K2C 15 – Mormonism, the Matrix and Me – Chapter 9: Ain't Misbehavin'

What happens when a devoted Mormon begins discovering Christian worship music? In Chapter 9 of Mormonism, the Matrix and Me, Tracy Tennant recounts how music became an unexpected doorway into a deeper curiosity about Jesus. Introduced to contemporary Christian artists—especially the powerful vocals of Sandy Patty—Tracy is struck by something she had rarely encountered before: songs that speak of Jesus with warmth, intimacy, and personal devotion. As Tracy and her husband Scott begin performing musical numbers in sacrament meetings and other church events, they become increasingly well known in their ward for their musical talents—despite humble beginnings that once earned them a five-dollar tip to stop singing. But Tracy's growing appreciation for Christian music creates a quiet tension. Determined to use her musical gifts to strengthen others spiritually, she begins incorporating songs written by non-Mormon Christian artists into church settings, much to the frustration of the ward music chairman. Eventually, Tracy is called to serve as the ward music chairman herself—a development that opens the door to even greater creative freedom. Through humor and reflection, this chapter shows how music began planting unexpected spiritual questions that would later play an important role in Tracy's journey. This episode is part of the audiobook series presenting Tracy Tennant's book Mormonism, the Matrix and Me, which chronicles her journey out of Mormonism and into biblical Christianity. The book Mormonism, the Matrix and Me is available on Amazon for those who would like to read the full story. For more resources helping people transition from Mormonism to biblical Christianity, visit TheMormonMatrix.com.