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I’d Rather Have No Band Than a Corrupted One
04 nov. 2026
01:05:22
Pastor Philip Mitchell once fired his entire worship team. They were leading on Sundays and living a different life during the week, and he chose a year of one singer and a backing track over a compromised stage.
In this episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita Springer sits down with the lead pastor of 2819 Church in Atlanta and author of Contend. Philip shares how a former street kid from Queens met Jesus on a bathroom floor, and what he believes is the greatest threat to the American church. He also explains why his worship leaders face each other instead of the crowd, and why some Sundays he never gets to preach.
It’s a sobering and hopeful conversation about holiness, the fear of the Lord, and a worship culture that eats the fruit and stays away from the glory.
00:00 Intro 00:51 Welcome & Introducing Pastor Phillip Mitchell 02:15 Contend: A Call to Surrender 03:35 Phillip’s Testimony: From Despair to Faith 06:48 Called vs. Chosen 09:14 What Has the Church Lost? 12:38 Sponsor: Amazing Kids 13:35 Intimacy with Jesus & a Compromised Gospel 18:10 Spiritual Warfare in Worship & the Arts 21:57 When Worship Becomes a Performance 25:54 Samson, Solomon & the Slow Drift of Compromise 31:11 Pastoring Worship Leaders & Building Accountability 35:42 Worship Is More Than Singing 39:46 Choosing Songs & Following the Holy Spirit 43:02 Writing Songs That Serve the Church 46:16 Worship Songs, Branding & Chasing Success 49:39 Full Surrender & the Cost of Discipleship 52:26 Pursuing Holiness Instead of Recognition 56:15 Why Phillip Removed an Entire Worship Team 57:39 Protecting Purity as the Church Grows 58:42 Falling Away from God & Learning Holy Reverence 01:01:36 Enjoying the Fruit Without Taking the Glory 01:04:08 Closing Reflections & Thanks
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What if the only reason you believed was where you were born?
Clark Beckham, American Idol runner-up and one of the most soulful voices in music, grew up in church, went to Christian school and showed up every Sunday. At 16 he quietly decided none of it was real. He calls himself a “closeted little atheist.”
In this conversation with Rita Springer, Clark tells what changed his mind. It wasn’t a debate. It was watching the people closest to him become completely different. He also tells about the night, two days after he finally believed, when his parents told him they were divorcing, and how God met him in that room in a way he still can’t forget.
Rita and Clark also talk about why God told him “not yet” to American Idol, why he felt led away from becoming a worship pastor, what it’s like to be the only Christian in secular writing rooms, and how complex chords became a way to worship.
If you grew up in church and ever quietly wondered whether any of it was true, this one’s for you.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 01:04 Welcome & Meet Clark Beckham 02:15 Growing Up in a Musical Family 06:14 Choosing Lee University & Discovering His Calling 10:52 Sponsor: Amazing Kids 11:49 Life After College & American Idol 12:36 Growing Up in Church & Questioning Christianity 18:27 Seeing Real Faith Through Changed Lives 20:26 The Encounter That Changed Everything 22:41 Reaching People Who Think Church Is Fake 25:36 His Parents’ Divorce & Experiencing God’s Embrace 30:34 American Idol: Calling, Pressure & Reality TV 34:22 Overcoming Insecurity & Trusting God’s Timing 41:07 Thriving in the American Idol Experience 43:00 Breaking Out of the Christian Music Box 47:05 Called to Music Beyond Worship Leading 52:02 Following God Through Relationship & Obedience 55:03 Sharing Faith Outside the Church 58:30 Breaking Down the Secular–Sacred Divide 01:00:58 The Heart Behind Acoustic Worship Sessions 01:05:17 Musical Creativity That Serves the Song 01:10:27 New Music & Choosing Authenticity 01:12:50 His Vision for Music, Ministry & Fatherhood 01:15:54 What Fuels Your Calling? 01:17:21 Fighting Distraction & Discovering Creative Evangelism 01:23:10 Closing Encouragement & A Prophetic Connection
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I Thought I Was Healed From My Father Wound. I Wasn’t.
21 oct. 2026
01:09:30
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What if the wound you thought God healed years ago shows up again, and that’s not failure but mercy?
Pastor and author Lee Cummings (Radiant Church, Kalamazoo) joins Rita to talk about his seventh book, When God Is Your Father. It’s the book he thought would be the easiest to write and the one that took him over a decade.
