This week on Worship Is My Weapon, Rita Springer and Mitch Wong reflect on the challenges and rewards of maintaining a pure heart in a world driven by recognition and success. Mitch shares his journey from Melbourne to Nashville, revealing how his hidden years of writing songs for the Lord laid a foundation for today and continues to help him maint…

You may know him best from his hit single "Reckless Love," but today, Cory Asbury reveals it all. Cory grew up in church and even started playing in the worship band at 14, but it wasn't until his parents pushed him to attend IHOP KC that he fully surrendered his life to the Lord. Today, Cory opens up about how his experience with IHOP KC shaped hi…

This week on Worship Is My Weapon, Rita sits down with Maria Durso. Maria lost her mother at a young age, and her father, not knowing what to do, entrusted her to a boarding school. While there, Maria was abused and repeatedly called a child of the devil. Told that she did not deserve to have a mother. Join the conversation and hear how God redeeme…

On this episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita wraps up the conversation about Obesity and the Church by encouraging viewers to uproot the criticism of self and others to find our permanent value in the Lord. If you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Venmo - https://account.venmo.com/u/Wearing-Justice Paypal - https://www.p…

On this week's episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita continues her series about Obesity & the Church, by diving into the dark side of Christian weight loss programs and theologies. If you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Venmo - https://account.venmo.com/u/Wearing-Justice Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_bu…

On this episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita sits down with a subject that is not easy to discuss - Obesity and how the Church responds to people struggling with their weight. Rita shares how shame entered her life at a young age because of her weight and how she learned to identify the voice of the Lord through her battle with self-acceptance and…

In this soul-stirring episode of Worship is My Weapon, Rita Springer sits down with Hillary Scott, the Unsung Hero Actress and unmistakable voice behind Grammy-winning band Lady A. Hillary shares how her early encounters with Christ gave her a deep understanding of the nearness of God, which has sustained her through the ups and downs in the music …

This week on Worship Is My Weapon, Rita sits down with Giving Keys Founder and CEO Caitlin Crosby. Caitlin shares how Giving Keys started and the beauty in paying it forward. They discuss being single, co-parenting, and remaining resilient through life's ups and downs. If you've been blessed by the Worship Is My Weapon podcast and would like to sup…

Join Rita for an inside look at her latest album, "Fed by Ravens," as she sits down with Anna Golden and producer Bede Benjamin-Korporaal to discuss the spiritual journey and heart behind the music. We hope you enjoy this discussion and an exclusive preview of Rita's three NEW songs, "He Will," "My Yes," and "Answer Me." Join Rita's Newsletter - ht…

Jo Dee Messina built her life on three pillars - her career, her mother, and her marriage. She thought life couldn't get any better until the day it all started falling apart. This week on Worship Is My Weapon, Rita sits down with Jo Dee Messina to discuss how hitting rock bottom brought Jo Dee to the arms of Jesus and radically changed the traject…

In this episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita sits down with her son Justice Springer to hear his side of the adoption story and ask all the tough questions about being raised by a single, white mom. Join Rita's Newsletter - http://www.worshipismyweaponshow.com Follow Rita everywhere - https://linktr.ee/ritaspringer If you're enjoying the show, ple…

Have you followed the Lord's direction and felt alone? Rita didn't expect to raise a child by herself. She thought the Lord would provide a partner to begin a family with. But that didn't happen, and when she stood in the hospital and looked down at her baby boy for the first time, she felt the weight of being a single mother. How was she going to …

Have you ever been called to do something and saw God provide supernaturally? In this episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita shares the second part of her adoption journey and how the Lord opened all the right doors for her to adopt as a single woman. Rita reveals how adoption demonstrates God's covenant love and thanks the heroine of this story - h…

When God called Rita to adopt, she thought that meant she was getting married. Because why would the Lord call her to adopt a child without a husband? In this episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita shares the first part of her story about adopting as a single woman and how sometimes we stall the journey because our humanity is wrestling with God abo…

Carl Lentz, Mark Driscoll, Hillsong Every other week, it seems like a new high-profile Christian leader or institution is in the news, exposed for covering up years of sin. Many believers are left wounded by the church and stuck asking, "Was that experience with God even real?" In this episode of Worship is My Weapon, Rita Springer responds to the …

How do you respond when the harsh circumstances of life cause you to question the goodness of God? In this episode, Rita shares her journey with physical pain and how she wrestled with the question - Is God still good? She encourages those walking through hard times that it is okay to ask God why and reveals how that question led her to write her n…

So often, we hear a word from the Lord, and in our excitement, we run ahead, believing that He's called us to something BIG! But what if God just wanted us to sit in His presence? Rita Springer and Steffany Gretzinger sit down and discuss prophetic worship, true calling, and the joy that comes from practicing the presence of the Lord. We hope this …

