• "Lord, This Is Exhausting..." | An Honest Conversation with Janice Gaines
    Jan 8 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 50 mins
  • Kristin Johns & Jon Volk Get Real About Social Media, the Haters, and Faith
    Dec 18 2024

    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.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • I Heard the Term "Adult Clergy S*xual Ab*se," & Finally Realized...
    Dec 12 2024

    "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 victims will find freedom again, too.

    You can read Megan's full story at - https://julieroys.com/25-years-after-alleged-abuse-her-pastor-is-still-in-leadership-now-she-wants-justice/

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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • God Asked Her to Carry the Dream She Didn't Receive... w/ Krissy Nordhoff
    Dec 4 2024

    "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.

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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Tasha Layton Holds NOTHING Back on Mental Health & the Church
    Nov 27 2024

    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.

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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • It's TIME to Make a Holy Demand!
    Nov 20 2024

    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.

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    54 mins
  • Living a Worshipful Life with Bryan and Katie Torwalt
    Nov 13 2024

    "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.

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • She Didn't Want to Meet Him, But God STILL Showed Up (POWERFUL Testimony)
    Nov 6 2024

    Lisa Jennett didn't want to have anything to do with God.

    After growing up with an abusive father and the death of her twin daughters, Lisa had put "heaven in a coffin and nailed it up." She didn't need God. In fact, she promised she wouldn't even say His name unless she was "pissed off"...

    Then, at 52, Lisa met "the Lord Real Dad," and everything changed.

    Join us this week on 'Worship Is My Weapon' to hear Lisa's incredible testimony and grab a copy of her book - When I Last Saw Me: The Memoir of Sammi Bass.

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    1 hr and 47 mins