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The Feminization Of Worship Music | Ep 50 Jul 01, 2026

Why do so many modern worship songs today feel like a romantic love letter we would write to our boyfriend? When did this shift happen in history? How and why did worship music become so feminized? Mackenzie breaks down these questions and talks about how our worship music should be full of robust, theological lyrics and language of the truths in Scripture and why we should cringe and do away with overly emotional, pragmatic worship music that is so popular these days.

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

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Why Are Many Women's Bible Studies So... Lame? | Ep 49 Jun 24, 2026

Women's bible studies get a bad rap - and rightfully so. A lot (not all) of the bible study material that's marketed to women in the church is so theologically weak, you could drink it black (if it were a cup of coffee.) Why are women not encouraged to dive deeper into theology and given anything of substance? Mackenzie breaks down why this problem exists today as well as her suggestions for solid bible study materials that can be helpful tools for studying Scripture.

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The Hidden Influence of New Age Practices in Worship Music and the Church ft. Jenn Nizza | Ep 48 Jun 17, 2026

In this episode, I'm joined by Jenn Nizza - a former psychic who used to be heavily involved in New Age beliefs and the occult and is now using her platform to share the Gospel and about the dangers within New Age teachings. She shares some insight on how exactly these practices are creeping into the church today in the music we sing and how we approach and think of the Holy Spirit as well as how our hearts should approach this issue in order to worship God in spirit and in truth.

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Worship Leader Reviews "Hard Fought Hallelujah" by Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll Jun 10, 2026

What should our perception be about songs like "Hard Fought Hallelujah" by Brandon Lake and Jelly Roll? Is there anything lyrically we should be looking out for? Should we sing these types of songs in church? Mackenzie Morgan deep dives into the song and background behind it as well as how 'American Christianity' is running rampant in the church and society today.

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Worship Artists / Bands Tier List (from a worship leader) | Ep 46 Jun 03, 2026

Mackenzie Morgan ranks some of the most popular and current contemporary Christian worship artists/bands with the famous internet "tier list". With S (Supreme/Superior) being the highest rank and F being the lowest, Mackenzie gives her reasons for why she places each artist/band where she does with personal, liturgical, and theological reasons - all while having fun in the process.

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The Truth About Bethel Redding and Shawn Bolz | Ep 45 May 27, 2026

In this episode, we cover the timeline and events of the recent Shawn Bolz and Bethel Redding scandal while also digging into the deeper root of the issue. There have been many Evangelical scandals over the years, but this particular one shouldn’t be a surprise to anyone. What is it that makes Bethel Redding and its leaders so strange and scandalous? Why do they still get support from their congregation as well as from most Evangelical churches? What if the root cause was linked both to categorical affiliation and historical events from the 19th century? Stay tuned to find out and be challenged.

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Worship Leader Evaluates Lyrics of "Trust In God" By Elevation | Ep 44 May 20, 2026

“Trust In God” is a popular worship song written by Elevation Worship that is commonly used in contemporary churches today. The song is a rewritten version of the classic hymn “Blessed Assurance” penned by Fanny Crosby in 1873. Mackenzie breaks down the lyrics of "Trust In God", comparing the lines with Scripture as well as the original hymn to evaluate which song is objectively better.

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

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The Toxic Worship of the Public Education System Aug 22, 2025

Do Christians today have an unhealthy view of the public education system? What is the *actual* history of this system, and are we doing the next generation harm by our turning a blind eye to the serious issues that come with it? Are we smarter than the system or is the system playing us? In this episode, Mackenzie explores the history, purpose, and design of the public education system and what is really the not so hidden agenda happening in our schools today.

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Bethel EXPOSED: God's Sovereignty & the Passion Translation | Guests: Holly Pivec & Doug Geivett May 21, 2025

Holly Pivec and Doug Geivett join Mackenzie on this episode of our 'Rediscover Bethel' series where we evaluate the teachings of Bill Johnson from Bethel Redding Church in their videos attempting to clarify their theological beliefs. We get into the topic of the Sovereignty of God and Bill's support and usage of the infamous Passion translation and the damaging effects and origins of it.

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Worship Leader Reviews Lyrics of "So Will I" by Hillsong United | Ep 41 Mar 12, 2025

“So Will I (100 Billion X)” is a popular worship song written by Hillsong United that has received a lot of recognition over the years from people who love the song and also people who choose not to sing it for different reasons based on the lyrics. Mackenzie breaks down the lyrics of this song, comparing the lines with Scripture and addressing some concerns people have pointed out with its lyrics.

