I currently serve as Pastor to First Baptist Church of Kingsland, TX. God has granted me the unquenchable desire to help people grow into mature Christians. When considering the cost that Christ paid on my behalf I have been left with the reality that I exist to glorify God in all I do and to lead others into an intimate relationship with Him.
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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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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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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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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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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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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…
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Dressing Modestly When Leading Worship In Church | Ep 6
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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 a…
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The Deceptions of Bethel Church | Guest: Bart McCurdy | Ep 5
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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…
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Should We Not Listen to Certain Worship Artists or Teachers Based On Their Associations? | Ep 4
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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, …
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Do We Worship God or an Experience? The Expectation of Experience | Ep 3
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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 l…
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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 …
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Worship Leader Goes Viral for Sharing Convictions About Worship Music | Ep 1
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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 1…
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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 li…
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