Life on the road in a 1980 Toyota Mini Cruiser, Dory by Name and Other life experiences
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Rita takes you on a journey of her story and to discover how we can use worship to fight our everyday battles. To watch live, tune in on Wednesday morning at 10AM CT to catch her episode premiere on YouTube.
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Conversations with hidden heroes making big societal change. Many of us want to make life better for others and the planet. Few people devote their life to it. Even fewer try to tackle the big systemic issues, like climate change and inequality. In years working at the intersection of impact and strategy, Julia has been fascinated by these hidden heroes. Beyond what they’re doing, we explore how they got here, how they keep going, what they’re still learning. Join the conversation, and inspi ...
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Joe L. Barnes' on His Journey to the Priesthood
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"Slaves are driven. Sons are led." This week on Worship Is My Weapon, Rita Springer sits down with one of her favorite spiritual kids, Joe L. Barnes. Together, they break down how to chase the presence, not the mic, what the priesthood REALLY means, and how only God breaks chains. Special Offers: Field of Greens Vastly improve your health TODAY wit…
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What if nothing makes any sense? You don't have what you need to start what God's called you to do, but you know that God is backing your dream? What is the next step? On this episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita Springer shares what God taught her while making Fed By Ravens. She hopes this episode will encourage those of you waiting for God to re…
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Have you become the prodigal son without even realizing it? Today, Rita Springer talks about what the word "prodigal" really means and how many Christians have fallen victim to it. This episode of Worship Is My Weapon calls on listeners to recognize the wasteful seasons in our lives, come to our senses, and return to the grace and mercy of the Fath…
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White Flag: Embracing Surrender & the Return of a Dream
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On today's episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita Springer sits down with Anna Sarkisian, founder of White Flag, to discuss surrendering to the Lord and allowing him to bring a dream back to life. The White Flag x Rita collab is available for purchase TODAY - https://whiteflag.myshopify.com/collections/our-flags/products/fed-by-ravens-white-flag-x-r…
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Amanda Cook on Deconstructing and Reconstructing Her Faith
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In this episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita Springer sits down for a heartfelt conversation with Amanda Cook. Amanda reflects on her journey of deconstructing and reconstructing her faith, balancing personal beliefs and artistic expression, and navigating life's complexities through worship. If you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon p…
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Regulating our collective nervous system - Liliane Mavridara - Climate Reality Project
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I recently completed a 3-day training with Al Gore’s Climate Reality Project, where 1000 people came together to train and mobilize toward a net zero future. I didn’t quite know what to expect, but two things stand out: 1) being faced with all the facts is intense and overwhelming, there’s no shortage of data on the challenges or on the solutions; …
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An Honest Conversation About Gateway Church
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This week on Worship Is My Weapon, Rita Springer talks about Gateway Church and the allegations that have surfaced about Pastor Robert Morris' past. Gateway was Rita’s home church for many years and a place she still considers her family. She hopes this conversation will encourage the church body and point people to JESUS. If you're enjoying the sh…
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Secrets to Successful Songwriting with Jessie Early
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Have you ever tried to write a song but couldn't finish it? On this week's episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita Springer is joined by friend and fellow songwriter Jessie Early. They discuss the inside world of songwriting. Jessie's journeys in the music industry. Tips for beginner songwriters. And HOW important it is to finish that song! If you wo…
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Is God Enough for You? Mitch Wong and Rita Dive Deep on Ambition and Faith
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This week on Worship Is My Weapon, Rita Springer and Mitch Wong reflect on the challenges and rewards of maintaining a pure heart in a world driven by recognition and success. Mitch shares his journey from Melbourne to Nashville, revealing how his hidden years of writing songs for the Lord laid a foundation for today and continues to help him maint…
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Cory Asbury’s Unfiltered Thoughts on the Church and Worship
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You may know him best from his hit single "Reckless Love," but today, Cory Asbury reveals it all. Cory grew up in church and even started playing in the worship band at 14, but it wasn't until his parents pushed him to attend IHOP KC that he fully surrendered his life to the Lord. Today, Cory opens up about how his experience with IHOP KC shaped hi…
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Addiction, Abuse, Abandonment - Maria Durso's Powerful Testimony
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This week on Worship Is My Weapon, Rita sits down with Maria Durso. Maria lost her mother at a young age, and her father, not knowing what to do, entrusted her to a boarding school. While there, Maria was abused and repeatedly called a child of the devil. Told that she did not deserve to have a mother. Join the conversation and hear how God redeeme…
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How My Weight Battle Helped Me Recognize the Voice of God
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On this episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita wraps up the conversation about Obesity and the Church by encouraging viewers to uproot the criticism of self and others to find our permanent value in the Lord. If you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Venmo - https://account.venmo.com/u/Wearing-Justice Paypal - https://www.p…
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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-Justice Paypal - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_bu…
