Want to get better at work? At managing others? Managing yourself? Gayle Allen interviews experts who take your performance to the next level. Each episode features a book with insights to help you achieve your goals.
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This is Black & Gold B.S., the irreverent Saints podcast from Boot Krewe Media! Join lifelong fans and self-professed New Orleans Saints experts Jacob Krasnow (a former Louisiana TV journalist), Sean Haspel (a current sports marketing professional) and Allison Pratt (definitely the brains of the operation) as they ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. Logo designed by T.J. Krentel
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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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CROOKED RIVER is a fictional podcast narrative that spans the five-year period between September 1934 and August 1939 in post-Prohibition Cleveland, Ohio at the height of the Great Depression. During this politically turbulent time, an elusive killer decapitated and dismembered thirteen victims—seven men and six women—all under the watch of newly appointed Public Safety Director Eliot Ness, the famed G-man from Al Capone’s Chicago glory days. The disturbing crimes, the setting, and the perip ...
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On the Insurance Claims Innovation podcast, your host, Chris Tidball, encourages entrepreneurs to share their expertise, stories, and hearts. We cover a wide range of topics – From insurance claims to subrogation that our guests are thought leaders in. We believe that every person has a unique message which can positively impact the world. We let our guests share on the subjects they’re well-known for. No matter the topic, you’ll be hearing real stories from real people.
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Gayle B FIRES DENNIS ALLEN, Proves There is a God After All!
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On Black & Gold B.S., lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. This week, the gang rejoices as IT HAS FINALLY HAPPENED! GAYLE BENSON FIRED DENNIS ALLEN AND WE COULD NOT POSSIBLY B…
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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 Mack…
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CM 279: Brian Lowery on Who You Really Are
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It’s tempting to believe that the self is a constant. That it’s a core component of who we are from the time we’re born. But social psychologist and Stanford Professor Brian Lowery has a different view. He believes the self we are today is a product of our social relationships – our friends, our families, our communities, our technologies, even our…
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Working For Televangelists Jim And Tammy Faye Bakker At PTL Heritage USA | Guest: Allen Gifford | Ep 29
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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 an…
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Worship Leader Reviews Lyrics Of “I Speak Jesus” By Charity Gayle (Here Be Lions) | Ep 28
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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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CM 278: Lorraine Besser on Living a Richer Life
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We need pleasure in our lives. We also need meaning. Pleasure gives us joy and delight. Meaning gives us purpose and a set of goals to work toward.But have there ever been times in your life when you’ve experienced meaning and pleasure, yet felt something was missing? Turns out, you’re not alone.What’s missing, according to recent research, is some…
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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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Punchless Saints Embarrassed by Bad Broncos Team, Front Office Inexplicably Silent on DA's Future
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On Black & Gold B.S., lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. After being embarrassed at home by the traitorous Sean Payton and his very mid Broncos team, the 2024 Saints are all…
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CM 277: Emily Austin on a Recipe for Happiness
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When we’re looking for insights on how to make friends, manage our anxiety, or just live a happier life, we rarely look to the past. Instead, we tend to focus on what today’s thinkers have to say.But what if the recipe for happiness lies in the past, specifically the 2000-year-old past? What if the ancient writings of Greek philosopher Epicurus hol…
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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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Saints Humiliated by Bucs in Historic Loss, Practically Ending Season (and Derek Carr's Saints Tenure, Thanks to Spencer Rattler))
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On Black & Gold B.S., lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. This week, after falling to the division rival Bucs in an historic 51-27 loss, the gang says the same thing they’ve …
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CM 276: Mary Anderson on Success without Stress
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We often assume that stress and anxiety are the price we pay for success. Yet these feelings can lead to burnout and self-doubt, two debilitating outcomes that can get in the way of the very achievements we’re striving for.This is a pattern psychologist Mary Anderson often sees in her high-achieving clients: their very success has left them so scar…
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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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Saints Besieged by Major Injuries in Loss to Eagles; Season Already on the Brink?