Lee opens up about a father who walked out, a stepfather who provided but never quite wanted him, and the grandfather who led him to God. He tells the night at 12 years old when he heard the Father say, “You’re not a mistake.” He and Rita get honest about why father wounds come back in every new season, why so many pastors are deeply insecure, and what it’s like to preach on Sunday while your own son is running from God. He also shares the dream that brought his son home.
If you’ve ever struggled to see God as a Father who is good, who provides, and who actually wants you, this conversation is for you. Send it to someone who needs to hear it.
00:00 Intro 00:56 Welcome & Introducing Lee Cummings 02:09 The Story Behind When God Is Your Father 04:16 How Fatherlessness Affects Us Differently 06:37 Fatherhood Is Who God Is 08:16 Lee’s Childhood: Abandonment & Rejection 10:45 Sponsor: Amazing Kids 11:42 Childhood Wounds & a Grandfather’s Love 13:49 Encountering God as Father at 12 17:13 The Redemption of Lee’s Biological Father 19:32 Why Healing Comes in Layers 24:39 Father Wounds, Scarcity & Trusting God 26:31 Adoption, Identity & Calling God “Abba” 29:29 Finding Identity Beyond Titles & Performance 34:10 Healthy Ambition Without Competition 37:35 How to Know God as Your Father 41:16 The Prodigal Son & Returning Home 44:12 Rita’s Adoption Story & Parenting with God 47:47 Lee’s Son: A Prodigal’s Return 52:10 Trusting God with Your Children 54:12 Adoption & Being Chosen by God 56:49 The Heart Behind the Book 59:14 Asking God for an Encounter 1:00:24 Becoming Spiritual Fathers & Mothers 1:03:05 Building a Church with Lasting Weight 1:06:02 Spiritual Parenting, Correction & Encouragement 1:09:03 Closing & Where to Find the Book
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What happens when the person who hurt you never apologizes, and the closure you've waited your whole life for never comes?
In this deeply personal episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita Springer welcomes back Lisa Jennett to share her journey of childhood trauma, family rejection, forgiveness, and healing.
After spending five years caring for her aging mother, Lisa faced a heartbreaking decision that left their relationship fractured. Her mother stopped speaking to her and passed away without reconciliation.Together, Rita and Lisa explore finding healing without an apology, surrendering to God, and discovering how even anger, doubt, and unanswered questions can become acts of worship.
If you've ever struggled with family wounds or wondered how to move forward without closure, this conversation is for you.
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00:00 Intro 01:03 Welcome Back, Lisa 03:47 Losing Her Mother and Revisiting the Past 07:28 The Journey Toward Forgiveness 10:51 Longing for a Mother's Acceptance 13:07 When Life Became Overwhelming 19:37 Reaching the Breaking Point 22:01 The Fear of Never Being Loved 26:42 A Painful Goodbye 30:21 Losing Her Mother Without Closure 33:48 Sponsor Break 34:45 The Watch That Changed Everything 40:58 Healing Doesn't Come From the Source of Pain 45:06 Confession, Comfort, and God's Love 50:22 Surrender Means Stepping Behind the Shield 58:19 Understanding Forgiveness and Family Wounds 63:07 Faith Is a Process, Not an Instant Miracle 68:13 Hold My Beer and the Hail Mary Pass 72:09 Can You Question God and Still Worship? 76:11 Finding God in the Small Things 82:29 What Does It Really Mean to Be Blessed? 87:41 Walking Through Pain Without Being Alone 90:03 Curiosity, Faith, and Final Thoughts
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Have You Lost Your Calling… Or Are You Just Burned Out?
08 oct. 2026
01:01:33
What do you do when you no longer trust your pastor? How do you know whether it’s time to leave a church? And have you really lost your calling—or are you simply burned out?
In this episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita Springer answers real questions from worship leaders, church staff and people navigating the complicated realities of serving in ministry.
Rita gets candid about honoring leaders you disagree with, leaving a church without carrying offense into the next one, unhealthy expectations of loyalty, ministry burnout, losing your passion for worship, and the desire for a bigger platform.
She also shares honestly about questioning her own calling as a songwriter and the exhaustion that can come from playing the “game” of the worship industry.
And underneath every question is an even deeper one: What is God trying to do in you through the season you’re in?