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The Shocking Truth About Christian Worship Music and New Age | Ep 40 Feb 26, 2025

Today's modern worship music has been greatly influenced and modeled after the New Age. In this episode, Mackenzie dives into the history of New Age and the specific people who made this more than just a 'coincidence.' Why is this important and why does this matter when pertaining to the music we worship God to on Sunday mornings?

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

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Trusting God In The Midst Of Suffering | Ep 39 Feb 19, 2025

This week’s episode is simple, but I pray it will be an encouragement to you. As we go through our lives, we will encounter various trials, and it’s important that in our suffering we learn how to suffer well. And it’s also vital that we learn how we are to worship God in the midst of our suffering. How are we to view suffering? I hope this episode that be an encouragement to you in whatever season of life you may find yourself in.

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Deconstructing from the Word of Faith Movement | Ep 38 Feb 12, 2025

The Word of Faith movement is a movement that relies on bad theology and biblical illiteracy. Many people today grow up in this movement and not nearly enough see the light regarding its unbiblical teachings. Mackenzie shares her journey growing up in the Word of Faith movement and how she deconstructed out of it, finding biblical truth through God and Scripture alone.

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How To Stand For Biblical Truth As A Christian | Ep 37 Feb 05, 2025

Standing for biblical truth as a Christian can be faced with a lot of scrutiny and criticism from the world. Going against the grain on controversial but important issues can alienate us from our friends, our family, even those we love and trust the most. In this episode, Mackenzie shares a message of encouragement and hope to those who may feel they’re standing alone and practical things we can do when we’re faced with opposition over our beliefs.

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

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Emotional Manipulation In The Modern Church | Ep 36 Jan 22, 2025

There can be a lot of emotional manipulation happening in the modern church today. What should our perception be about the types of methods and practices used in the church today that could be doing more harm than good? While it isn’t usually intentional, how do we respond to this problem? Does Scripture offer a solution?

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How Do You Validate Miracles? Can We Mishear God? Rediscover Bethel 4 | Guest: D.L Holloway Jan 15, 2025

This week, D.L is joining the podcast again to continue the discussion on Bethel's 'Rediscover Bethel' episode 1. We discuss how we are to validate and view miracles according to Scripture as well as Bill Johnson's views on miracles. We also get into the question: can we mishear God?

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

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“Jesus is my boyfriend” worship songs are weird and gross | Ep 34 Jan 08, 2025

There is a popular trend in modern worship music today that needs to end. And that is the genre: “Jesus is my boyfriend” worship songs. You may have heard some of these songs before; songs full of allegorical, romanticized, poetic lyrics that sound more similar to a love song you would sing to your boyfriend. But we’re singing these songs to the God of the universe? Mackenzie dissects some examples of this type of lyricism and how we can learn to be sure the songs we sing during worship are songs full of spirit and of truth.

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

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My Thoughts On The Passion 2025 Conference | Ep 33 Jan 01, 2025

Hi, friends! In the first episode of the year, we're talking about the annual Passion conference. What even is this event and what happens at Passion? Is an actual move of God happening or is it just 'a show'? What can be learned from Passion and youth conferences in general? Should we be concerned over different teachers\worship leaders that are apart of Passion? Where is the line drawn between reaching the lost and simply entertaining them? Mackenzie shares insight into types of events like Passion and how we can apply Scripture to answer these questions.

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Maverick City Music Writes Weird Rendition of Mary Did You Know | Ep 32 Dec 11, 2024

Mackenzie reviews the lyrics of the beloved Christmas song “Mary Did You Know” as well as Maverick City Music’s interesting version of the song. Are the original lyrics problematic? Did Mary really know?? How should we view this sentimental Christmas ballad?

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

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What Bethel Teaches About Prayer | Rediscover Bethel 3 | Ep 31 Dec 04, 2024

Mackenzie is joined by D.L. Holloway to talk about Bethel Church and Bill Johnson's beliefs on prayer and healing from the Rediscover Bethel series. In this third episode of the series, Mackenzie and D.L. go over material presented directly by Bill Johnson and Dann Farrelly for their beliefs on how God works through prayer and His nature of healing.

