Best Raise A Hallelujah Podcasts (2024)

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Worship Leader Evaluates Lyrics Of Song "Goodness Of God" By Bethel Music | Ep 24 33:26

2h ago33:26

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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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Raise Your Expectations 40:43

10h ago40:43

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Joel shares with us today on how Cornelius’s encounter with God in Acts 10 resulted in the lives of millions being given access to the gospel. What if we had the same kingdom expectation as we approach the living God in our everyday?

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My Experience Dealing With Church Hurt | A Worship Leader's Perspective | Ep 23 42:52

6d ago42:52

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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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Holiness 59:46

8d ago59:46

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This week, Alan shares on the transformative power of the fear of the Lord. True reverence fosters deeper intimacy with God which encourages us to pursue holiness. An invitation to embrace a lifestyle set apart for Him, living in joy and living in awe of His presence.

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Reviewing Rediscover Bethel Series Ep 1 (Part 2) Guest: D.L. Holloway | Prophecy, Miracles, & Healing | Ep 22 47:14

13d ago47:14

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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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Returning to Reverence 1:01:35

18d ago1:01:35

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This week, Alan shares about the transformative power of the fear of the Lord. A call to return to holiness, reverence, repentance, and divine intimacy. Alan shares on how living in awe of God's majesty unlocks unprecedented fullness, blessing, and renewal in our lives. As we reject both legalism and liberalism, we open ourselves to the wild, vibra…

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Should We Sing Worship Music Written By False Teachers? | Ep 21 35:52

20d ago35:52

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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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Reverence 1:01:35

24d ago1:01:35

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This week, we explore the powerful changes that happen when God draws near. Drawing from Jeremiah 9:23-24, Psalms 130:4, and Malachi 3:16-17, we see how God’s mercy and righteousness stir reverence in His people. Through forgiveness and refinement, He calls us to honor Him, purifying our hearts and actions. When we live in awe of Him, God responds …

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Why The Song ‘Raise A Hallelujah’ Is Not A Worship Song | Ep 20 47:38

27d ago47:38

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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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Righteous 1:00:37

30d ago1:00:37

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Today, Alan continues our series on “Mercy Triumphs”. When God draws near, darkness collides with righteousness, sparking a movement of worship and reverence. His Word restores, His judgments bring justice, and His mercy triumphs. As we seek Him, He rains righteousness upon us, leading us deeper into worship and transforming our hearts.…

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Alternative Worship Music To Listen To That Isn’t Hillsong, Bethel, or Elevation | Ep 19 36:54

1M ago36:54

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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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Mercy Triumphs | Alan Scott 1:08:30

1M ago1:08:30

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In our message today, Alan encourages us that God’s mercy always triumphs. Through Psalm 103, we are reminded that “The Lord is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger, abounding in love.” In His dealings with us, God always puts His mercy on display and His Divine longing is to display His mercy in and through our lives. We are called to be a pe…

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Reviewing Rediscover Bethel Series Episode 1 (Part 1) Guest: D.L. Holloway | Ep 18 53:39

1M ago53:39

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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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Get Ready For The Deluge 37:52

2M ago37:52

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This week, Kathryn shares an encouraging message from 2 Kings 3 and Psalm 126. The Lord is saying, look over the dry places - the places empty but ready - the places pregnant with promise, yet still dry. The voice of the One who called us into the desert, is the same voice speaking now - over the dry valley of the things we’ve been crying out to Hi…

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Worship Leader Reviews New Elevation Album And Sovereign Grace Music Album | Ep 17 39:32

2M ago39:32

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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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Hallelujah 39:38

2M ago39:38

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In our final part of the ‘Beloved in the midst of battle’ series, Alan encourages us through Psalm 149. We see the ones who remain in his love, rejoice in being honored. There is an invitation to sing for joy from the place of rest. And as we release the sound of joy in His love, it becomes the sound of judgement over His enemies. This can seem a l…

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My Story As A Christian In The Music Industry And As A Worship Leader | Ep 16 32:39

2M ago32:39

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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 45:32

2M ago45:32

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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 42:47

2M ago42:47

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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 41:37

3M ago41:37

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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 57:45

3M ago57:45

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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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What Is A Heresy? | Ep 11 40:35

3M ago40:35

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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 37:37

3M ago37:37

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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 37:57

4M ago37:57

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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” 27:57

4M ago27:57

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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” 50:46

4M ago50:46

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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” 32:29

4M ago32:29

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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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Bro. David Bradley - “Hell Damage” 42:39