0:00 Intro 1:10 Welcome to Worship Is My Weapon 5:25 Supporting Wearing Justice & the Podcast 7:30 The Story Behind Wearing Justice 9:30 What Today’s Q&A Is About 13:36 How Do I Honor a Pastor I No Longer Trust? 21:57 How Do You Know When It’s Time to Leave a Church? 25:56 What If Loyalty Doesn’t Allow Disagreement? 33:44 Burnout or Losing Your Calling? 38:23 What If I Don’t Feel Anything When Leading Worship? 45:10 Can I Want a Bigger Platform and Still Want Jesus? 52:50 Knowing God vs. Just Doing Ministry 53:47 Learning to Hear God’s Voice 60:01 Final Encouragement & Closing
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What if “the other side” doesn’t look anything like you thought it would?
This week, Joe L and Lauren Barnes turn the tables and interview Rita about hearing God, prophetic words, obedience, suffering, spiritual comparison, and the story behind her upcoming record, The Other Side.
Rita opens up about the danger of speaking too quickly when you believe God has said something—but also the cost of staying silent because you're afraid of getting it wrong. Together, they wrestle with why Christians can become obsessed with someone else’s “oil,” whether we sometimes romanticize the wilderness, and why following Jesus was never a promise that life would become easy.
Sometimes the other side isn't a change in circumstances. Sometimes it's discovering that Jesus is still Jesus in the middle of them. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 00:00 Intro 01:14 Welcome + Turning the Tables on Rita 05:10 How Rita, Joel & Lauren Met 07:19 The Prophetic Word That Changed Their Story 12:06 From Friendship to Family 14:12 Finding the Courage to Hear & Obey God 16:40 The Missionary, the Car & the Cost of Hesitation 23:15 What Happens When People Don’t Obey? 26:33 When It Feels Like God Didn’t Show Up 27:40 From Fed by Ravens to The Other Side 30:17 The Other Side Is a Mindset Shift 32:53 Are We Selling the Wrong Gospel? 35:15 The Unseen Battles Behind the “Oil” 36:48 Recognizing Jesus in the Distance 40:09 Revival, Repentance & the Wilderness 42:53 Don’t Chase the Wilderness for the Oil 47:22 You Don’t Know What Their Calling Cost 48:16 Stop Comparing Your Calling to Someone Else’s 51:22 What Are You Actually Called to Carry? 53:26 Find Your Own Fragrance 55:55 The Light at the End of the Tunnel 1:00:32 Can You Be Disappointed and Still Be Faithful? 1:02:40 What Does Contentment Really Mean? 1:04:44 The Story Behind “The Other Side” 1:06:25 What the New Record Will Sound Like 1:08:19 “I Just Want to Know Him More”
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Franni Cash joins Rita Springer for an incredibly honest conversation about growing up in what she describes as a cult, losing her community, questioning her faith, and eventually learning to separate who God is from the people who misrepresented Him.
Franni shares the story behind We the Kingdom and why she ultimately knew she needed to step away—even while the band was experiencing incredible success. She opens up about crying every night on tour, the return of self-harm, and the realization that something looking “blessed” from the outside doesn’t always mean you’re supposed to stay.
They also talk about forgiveness, therapy, rediscovering her love for music, the real story behind “Kool-Aid,” and Franny’s new chapter as a solo artist.
Now that so much of the pain has healed, Franny is wrestling with a completely new question: What happens when an artist who has always created from pain learns to create from peace?
If you’ve ever experienced church hurt, confused success with calling, or had to rediscover who God is beyond the people who represented Him, this conversation is for you. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
0:00 Intro 1:08 Welcome + Meet Franni Cash 3:15 Who Was Franni Cash? 5:43 Growing Up in a Church Cult 8:04 The Truth Comes Out 11:09 Finding God After Spiritual Trauma 17:17 Forgiveness, Surrender + Healing 18:50 Amazing Kids 19:46 Learning to Forgive 21:26 Songwriting, Theology + Finding Her Own Voice 22:56 Why Franni Left We The Kingdom 28:32 Choosing Her Life Over Success 31:29 Redefining God’s Favor 34:25 Who Is Franni Cash Now? 38:36 Breaking the Christian Music Mold 39:40 Falling in Love With Music Again 43:19 Choosing Art Over Commercial Success 47:52 Staying Creative Without Losing Yourself 51:20 Authenticity After a Controlling Church 53:23 The Story Behind “Kool-Aid” 55:32 Creating the Album + Finding Freedom 58:43 Can Great Art Come From Peace? 1:01:06 Creating Beyond Pain 1:04:22 Who Is Franni Cash Becoming? 1:07:27 The Future of Christian Art 1:11:25 Art, Evangelism + Authenticity 1:15:23 The “Unknown Daisy” Encounter 1:18:03 Creating With God 1:20:22 The Songs Still Waiting to Be Written 1:23:01 Franni’s New Record + Closing
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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 back to Him.