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Rediscover Bethel Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ2xjnXYfm8&list=PLUaRlPOu98p0clsG0U0jGoU91tl5q3-sK

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Can Women Be Worship Leaders? | Ep 30 Nov 20, 2024

What does Scripture teach about women in ministry? Should women be worship leaders? What is the definition of a ‘worship leader’ so we can know if a woman should even be fulfilling this role or not? Mackenzie tackles this controversial question along with the topic of men and women’s roles in general according to Scripture’s teachings.

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

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Working For Televangelists Jim And Tammy Faye Bakker At PTL Heritage USA | Guest: Allen Gifford | Ep 29 Nov 13, 2024

Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker were pioneers of the Word of Faith/Prosperity Gospel movement in the 70's and 80's. They were televangelists who started their own broadcast network PTL (Praise The Lord) and even created a theme park and water park called Heritage USA. This week's guest is my step uncle - Allen Gifford who worked at PTL in Heritage USA and who's father was a personal security guard for Jim Bakker. He shares some funny, personal stories about his time working for the Bakkers and growing up in the Word Of Faith belief.

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Worship Leader Reviews Lyrics Of “I Speak Jesus” By Charity Gayle (Here Be Lions) | Ep 28 Nov 06, 2024

This week's episode is a lyric review of the song "I Speak Jesus" by Here Be Lions, also sung by Charity Gayle. Do the lyrics of this song actually glorify God or ourselves? Is this a song we should be offering as worship to God? Mackenzie dissects the lyrics of the song as well as comparing the theme of the song with Scripture and different New Age beliefs.

Show Notes:

Hope UC Nashville Beliefs: https://hopeucnashville.com/who-we-are

Subconscious Thinkers: https://www.subconsciousthinkers.com/post/the-law-of-attraction-bible-verses-unveiling-the-power-of-faith

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

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Does God Still Speak To Us? | Ep 27 Oct 30, 2024

Inspired by a prior episode, this week’s episode will be focusing on if God is still audibly speaking to people today. What are the implications of this belief? Is God now silent? What does Scripture have to say about prophecy, and what would happen when God actually spoke in Biblical times? Mackenzie gets into all these questions and more, talking about her background growing up in church and the attitude we should have as Christians today regarding new revelation.

Show Notes:

Worship Leader Evaluates Lyrics Of "Goodness Of God" By Bethel: https://youtu.be/VMbcB61JWGo?si=VeLb_hjV0spLQasp

What Is A Heresy?: https://youtu.be/ruZbA76IouY?si=gLgFD8a2c_zq8h_d

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

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Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore, Kirk Franklin Collab On Explicit Rap Album? Worship Leader Reviews GloRilla Song “Rain Down On Me” ft. Maverick City Music | Ep 26 Oct 23, 2024

Maverick City Music, Chandler Moore, and Kirk Franklin are making headlines for collaborating on a new song with rap artist GloRilla on her debut album that also features artists such as Megan Thee Stallion and Sexyy Red. Mackenzie reviews the lyrics of the song as well as how we as Christians are to be salt and light in the world and what it truly means to be set apart from the world like Christ teaches.

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

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Should Christians Listen To Secular Music? A Worship Leader's Perspective | Ep 25 Oct 16, 2024

Christians are called to be set apart from the world. Does that mean they shouldn't listen to any secular music? What about other art forms? Other businesses? Where are Christians supposed to know where to draw the line? Mackenzie tackles this question by diving into what Scripture teaches on how we are to live our lives as Christians to still be in the world - but not of it.

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Mackenzie's music: https://open.spotify.com/album/0WLHZ37WuG8PU3Z4B1Rta5

(I quoted 1 Corinthians 5:9-13 - not chapter 8 🤪)

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Worship Leader Evaluates Lyrics Of Song "Goodness Of God" By Bethel Music | Ep 24 Oct 02, 2024

Mackenzie dives into another Bethel song in this episode. This time, she's evaluating the lyrics of "Goodness Of God." Very few avid church goers will not recognize this hugely popular song, as it is one of the biggest worship songs over the past 10 years. How do Bethel's lyrics compare to Scripture? Do the lyrics pass the biblical sniff test? Is that enough?

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Jenn Johnson Full Sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mIOnVpJDnY&list=PLt5jsxsDUgNrZ_PhfD-QOP3mdy52UA5EB&index=6&t=1200s

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My Experience Dealing With Church Hurt | A Worship Leader's Perspective | Ep 23 Sep 25, 2024

Have you ever experienced 'church hurt'? Have you ever been a part of or worked at a church where politics ran rampant? Mackenzie opens up and shares her experience dealing with church hurt and some of her stories from working for a church. This raw, vulnerable conversation is one a lot of people can relate to if they've been apart of a church and served for a period of time. The goal of this conversation is not to tear down, but to be honest about the realities of a very real thing known as church hurt.