4M ago42:39

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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” 40:48

4M ago40:48

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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 35:01

4M ago35:01

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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” 34:57

4M ago34:57

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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” 43:59

4M ago43:59

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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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How To Recognize A False Teacher | Ep 7 41:35

4M ago41:35

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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 43:42

4M ago43:42

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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 57:45

4M ago57:45

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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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Round Table Talk - Mother's Day Edition 46:12

5M ago46:12

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Send us a text Happy LATE Mother's Day to all you fabulous mothers! We may be a week late, but we think you should still be celebrated! Today we have two guests with us; well really just one guest and a usual. We had Jessica Browning and Brandon Sandlin (Bobby's siblings). We had a fun conversation concerning our momma's, all that they mean to us, …

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Should We Not Listen to Certain Worship Artists or Teachers Based On Their Associations? | Ep 4 47:29

5M ago47:29

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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 22:09

5M ago22:09

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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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If this is what it takes to get to Heaven, then I won't complain! 34:48

5M ago34:48

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Send us a text Welcome back to another episode of Raise A Hallelujah! We're so glad you've decided to join us. Today we had the privilege of having Bobby's aunt and uncle, Eddie and Sue Sandlin. Sue tells us about her hard journey through 3 rounds of cancer, but God was with her through it all. She explains how her journey brought her, and Eddie, t…

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What Is The Heart Of Worship? | Ep 2 24:40

5M ago24:40

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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 17:58

5M ago17:58

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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 greatest miracle He ever gave us was saving our souls! 20:08

6M ago20:08

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Send us a text Hello everyone! Thanks for joining us for another episode. We're back with another interview. Today we have two of our church family with us as they tell a few of the amazing things that God has done for them in their lives, and there's no doubt that God has been with them in every step of their way. We pray that the words that Bro. …

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He took me from a cheerleader to a choir leader! 31:16

6M ago31:16

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Send us a text WE'RE BACK.... finally! Sorry for the delay again.. I'm sure you're getting sick of in the inconsistency, but we hope that will be changing soon. Today we took the time to let Bekah give her testimony on how she came to salvation, and how she battled personal convictions. If you battle giving in to convictions that God is laying on y…

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Godly Whistleblower Trailer 1:44

7M ago1:44

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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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Round Table Talk - Bible Trivia 25:39

7M ago25:39

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Send us a text We're finally back!!!! Sorry for the long absence. We have been busy so we're thankful to finally be able to put together another episode for all of you! We have our regulars with us today, Jess and Blake Browning. This is the first time they've been on this year, and it was long over due. We played a fun game of Bible trivia and fin…

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I am persuaded to give 100 percent! 40:01

8M ago40:01

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Send us a text Happy Monday, everyone! We hope you are having a blessed start to your week. We're back with a special guest interview and we're sure that you'll enjoy this one! We switched seats with our guest host from the previous episode, Pastor Bob Sandlin. He's no stranger to the podcast, and has plenty of testimonies to tell, but today we too…

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Guest host and year end review! 24:59

9M ago24:59

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Send us a text Hey Raise A Hallelujah friends! Welcome back to another episode. Today is a little bit different, as we're sure you realized that already. Your hosts, Bobby and Bekah, traded seats with with our special guest host, Bob Sandlin, as he interviews them about how R.A.H. got started, and all that took place in 2023. Everything mentioned i…

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1 year of Raise A Hallalujah!!! 20:20

9M ago20:20

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Send us a text HAPPY NEW YEAR!! Welcome everyone, to the first episode of 2024. We're so thankful for you joining us for another episode of Raise A Hallelujah. It's hard to believe that it's been a whole year of podcasting for your R.A.H. crew. But shew wee, it's been a good one. It was a year full of laughs, crying, and Hallelujahs!! We're looking…

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The birth of Jesus Christ! 11:06

9M ago11:06

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Send us a text Merry Christmas to all of you! We pray that you are having a wonderful day celebrating the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ! Today is an episode like we've never done before... In celebration of Christ's birth, we're going to read you the story of the first Christmas morning. We enjoy getting to read these passages of scripture to o…

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Round Table Talk - Christmas Edition! 37:25

10M ago37:25

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Send us a text Welcome back to another episode of Raise A Hallelujah! We're back with our regulars, Jess and Blake Browning, for another Round Table..... but CHRISTMAS EDITION! We hope you enjoy this crazy mess as we discussed some of our favorite things about the Christmas season, and sang some Christmas songs. We want to say a special thank you t…

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