The MxU Podcast

Worship teams have never been more skilled — yet many feel thinner, more fragile, and harder to sustain. In this conversation, we unpack the unintended cost of building worship ministries around skill first, and why excellence alone can’t carry the weight of leadership, culture, and discipleship.We talk honestly about when contractors help or hurt, how expectations get misaligned, and why worship leaders often feel stuck between sounding great and shepherding people well. This isn’t a critique of skill — it’s a challenge to lead it wisely.Check out our free Volunteer Development Toolkit: https://getmxu.com/resources/volunteer-development-toolkit?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=talentFREE RESOURCES🆓 Take advantage of all the free resources for worship and tech teams that MxU has to offer (growing weekly):  https://getmxu.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=talent&utm_medium=socialIMPROVE YOUR SUNDAY SERVICES🎓 1,000+ Training Videos:  https://getmxu.com/training?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=talent&utm_medium=social🖥️ Volunteer Training Tool:  https://getmxu.com/learning-management-system?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=talent&utm_medium=social🚀 Personalized Coaching:  https://getmxu.com/coaching?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=talent&utm_medium=socialJOIN THE COMMUNITY📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mxurocks/🤝 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MxUrocksWHAT IS MxU?MxU is an online training platform for church leaders to train and equip their worship and tech volunteers:  https://getmxu.com?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=talent&utm_medium=social

Church tech and worship leaders are navigating a new tension:faithfulness vs visibility.In this episode, we talk honestly about influencer culture in church tech, why social media feels louder than ever, and how easy it is to confuse platform with impact. We explore what actually builds healthy teams, how insecurity shows up in subtle ways, and why serving well in the local church still matters more than being seen.This isn’t an anti-social-media conversation — it’s a clarifying one.Check out our free Volunteer Development Toolkit: https://getmxu.com/resources/volunteer-development-toolkit?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=influencerFREE RESOURCES🆓 Take advantage of all the free resources for worship and tech teams that MxU has to offer (growing weekly):  https://getmxu.com/resources?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=influencer&utm_medium=socialIMPROVE YOUR SUNDAY SERVICES🎓 1,000+ Training Videos:  https://getmxu.com/training?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=influencer&utm_medium=social🖥️ Volunteer Training Tool:  https://getmxu.com/learning-management-system?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=influencer&utm_medium=social🚀 Personalized Coaching:  https://getmxu.com/coaching?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=influencer&utm_medium=socialJOIN THE COMMUNITY📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mxurocks/🤝 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MxUrocksWHAT IS MxU?MxU is an online training platform for church leaders to train and equip their worship and tech volunteers:  https://getmxu.com?utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=influencer&utm_medium=social

So many worship leaders, tech directors, and church staff are wrestling with the same question:“Should I leave my church?”In this episode, we get brutally honest about the emotions, the pressure, the conflict, and the confusion that come with deciding whether to stay, leave, or step out of ministry altogether. We talk about hardened hearts, over-spiritualizing decisions, the role of the Holy Spirit, how negativity spreads, and what it actually looks like to leave a church well.If you’re frustrated, burnt out, or feeling that pull to move on—you’re not crazy, and you’re not alone. But before you make a decision that impacts your family, your faith, and your future, slow down and listen to this conversation.Check out our free Volunteer Development Toolkit: https://getmxu.com/resources/volunteer-development-toolkit/?utm_campaign=done-ministryFREE RESOURCES🆓 Take advantage of all the free resources for worship and tech teams that MxU has to offer (growing weekly):  https://getmxu.com/resources/?utm_campaign=done-ministryIMPROVE YOUR SUNDAY SERVICES🎓 1,000+ Training Videos:  https://getmxu.com/training?utm_campaign=done-ministry🖥️ Volunteer Training Tool:  https://getmxu.com/learning-management-system?utm_campaign=done-ministry🚀 Personalized Coaching:  https://getmxu.com/coaching?utm_campaign=done-ministryJOIN THE COMMUNITY📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mxurocks/🤝 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MxUrocksWHAT IS MxU?MxU is an online training platform for church leaders to train and equip their worship and tech volunteers:  https://getmxu.com/?utm_campaign=done-ministry

Most churches don’t have a tech problem…They have a hiring problem.In this episode, we break down why so many churches choose the wrong technical leaders—and how it creates burnout, constant turnover, weak volunteer teams, and weekend chaos. Whether you’re hiring a full-time tech director or trying to place the right volunteer leader, these are the red flags, the must-ask questions, and the leadership values you cannot afford to ignore.

