Godly Whistleblower with Mackenzie Morgan

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

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.
If you enjoyed this episode, I'd appreciate so much if you left me a review!  
Thank you for listening!
- Mac
 
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The Worship Of Sexuality and PRIDE | Ep 9

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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Thank you for listening!
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Worship Leader Evaluates Lyrics Of Song "Holy Spirit" By Jesus Culture | Ep 8

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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- Mac
 
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How To Recognize A False Teacher | Ep 7

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!  
Thank you for listening!
- Mac
 
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

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.
If you enjoyed this episode, I'd appreciate so much if you left me a review!  
Thank you for listening!
- Mac
 
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The Deceptions of Bethel Church | Guest: Bart McCurdy | Ep 5

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.
If you enjoyed this episode, I'd appreciate so much if you left me a review!  
Thank you for listening!
- Mac
 
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Should We Not Listen to Certain Worship Artists or Teachers Based On Their Associations? | Ep 4

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.
If you enjoyed this episode, I'd appreciate so much if you left me a review!  
Thank you for listening!
- Mac
 
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Do We Worship God or an Experience? The Expectation of Experience | Ep 3

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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- Mac
 
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What Is The Heart Of Worship? | Ep 2

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!  
Thank you for listening!
- 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

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