If you’ve been praying, waiting, grieving, or wondering why God hasn’t changed something, this conversation is an invitation to be honest with Him, lay down the burden, and rediscover His nearness in the middle of your brokenness.
00:00 Intro
01:03 Welcome to Worship Is My Weapon
03:36 Living With a Broken Heart
05:39 Does God Allow Our Hearts to Be Broken?
08:13 Staying Curious in Your Faith
09:28 Giving God the Broken Pieces
11:29 Amazing Kids
12:26 Heart Sick vs. Brokenhearted
16:11 When the Hits Keep Coming
18:43 The Enemy Attacks Our Weaknesses
20:31 Finding Strength After Brokenness
26:11 God Is Near to the Brokenhearted
30:01 Accepting God's Invitation to Draw Near
33:28 How Crisis Reveals Our Relationship With God
35:32 Breaking Cycles of Disappointment
38:14 What Are You Still Holding Onto?
41:12 Giving God the Burden of Your Brokenness
42:42 Healing vs. Remaining Sensitive to the Wound
46:18 God's Desire Is to Heal and Restore
47:41 What to Do When God Feels Silent
49:26 Are You Heart Sick or Brokenhearted?
49:57 God Is Not Offended by Your Honesty
51:51 Surrendering Without Having All the Answers
52:30 Don't Let Worry Steal Your Wonder
53:44 Letting God Repair a Broken Heart
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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 watching others receive the opportunities she thought God had promised her, something began to change.
In this episode, Harvest and Rita wrestle with a difficult question for every gifted believer: What if your calling was never supposed to become a platform?
They talk about the worship industry, the danger of building your identity around your gift, prophetic words that create unrealistic expectations, surviving deep personal disappointment, and finding freedom in simply being faithful where God has planted you.
00:00 Intro 01:22 Welcome & Introducing Harvest Grapevine 07:02 Growing Up in Revival & a Family on Mission 11:56 "Lord, Make Me a Voice" 15:29 Living in the Prayer Room 20:03 Marked by God vs. Chosen by God 22:40 When Worship Became About People's Approval 28:58 The Fast Rise of a Worship Career 30:50 Losing the Doorkeeper Heart 35:00 Feeling Used by Ministry 39:28 Comparison, Rejection & the Industry 46:15 Divorce, Disappointment & Rock Bottom 49:20 God Restores Identity During Sabbatical 52:16 Returning to the Prayer Room 53:48 Why Worship Leaders Are Burning Out 59:09 Prophecy, Calling & Expectations 01:05:20 "I've Reserved You for Myself" 01:11:46 The Gift Was Never the Destination 01:18:42 Releasing Music vs. Loving Jesus 01:22:47 Advice for Dreamers & Staying Faithful 01:27:57 How to Handle Prophetic Words 01:33:53 Returning to Your First Love 01:35:03 Closing Thoughts
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Finding Your Identity Beyond Race, Fear & Expectations
02 sept. 2026
01:06:17
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 Growing Up Between Washington & Louisiana 07:24 Discovering Her Gift for Music 10:14 Knowing She Was Called to Create 12:24 Sponsor: Amazing Kids Curriculum 13:20 Christian Artist vs Christian Who Goes to Work 18:40 Creativity, Calling & Writing with God 20:08 Identity, Purpose & Being a Black Woman 25:30 The Powerful Story Behind "Black Boy" 32:46 Creating the New Album "Shiloh" 36:08 The Weight of Writing Songs for the Church 42:35 Women, Worship & Pioneering New Paths 46:04 Bridging Generations in the Church 48:19 Mental Health, Anxiety & Learning to Thrive 55:13 Does God Trust You? 56:02 Motherhood, Grace & Depending on God 58:16 Generational Blessing & God's Faithfulness 01:00:32 The New Album "Shiloh" 01:01:43 Touring While Raising Young Children 01:05:52 Final Thoughts
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What to Do When Everyone Around You Seems More Gifted
01 sept. 2026
01:11:15
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 deadly.