Join Rita Springer and Anna Golden as they sit down for an honest conversation about singleness. They discuss spiritual compatibility and finding purpose in singleness, and Anna shares her journey of waiting for the right person. Whether single or married, this conversation offers valuable insights on walking in obedience to the Lord and surroundin…

Have you been struggling with fear lately? Are you scared of the future or constantly worried about saying the wrong thing? Are you nervous about the health of a loved one? Join Rita for worship today. Feel the love He has for you so fear has no place. Join Rita's Newsletter - http://www.worshipismyweaponshow.com Follow Rita everywhere - https://li…

Rita sits down with Natalie Layne, exploring her journey to pioneer a NEW sound in Christian music. Their conversation covers challenges in the industry, how to avoid comparison in a social-media-driven world, and holding onto what brings you joy! Join Rita's Newsletter - worshipismyweaponshow.com Follow Rita everywhere - https://linktr.ee/ritaspri…

Have you been struggling to feel God's grace? Join me for worship. I pray this session will help you feel the grace God has for you. Join My Newsletter - worshipismyweaponshow.com Subscribe on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@RitaSpringer Join Rita's Newsletter - http://www.worshipismyweaponshow.com Follow Rita everywhere - https://linktr.ee/rita…

How do you respond when your expectations of God seem unmet? In this episode, Rita provides encouragement for those grappling with unfulfilled hopes in various aspects of life. Drawing inspiration from Isaiah 54:1, she shares her personal journey of wrestling with challenging scriptures, aiming to offer solace and guidance. This discussion extends …

Rita begins to unveil the journey behind her latest album, "Fed by Ravens." She sits down with co-writer, Jessie Early, and producer Bede Benjamin-Korporaal as they share the intentional storytelling behind the album's name inspired by Elijah's story, and the artistic highs of a record like never before. Learn what fuelled her songwriting and watch…

In a topic very close to her heart, Rita delves into the unfiltered and painful truths that come from living in the tension of unanswered prayers in the realm of singleness. How do we deal with the disappointment of still being single, and grappling with the enigma of God's perfect timing. Join the Community - worshipismyweaponshow.com Watch the fu…

Rita sits down with TY Bello, Nigerian singer-songwriter and photographer to discuss authenticity in worship. Are you hungry for authenticity in your worship? This conversation explores what it means to seek God in Spirit and in Truth in your worship and how you can position yourself to receive all that He wants to speak to you in and through your …

In the ever-competitive world of Christian music, finding validation can be a daunting task. With countless talented artists vying for attention, it's easy to feel lost in the crowd. Rita shares the pitfalls of seeking validation in the music industry and how important it is to be authentic and stay true to your faith and calling. Join Rita's Newsl…

Rita Springer explores church hurt and the bad behavior of leadership through the lens of Jonah's story. Rita shares breakthrough moments when reclaiming personal value, warns against blaming God, and emphasizes the need for community, not wounds, in church. Discover the impact of harboring ill will, question the purpose of anger, and learn why mir…

Rita discusses navigating hurt in the Church and the Christian music industry. She explores why offenses happen and how we can choose to respond and walk free from them. Rita uses Jonah's example to unpack how we can allow offenses to drive us out of the church community to isolation, where we must seek forgiveness and healing. Join Rita's Newslett…

Rita discusses bad behavior in the Church and how you can walk out healing from church hurt and wounds. Rita explores the Book of Jonah and how we can learn from Jonah's example of how to respond better to dysfunctions in the Church. Rita identifies ways to journey through bad behavior in the Church. Join Rita's Newsletter: https://worshipismyweapo…

Rita Springer and Anna Golden engage in a compelling conversation about forgiveness, church hurt and Anna's latest record, "Church." Explore forgiveness, the transformative journey after pain, and the divine timing of God's work. Delve into songwriting and the intersection of forgiveness and justice. Experience the impact of "Manasseh" and the beau…

Join Rita Springer in a riveting podcast episode featuring artist Madeline Kiel. Starting as a childhood passion, Madi's artistic journey takes unexpected turns—shifting from music to painting during the pandemic. Explore her focus on black cowboys, struggles with rejection, and the transformative power of embracing imperfections. Madi's story unfo…

Rita sits down with Francesca Battistelli, a fellow singer songwriter who describes what her life has been like laying down the fame of the music industry and opting for a simpler lifestyle of worship. Francesca shares vulnerably her journey as a woman and a mother in the industry and how she has maintained her humility and focus to ensure her God-…

Rita Springer shares the final part of her inspiring journey of understanding worship as a powerful weapon. From her early struggles with authenticity to becoming a renowned worship leader, she shares pivotal moments, including encounters at a Vineyard church and navigating her mother's terminal illness. Uncover the revelation of worship as a trans…

