Welcome to Raise A Hallelujah! Grab yourself a cup of coffee and join your hosts, Bobby and Bekah Sandlin, as they welcome you into their special guest interviews, round table discussions, and personal testimonies about the goodness of God! This podcast is filled with miracles, praises, and encouragement to help you kick start your week with a Hallelujah!
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On the Godly Whistleblower podcast, music artist and worship leader Mackenzie Morgan shines a light on popular teachings and music in the church today and shares what Scripture teaches on how we are to worship in spirit and in truth within the church gathering. Light hearted and relatable, Mackenzie offers an entertaining but honest view on how Christians are to live lives as a pleasing worship to God.
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Listen to weekly sermons from Pastor Ryan Epley and other pastors from West Cabarrus Church.
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Worship Leader Reviews Lyrics Of “I Speak Jesus” By Charity Gayle (Here Be Lions) | Ep 29
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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 Ag…
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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…
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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
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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…
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Should Christians Listen To Secular Music? A Worship Leader's Perspective | Ep 25
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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 i…
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2 Timothy: Unchanging Truth for a Changing World
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Worship Leader Evaluates Lyrics Of Song "Goodness Of God" By Bethel Music | Ep 24
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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 t…
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My Experience Dealing With Church Hurt | A Worship Leader's Perspective | Ep 23
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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 …
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Reviewing Rediscover Bethel Series Ep 1 (Part 2) Guest: D.L. Holloway | Prophecy, Miracles, & Healing | Ep 22
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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 unders…
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Should We Sing Worship Music Written By False Teachers? | Ep 21
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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…
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Why The Song ‘Raise A Hallelujah’ Is Not A Worship Song | Ep 20
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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 q…
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Alternative Worship Music To Listen To That Isn’t Hillsong, Bethel, or Elevation | Ep 19
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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 fo…
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Reviewing Rediscover Bethel Series Episode 1 (Part 1) Guest: D.L. Holloway | Ep 18
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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…
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Worship Leader Reviews New Elevation Album And Sovereign Grace Music Album | Ep 17
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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 …
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My Story As A Christian In The Music Industry And As A Worship Leader | Ep 16
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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 …
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Worship Leader Evaluates Lyrics Of Song "Raise A Hallelujah" By Bethel Music | Ep 15
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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 t…
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How To Talk To Your Pastor About Singing Music From False Teachers | Guest: Pastor David Henneke | Ep 14
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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. …
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Should We Sing Hymns Written By Heretics? | Ep 13
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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 h…
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Why Do Christians Today Suck At Making Good Art? Guests: Jason Farley & Marcus Pittman | Ep 12
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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…
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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 th…
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Should Christians Listen To Rock Music? Guest: Cody Fields from Westminster Effects | Ep 10
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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…
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The Worship Of Sexuality and PRIDE | Ep 9
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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, …
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Bro. Bobby Sandlin - “It’s dark out there”
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Send us a text Happy Sunday everyone! This will be the final message of OFHCM. I’m sure you’ve realized that we went from Friday night to Saturday night, and that’s because there was no preaching Saturday morning. So this final message is from Raise A Hallelujah’s very own, Bro. Bobby Sandlin, preaching “It’s dark out there”! We hope these messages…
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Bro. Dakota Smith - “Vaccinated or Intoxicated”
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Send us a text Happy Saturday everyone! Thanks for coming back to another episode of R.A.H.! Today’s message is from Friday night’s service of OFHCM, Bro. Dakota Smith preaching “Vaccinated or Intoxicated” Enjoy and God bless! Thanks for listening! Leave us some feedback at rah.podcast23@gmail.com, or on Apple Podcasts! You can also find us on Face…
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Bro. Brian Smith - “I will praise thy name for ever and ever”
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Send us a text Welcome back to another episode of Raise A Hallelujah! Today’s episode is vesper speaker Bro. Brian Smith (he’s been on this podcast before), preaching on “I will praise thy name for ever and ever”! This was Friday night of OFHCM! Enjoy and God bless! Thanks for listening! Leave us some feedback at rah.podcast23@gmail.com, or on Appl…
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Send us a text Good morning everyone! We hope you’re enjoying the messages from OFHCM 2024! This episode is from Friday morning, Bro. David Bradley preaching “Hell Damage”! Enjoy and God bless! Thanks for listening! Leave us some feedback at rah.podcast23@gmail.com, or on Apple Podcasts! You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram.…
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Bro. Dakota Smith - “Tell hell I’m not for sale”
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Send us a text This message is from Thursday night’s service at OFHCM.. Bro. Dakota Smith preaching “Tell hell I’m not for sale”! We pray this episode is a blessing to you! Thanks for listening! Leave us some feedback at rah.podcast23@gmail.com, or on Apple Podcasts! You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram.…
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Worship Leader Evaluates Lyrics Of Song "Holy Spirit" By Jesus Culture | Ep 8
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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 an…
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Bro. Sammy Trosper - “When your faith goes from a ship to a broken board”
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Send us a text This message from OFHCM 2024 was the Thursday night vesper service; Pastor Sammy Trosper preaching “When your faith goes from a ship to a broken board”! We hope you enjoy this message! Thanks for listening! Leave us some feedback at rah.podcast23@gmail.com, or on Apple Podcasts! You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram.…
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Bro. David Bradley - “God Planted A Garden”
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Send us a text Welcome back to Raise A Hallelujah! This week we will be uploading messages from our annual camp meeting that our church puts on, which you know how much we love this camp if you’ve been listening long enough! This message was from Thursday morning’s service. Bro. David Bradley preaching on “God planted a garden”. We pray this is a b…
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