They also reflect on the early Vineyard worship movement, raising up people who eventually surpass you, the pressure to “keep up” in modern worship culture, and why the microphone was never supposed to be the goal.
If you've ever wondered whether you're talented enough, gifted enough, or qualified enough to lead the people around you, this conversation is for you.
00:00 Intro 01:15 Welcome Cindy Rethmeier 02:18 The Early Vineyard Movement 06:16 How Cindy Started Leading Worship 11:20 Discovering Her Calling 13:03 Women in Worship Leadership 17:01 Leading with Confidence & Authority 19:29 Leading When Others Are More Talented 20:17 Sponsor: Amazing Kids Curriculum 20:47 Knowing Who You Are 23:09 Has Worship Leadership Changed? 25:21 Finding Your Lane 27:08 Identity Beyond Ministry 31:16 Confidence, Risk & Calling 33:33 Comparison in Worship Ministry 36:10 John Wimber's Lasting Influence 39:55 Remembering Brian Doerksen 44:36 Comparison Is Deadly 48:16 Writing Songs Without an Agenda 52:21 Songs That Still Matter 56:11 Creating Every Day 58:39 Escaping the Pressure to Keep Up 01:02:09 Success vs. Calling 01:04:09 Advice for Young Women Worship Leaders 01:07:10 The Gift of Authenticity 01:08:37 Legacy, Grandchildren & What Matters Most 01:10:26 Final Thoughts & Closing
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How Steven Curtis Chapman’s Marriage Survived the Unthinkable
19 août 2026
01:10:18
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 apart.
They also unpack what they've learned about counseling, surrender, soulmates, parenting adult children, adoption, and discovering the goodness of God in life's darkest places.
Steven and Mary Beth's new book, Still Here: Life Together on the Long Way Home, tells the story of a marriage that isn't perfect, but by the grace of God, is still here.
00:00 Intro
01:08 Meet Steven Curtis Chapman and Mary Beth Chapman
04:13 Why They Wrote "Still Here"
10:21 Why They're Still Here After 41 Years
11:45 What Makes a Marriage Last?
17:08 Sponsor: Amazing Kids Curriculum
18:04 Counseling, Therapy & the Ultimate Counselor
27:20 Learning Surrender in Marriage
31:21 What Is a Soulmate?
33:18 Growing Through Life's Hardest Seasons
35:55 Losing Their Daughter & Holding Onto Faith
39:47 "It's Worth It" — Why They Stayed
42:55 Parenting Through Pain & Letting Go
53:13 Adoption, Show Hope & Seeing the Heart of God
1:01:07 How Show Hope Has Helped Over 10,000 Children
1:05:30 Final Thoughts & Where to Find the Book
1:07:03 Marriage, Grandkids & Growing Older Together
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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.
"I Accidentally Confessed on Live Radio." -Christine D'Clario
05 août 2026
01:09:41
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.
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"I Hate This. But I Still Trust You.” - Jennie Lusko on Loss
30 juil. 2026
01:08:23
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.
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00:00 – Trusting God Through the Unthinkable (Episode Intro) 01:15 – Welcome: Meeting Jenny Lesko & Ministry Beginnings 07:30 – Planting Fresh Life Church in Montana 14:00 – Raising the Next Generation & Why Youth Matter 16:30 – What Is the Church Missing Today? 20:30 – Fresh Mercies Every Day: Why Simple Faith Matters 24:00 – Learning to Trust God One Day at a Time 29:00 – Losing Their Daughter Lenya & Walking Through Grief 35:00 – Why We Need to Linger in God's Presence 39:00 – Feeling Forgotten by God: Rita's Starbucks Story 43:00 – What Does It Mean to Truly Flourish? 48:00 – Healing Comes When We Stop Numbing Our Pain 51:30 – Worship Is Our Weapon in Every Battle 59:00 – Can God Bring Purpose Out of Pain? 1:02:30 – Jesus Wept: Finding Hope in Deep Grief 1:06:00 – The Permission to Keep Grieving 1:09:30 – Final Encouragement & Where to Find Fresh Mercies Every Day
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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 really means to live a Spirit-led life.
Whether you're skeptical, curious, or longing for more of God, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.