Check out our free Sunday Morning Survival Guide: https://getmxu.com/resources/survival-guide/?utm_campaign=full-ministrySaying yes to everything in ministry might look spiritual — but it’s actually dangerous. When church leaders never set limits, burnout becomes normal, families suffer, and volunteers copy the same unhealthy patterns.In this episode, we’re talking about the cost of saying yes too often — and why healthy boundaries might be the most spiritual thing you can build into your leadership.FREE RESOURCES🆓 Take advantage of all the free resources for worship and tech teams that MxU has to offer (growing weekly):  https://getmxu.com/resources/?utm_campaign=full-ministryIMPROVE YOUR SUNDAY SERVICES🎓 1,000+ Training Videos:  https://getmxu.com/training?utm_campaign=full-ministry🖥️ Volunteer Training Tool:  https://getmxu.com/learning-management-system?utm_campaign=full-ministry🚀 Personalized Coaching:  https://getmxu.com/coaching?utm_campaign=full-ministryJOIN THE COMMUNITY📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mxurocks/🤝 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MxUrocksWHAT IS MxU?MxU is an online training platform for church leaders to train and equip their worship and tech volunteers:  https://getmxu.com/?utm_campaign=tired-worship-leader

Watch our video on serving with a servant's heart: https://app.getmxu.com/lessons/a-servants-heart?context_id=074252a6&context_type=topicSaying yes to everything in ministry might look spiritual — but it’s actually dangerous. When church leaders never set limits, burnout becomes normal, families suffer, and volunteers copy the same unhealthy patterns.In this episode, we’re talking about the cost of saying yes too often — and why healthy boundaries might be the most spiritual thing you can build into your leadership.FREE RESOURCES🆓 Take advantage of all the free resources for worship and tech teams that MxU has to offer (growing weekly):  https://getmxu.com/resources/?utm_campaign=tired-worship-leaderIMPROVE YOUR SUNDAY SERVICES🎓 1,000+ Training Videos:  https://getmxu.com/training/?utm_campaign=tired-worship-leader🖥️ Volunteer Training Tool:  https://getmxu.com/learning-management-system/?utm_campaign=tired-worship-leader🚀 Personalized Coaching:  https://getmxu.com/coaching/?utm_campaign=tired-worship-leaderJOIN THE COMMUNITY📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mxurocks/🤝 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MxUrocksWHAT IS MxU?MxU is an online training platform for church leaders to train and equip their worship and tech volunteers:  https://getmxu.com/?utm_campaign=tired-worship-leader

Get the free team night guide here: https://getmxu.com/resources/team-night-guide/?utm_campaign=tired-worship-leaderFREE RESOURCES🆓 Take advantage of all the free resources for worship and tech teams that MxU has to offer (growing weekly):  https://getmxu.com/resources/?utm_campaign=tired-worship-leaderIMPROVE YOUR SUNDAY SERVICES🎓 1,000+ Training Videos:  https://getmxu.com/training/?utm_campaign=tired-worship-leader🖥️ Volunteer Training Tool:  https://getmxu.com/learning-management-system/?utm_campaign=tired-worship-leader🚀 Personalized Coaching:  https://getmxu.com/coaching/?utm_campaign=tired-worship-leaderJOIN THE COMMUNITY📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mxurocks/🤝 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MxUrocksWHAT IS MxU?MxU is an online training platform for church leaders to train and equip their worship and tech volunteers:  https://getmxu.com/?utm_campaign=tired-worship-leader

Get the free team night guide here: https://getmxu.com/resources/team-night-guide/?utm_campaign=too-much-timeFREE RESOURCES🆓 Take advantage of all the free resources for worship and tech teams that MxU has to offer (growing weekly):  https://getmxu.com/resources/?utm_campaign=too-much-timeIMPROVE YOUR SUNDAY SERVICES🎓 1,000+ Training Videos:  https://getmxu.com/training/?utm_campaign=too-much-time🖥️ Volunteer Training Tool:  https://getmxu.com/learning-management-system/?utm_campaign=too-much-time🚀 Personalized Coaching:  https://getmxu.com/coaching/?utm_campaign=too-much-timeJOIN THE COMMUNITY📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mxurocks/🤝 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MxUrocksWHAT IS MxU?MxU is an online training platform for church leaders to train and equip their worship and tech volunteers:  https://getmxu.com/?utm_campaign=too-much-time

