What happens when God gives you the song, but not the mic? In this powerful and transparent conversation, Rita Springer sits with Brett Younker (Passion Music) to talk about the tensions between artistry and pastoring in worship ministry. They explore calling, humility, the journey of identity, and what revival really looks like in today’s church. Whether you're a worship leader, songwriter, or simply navigating your faith, this episode offers raw encouragement and spiritual depth. Brett shares ...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 20 min
In this raw and honest solo episode, Rita Springer shares a deeply personal life update and spiritual reflection from the frontlines of her own exhaustion and weariness. As she opens up about launching new projects, navigating burnout, and wrestling with discouragement, Rita invites listeners into a powerful teaching: Who is your real enemy? Through the lens of Psalm 109, Rita explores the battle between spiritual resistance, emotional capacity, and discerning what is truly coming against us. If...
Jun 18, 2025•45 min
What happens when obedience meets creativity in the middle of a global shutdown? In this powerful episode of Worship is My Weapon, Rita sits down with Aria Christian, one half of the viral sensation Twins That Cook, to uncover the story behind a cookie company birthed in quarantine and built by faith. Aria shares how God redirected her identity, healed her grief, and taught her to walk in bold obedience, even in the kitchen. This is a testimony of purpose, divine timing, marketplace ministry, an...
Jun 11, 2025•1 hr 16 min
Join Rita as she sits down with country artists and married duo Katelyn & Derek Drye (The Dryes) for an unforgettable conversation about love, grief, calling, and the beautiful collision of faith and mainstream music. From meeting through a divine setup to walking through deep personal loss and ultimately landing a dream opportunity with Dolly Parton's “Threads” show, Caitlin and Derek share how God’s timing, music, and honest conversations have carried them through it all. They open up abou...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 17 min
In this episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita sits down with Will McGinniss, founding member of the Grammy-winning Christian rock band Audio Adrenaline, to unpack a remarkable story of surrender, calling, and compassion. From being labeled "too edgy for church" to leading a mission that’s rescued and raised hundreds of abandoned children in Haiti, Will shares how God radically redirected his life, from global stages to grassroots orphan care. This isn’t just a story about music or missions, it’s...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 12 min
In this hilarious and surprisingly heartfelt episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita sits down with the anonymous creator behind Green Room Revival, the satirical meme account that’s been shaking up Christian music one roast at a time. Known for his weekly “Monday Meme Drops,” this mystery guest talks about the unexpected ministry of memes, the fine line between healthy humor and harmful cynicism, and what it means to lovingly laugh at ourselves as believers. If you've ever wondered, “Can Christia...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 46 min
In this episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita Springer sits down with Gracie Binion for an honest, hope-filled conversation about identity, insecurity, healing, and what it takes to truly know your worth. Gracie shares her real journey through self-harm, self-doubt, and finding freedom in surrender to God. If you're a young woman struggling to find your voice, your value, or your way back to self-respect, this is for you. Gracie also dives into her life as a singer-songwriter, the tension betwee...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 17 min
In this powerful episode, Rita Springer sits down with pastor, author, and mother of four DawnCheré Wilkerson to talk about her deeply personal journey through seasons of waiting, faith, and breakthrough. Centered around her new book Slow Burn, this conversation explores the spiritual beauty found in long-suffering, the mystery of God’s timing, and the power of worship in the waiting. Rita and DawnCheré unpack what it means to live fully even when prayers remain unanswered, how worship reshapes ...
