Elevation Worship’s Tiffany Hudson is sounding the alarm about spiritual deception while pointing to a generation she believes God is raising for the last days.
During a conversation with Pastor Rich Wilkerson Jr. on the Mature Me podcast, Hudson opened up about her journey in worship ministry, the importance of developing a personal relationship with God and the spiritual hunger she sees growing among Gen Z.
One of Hudson’s greatest concerns is the growing decline in biblical knowledge among Christians, especially as artificial intelligence makes it easier to spread misinformation.
She recalled seeing a social media post featuring AI-generated, fabricated Bible verses. What disturbed her most was how many people responded enthusiastically without realizing the passages weren’t Scripture.
“They’re not real scriptures. And all these people like, ‘Amen. Amen,'” Hudson said. “We don’t know our word.”
For Hudson, the incident reflects a much deeper spiritual problem. Christians can spend hours listening to sermons, podcasts and influential voices while neglecting to study the Bible for themselves.
“We have to know the word for ourselves,” she said, warning that believers must recognize God’s voice to avoid being deceived.
“Nobody needs more opinions. We need the word of God.”
Hudson also emphasized the importance of staying grounded in Scripture rather than chasing new revelations or prophetic words not rooted in biblical truth.
Yet amid her concerns about deception, Hudson sees something extraordinary happening among younger Christians.
“Gen Z, I’m obsessed with,” she said, describing the spiritual hunger she has witnessed while ministering in churches around the world.
“Jesus coming back and He’s raising up an army. And Gen Z is a part of that.”
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According to Hudson, this generation is increasingly uninterested in superficial Christianity, elaborate productions or religious appearances.
“They don’t care about the fluff. They don’t care about the perfection,” she said, describing their desire to pursue Jesus above everything else.
Wilkerson echoed her enthusiasm, observing that young believers appear increasingly willing to stand boldly for biblical truth despite cultural opposition. However, both cautioned against allowing theological disagreements and personal preferences to divide the body of Christ.
Hudson said she believes God is calling His church toward greater unity, reminding believers that Christ is returning for one bride, not competing ministries or denominations.
Her message about spiritual maturity also came through as she reflected on her own journey to Elevation Worship.
Growing up in a ministry family, Hudson experienced revival firsthand. She recalled a 28-day spiritual awakening at her childhood church, where people gathered for prayer and evening services and, according to her testimony, experienced salvation, healing and deliverance.
Those encounters helped shape her understanding of God’s presence long before she stepped onto prominent worship platforms.
“I don’t feel called to like lead worship,” Hudson explained. “I feel so called to His presence.”
However, her journey wasn’t without disappointment.
During college, Hudson struggled to see results from her songwriting efforts and began questioning whether she was truly called to write worship music. Even as graduation approached, she had no job offers and little clarity about her future.
After eventually joining Elevation Church, an unexpected opportunity changed the direction of her ministry.
At a staff lunch, Pastor Steven Furtick challenged Hudson to sing a song she had written. Despite her uncertainty, she stood before approximately 20 staff members and performed it a cappella.
Weeks later, she was invited to begin writing with the Elevation Worship team.
Looking back, Hudson recognized that the years of preparation, disappointment and obscurity had not been wasted.
She also challenged the pressure within modern church culture to produce polished performances, suggesting that young believers need opportunities to make mistakes and develop their gifts without immediately facing public scrutiny.
Ultimately, Hudson believes every Christian’s life must be built on a foundation cultivated away from the spotlight.
“We don’t learn His voice on a platform,” she said. “I learn it in the secret, in the hidden place.”
She encouraged believers to prioritize prayer and Scripture even amid the distractions of technology, demanding schedules and family responsibilities.
“Treat time with God like a meeting that can’t be missed,” Hudson said.
Wilkerson offered a similar challenge: “If you’re too busy for God, you’re just too busy.”
As Hudson’s testimony demonstrates, the size of a platform cannot measure spiritual maturity, the reach of a ministry or the number of people listening. In an age of artificial intelligence, competing voices and growing spiritual confusion, the church’s greatest protection against deception remains an intimate relationship with Jesus Christ and an unwavering commitment to His Word.
The question isn’t simply whether Christians know how to speak about God. It’s whether they truly know Him when nobody else is watching.
Abby Trivett is a writer and editor for Charisma Media and has a passion for sharing the gospel through the written word. She holds two degrees from Regent University, a B.A. in Communication with a concentration in Journalism and a Master of Arts in Journalism. She is the author of the newly released book, The Power of Suddenly: Discover How God Can Change Everything in a Moment. For interviews and media inquiries, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about Abby at abbytrivett.com.