Book a free call with us here: https://savvycal.com/mxu/sdy?d=30&sid=efe105fc-bd45-451f-b7f3-bdabdf4da157Get the free team night guide here: https://getmxu.com/resources/team-night-guide/?utm_campaign=ripped-off-2FREE RESOURCES🆓 Take advantage of all the free resources for worship and tech teams that MxU has to offer (growing weekly):  https://getmxu.com/resources/?utm_campaign=ripped-off-2IMPROVE YOUR SUNDAY SERVICES🎓 1,000+ Training Videos:  https://getmxu.com/training/?utm_campaign=ripped-off-2🖥️ Volunteer Training Tool:  https://getmxu.com/learning-management-system/?utm_campaign=ripped-off-2🚀 Personalized Coaching:  https://getmxu.com/coaching/?utm_campaign=ripped-off-2JOIN THE COMMUNITY📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mxurocks/🤝 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MxUrocksWHAT IS MxU?MxU is an online training platform for church leaders to train and equip their worship and tech volunteers:  https://getmxu.com/?utm_campaign=ripped-off-2

Get the free team night guide here: https://getmxu.com/resources/team-night-guide/?utm_campaign=ripped-offFREE RESOURCES🆓 Take advantage of all the free resources for worship and tech teams that MxU has to offer (growing weekly):  https://getmxu.com/resources/?utm_campaign=ripped-offIMPROVE YOUR SUNDAY SERVICES🎓 1,000+ Training Videos:  https://getmxu.com/training/?utm_campaign=ripped-off🖥️ Volunteer Training Tool:  https://getmxu.com/learning-management-system/?utm_campaign=ripped-off🚀 Personalized Coaching:  https://getmxu.com/coaching/?utm_campaign=ripped-offJOIN THE COMMUNITY📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mxurocks/🤝 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MxUrocksWHAT IS MxU?MxU is an online training platform for church leaders to train and equip their worship and tech volunteers:  https://getmxu.com/?utm_campaign=ripped-off

Download the 4-week devotional guide here: https://getmxu.com/resources/devotional/?utm_campaign=disqualified-leadersMasterclasses for every position in worship ministry:  https://getmxu.com/browse/?utm_campaign=disqualified-leadersFREE RESOURCES🆓 Take advantage of all the free resources for worship and tech teams that MxU has to offer (growing weekly):  https://getmxu.com/resources/?utm_campaign=disqualified-leadersIMPROVE YOUR SUNDAY SERVICES🎓 1,000+ Training Videos:  https://getmxu.com/training/?utm_campaign=disqualified-leaders🖥️ Volunteer Training Tool:  https://getmxu.com/learning-management-system/?utm_campaign=disqualified-leaders🚀 Personalized Coaching:  https://getmxu.com/coaching/?utm_campaign=stop-payingJOIN THE COMMUNITY📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mxurocks/🤝 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MxUrocksWHAT IS MxU?MxU is an online training platform for church leaders to train and equip their worship and tech volunteers:  https://getmxu.com/?utm_campaign=disqualified-leaders

Check out the What Is Worship course here: https://app.getmxu.com/playlists/85290dcd/?utm_campaign=right-wayDownload the free volunteer development toolkit here: https://getmxu.com/resources/volunteer-development-toolkit/?utm_campaign=right-wayMasterclasses for every position in worship ministry:  https://getmxu.com/browse/?utm_campaign=right-wayFREE RESOURCES🆓 Take advantage of all the free resources for worship and tech teams that MxU has to offer (growing weekly):  https://getmxu.com/resources/?utm_campaign=right-wayIMPROVE YOUR SUNDAY SERVICES🎓 1,000+ Training Videos:  https://getmxu.com/training/?utm_campaign=right-way🖥️ Volunteer Training Tool:  https://getmxu.com/learning-management-system/?utm_campaign=exciting-anymore🚀 Personalized Coaching:  https://getmxu.com/coaching/?utm_campaign=right-wayJOIN THE COMMUNITY📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mxurocks/🤝 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MxUrocksWHAT IS MxU?MxU is an online training platform for church leaders to train and equip their worship and tech volunteers:  https://getmxu.com/?utm_campaign=right-way