Show Notes: Worship Leader Goes Viral For Sharing Convictions About Worship Music: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/godly-whistleblower-with-mackenzie-morgan/id1739368071?i=1000670643192

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

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Reviewing Rediscover Bethel Series Ep 1 (Part 2) Guest: D.L. Holloway | Prophecy, Miracles, & Healing | Ep 22 Sep 18, 2024

We're back with my husband, Dakota (D.L.) Holloway to discuss more of the Rediscover Bethel series episode 1. In this episode, we cover Bill Johnson and Dann Farrelly's thoughts on how miracles can be 'imperfect' and the pressure put on believers to experience and perform miracles as an everyday occurence in the Christian life. How are we to understand and interpret miracles in the Bible? What are we to believe about sickness and healing?

Show Notes:

Part 1 of our review on episode 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/godly-whistleblower-with-mackenzie-morgan/id1739368071?i=1000669927134

Rediscover Bethel Ep 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ2xjnXYfm8&list=PLUaRlPOu98p0clsG0U0jGoU91tl5q3-sK

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

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Should We Sing Worship Music Written By False Teachers? | Ep 21 Sep 11, 2024

If a song is biblical or if it passes the theological sniff test, should we sing it in church? What if the song is written by a church or organization that teaches false teachings and is a false teacher? Do we sing it anyway? What does Scripture have to say about this issue? Is it a fallacy? Mackenzie dives into this controversial topic, addressing the issue of where our worship songs are coming from and why we should be so careful as to who and what organizations we support and allow into the church.

Show Notes:

Nouri TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTF8eW5YF/

How To Recognize A False Teacher: https://youtu.be/keK6POsVMeg?si=-ibJO5lHZeqOsC6y

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

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Why The Song ‘Raise A Hallelujah’ Is Not A Worship Song | Ep 20 Sep 04, 2024

Due to the response of a previous episode (ep 15) where Mackenzie evaluated the lyrics of the song “Raise A Hallelujah” by Bethel Music, Mackenzie is following that up by responding to the most popular questions received on YouTube. This particular subject seemed to have struck a nerve, so in this episode Mackenzie dives into answering listener’s questions using Scripture and providing perspective as to how the song “Raise A Hallelujah” is not a worship song.

Show Notes:

Worship Leader Evaluates Lyrics Of Song "Raise A Hallelujah" By Bethel Music: https://youtu.be/mCFvGh5M1Do?si=6FSLJ4j1fot2-EFX

Alternative Music To Listen To That Isn't Bethel, Hillsong, or Elevation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jt9wVjzPw4

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Alternative Worship Music To Listen To That Isn’t Hillsong, Bethel, or Elevation | Ep 19 Aug 28, 2024

Are you tired of only hearing about what music you 'shouldn't listen to' and are left wondering what music is left? Are you looking for different worship music and artists to add to your playlist instead of supporting churches such as Hillsong, Bethel, and Elevation? In this episode, Mackenzie gives a list of some of her personal recommendations for alternative worship/Christian music to listen to from solid, biblical sources of bands and artists who's goal is to magnify Christ with rich, theologically deep lyrics and music. She shares a little information about each artist as well as some of their most popular songs. Happy listening! :)

Show Links:

Worship Leader Evaluates Lyrics of Song "Raise A Hallelujah" by Bethel Music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCFvGh5M1Do

Sound Worship Music Bands/Artists List:

Worship Music Playlist:

https://shorturl.at/Ti4Bw

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Reviewing Rediscover Bethel Series Episode 1 (Part 1) Guest: D.L. Holloway | Ep 18 Aug 21, 2024

I’m joined in this episode by a very special guest…my husband! D.L. Holloway is gracing the podcast with his commentary, and we are both discussing the series of videos from Bethel Church ‘Rediscover Bethel’ where they address certain controversies and allegations that they've been a part of over the years due to their teachings and actions. We are tackling episode 1 of that series in this episode. We talk a little about Bill Johnson’s Kenosis teachings, Jesus in contrast with the Father, and believers working miracles as Jesus did in His divine nature. So, buckle up! This one is a little hairy.