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On Black & Gold B.S., lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. This week, the gang comes crashing down to Earth as a single injury to center Erik McCoy threatens to de-rail the en…
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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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As a knowledge worker, you face two challenges. First, you need to take in staggering amounts of information to stay current. Next, you're expected to convert that information into innovative solutions that benefit your team and your company.While expectations for consuming and processing information have changed, most of our mental habits harken b…
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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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Demi-God Alvin Kamara Scores 4 TD's as Saints Liquify Cowboys in Dallas
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On Black & Gold B.S., lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. This week, the gang finally accepts the fact that the Saints might actually be really, really good this year, after …
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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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The Saints Are The Best Team in the NFL...For Now
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On Black & Gold B.S., lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. This week, the gang basks in the glory that was the Saints’ 47-10 dismemberment of the Carolina Panthers, but still …
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We like the idea of the lone genius, that one person who developed a game-changing innovation. But whether or not we realize it, research shows that creativity is collaborative. Yep. You heard that right. And we have lots of examples: the development of the airplane, the Internet, the mountain bike, and so many more.We’re schooled in the notion tha…
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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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CM 273: Kasley Killam on the Art and Science of Connection
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It’s become common knowledge that we need to prioritize our physical and mental health. In fact we’re encouraged to commit to regular exercise and good nutrition, and to engage with mental health professionals as part of a healthy lifestyle.And if public health experts like Kasley Killam have their way, social health will become just as important. …
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31 - Unmasking the Hidden World of Insurance Fraud: What You Didn't Know with Richard Wickliffe, Fraud SME and Author
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Your host, Chris Tidball, talks with the Claims Leader and Special Investigations Leader of Frontline Insurance, Richard Wickliffe. Richard shares his journey in the industry, focusing on his experience managing special investigation units and tackling insurance fraud. He recounts notable cases, including the infamous Sun Gym gang incident, and dis…
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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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CM 272: Julia Hotz on the Connection Cure
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Each day, millions of doctors write prescriptions for drugs intended to help their patients. But what if many of our modern health ailments, like depression, anxiety, and chronic pain, would benefit as much, if not more, from a social prescription?What if nature, art, movement, and service could reduce our symptoms, decrease doctor visits, and impr…
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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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CM 271: Anna Goldfarb on Modern Friendship
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We know how important friendships are. At the very least, for our health and well-being. But we also know how hard it gets to make and keep friends over the course of a lifetime, especially as we move, change jobs, and have families.That’s why Anna Goldfarb’s book, Modern Friendship: How to Nurture Our Most Valued Connections, is so important. We n…
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Somehow, the Saints Have Returned...to Training Camp
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On Black & Gold B.S., lifelong friends and self-professed New Orleans Saints nerds Jacob Krasnow, Sean Haspel and Allison Pratt ~tchoup~ it up, exploring the joys and sorrows that come with the fandom of their favorite football team. This week, the gang breaks down all the news (or...lack thereof) from the first week of training camp. We're gonna b…
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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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CM 270: Alex Budak Helps Us Become Changemakers
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Most of us believe we can make a difference in the world. That we can have an impact. What holds us back from acting on those beliefs are often the doubts. Doubts about our skills, our credentials, even our roles at work.Alex Budak studied the research and interviewed the changemakers, and he argues we can all be changemakers, no matter our resumes…
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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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CM 269: Dacher Keltner on How Awe Helps Us Thrive
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This year, we witnessed a solar eclipse. Walking the streets of my neighborhood that day, looking through my solar eclipse glasses and sharing them with others, I felt a profound sense of awe.And I saw that awe, that wonder, reflected in the faces of the people around me. For one or two hours, we were part of something bigger than ourselves. And 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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Social connections are one of the keys to a happy and healthy life, yet few of us learn how to build them.If we’re lucky, we have family and friends who model them. But even then, our biology equips us with cognitive biases that can get in the way.Fortunately, award-winning science writer David Robson has studied the research. He shares what he’s l…
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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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30 - Exploring the Future of Claims Management: AI, Efficiency, and Customer Experience with Sapiens' Gayle Herbkersman
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Your host, Chris Tidball, talks with the Senior Vice President of Sapiens, Gayle Herbkersman. Gayle's path into the insurance industry is a testament to the power of experience and the drive for process efficiency. With a rich background in insurance software, Gayle has witnessed first-hand the pivotal role emerging technologies play in shaping the…
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There are many good reasons to look to others. For example, you might need expert advice or feedback to improve your performance. But there’s one reason not to, and, that is, to determine your self-worth.When you look to someone else to define you or tell you how to live your life, you lose a lot. And if you find it hard to believe you’d ever let s…
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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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CM 266: Jeff Wetzler on Deepening Connections
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We’re surrounded by people with knowledge. The manager who can provide expert feedback or the colleague who has important information. These kinds of insights can help us achieve our goals.Yet as much as we need that knowledge, we often don’t act in ways that invite it. It’s when the project runs behind or we can’t make our numbers that we realize,…
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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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