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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 8 MIN

The Permission Trap — Why Your Church Media Projects Stay Stuck

from The Producer's Seat · host Dan Wathen

You're not stuck because you lack talent. You're stuck because you're waiting for permission that's never coming.In this episode, Dan breaks down the single biggest thing holding church media leaders back — the habit of waiting for perfect conditions before moving. Whether you're a Technical Director or a volunteer lead, that habit is costing you momentum.What we cover:The Permission Trap and why it keeps good leaders frozenWhy margin is the most important gear in your toolkitThe 70% Principle — why moving beats waiting every timeThe Vegas Story: how Dan built DRW Media Works one hour a dayHow to stop thinking like a technician and start thinking like a producerThe takeaway: The perfect moment isn't coming. Forward motion is your job.Connect with Dan: 🌐 drwmediaworks.com 🐦 Twitter/X: @danwathen 📸 Instagram: @danthetvmanGot a question, a story, or something you’re working through in your media role? Text or leave a voicemail — your situation might become the next episode. Click here to send it in.

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You're not stuck because you lack talent. You're stuck because you're waiting for permission that's never coming. In this episode, Dan breaks down the single biggest thing holding church media leaders back — the habit of waiting for perfect conditions before moving. Whether you're a Technical Director or a volunteer lead, that habit is costing you momentum. What we cover: The Permission Trap and why it keeps good leaders frozenWhy margin is the most important gear in your toolkitThe 70% Princ...

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