Get the free team night guide here: https://getmxu.com/resources/team-night-guide/?utm_campaign=tech-leadersDownload the free volunteer development toolkit here: https://getmxu.com/resources/volunteer-development-toolkit/?utm_campaign=tech-leadersMasterclasses for every position in worship ministry:  https://getmxu.com/browse/?utm_campaign=tech-leadersFREE RESOURCES🆓 Take advantage of all the free resources for worship and tech teams that MxU has to offer (growing weekly):  https://getmxu.com/resources/?utm_campaign=tech-leadersIMPROVE YOUR SUNDAY SERVICES🎓 1,000+ Training Videos:  https://getmxu.com/training/?utm_campaign=tech-leaders🖥️ Volunteer Training Tool:  https://getmxu.com/learning-management-system/?utm_campaign=exciting-anymore🚀 Personalized Coaching:  https://getmxu.com/coaching/?utm_campaign=tech-leadersJOIN THE COMMUNITY📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mxurocks/🤝 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MxUrocksWHAT IS MxU?MxU is an online training platform for church leaders to train and equip their worship and tech volunteers:  https://getmxu.com/?utm_campaign=tech-leaders

Get the free team night guide here: https://getmxu.com/resources/team-night-guide/?utm_campaign=stop-payingDownload the 4-week devotional guide here: https://getmxu.com/resources/devotional/?utm_campaign=stop-payingMasterclasses for every position in worship ministry:  https://getmxu.com/browse/?utm_campaign=stop-payingFREE RESOURCES🆓 Take advantage of all the free resources for worship and tech teams that MxU has to offer (growing weekly):  https://getmxu.com/resources/?utm_campaign=stop-payingIMPROVE YOUR SUNDAY SERVICES🎓 1,000+ Training Videos:  https://getmxu.com/training/?utm_campaign=stop-paying🖥️ Volunteer Training Tool:  https://getmxu.com/learning-management-system/?utm_campaign=exciting-anymore🚀 Personalized Coaching:  https://getmxu.com/coaching/?utm_campaign=stop-payingJOIN THE COMMUNITY📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mxurocks/🤝 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MxUrocksWHAT IS MxU?MxU is an online training platform for church leaders to train and equip their worship and tech volunteers:  https://getmxu.com/?utm_campaign=stop-paying

Download the 4-week devotional guide here: https://getmxu.com/resources/devotional/?utm_campaign=exciting-anymoreGet the free team night guide here: https://getmxu.com/resources/team-night-guide/?utm_campaign=exciting-anymoreMasterclasses for every position in worship ministry:  https://getmxu.com/browse/?utm_campaign=exciting-anymoreFREE RESOURCES🆓 Take advantage of all the free resources for worship and tech teams that MxU has to offer (growing weekly):  https://getmxu.com/resources/?utm_campaign=exciting-anymoreIMPROVE YOUR SUNDAY SERVICES🎓 1,000+ Training Videos:  https://getmxu.com/training/?utm_campaign=exciting-anymore🖥️ Volunteer Training Tool:  https://getmxu.com/learning-management-system/?utm_campaign=exciting-anymore🚀 Personalized Coaching:  https://getmxu.com/coaching/?utm_campaign=exciting-anymoreJOIN THE COMMUNITY📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mxurocks/🤝 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MxUrocksWHAT IS MxU?MxU is an online training platform for church leaders to train and equip their worship and tech volunteers:  https://getmxu.com/?utm_campaign=exciting-anymore