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00:00 Intro 01:00 Why the Church Needs the Holy Spirit Again 11:19 Sponsor: Amazing Kids Curriculum 12:16 Learning to Hear God's Voice 17:14 How to Fall in Love with Scripture 27:31 How Do You Know It's God Speaking? 32:52 When God Feels Silent 37:05 Finding God in Seasons of Suffering 41:58 Henry's Life-Changing Encounter with the Holy Spirit 50:50 The Holy Spirit Gives Practical Wisdom 56:43 Why Every Believer Needs the Holy Spirit 59:00 A Call to Live Spirit-Empowered
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The Royal Family Secret His Family Protected for 200 Years
15 juil. 2026
01:16:44
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.
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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. ----------------------------------------
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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 discussion challenges assumptions about worship while pointing back to Jesus, Scripture and serving the Church.
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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.
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48% of Americans Have Encountered The Supernatural
17 juin 2026
01:04:33
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 realm.
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The Cost of Authority - Being Gifted Is Not Enough | Natalie Layne
10 juin 2026
01:02:09
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 in a noisy world.
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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.
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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. -----------------------------------------
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I Let It Build Me, Rather Than Break Me | Ke'erron Sims
02 juin 2026
00:54:32
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.
Keerron explains that his upcoming music focuses on “waiting well,” embracing the journey, and recognizing God’s faithfulness even before breakthrough or healing arrives. -----------------------------------------
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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 you. -----------------------------------------
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0:00 - Coming Up 1:04 - Today’s Guest, The Johnsons: Pastoring at Passion 6:51 - Ad: Amazing Kids - joinamazing.com 7:48 - Same-Sex Attraction: Identity and Sanctification 14:28 - Relationship Dynamics: Tensions and Truth 25:43 - From a Woman’s Perspective 29:33 - No Secrets, Choices to Make 35:50 - Open Spaces Podcast 41:15 - Discipline in the Struggle 46:57 - The Silent and Fearful Church 1:01:15 - Processing Grief and Loss with Honesty 1:25:26 - Songwriting 1:31:26 - Family and Travel
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Success Isn’t Proof of God’s Favor | Natalie Grant & Bernie Herms
06 mai 2026
01:18:23
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. -----------------------------------------
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0:00 - Coming up 1:11 - Today’s Guests, Natalie Grant & Bernie Herms: Marriage and Ministry 8:44 - Bernie’s Music Journey 14:06 - The Fruit of Relationships 19:44 - Finding a Balance 24:20 - Ad: Amazing Kids - joinamazing.com 25:16 - Overcoming Insecurity and Ego 31:28 - Transformation: Performance vs. Presence 44:58 - Advice For The Next Generation 54:16 - Relevance and Longevity 1:10:27 - What Natalie and Bernie Burn For 1:17:36 - Final Thoughts
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She Died on the Operating Table… Then God Spoke to Her | Joanne Moody
29 avr. 2026
01:32:03
A raw and powerful conversation with Joanne Moody as she shares her 14-year battle with chronic pain, a near-death encounter with Jesus, and the miracle that changed everything.
This episode dives deep into healing, suffering, identity, and the authority believers carry.
If you’ve ever questioned God in pain, this is for you.
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She was one decision away from becoming a pop star… until the industry gave her an ultimatum: her baby or her career.
In this raw conversation, Rebekah White Williams shares how choosing life cost her everything, her record deal, her marriage, and the future she thought she had. But in the middle of loss, God rewrote her story in a way she never expected.
This is a story about obedience, healing, and finding your true calling. ----------------------------------------- Join Rita Springer in Dallas, April 28–30, for Church Conference, a gathering to equip church leaders with vision, leadership, and practical tools for the next generation. Register at aChurchConference.com.
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0:00 - Coming Up 1:05 - Today’s Guest, Rebekah White: Her Story 13:58 - Ad: Amazing Kids - joinamazing.com 14:55 - When Things Go Awry, When Healing Arrives 28:16 - Staying Centered, Fighting Back 35:25 - Ad: Join Us At Church Conference - achurchconference.com 36:25 - The Business and the Balance 42:23 - Songwriting and Stewardship 48:44 - The Story Behind “Make Room” 58:39 - Poets & Prophets 1:07:16 - An Encouragement From Rebekah
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Trip Lee joins Rita Springer for one of the most honest conversations yet. They talk honestly about hip hop, worship, creativity, and suffering.
From defending rap in the church to risking everything on a new worship sound, this episode dives deep into calling and what it really means to glorify God with your life.
