In Episode 6, the BlackBox crew dives deep into what it really takes to thrive in church production and creative ministry. We kick things off with a sneak peek at Service Reviews, launching this July—your chance to get honest, high-level feedback from the best in the game (sign-ups open soon!). Then Shep breaks down his time at the Army 250 event and what it teaches us about leadership, pressure, and team dynamics under real weight.

We also hit the practical stuff: – How do you land the kind of gigs people dream about? – What makes someone a great team member in tech and worship environments? – Why excellence isn’t just about perfection—and what pet peeves might be holding you back.

This one’s for church tech directors, FOH engineers, creatives, worship leaders, and AVL volunteers who are chasing high standards without burning out. Whether you're mixing, designing, producing, or leading—Episode 6 is packed with raw takes, real stories, and reminders that we’re all growing.

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This week on BlackBox, we’re covering a lot of ground:

• How to build real leadership — and what to do when you have to rebuild trust and culture from scratch.

• Do you actually need two kick drum mics? Or are we all just flexing?

• What the MrBeast live stream teaches us about innovation, attention, and pulling off high-pressure moments.

• Plus, some Severance spoilers (you’ve been warned) and why the best leaders notice when things start to slip.

If you care about church production, creative leadership, and running live events at a high level, you’re in the right spot.

BlackBox is the #1 podcast for church production leaders, audio engineers, and worship tech teams who want real talk, real strategy, and practical ideas to lead with confidence behind the scenes.