Download the 4-week devotional guide here: https://getmxu.com/resources/devotional/?utm_campaign=creativity-hijacksGet the free team night guide here: https://getmxu.com/resources/team-night-guide/?utm_campaign=creativity-hijacksMasterclasses for every position in worship ministry:  https://getmxu.com/browse/?utm_campaign=creativity-hijacksFREE RESOURCES🆓 Take advantage of all the free resources for worship and tech teams that MxU has to offer (growing weekly):  https://getmxu.com/resources/?utm_campaign=creativity-hijacksIMPROVE YOUR SUNDAY SERVICES🎓 1,000+ Training Videos:  https://getmxu.com/training/?utm_campaign=creativity-hijacks🖥️ Volunteer Training Tool:  https://getmxu.com/learning-management-system/?utm_campaign=creativity-hijacks🚀 Personalized Coaching:  https://getmxu.com/coaching/?utm_campaign=creativity-hijacksJOIN THE COMMUNITY📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mxurocks/🤝 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MxUrocksWHAT IS MxU?MxU is an online training platform for church leaders to train and equip their worship and tech volunteers:  https://getmxu.com/?utm_campaign=creativity-hijacks

Download the free volunteer development toolkit here: https://getmxu.com/resources/volunteer-development-toolkit/?utm_campaign=sabotaging-soundGet the free team night guide here: https://getmxu.com/resources/team-night-guide/?utm_campaign=sabotaging-soundMasterclasses for every position in worship ministry:  https://getmxu.com/browse/?utm_campaign=sabotaging-soundFREE RESOURCES🆓 Take advantage of all the free resources for worship and tech teams that MxU has to offer (growing weekly):  https://getmxu.com/resources/?utm_campaign=sabotaging-soundIMPROVE YOUR SUNDAY SERVICES🎓 1,000+ Training Videos:  https://getmxu.com/training/?utm_campaign=sabotaging-sound🖥️ Volunteer Training Tool:  https://getmxu.com/learning-management-system/?utm_campaign=silent-conflict🚀 Personalized Coaching:  https://getmxu.com/coaching/?utm_campaign=sabotaging-soundJOIN THE COMMUNITY📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mxurocks/🤝 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MxUrocksWHAT IS MxU?MxU is an online training platform for church leaders to train and equip their worship and tech volunteers:  https://getmxu.com/?utm_campaign=sabotaging-sound

Get the free team night guide here: https://getmxu.com/resources/team-night-guide/?utm_campaign=silent-conflictCheck out the the free ministry feedback guide here: https://getmxu.com/resources/ministry-feedback-guide/?utm_campaign=silent-conflictMasterclasses for every position in worship ministry:  https://getmxu.com/browse/?utm_campaign=silent-conflictFREE RESOURCES🆓 Take advantage of all the free resources for worship and tech teams that MxU has to offer (growing weekly):  https://getmxu.com/resources/?utm_campaign=silent-conflictIMPROVE YOUR SUNDAY SERVICES🎓 1,000+ Training Videos:  https://getmxu.com/training/?utm_campaign=silent-conflict🖥️ Volunteer Training Tool:  https://getmxu.com/learning-management-system/?utm_campaign=silent-conflict🚀 Personalized Coaching:  https://getmxu.com/coaching/?utm_campaign=silent-conflictJOIN THE COMMUNITY📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mxurocks/🤝 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MxUrocksWHAT IS MxU?MxU is an online training platform for church leaders to train and equip their worship and tech volunteers:  https://getmxu.com/?utm_campaign=silent-conflict

Download your free volunteer development toolkit here: https://getmxu.com/resources/volunteer-development-toolkit/?utm_campaign=unprepared-worship-setMasterclasses for every position in worship ministry:  https://getmxu.com/browse/?utm_campaign=unprepared-worship-setFREE RESOURCES🆓 Take advantage of all the free resources for worship and tech teams that MxU has to offer (growing weekly):  https://getmxu.com/resources/?utm_campaign=unprepared-worship-setIMPROVE YOUR SUNDAY SERVICES🎓 1,000+ Training Videos:  https://getmxu.com/training/?utm_campaign=unprepared-worship-set🖥️ Volunteer Training Tool:  https://getmxu.com/learning-management-system/?utm_campaign=unprepared-worship-set🚀 Personalized Coaching:  https://getmxu.com/coaching/?utm_campaign=unprepared-worship-setJOIN THE COMMUNITY📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mxurocks/🤝 Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/MxUrocksWHAT IS MxU?MxU is an online training platform for church leaders to train and equip their worship and tech volunteers:  https://getmxu.com/?utm_campaign=unprepared-worship-set