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Rediscover Bethel Episode 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XZ2xjnXYfm8&list=PLUaRlPOu98p0clsG0U0jGoU91tl5q3-sK

The Dangers Of Bethel Church: https://youtu.be/UZqO7wMx6KE?si=nPgzrTS0R2h54YZ_

Bill Johnson Explaining How He Did His Miracles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d5I-F_M2xM4

When Heaven Invades Earth Book Chapter 2: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b6f0ae3b10598f1f5c42f86/t/5d7943f4c172af65f70e8405/1568228348463/Bill+Johnson_Whe+Heaven+Invades+Earth.pdf

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Worship Leader Reviews New Elevation Album And Sovereign Grace Music Album | Ep 17 Aug 14, 2024

In this episode, Mackenzie reviews the new Elevation Worship album ‘When Wind Meets Fire’, going into the background of why the album was made, the inspiration, and some of the lyrics of a few of the songs from the record. She also talks about the new Sovereign Grace album that recently came out ‘Knowing God’ and compares some of the lyrics of the songs to songs from Elevation’s record. By breaking down these two albums and contrasting them, maybe we can see bigger differences than just style and composition - seeing what makes a worship song theologically rich and deep in meaning, worthy of congregational worship to God.

Show Links:

Worship Leader Evaluates Lyrics Of Song “Raise A Hallelujah” By Bethel Music: https://youtu.be/mCFvGh5M1Do?si=1_Q_GSHA0cT6D70v

Worship Leader Evaluates Lyrics Of Song “Holy Spirit” By Jesus Culture: https://youtu.be/eNtBBnJ2z0M?si=RVHflVkh1eS8Iaw5

Jonsal from Elevation Worship Interview: https://youtu.be/9kDSLRVRGSU?si=A86Hcjo4du8LiwUD

Elevation Easter Controversy: https://www.christianpost.com/news/elevation-church-sent-easter-invites-that-omit-resurrection.html

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

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My Story As A Christian In The Music Industry And As A Worship Leader | Ep 16 Aug 07, 2024

Hi, it’s me Mackenzie. This episode is all about my story and life as a Christian growing up in the music industry, some of my journey as a worship leader, and my overall walk and relationship with the Lord. I wanted to open up and allow my listeners to get to know me a little more personally and share parts of my life that a lot of people may not know much about - if at all. So grab a cup of coffee, and let’s chat :)

Story About My Viral Facebook Post: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0Nrg253ZlA

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Worship Leader Evaluates Lyrics Of Song "Raise A Hallelujah" By Bethel Music | Ep 15 Jul 31, 2024

The popular worship song “Raise A Hallelujah” by Bethel Music is one that is sung across thousands of churches all over the globe. What is the overall message and context of this song? So often in church today, it's so easy to mindlessly be singing whatever lyrics are on the screen during the music part of the worship service. But do we ever stop to read and ask ourselves what exactly the lyrics of these songs are saying and who they’re really about? In this episode, Mackenzie breaks down the song lyrics of “Raise A Hallelujah” and dives into why the song was written as well as what Christians can learn from the song.

Backstory of "Raise A Hallelujah" from Bethel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awkO61T6i0k

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How To Talk To Your Pastor About Singing Music From False Teachers | Guest: Pastor David Henneke | Ep 14 Jul 24, 2024

One of the most asked questions I've seen in recent years is: how to talk with your pastor about the use of music in the church written by false teachers such as Bethel, Hillsong, or Elevation. It can be hard or intimidating to some to approach their leadership about controversial issues such as pertaining to the music part of the worship service. For this episode, I am joined by Pastor David Henneke from First Baptist Church in Kingsland, TX to discuss how a member of a church body should approach their pastor with this concern. Pastor Henneke is no stranger to the topic of false teachers as he preached a sermon titled "False Teachers" that went viral back in 2018. We talk about his popular sermon and the backstory behind it as well.

Pastor David Henneke "False Teachers" sermon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMxOF6yLb9w

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Should We Sing Hymns Written By Heretics? | Ep 13 Jul 17, 2024

How do we approach the issue of singing and offering hymns as worship to God that were written by men who were heretics? Do we sing them anyway? Does Scripture even teach on this? How can we be sure our music glorifies God and is safe for the body? In this episode, Mackenzie dives into the origins and backgrounds of two different hymn writers who had some very questionable beliefs and teachings as well as the famous hymns they coined that we are very familiar with singing in church today. Using Scripture, Mackenzie breaks down these questions and more so we can be truly confident in our worship music selections and be 'well with our souls.'