Rita shares her powerful story of how worship literally saved her life. Rita discusses the incredible impact worship has played in her life and how she was transformed through it. She encourages us to discover the authentic power of worship in your own life and how you can persevere through challenges with worship. Join Rita as she shares her journ…

Rita Springer sits down with Scott Volk from 'Together For Israel' to delve into the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. They discuss the importance of approaching the situation from a biblical perspective rather than getting caught up in politics. The interview ultimately seeks to answer the question: How should the church, comprised of both Jews and G…

Rita Springer begins to share her compelling journey and the powerful moments that shaped her life. She covers various life stages, including her challenging and religious upbringing, her father's battle with cancer, and the early stages of trauma and identity crisis. It's an authentic story of resilience, faith, and healing. Follow Rita everywhere…

It's been an honor to share this time with you each week. For the last episode in this season of the Rita Springer Podcast, I'd like to spend some time sharing what God is stirring in my heart. I'm going to talk about this transition and where I feel like I'm being led, what you can expect in the future, what you can pray toward, and where you can …

Josh Baldwin may lead worship, write incredible songs, and have the voice of an angel, but he’s also one of my favorite drummers I’ve ever had. Josh and I have a great deal of life and ministry history together. He’s a solid one I’ve watched and am incredibly proud to know and call, friend. He’s hilarious, a deep well, gifted, thoroughly kind and h…

What a privilege to have Daniella Mason for a second episode. I felt our conversation was important enough to carry on into a part two and I know you will too. The roar of death is mighty and shaking, especially when it comes from the mouth of someone who's walking out, "To God Be The Glory," regardless of the loss on many sides. This conversation …

Talking to Daniella Mason is like opening a fire-hydrant of testimony. She doesn’t drown you in story or processing, but she does flood you with an undeniable perspective that has been touched by the miraculous hand of God. She loves the Lord fiercely and wields creative excellence in every sphere she touches. Her walk and the belief shaped in her …

What a joy to have Patrick Mayberry on with me this week! I love this guy and his pastor’s heart. I so relate to his journey and I know you will too. What God has refined in his heart is an invitation for each of us. Will we let the Holy Spirit affirm and permission us to be fully alive in our calling, free from expectations and what we think it “s…

I thought we would do something a little different today. I'd like to just invite you into where I am right now. I'm in the middle of sending my son to college, navigating some life changes, and in a new writing season altogether. So let's think of this as a catch up. This is really an episode for every creative who has felt led to produce or creat…

Today, join me as we chat with a Jesus-loving producer who beautifully talks about process and how pastoring can look in a different seat. I’m so grateful to have Michael Howell on as we delve into the unlimited nature of God and how we can see it in our creativity. When surrendered talent, humility, and truth come together amazing things can happe…

With graduation season upon us and summer in full swing, change is inevitable ... and it feels particularly personal this year. So I wanted to take this episode as an opportunity to talk about letting go. Why? Because that's what the Lord and I have been talking about and I wanted to invite you to our conversation. Change itself is an invitation an…

It’s so easy to let the weightiness of life affect what should be second nature to us. Having a great day and someone asks you for a dollar? That’s easy enough. Having a bad day on the heels of a bad week and someone asks you for the same dollar? You might not find yourself at the same answer as easily. But the truth? Generosity, and the compassion…

How do we choose forgiveness when all we’re craving is vindication? How do we extend mercy to those we’ve been crushed by, those we’ve trusted most in leadership? If ever there was a time for this conversation, friends, it’s now. Now, get excited. You’re in for more tidbits, wisdom, stories, and laughs than normal because I have some true worship-l…

I’m so excited to introduce you to my new friend, Jey. He’s from Kenya, a DJ, a true creative, a father. Our conversation today is one I don’t want you to miss. So many of us have never known true hunger … have never been made to beg or steal as a child in order to survive and been arrested and jailed as a result— But Jey has. God met him many year…

This one is for the moms. I know I need some encouragement sometimes and I thought maybe the mothers out there could too. Whether you have children of your own or are a spiritual mother to others, I hope you feel encouraged and loved with this episode. Happy Mother's Day! Join Rita's Newsletter - http://www.worshipismyweaponshow.com Follow Rita eve…

If you ask me, Stephen and Sandra Hogue are two people living in the center of Christ’s call on the Church. They live out beautifully pure religion and love the orphan with their whole lives. Today, we’re talking foster care, burdens, comfort and convenience, where we’re called, and where we’re called to step up in support. Hop aboard for a great a…

The Lord's quite wonderful at restoring what was once taken, and doing so in a way only He can. This week, my sister Roxanne is finishing her story and I don't want to give anything away. I just want you to know that regardless of what you're facing now, despite how life and the enemy may be coming against you and your peace right now, God is willi…