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Tommee Profitt On Being Used By God In The Film Industry
08 avr. 2026
01:18:47
What does it look like to follow God in an industry driven by success, pressure, and recognition?
In this conversation, Tommee Profitt shares his journey from a basement studio to scoring major films, and the moments where obedience mattered more than opportunity.
We talk about creativity, calling, saying no, and what it means to stay true to God in the middle of influence.
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What if the way we’ve been thinking about Jesus’ return is completely off?
In this conversation with John Bevere, they unpack why the Church has lost anticipation, how it affects holiness, and what it actually means to live ready for the King.
This episode is both sobering and deeply hopeful.
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This episode is for anyone walking through a wilderness season, feeling stuck, forgotten, or waiting on God to move.
Rita shares the raw truth about pain, grief, and faith, and why the “other side” isn’t what you expect.
What if breakthrough doesn’t start with your circumstances… but with your mind?
If you’re tired of waiting, this conversation might change how you see everything.
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Kristian and Melodie Reveal What They Burn For | Passion Music
18 mars 2026
00:54:06
Worship leaders Kristian Stanfill and Melodie Malone join Rita Springer to talk about the heart behind Passion’s new album Just That Good.
They dive into the struggles worship leaders face, the overwhelming spiritual hunger rising among Gen Z, and why the most powerful worship moments are often completely unplanned.
Plus, Rita shares a powerful idea: the enemy doesn’t attack your gifts, he attacks what you burn for.
This conversation explores worship, calling, humility, and the deeper purpose behind the songs the Church sings.
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A Jewish Rabbi’s Surprising Encounter With Jesus | Rabbi Jason Sobel
11 mars 2026
01:25:08
Rabbi Jason Sobel joins Rita Springer to unpack the Jewish roots of Jesus, the hidden meaning of the cross in Hebrew Scripture, and why the Church has often made Jesus unrecognizable to the Jewish people.
From supernatural encounters to The Chosen, anti-Semitism, and the powerful truth that the tomb became a womb, this conversation will deepen your faith and challenge what you thought you knew about Messiah.
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The Biggest Cause of Demonic Possession | The Exorcist Files
09 mars 2026
01:15:10
In this eye-opening conversation, Rita sits down with the creator of The Exorcist Files, Ryan Bethea to talk about spiritual warfare, deliverance, and the reality of the demonic realm. From Ouija boards and sexual sin to trauma and generational doors, they unpack real exorcism cases, including a college student who gained a terrifying “gift” he didn’t want to give up.
Can Christians be oppressed? How do demons gain access? Why do some people choose not to be free?
This episode isn’t about fear, it’s about awareness, authority, and the power of Jesus to set people free.
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From Addiction & Anger To Forgiveness | Stephen McWhirter
25 févr. 2026
01:14:28
He grew up in church camps… but behind closed doors, it was violent and broken.
Stephen McWhirter shares his journey from addiction, arrests, and hatred toward God to radical salvation, forgiveness, and leading thousands to Christ online.
This is a story about mercy, thorns, industry tension, and a love that refuses to quit.
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The Side of Worship Culture We Need To Talk About | Jason & Rhonda Halbert
25 févr. 2026
01:47:36
In this powerful conversation, Rita Springer sits with Jason & Rhonda Halbert to talk faith after loss, revival, worship culture, marriage, and obedience.
From DC Talk and Sonicflood to walking away from the church industry, cancer, grief, and writing CARETAKER, Book 1 in The Goodpasture Chronicles. this episode is about holding onto God when everything falls apart.
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How to Hope Without Breaking Your Own Heart | Looking Into 2026
25 févr. 2026
01:10:45
Starting the year with hope… but what happens when the thing you’ve prayed for never comes?
In this episode, Rita unpacks expectation, disappointment, obedience, and the moment her therapist used a water bottle to show her she’d been so focused on “the promise” that she missed everything around her.
What does it mean to carry God’s presence while you wait? And what if waiting is shaping you more than arrival ever could?
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Cover Up Culture - The Real Reason Church Scandals Keep Exploding
04 févr. 2026
01:28:06
In this raw solo episode, Rita Springer addresses the growing reality of cover-up culture in the church.
With honesty, compassion, and prophetic insight, she explores hidden sin, leadership failure, accountability, confession, and the true cost of doing the right thing.
This conversation isn’t about cancel culture, it’s about repentance, healing, and restoring the fear of the Lord.
