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Sound Doctrine Podcast

Sound Doctrine is the exclusive podcast partner of Worship Warehouse. Sound Doctrine is a worship podcast focused on analyzing the practices and theology of worship and how worship forms our congregation. With your hosts, Caleb Hines (Worship Warehouse Founder), Will Cooper, and Keaton Stout, we will explore how thelogy and practice intertwine.

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Sound Doctrine Hosts

Meet the hosts of the Sound Doctrine Podcast!

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Caleb Hines

Host

Caleb Hines is one of the Sound Doctrine hosts as well as the founder of Worship Warehouse. He graudated Indiana Wesleyan University with a degree in Worship Studies/Music Ministry and is currently an MDiv student at IWU. He serves as the Worship Intern at Lakeview Wesleyan Church. Caleb is married to his childhood sweetheart, Kevalina Hines. He loves to play music and hanging out with his wife Kevalina.

Will Cooper

Host

Will Cooper is one of the Sound Doctrine hosts. He is graduating from Indiana Wesleyan University in April 2025 with a degree in Christian Ministries. Will is going to continue his education at IWU and plans to pursue an MDiv. He helps leads in youth ministry and serves on the worship team. Will married the love of his life, Makenzie Cooper in August of 2024. He loves music, hanging out with his friends, family, and wife, and spreading the love of Jesus. 

Keaton Stout

Host

Keaton Stout is one of the Sound Doctrine hosts. Keaton graduated from Indiana Wesleyan University with a degree in Pastoral and Youth Ministry and is currently an MDiv student at IWU. Keaton serves as the Adult Discipleship Intern at Lakeview Wesleyan Church. Keaton loves pouring into the lives of the next generation of Christ followers. When he’s not working you can catch him at the local cinema or enjoying the great outdoors. 

The Idol of Excellence in Worship: Faithfulness Over Flawlessness – Sound Doctrine

Excellence in worship is valuable — but it can quietly become an idol. In this Season 2 finale of Sound Doctrine, the team examines how the pursuit of perfection in ministry can drift into pride, performance, and misplaced identity.Rather than asking how good our worship looks, leaders must ask whether their heart posture is actually honoring God. This episode explores biblical foundations for excellence, the warning signs of idolatry in ministry, and why faithfulness matters more than flawlessness in serving the church.If you’re a worship pastor, creative leader, or ministry volunteer, this conversation invites honest reflection about preparation, authenticity, and who our excellence is really for.In this episode, we explore:The idol of excellence and pride in ministryPerformance vs worship in church cultureBiblical perspectives on giving our bestWarning signs of idolatry in leadershipPerfectionism in worship ministryCommunity and accountabilityFaithfulness over flawlessness🎙️ Sound Doctrine helps worship leaders think deeply and lead faithfully through biblical foundations, church conversations, and worship theology.Follow, rate, and share as we close Season 2 with clarity and humility.Powered by Worship Warehouse — empowering worship leaders with resources, training, and inspiration.
  1. The Idol of Excellence in Worship: Faithfulness Over Flawlessness
  2. How Worship Pastors Choose Songs That Form the Congregation
  3. Empowering Young Leaders for Worship Ministry in the Church
  4. Why Congregational Singing Is Essential to Biblical Worship
  5. The Christmas Music Dilemma: Tradition vs. Trend