On today’s Contending for the Word show, Dave and Amy Spreeman discuss the influence of Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation, how Christians should think about this music, examples of the false teaching of these movements, and biblical reasons why the source of our worship music matters, among other topics on this new Contending for the Word show.What You’ll Hear on This Episode * Statistics on much money Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation Music make.* The influence of Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation Music.* How the music of Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation Music emotionally manipulate people.* Five reasons why Christians and local churches should stop singing Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation Music.* Examples of the false teaching of Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation.* Biblical reasons why the source of our worship music matters.* Why Christians should be concerned about listening to the music of Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation Music.* How Christians should speak to their pastor about their concerns with Bethel, Hillsong, and Elevation Music.About Today's GuestAmy Spreeman is the owner of Berean Research She began reporting about cults and counter cults in 2010 with the launch of the radio program Stand Up For The Truth. Amy is a speaker and journalist. She is the founder of Berean Research and Naomi’s Table, writes the Berean Examiner blog over at Pirate Christian Radio, and co-hosts the podcast, A Word Fitly Spoken. Contact her at our Berean Research email.Amy also speaks to women’s groups around the nation and will make her third appearance at Answers In Genesis, for the 2025 Resolute Women’s Conference. Contact Amy to inquire about speaking at your next women’s event.Subscribing, sharing, and your feedbackYou can subscribe to Contending for the Word via iTunes, Spotify, or your favorite podcast catcher. If you like what you’ve heard, please consider leaving a rating and share it with your friends (it takes only takes a second and will go a long way to helping other people find the show).Thank you for listening or watching this episode of Contending for the Word.