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What does it really mean to carry the presence of God, not just feel it? In this powerful solo episode, Rita Springer unpacks the story of the Ark of the Covenant and reveals how reverence, obedience, and discipline shape our spiritual lives.
This is a call to deeper encounter, not emotional moments.
As we step into 2026, how will you carry His presence?
Scripture references: 1 Samuel 6-7, 2 Samuel 6
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Have We Replaced God's Presence With "Cool" Church | Scott Coats
21 janv. 2026
01:18:58
What happens when a worship leader leaves the platform but not the presence of God?
In this powerful conversation, Rita Springer sits down with artist and former worship pastor Scott Coats to talk about prophetic encounters, rural revival, creativity as calling, and why comfort may be the very thing the church needs to lose.
This episode will challenge creatives, worship leaders, and anyone asking God, “What’s next?”
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Holy Provision Looks Like This (The Reward of Obedience) | Hollyn
13 janv. 2026
01:31:01
In this deeply honest episode, Rita sits down with Holly (Hollyn) and Dillon Wilson to talk about obedience when God’s direction makes no sense. From years of waiting, financial strain, identity loss, and unexpected provision, this conversation explores what happens when you surrender your calling, your timeline, and your definition of success. This is a story about faith formed in silence, and fruit that comes later.
This episode feels like sitting in a quiet room listening to people who have nothing left to prove.
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The Adventure Of A Lifetime Awaits You! Here’s How
13 janv. 2026
00:51:02
As we close 2025, Rita shares a raw update on faith, fear, creativity, and the encounters with God that shaped her year.
She opens up about new music, the future of worship in an AI age, her Italy creative retreats, and why the “clearing” after the wilderness changes everything.
If you need renewal and vision heading into 2026, this episode is for you.
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30 Years Later - How It All Started For Chris Tomlin
10 déc. 2025
01:23:54
Worship legend Chris Tomlin joins Rita Springer for one of the most powerful and joy-filled conversations of the season. Chris shares the unbelievable story of how his calling began, the prophetic word that shaped his life, and how a 30-year journey with a mentor led him to the National Day of Prayer.
They dive deep into worship songwriting, the battle between transcendence and deliverance songs, the state of modern worship, and the heart behind Chris’ new album The King Is Still the King.
There’s wisdom, vulnerability, worship theology and the funniest Christmas story you’ll ever hear.
This episode will ignite your faith, challenge your creativity, and remind you why worship still changes everything.
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This Is WHY God Is Using Fleurie in the Cinematic Universe | Lauren Sloat
03 déc. 2025
01:41:33
Worship leader and mainstream artist Fleurie (Lauren Sloat) joins Rita Springer for one of the most vulnerable conversations yet, identity, prophetic calling, fear of being seen, navigating the music industry, writing “dark” songs for TV, and discovering her true mission: being a light in unexpected rooms.
From Hillsong College to Barnes & Noble to massive trailers, Lauren shares how God keeps redirecting her steps, healing old fears, and calling her deeper into freedom.
This is for every creative who’s ever wrestled with calling, tension, and courage.
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The 6 Universal Roadblocks To Encountering God (And The Solution) | Hosanna Wong
26 nov. 2025
01:13:17
Spoken word artist, pastor, and author Hosanna Wong joins Rita to share her incredible story, from growing up in San Francisco street church to becoming a global voice in evangelism.
They unpack authenticity, creativity, and the 6 major roadblocks that keep people from encountering God. This conversation will challenge how you see faith, calling, and the simplicity of the gospel.
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How to Discern If You're In A Manipulative Relationship | Betty Joyce Whalen
19 nov. 2025
02:03:59
When Betty Joyce discovered her worship-leader husband’s affair, her entire world collapsed.
In this raw and powerful conversation, she and Rita unpack betrayal, gaslighting, grief, childhood wounds, red flags, and how God rebuilt her life from the ashes.
If you’ve ever questioned your worth, your sanity, or your future, this episode will breathe hope into you.
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Amber Smith, wife of former country artist Granger Smith, shares her powerful story of losing her son River in a tragic drowning accident, finding faith in the darkest valley, and learning how worship became her weapon against despair.
In this heartfelt conversation with Rita Springer, they unpack grief, healing, and the miracle of hope that meets us in deep loss.
This episode isn’t just for those who’ve lost a child, but for anyone who’s ever faced loss and wondered where God is in the middle of it.
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