If you’ve ever asked, “What camera should our church buy?” you’ve probably discovered the annoying truth: There isn’t one perfect answer. It’s a little like asking, “What kind of car should I get?” A pickup, a minivan, a Prius, and…
If your church’s Instagram feels like a digital bulletin board that nobody reads, you’re not alone. In Episode 508 of the Church Solutions Podcast, Phil Thompson and Steve Lacy sat down with Jonathan Malm (founder of Sunday Social) to unpack…
Whether you’re battling a seasonal cold like Steve Lacy or you’re in full-throttle “Easter Prep” mode, the struggle for church tech volunteers is real. In Episode 507 of the Church Solutions Podcast, hosts Phil Thompson and Steve Lacy sat down…
Why Online Hosts (and Chat) Matter More Than You Think I’m Phil Thompson and I was a Church Online Pastor for several years. I can tell you your church livestream is your “digital front door,” and your online host is…
If you’ve ever walked out of a Sunday service thinking, “The music was fine… but I couldn’t understand half the message,” you are not alone. On Episode 505 of the Church Solutions Podcast, Phil Thompson and Steve Lacy sat down…
How churches can reach spiritually curious people before Sunday and start real relationships online Phil Thompson and Steve Lacy kicked off episode 504 of the Church Solutions Podcast the way they usually do: a little friendly banter, a little truth,…
If you’ve ever felt like your church’s live streaming setup is a “house of cards”—where moving one cable or missing one volunteer causes the whole system to crash—you aren’t alone. On Episode 503 of the Church Solutions Podcast, hosts Phil…
The first Church Solutions Podcast episode of 2026 kicked off with family stories, laughter, and an honest conversation about one of the biggest challenges pastors face today: balancing people, administration, and ministry without burning out, especially if you happen to…
A simple year-end streaming church tech checklist to help churches review audio, video, software, and network readiness before the new year. How to use this checklist This checklist is designed to be simple and practical. You can walk through it…
One of my favorite things to do is hosting the Church Solutions Podcast. I think it goes back to my broadcasting days on interviewing people that I always enjoyed. So…on the latest Church Solutions Podcast, we talk again with founder…