Apr 30, 2025•59 min
In this powerful and joy-filled episode of Worship is My Weapon, Rita Springer sits down with the sibling trio CAIN (Taylor, Madison and Logan) for a deeply honest conversation. From their early days playing bar gigs to leading worship on major stages, the band shares the highs, the heartbreak, and the holy moments that shaped their journey. Together, they unpack the tension between calling and hustle, the beauty and chaos of family ministry, and the emotional cost of pursuing purpose through mu...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 20 min
In this episode of Worship is My Weapon, Rita Springer talks with pastor and author James Leveque about faith, leadership, and miracles in the midst of chaos. From a prophetic word to a building collapse, legal battles, and a hurricane, James shares how worship, surrender, and community carried him through it all. This conversation is a must-listen for all believers, pastors, worship leaders, anyone waiting on a breakthrough. God still moves. If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review! ...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 50 min
In this powerful episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita Springer sits down with Pastor Steve Berger to talk about one of the most painful wounds a person can experience, betrayal. What happens when the people you trusted most turn on you? When your inner circle becomes the source of your deepest hurt? Pastor Steve gets brutally honest about his personal experience being betrayed by people he loved, supported, and led. This isn’t a sugar-coated conversation. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s for anyon...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 12 min
In this powerful episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita Springer sits down with Ryan and Nikki Edgar to discuss faith, redemption, and the tension between the church and the marketplace. Nikki shares her journey from rising Christian artist to facing rejection after an unexpected pregnancy, leading her to walk away from faith—only to rediscover God through music. Ryan reflects on his own struggles with church culture and how true, authentic relationships helped him heal. Together, they unpack the...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 12 min
In this episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita Springer sits down with Jamie MacDonald, a worship leader and songwriter with a wild redemption story. From a childhood marked by instability, addiction, and rebellion, to hearing God’s voice while high, Jamie opens up about how God met her in her darkest moments. Jamie shares how she went from selling drugs and running from her calling to rediscovering her faith, finding healing through music, missions, and prison ministry, and embracing God’s purpo...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Join Rita Springer, worship leader, songwriter, and truth-teller, on this week's episode of Worship is My Weapon, as she dives into the hard conversations the Church often avoids. With a heart for creativity and a passion for truth, Rita fearlessly addresses topics like church hurt, forgiveness, faith struggles, and healing from spiritual wounds. In a world that often reacts with outrage or silence, Rita challenges listeners to pursue balance—calling out injustice while embracing grace, love, an...
Mar 19, 2025•52 min
on? In this episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita sits down with rogue songwriter Andy Squyres — a poet who refuses to play by the rules of Christian music. Andy shares how his journey as a lyricist was shaped by Kevin Prosch, British pop bands, and the raw storytelling of Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan. Together, Rita and Andy unpack the tension between faith, suffering, and the pressure to only speak positively about God. They wrestle with why the church needs more rouge writers — artists who are...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 17 min
In this episode of Worship is My Weapon, Rita Springer sits down with Cass Langton, former Global Creative Pastor of Hillsong Church, for a powerful conversation on the journey of creatives in the church. Rita and Cass dive into navigating the tension between creativity and church culture, the beauty of fostering potential over seeking perfection and the role of artists as evangelists in the church and beyond If you've ever felt unseen or undervalued as a creative in the church, this conversatio...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 3 min
In this episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita Springer talks with Josh Silverberg about healing, miracles, and faith. Josh shares his unique upbringing, a life-changing healing from asthma, and his journey into ministry. After experiencing a miraculous recovery during COVID-19, he now helps others encounter Jesus’ love and healing. This conversation explores faith, community, and the church’s call to resurrection power. If you're in need of healing, this episode is for you. Rita and Joshua also ...
Feb 26, 2025•2 hr 17 min
This week on Worship Is My Weapon, Rita sits down with Kaelob Mecum, 7Hills Worship Pastor, as he shares his unbelievable story of survival and talks about authenticity in worship through suffering and tragedy. Kaelob shares his journey from a tough childhood and time in a homeless shelter to discovering his faith. After losing his friend in a tragic accident, he found healing, reconnected with family, and stepped into his calling as a worship leader. His story is one of resilience, faith, and m...
Feb 19, 2025•2 hr 4 min
This week on Worship Is My Weapon, Rita sits down with Tyler Bates to share his powerful story of survival and healing. At 18, Tyler was sexually abused by a trusted church leader. For years, he stayed silent, believing the church would protect him—only to learn they knew and did nothing. Now, he's speaking out, seeking justice, and fighting for change. Rita and Tyler discuss the courage to confront abuse, the church’s responsibility to protect survivors, and the path to true healing. SPECIAL OF...
Feb 12, 2025•2 hr 3 min
On this episode of 'Worship Is My Weapon,' Rita shares how hearing God's voice is a lot like exercising a muscle - it may be difficult at first, but with practice it becomes second nature - and that it's not about being educated or theologically trained, but about having a personal relationship with Jesus. Let go of your insecurities and doubts, and believe that you are worthy of hearing from God. A simple exercise to start today: ask Jesus "Why do you love me?" and then listen for His response....
Feb 05, 2025•53 min
This week on Worship Is My Weapon, Rita is joined by the amazing Hope Darst of The Belonging Co. Hope opens up about her struggle with depression, anxiety, and the suicidal thoughts that riddled her life from age 12 to 19. She thought she'd found freedom in Christ until she hit 30 and was hit with a crisis of identity... In that season, God started to untangle the roots of entitlement and pride that lingered in Hope's heart - showing her that the long road of obedience and saying 'yes' to God, e...
