Worship is my Weapon Podcast with Rita Springer

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"This Isn’t the End of Your Story" | Jamie MacDonald on Drugs, Faith & Music Mar 26, 2025

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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 purpose for her life.
If you’ve ever felt like your story is too messy for God, this conversation will remind you: this isn’t the end of your story.
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How To Respond to Church Hurt and Abuse (Like Jesus) Mar 19, 2025

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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, and restoration. Whether you're navigating church wounds, wrestling with faith, or longing for a deeper relationship with God, this podcast is a safe space for raw honesty and spiritual renewal.
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Faith, Pain, and Positivity: Are We Getting it Wrong? | Andy Squyres Mar 12, 2025

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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 aren't afraid to tell the truth, even when it makes people uncomfortable.
If you're longing for a more honest articulation of faith — one that makes space for doubt, lament, and impossible circumstances — this conversation is for you.
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How Can Creatives Surprise & DELIGHT the World? With Cass Langton Mar 05, 2025

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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 conversation is for you.
Listen in as Rita and Cass share their passion for building a culture that champions artists, disciples creativity, and uses the arts to point people to Jesus.
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Miracle Healing: God Healed him TWICE! (Joshua Silverberg’s Real Story) Feb 26, 2025

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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 take a moment to pray for listeners, believing in faith, for breakthrough.
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7Hills Worship Pastor Turns Tragedy into Authentic Worship with Kaelob Mecum Feb 19, 2025

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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 music that speaks to life’s rawest moments.
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He Was Abused by a Church Leader and Told to Stay SILENT Feb 12, 2025

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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.
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God is Speaking. Are You Listening? Feb 05, 2025

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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.
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Hope Darst Had An Identity Crisis & It Changed Everything Jan 29, 2025

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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, even in the small things, leads to unimaginable freedom and transformation.
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The Hidden Epidemic of Burnout in the Church with Jake Hamilton Jan 22, 2025

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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.
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