The Church Sound Podcast with Prentiss L. Thompson

As a content creator, your voice is your main instrument—and the microphone you choose can make or break how your audience receives your message. Not all microphones are created equal, and what works…

Serving in the media ministry is more than pushing buttons—it’s about stewardship, focus, and creating a space where people can encounter God without distraction. But let’s be real: too often, media …

What separates a good worship moment from a powerful, Spirit-led experience? In this impactful episode of The Church Sound Podcast, host and audio veteran Prentiss L. Thompson shares the Top 3 Tips e…

In this focused Midweek Service edition of The Church Sound Podcast, host Prentiss L. Thompson shares a heartfelt message to pastors and ministry leaders—three essential tips from the perspective of …

In this enlightening episode, we partner with Sweetwater, a renowned retailer of audio and musical equipment, to explore the intricacies of church production. Join us as we sit down with Sweetwater's…

In this captivating episode, we delve into the revolutionary realm of Cue Audio technology, exploring its transformative impact on audio production and live events. Join us as we uncover the intricac…

Join us for an enlightening episode as we delve into the art of mixing drums for church worship with esteemed engineer Frank Brown Jr. In this session, Frank shares his wealth of experience in sculpt…

Kent Margraves joins the conversation explaining RF signals for wireless systems. Kent has mixing audio for about 30 years  He’s an Author and Engineer, served as a worship audio director for nearly …

Clear, intelligible sound isn’t a luxury—it’s a lifeline for congregants with hearing loss. Yet many churches still struggle to offer compliant, user-friendly assistive-listening solutions. In this e…

In this eye-opening episode of The Church Sound Podcast, host Prentiss L. Thompson tackles a hard truth in ministry: the disconnect between expectation and preparation. Many churches desire broadcast…

In this heartfelt and practical episode of The Church Sound Podcast, host Prentiss Thompson dives into the powerful intersection of technology, service, and spiritual growth within media ministry. Th…

In this powerful episode of The Church Sound Podcast, host Prentiss L. Thompson dives deep into one of the most overlooked but essential elements of thriving ministry: teamwork in action. Ministry do…

In this insightful episode of The Church Sound Podcast, we explore the spiritual and technical impact of a small but powerful tool: the PFL (Pre-Fader Listen) button. Guided by the thought-provoking …

In this essential episode of The Church Sound Podcast, host Prentiss L. Thompson unpacks one of the most overlooked aspects of church tech training—learning the language of an audio engineer. If you’…

In this episode of The Church Sound Podcast, we dive into a critical conversation about the impact of social media on ministry with our special guest — a seasoned media pastor and the author of the d…

In this episode of The Church Sound Podcast, host Prentiss L. Thompson dives into one of the most debated topics in church audio: volume. How loud is too loud during worship? Is your mix inspiring wo…

Your sound system is only as reliable as the care you give it—and neglecting it can lead to complete failure at the worst moments. In this final installment of our Top 5 Church Audio Mistakes series,…

Great sound doesn’t happen by accident — it’s the result of knowledgeable volunteers working together to create a seamless worship experience. Unfortunately, many churches overlook the importance of …

Does your church sound feel cluttered, muddy, or overwhelming? One of the most common mistakes churches make is overloading the mix—trying to make everything louder instead of creating clarity and ba…

Is your church struggling with echo, muddy sound, or inconsistent audio quality? One of the biggest mistakes churches make is ignoring room acoustics—and it can have a huge impact on how your congreg…