Worship is my Weapon Podcast with Rita Springer

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  Are You Heart-Sick… or Actually Brokenhearted? 16.09.2026 54мин

  What do you do when you know God is good, but you’re still heartbroken over something He allowed? In this episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita Springer gets deeply honest about the difference between being heart-sick and being brokenhearted, the wounds we learn to live around, and the places where repeated disappointment can quietly affect our trust in God. Rita shares how God began revealing broken pieces she thought she had already moved past and the invitation to finally hand those pieces...
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  THE PLATFORM TRAP w/ Harvest Bashta 09.09.2026 1ч 35мин

  What happens when a genuine calling from God slowly turns into a need to be chosen? Harvest Bashta Grapevine joins Rita Springer for an incredibly honest conversation about worship, ambition, disappointment, prophetic words, divorce, comparison and rediscovering why she fell in love with the presence of God in the first place. Long before Harvest was a worship leader, she was a young girl praying, “God, make me a voice.” But after discovering her gift, hearing that she was “anointed,” and w...
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  Finding Your Identity Beyond Race, Fear & Expectations 02.09.2026 1ч 6мин

  What does it really mean to know who you are? Rita Springer sits down with Doe Jones for an honest conversation about identity, purpose, race, motherhood, anxiety, and living as the person God created you to be. From the story behind "Black Boy" to why she believes God made her a Black woman on purpose, this episode is a powerful reminder that your identity is found in Christ—not in the labels the world gives you. 00:00 Intro 01:04 Welcome Doe | The Story Behind Her Name 05:39 G...
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  What to Do When Everyone Around You Seems More Gifted 01.09.2026 1ч 11мин

  What happens when the people around you are more talented than you? Rita sits down with longtime friend and pioneering Vineyard worship leader Cindy Rethmeier for an honest conversation about comparison, insecurity, female leadership, creativity, and learning to recognize what only you can bring. Cindy shares what it was like helping forge a path for women in worship, why increasingly talented musicians once intimidated her, and the lesson that eventually changed everything: comparison is d...
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  How Steven Curtis Chapman’s Marriage Survived the Unthinkable 19.08.2026 1ч 10мин

  Steven Curtis Chapman and Mary Beth Chapman have been married for more than four decades, but they'll be the first to tell you it hasn't been a fairy tale. In this deeply honest conversation, Steven and Mary Beth join Rita to talk about the differences that once led a counselor to say they had “no business being married,” the devastating loss of their youngest daughter, Mary Beth's “free fall of faith,” and the decision to keep choosing each other through seasons that could have torn them apa...
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  God Didn't Make You Good at Everything 12.08.2026 1ч 14мин

  Patrick Lencioni joins Rita Springer to unpack the life-changing concept of Working Genius, discovering the two kinds of work God uniquely designed you to love. Together they explore burnout, calling, church leadership, parenting and why so many Christians feel like frauds when they're simply working outside their God-given design. If you've ever wondered why some work energizes you and other work drains you, this conversation is for you. 00:00 Intro 00:59 Rita's Unexpected Catholic L...
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  "I Accidentally Confessed on Live Radio." -Christine D'Clario 05.08.2026 1ч 9мин

  Christine D'Clario shares the story she never planned to tell. After accidentally admitting on live radio that she was battling mental illness, she expected her ministry to be over. Instead, her vulnerability opened the door for countless people to seek healing. This conversation explores burnout, trauma, Sabbath, therapy, worship, and the surprising purpose of healing. ---------------------------------------- Get a copy of Christine's new book, "Healing in the Desert: Finding You...
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  "I Hate This. But I Still Trust You.” - Jennie Lusko on Loss 30.07.2026 1ч 8мин

  What happens when the worst thing imaginable becomes your reality? Jennie Lusko shares the heartbreaking story of losing her five-year-old daughter and how she learned to trust God through unimaginable grief. Together with Rita Springer, they explore suffering, worship, healing, lingering in God's presence, and why grief doesn't mean you've lost your faith. This conversation will bring hope to anyone walking through loss. ---------------------------------------- Try Amazing+ Free: Access th...
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  The Holy Spirit Is Your Greatest Advantage 22.07.2026 1ч

  Did the Church accidentally make people afraid of the Holy Spirit? In this conversation, Rita Springer sits down with Pastor Alex Seeley to unpack one of the most misunderstood topics in Christianity. They explore how one generation turned the Holy Spirit into a spectacle while another avoided Him altogether—and why both extremes miss God's heart. Discover why the Holy Spirit is your greatest advantage, how to hear God's voice, why Scripture comes alive through His presence, and what it rea...
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  The Royal Family Secret His Family Protected for 200 Years 15.07.2026 1ч 16мин

  Jeremy Edwardson has spent years uncovering one of the most fascinating family mysteries imaginable. Could his ancestor have been the hidden daughter of Queen Victoria's mother? From DNA tests and centuries-old archives to grief, creativity, and God's unexpected guidance, this conversation explores history, mystery, and the surprising ways purpose can emerge from pain. ---------------------------------------- Order Jeremy Edwardson's book, "Granny in the Attic" now: https://grannyinth...
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  Amy Grant Just Flipped Success Upside Down 08.07.2026 56мин

