This week we put Mike in the hot seat.Mike is our Creative Leader at Amplify, and if you’ve ever wondered what actually happens behind the scenes on a Sunday morning — this episode is for you.We talk about Mike’s story of faith, how he ended up on staff, what a typical week in church production looks like, and the creative process behind planning services.We also get into some church production confessions:How loud is too loud on a Sunday?Why do churches use fog machines?What are the most common complaints production teams hear?Plus we ask Mike if he ever actually gets mad (spoiler: he might be the calmest man alive).

This week on the podcast, things are moving fast—literally! Brandon’s packing up for a weekend getaway back to DC, the team is gearing up to head out for Love is Red, and we’re even giving you a sneak peek at the Uganda trip where preaching is on the itinerary

Plus, some lighter fare: our favorite TV shows and the hilarious nicknames people are calling us on Sundays.

This week we’re talking congregational psychology… and the art of surviving when you forget someone’s name.We recap a freezing trip to Washington DC — memorial walks, the Museum of the Bible, the Dead Sea Scrolls, NASA HQ (yes, we saw a piece of the moon… and yes, we asked the question).Sunday Rewind gets real with Brandon’s message, a slightly confusing ending flow, band cue moments, and the psychology of how a congregation actually responds in the room. Also: Brandon vs. squirrels? ...Plus — Easter is coming. Grab a sign this Sunday!Insightful. Practical. Mildly unhinged.