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

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Why Do Christians Today Suck At Making Good Art? Guests: Jason Farley & Marcus Pittman | Ep 12 Jul 10, 2024

Christians in the past used to own art. They were the forerunners of science, medicine, architecture, and all forms of media and art. What happened? Have Christians today forfeited art to the secular culture? Why does it seem like Christians have taken a backseat to the world to determine what is and isn't 'good art'? Guests Jason Farley and Marcus Pittman from LOOR share the literal behind the scenes of what is going on in the Christian media and film industry and why Christians today suck at making good art. I so appreciate their perspective on this issue and think this is such a crucial, important message for the entire church today. If you're going to skip an episode, don't let it be this one.

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

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What Is A Heresy? | Ep 11 Jul 03, 2024

So often today the word 'heresy' is thrown around at random, and over time it has lost its punch. Sometimes Christians are quick to call certain beliefs or people heretical when they don't meet the necessary qualifications to be so, and are slow to give the label to something that is actual heresy. In this episode, we explore the root meaning of the word 'heresy', different heresies that have been rampant in the church throughout church history, and how we can know for sure if a teaching or doctrine today deserves the label.

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

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Should Christians Listen To Rock Music? Guest: Cody Fields from Westminster Effects | Ep 10 Jun 26, 2024

Is rock music demonic? Can Christians listen to rock or heavy metal music in good conscience? How do we determine what music is 'okay' to listen to? Special guest Cody Fields from Westminster Effects shares some insight on what qualifications make music permissible and beneficial for the Christian listener. There can be a lot of misconceptions over this issue, but through the help of Scripture we are able to know the answer. We also dig into different genres of music and reminisce over our emo days. If you remember the days of Warped Tour, this is the conversation for you.

Westminster Effects: https://westminstereffects.com/

Find Cody: https://linktr.ee/codyfields

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

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The Worship Of Sexuality and PRIDE | Ep 9 Jun 19, 2024

Every month of June in our culture today, we notice the world go into overdrive of its obsession of self and sexual perversions during "Pride Month". Is this sinful celebration just another form of self-worship? And if so, what does it result in? What does Scripture not only say about homosexuality, but also the way it identifies self-worship?

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

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Worship Leader Evaluates Lyrics Of Song "Holy Spirit" By Jesus Culture | Ep 8 Jun 12, 2024

In this episode, we are evaluating and dissecting the lyrics of the popular worship song "Holy Spirit" by the worship band Jesus Culture. Mackenzie breaks down the lyrics of the song, digging into the theology behind the words and what the song is truly saying and teaching. In this new episode series, Mackenzie will choose a popular worship song and break down the lyrics line by line, assessing whether or not the song is theologically correct or simply weak in subject matter. Are the lyrics of the songs we sing during worship important? Do we truly know the meaning of the words we sing, or are we just reciting words on a screen?

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

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How To Recognize A False Teacher | Ep 7 Jun 06, 2024

False teachers are not a new problem we face today. They have been around since early church history. But how do we spot a false teacher? What are the attributes and red flags we can watch out for when we are discerning who are sound teachers? What do we do if we feel someone actually is a false teacher? How can we protect ourselves and others from them? In this episode, Mackenzie answers all these questions by looking at many passages in Scripture God has given us describing the attributes of false teachers and how we can best handle them.

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

If you enjoyed this episode, I'd appreciate so much if you left me a review!

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Scripture References:

1 John 4:1-3

1 John 4:5-6

2 Corinthians 11:13-15

1 Timothy 6:3-5

Romans 16:17-18

Colossians 2:6-8

Acts 20:29-30

Matthew 7:15-20

Hebrews 5:11-14

2 Timothy 3:5

2 John 1:9-11

Titus 3:10

Luke 6:27-28

1 Timothy 1:19-20

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Dressing Modestly When Leading Worship In Church | Ep 6 May 29, 2024

Do you ever feel like it is a constant struggle figuring out what to wear to church on Sunday mornings when you are leading worship? Or even just as an attendee in the congregation? In this episode, Mackenzie shares some insight on how Scripture says we are to dress and present ourselves when coming to worship together during the Sunday gathering and in our personal lives. The 'modesty conversation' is typically aimed towards women, but she explains ways men can be sure they are being modest in their dress as well. With a few fashion tips, Mackenzie also shares some relatable, personal stories of past experiences navigating what to wear while leading worship.