Jan 29, 2025•1 hr 36 min
On this episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita Springer sits down with Jake Hamilton for an inspiring conversation about the tension of ministry and family and the true definition of calling. Jake shares his journey of prioritizing family over career, reclaiming true masculinity, and fostering fatherhood through initiatives like The Fight. They dive into the pressures of the Christian music industry, the need for accountability, and the power of writing songs rooted in real-life experiences. SPEC...
Jan 22, 2025•1 hr 16 min
"God said, "Do you trust me?" And I answered back, "No..." Then God asked, "Can you try?" Rita shares how she found renewed hope for 2025 after an honest conversation with the Lord. This year, become of a member of my PRIVATE community! Get exclusive mentorship content, join live events, and engage with other members of the WIMW community ⭐ Sign up today at https://www.growtribes.com/rita/subscribe ⭐ SPECIAL OFFERS: Air Doctor Pro eliminates 99% of dangerous allergens and contaminants in our ind...
Jan 16, 2025•1 hr 16 min
On this episode of 'Worship Is My Weapon,' Rita Springer sits down for an honest conversation with Janice Gaines. Janice shares her journey as a black woman navigating the peaks and valleys of the music industry, the balancing act of motherhood and career, and the profound significance of race and identity in today's world. Her story of faith and resilience emphasizes how God’s guidance shapes our journeys and every aspect of life. Special Offer: Amazing Kids Curriculum Visit https://amazing.kid...
Jan 08, 2025•1 hr 50 min
This week on Worship Is My Weapon, Rita sits down with 'That's the Point' podcast hosts Kristin Johns and Jon Volk to discuss life, social media, the haters, and faith while sharing some scones. Special Offer: Today's episode is sponsored by Hello Fresh! Get 10 FREE meals at hellofresh.com/freeworship Amazing Kids Curriculum Visit https://amazing.kids/ and use the referral code RITA If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review! Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspring...
Dec 18, 2024•1 hr 5 min
"They said, 'You shouldn't have taken the man of God down..." This week on 'Worship Is My Weapon,' Rita sits down with Megan Anderson - a survivor of Adult Clergy Sexual Abuse (ACSA). Megan's life forever changed when she walked into Believers Church in Marshfield, Wisconsin, and met Pastor Ed Gungor. Twenty-five years later, Megan now understands that what she experienced was abuse. And, although it's a story she never wanted to tell, Megan hopes that by sharing what happened to her, other vict...
Dec 12, 2024•1 hr 41 min
"Just because a dream doesn't come true doesn't mean it doesn't have value..." This week on 'Worship Is My Weapon,' Rita sits down with Krissy Nordhoff. Krissy shares her journey as a musician and how the Lord's been showing her the value of sowing seeds and carrying dreams for future generations. 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_button_id=ECFKWU3TBUN6Q 💌 Sta...
Dec 04, 2024•1 hr 15 min
This week on 'Worship Is My Weapon,' Rita sits down with Tasha Layton. Tasha opens up about her struggles with the church, depression, and suicidal thoughts, and how her healing journey led to a deep, abiding relationship with God. Looking back on her experience - from growing up leading worship to randomly trying out for American Idol and singing background vocals for Katy Perry - Tasha sees the hand of God moving through it all. Special Offer: Today's episode is sponsored by Hello Fresh! Get 1...
Nov 27, 2024•1 hr 38 min
Has disappointment stolen your expectations? On this episode of "Worship Is My Weapon," Rita discusses the significance of having a 'holy demand' during weary seasons and maintaining expectation and faith - even when answers seem distant. Special Offer: Field of Greens Vastly improve your health TODAY with this organic whole fruits and vegetable based superfood Go to https://fieldofgreens.com/ and use code “WORSHIP” to get 15% OFF your first order and FREE SHIPPING Amazing Kids Curriculum Visit ...
Nov 20, 2024•54 min
"Holy Spirit, you are welcome here..." This week on 'Worship Is My Weapon,' Rita sits down with Bryan and Katie Torwalt. Bryan and Katie share how they met at Bethel Music Worship School and the incredible journey God's taken them on over the past fifteen years. Special Offer: Today's episode is sponsored by Hello Fresh! Get 10 FREE meals at hellofresh.com/freeworship If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review! Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringer If you would...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 35 min
