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-JusticePaypal - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=ECFKWU3TBUN6QJoin Rita's Newsletter - http://www.worshipismyweaponshow.comFollow Rita everywhere - https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf ...

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 the opinions of others.Rita hopes that this conversation will create a safe space and community for people who've struggled with weight...

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 industry, seasons of loneliness, and motherhood. If you've been blessed by the Worship Is My Weapon podcast and would like to support Rit...

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 support Rita, you can donate to her ministry on Venmo: @wearing-justiceYour support is greatly appreciated! Join Rita's Newsletter - ht...

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 - http://www.worshipismyweaponshow.comFollow Rita everywhere - https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!

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 trajectory of her life. Join Rita's Newsletter - http://www.worshipismyweaponshow.comFollow Rita everywhere - https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf y...

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, please rate and review!

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 take care of this baby all alone? How would she teach him what it means to be a man without a father in their home? In this episode of Worship...

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 - her child's birth mother.  Join Rita's Newsletter - http://www.worshipismyweaponshow.com Follow Rita everywhere -...

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 about the purpose and direction He has called us to go. Join Rita's Newsletter - http://www.worshipismyweaponshow.com Follow Rita everywhere -...

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 new allegations of an affair between Misty Edwards and Kevin Prosch, prominent worship leaders from  IHOPKC.  Rita shares her personal...

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 new song, "I Think He Is."  Join Rita in this conversation today, and come back for the official lyric video release for "I Think He Is" -...

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 heartfelt episode will inspire and challenge you as you walk the narrow road with God. Join Rita's Newsletter -...

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 surrounding yourself with the right people. Join Rita's Newsletter - http://www.worshipismyweaponshow.com Follow Rita everywhere -...

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://linktr.ee/ritaspringer If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!

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/ritaspringer Join Rita's Newsletter - http://www.worshipismyweaponshow.com Follow Rita everywhere - https://linktr.ee/ritaspringer If you're enjoying the...

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/ritaspringer If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!

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 beyond the realm of seeking children, reaching out to anyone daring to believe in the extraordinary and still waiting on that promise. Join Rita's...

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 her perform three songs from the album, "Amen!", "Pretty Bird" and "I Think He Is". Follow Rita everywhere - https://linktr.ee/ritaspringer 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 full episode on Rita's YouTube Channel - Rita Springer  For more from Rita, follow Rita on Patreon here. Click here to follow her on Instagram,...

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 worship.  Join the conversation in the live premiere at 10am CT Wednesday.  Join the community through Rita's Newsletter -...

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 Newsletter - worshipismyweaponshow.com  Full episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/SJHDu7hGL9w For more from Rita, follow Rita on Patreon here. Click...

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 mirroring Jonah leads to pain. Rita challenges us to allow the Lord to take us captive for proper healing. Join her for powerful insights and a...

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 Newsletter: https://worshipismyweaponshow.com/ Subscribe Now to Worship is My Weapon Podcast  For more from Rita, follow Rita on Patreon here. Click here...

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://worshipismyweaponshow.com/ For more from Rita, follow Rita on Patreon here. Click here to follow her on Instagram, @RitaSpringer. If you're enjoying the show,...