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

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The Deceptions of Bethel Church | Guest: Bart McCurdy | Ep 5 May 23, 2024

In this episode, I am joined by my friend Bart McCurdy to talk about the deceptions and dangerous false teachings from Bethel Church out of Redding, California. Bethel is a very popular mega church pastored by Bill Johnson, and over the years has come under fire in the public eye for their many different antics and outlandish behavior. Bart McCurdy shares a little bit about Bethel's history, stories and examples of their teachings, and how Bethel uses their music (Bethel Music) to further promote their false teachings. Is Bethel Church and Bethel Music sources we should be allowing into our church worship services?

'Bethel Church and Christianity' Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BethelChurchandChristianity

Watch American Gospel: https://www.americangospelfilm.com/

Clips Referenced:

Bill Johnson Teaching: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UzAwFYKe3h0

Jenn Johnson 'Blue Genie': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QOn71k3bG98

Jenn Johnson 'Jesus' Armpit Reflectors': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YIVmqfRuRYA

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

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Should We Not Listen to Certain Worship Artists or Teachers Based On Their Associations? | Ep 4 May 15, 2024

Do you struggle with where to draw the line when listening to music or teachings from artists/teachers who are associated with questionable/dangerous sources? Is it 'death by association' if a music artist, band, or teacher is closely connected with a false teacher or church? How are we to know which artists are genuinely 'sound'? In this episode, Mackenzie shares how close is too close when it comes to artists associating with other artists who are dangerous sources. Through the help of Scripture, Mackenzie shares how we can discern and be at ease with the artists and teachers we allow into our lives.

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

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Do We Worship God or an Experience? The Expectation of Experience | Ep 3 May 08, 2024

Have you ever heard some common phrases like these in church? "Expect the Holy Spirit to move today!" or: "Are you ready to experience God in a big way?" So often in church we come into God's House seeking an *experience.* Experiences and encounters are heavily monetized by popular preachers, and if we don't have an 'experience' of our own, we're left wondering what we did wrong or why God isn't moving in our lives like He is someone else's. This propels us to ask a very important question: are we worshiping God or just what He can offer us? In this episode, we dive into a typical worship service setup in today's popular church setting and take a better look at what we should really be expecting when we come to worship the Lord.

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

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What Is The Heart Of Worship? | Ep 2 May 01, 2024

What should our posture of heart be when we sing and worship God? Have we lost sight of who we are when we are worshiping a holy God? Does the heart behind what we sing in worship really matter? Mackenzie shares what Scripture has to say about the heart, pointing out the inconsistencies of using the argument 'it's about the heart' to justify false teachers.

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

If you enjoyed this episode, I'd appreciate so much if you left me a review!

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- Mac

Scripture references:

- Jeremiah 17:9

- Matthew 15:8-9

- John 4:23-24

- Hebrews 12:28-29

- 2 Samuel 6:5-7

- 1 Corinthian 5:6-8

- 1 Peter 2:2

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Worship Leader Goes Viral for Sharing Convictions About Worship Music | Ep 1 Apr 24, 2024

The Godly Whistleblower's true identity is Mackenzie Morgan. Mackenzie opens up the very first episode of the podcast by sharing the story of what events led to her wanting to start a podcast and her journey navigating a viral Facebook post made back in 2021 regarding her convictions singing certain worship music in the church. Mackenzie has over 10 years experience as a worship leader and is a music recording artist residing in Nashville, TN. Her passion is to take others along the journey of diving into Scripture to see how God truly desires to be worshiped in Spirit and in Truth, and encouraging others to live their lives as a pleasing worship to God.

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

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Godly Whistleblower Trailer Mar 21, 2024

The Godly Whistleblower podcast will be diving into how we as Christians are to worship God as He has instructed in Scripture. There are many questions circulating around as to which worship music is appropriate for the church gathering. Mackenzie will be tackling these questions and many more as well as focusing on and discovering how we are to live our lives as a pleasing worship to God while sounding the alarm on the false teachings effecting the church today.

Hi, I'm Mackenzie. I'm a music artist, worship leader, wife, mom (I wear a lot of hats), and host of the Godly Whistleblower podcast. I seek to shine a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and share what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. My desire is to learn together with my listeners how Christians are to live lives ultimately as a pleasing worship to God.

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