Church, breaking down how he approaches immersive mixing in a live worship environment—including the strategy, execution, and what it really takes to pull off high-impact moments like the flying drummers with excellence. We’re also joined by Guest Dave Hatmaker, bringing decades of experience in technical direction, leadership, and the power of building strong teams. Alongside him, Mike Dias shares insight on creativity, storytelling, and why this industry is ultimately about people—not just tech. Featured Segments Include: * Spotlight on Sound Devices and how their tools continue to elevate production quality * DiGiCo Quantum 112 segment, exploring a compact console built for serious power and flexibility * KLANG immersive audio segment, showing how 3D in-ear mixing is changing the way musicians hear and perform * Special segment from Resi explaining how to take your streaming to the next level.  * Bonus segment from The Paragon Angle — designed to help tech teams think differently and take their systems, workflows, and leadership to the next level This episode is loaded with practical insight, forward-thinking technology, and leadership perspective to help you grow your team and your impact. See all resources, youtube videos and more at  techartspodcast.com [https://techartspodcast.com]

Every Tech Position Matters

What if the role you think is small… is actually shaping moments where people encounter God? In this powerful and encouraging episode of The Tech Arts Podcast, David Leuschner unpacks a truth every church tech needs to hear: every position matters. Whether you're behind the console, running cameras, programming lights, or quietly setting the stage—your role is not secondary. It’s essential. This episode will challenge your perspective and remind you that ministry doesn’t just happen on the platform—it happens in every detail, every task, and every moment of preparation. From the seen to the unseen, your faithfulness and excellence are part of something much bigger than you may realize. You’ll walk away encouraged, refocused, and inspired to lead and serve with greater purpose—especially as you head into key moments like Easter services. Plus, don’t miss our special sponsor segments—including The Paragon Angle and other featured content—designed to help you level up your technical skills, leadership, and excellence in ministry. LISTEN TODAY! techartspodcast.com [https://techartspodcast.com]

THE PARAGON ANGLE: Why Acoustics Matter

Why Acoustics Matter? Brought to you by Paragon 360 At Paragon 360®, we design and build award-winning sight, sound, and scenic solutions for places of worship, auditoriums, sports complexes, amusement parks, corporate spaces, and other venues of all sizes across many market segments. Our ability to make just about any space look, feel and sound exceptional - all with unbeatable customer service and serious attention to detail – has earned us a first-in-class reputation we’re honored to uphold. paragon360.com [https://paragon360.com/]

You Don't Know Sheep: A Leadership Perspective with Author David McCauley

In this episode of The Tech Arts Podcast, we sit down with David McCauley, author of the leadership book You Don’t Know Sheep—a practical, humorous, and deeply insightful guide for today’s technical, faith and ministry leaders. Drawing from decades of real-world experience in church leadership, technical ministry, and organizational growth, David unpacks how leaders can better understand the people they serve, make healthier decisions under pressure, lead from outside the box, and—most importantly—remember the why behind what they do. This conversation explores leadership through the lens of human behavior, team culture, emotion in decision-making, and how great leaders guide experiences for the people they lead. Today’s episode is also packed with specialty segments to spark your creativity on audio, video and lighting! LISTEN TODAY! techartspodcast.com [https://techartspodcast.com]