  Amy Grant joins Rita Springer for one of her most personal conversations yet. From influence beyond the stage to motherhood, songwriting, suffering, finding her voice, and learning to surrender, Amy shares the wisdom that has shaped over four decades of faith and music. This isn't just a conversation about Christian music, it's about living a life that truly sees people. ---------------------------------------- Try Amazing+ Free: Access the world’s first total ministry strategy from curricul...
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  When Christians Profit From Worship Music 01.07.2026 1ч 12мин

  Is it wrong to make money writing worship music? Can worship stay pure inside an industry? Rita Springer sits down with Poets & Prophets, the collective moniker for songwriters Rebekah White Williams, Josh Farro, Mitch Wong, and Tommy Iceland, four voices that have already shaped the landscape of modern worship and CCM, for an honest conversation about songwriting, calling, success, holiness, family and what the Church should be singing today. This vulnerable discussi...
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  Why God Feels Silent (The Honest Answer) 24.06.2026 1ч 5мин

  What if hearing God's voice isn't about being gifted, but about being hungry? In this solo episode, Rita Springer explores faith, trust, worship, and the story of Job. She challenges transactional Christianity, unpacks what it means to truly trust God through suffering, and explains why every trial can become a staircase into deeper intimacy with Him. If you've ever wrestled with disappointment, unanswered prayers, or hearing God's voice, this conversation is for you. If you're enjoyin...
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  48% of Americans Have Encountered The Supernatural 17.06.2026 1ч 4мин

  What if the biggest danger facing the Church isn't outside the walls, but inside them? Rita Springer sits down with journalist and filmmaker Billy Hollowell to discuss miracles, angels, demons, deliverance, hearing God's voice, and why so many Christians avoid talking about spiritual warfare. From investigating supernatural encounters to his own unexpected journey through deliverance, Billy shares stories that challenged everything he thought he knew about faith and the unseen r...
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  The Cost of Authority - Being Gifted Is Not Enough | Natalie Layne 10.06.2026 1ч 2мин

  Natalie Layne joins Rita Springer for an honest conversation about creativity, calling, identity, and the unexpected cost of carrying a message from God. From touring life and the pressures of the Christian music industry to losing her voice after releasing an album about joy, Natalie shares how God has been teaching her what true joy, faithfulness, and rooted identity really look like. This is a powerful conversation for artists, worship leaders, and anyone navigating purpose...
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  Women, Stop Apologizing for Taking Up Space 03.06.2026 49мин

  Rita shares a powerful message for women worship leaders, songwriters, and creatives. From difficult experiences in ministry to the story of Eve, this conversation explores identity, authority, insecurity, leadership, and the unique gifts women bring to the Kingdom. If you've ever questioned your calling or felt overlooked, this episode is for you. ----------------------------------------- Try Amazing+ Free: Access the world’s first total ministry strategy from curriculum and tec...
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  What You Think Is Your Weakness May Be Your Gift 02.06.2026 1ч 13мин

  Ginny Owens joins Rita Springer for one of the most honest conversations yet — about blindness, bullying, burnout, worship, singleness, and discovering God in suffering. From losing her sight at age 3 to navigating the pressures of Christian music, Ginny shares how what once felt like a deficit became one of God’s greatest gifts in her life. This episode is raw, wise, funny, healing, and deeply hopeful. ----------------------------------------- Try Amazing+ Free: Access the world’s first...
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  I Let It Build Me, Rather Than Break Me | Ke'erron Sims 02.06.2026 54мин

  In this episode of the Rita Springer Podcast, worship artist Ke'erron Sims shares his journey from Trinidad to Texas, growing up in a broken home, and finding healing through worship and community. He reflects on painful family struggles, his father’s addiction, and being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, all while learning to trust God’s presence in suffering. Rita and Keerron discuss identity, calling, creativity, and how true worship often comes through hardship and endurance. Keerro...
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  Their Unconventional Love Story | The Johnsons 13.05.2026 1ч 34мин

  In this raw and deeply moving conversation, Jeff & Jourdan Johnson share their unconventional love story, Jeff’s journey with same sex attraction, and the pain of navigating these realities within the church. Together, they open up about grief, identity, marriage, and the ways the church has often failed to create space for honest conversations around sexuality and suffering. If you’ve ever wrestled with shame, belonging, or holding pain and hope at the same time, this episode is for yo...
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  Success Isn’t Proof of God’s Favor | Natalie Grant & Bernie Herms 06.05.2026 1ч 18мин

  In this honest conversation, Natalie Grant & Bernie Herms open up about insecurity, ambition, and the hidden struggles behind worship ministry. From chasing success to surrendering identity, this episode challenges what we think calling really looks like. If you’ve ever wrestled with platform, purpose, or comparison, this one is for you. ----------------------------------------- Try Amazing+ Free: Access the world’s first total ministry strategy from curriculum and technology, to train...