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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…
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Tell God How You REALLY Feel: Hillary Scott Opens Up About Faith
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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 …
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The Key to Changing the World w/ Giving Keys Founder Caitlin Crosby
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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 sup…
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Employee activism as a spiritual practice - Tessa Wernink, Undercover Activist
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I’ve noticed that activism is having a moment in places I was not used to seeing it - inside companies. Back in my corporate days, I kept your head down and did my activism at home. Serial rebel Tessa Wernink has been shaking things up since co-founding Fairphone. I met her in her new role at The Undercover Activist. We get deep into employee activ…
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The Making of Fed By Ravens | Part II
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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." If you're enjoying the show…
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I Thought Life Was Perfect Until... with Jo Dee Messina
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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 traject…
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How My Son REALLY Feels About Being Adopted
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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. If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review! To support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Venmo - https://account.venmo.com/u/Wearing-Jus…
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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 …
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A Word About God's Supernatural Provision
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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 - h…
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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 abo…
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When Scandal Rocks the Church... A Word About IHOPKC
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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 …
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Is God Still Good? Why I Wrote - I Think He Is
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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 n…
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Practicing the Presence with Steffany Gretzinger
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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 …
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The Truth About Singleness | Part 2 w/ Anna Golden
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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 surroundin…
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Worship is My Weapon Against Fear | Spontaneous Worship w/ Rita Springer
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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. If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review! To support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast …
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Quit COMPARING and Embrace JOY w/ Natalie Layne
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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/ritaspri…
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Spontaneous Session to Feel God's Grace | Worship is My Weapon w/ Rita Springer
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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 If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review! To support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Venmo …
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If You’re Waiting On God, I Have a Word For You
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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 …
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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…
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The Truth About Singleness: Unanswered Prayers and Perfect Timing
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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 fu…
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What Makes Our Worship Authentic? With TY Bello
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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 …
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Faith Over Fame: The Balancing Act of Christian Music Success
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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 Newsl…
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Our Response to Bad Behavior in the Church: Learning from Jonah
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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 mir…
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Unlocking Forgiveness: Overcoming Church Offenses to Find Healing
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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 Newslett…
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Overcoming Bad Behavior in Church: A Journey to Healing
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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://worshipismyweapo…
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How to Find Freedom From Church Wounds w/ Anna Golden
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Rita Springer and Anna Golden engage in a compelling conversation about forgiveness, church hurt and Anna's latest record, "Church." Explore forgiveness, the transformative journey after pain, and the divine timing of God's work. Delve into songwriting and the intersection of forgiveness and justice. Experience the impact of "Manasseh" and the beau…
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A thrutopia to imagine a better future - Manda Scott, Accidental Gods
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What do you get when you cross a bestselling novelist with a masters in regenerative economics and a healthy dose of shamanic practice? This fascinating conversation with the brilliant Manda Scott, creator of Accidental Gods and the Thrutopia Masterclass. THE IMPACT. Manda Scott: - Has been, variously, a veterinary surgeon, veterinary anaesthetist,…
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How to Find Your True Creative Calling w/ Madeline Kiel
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Join Rita Springer in a riveting podcast episode featuring artist Madeline Kiel. Starting as a childhood passion, Madi's artistic journey takes unexpected turns—shifting from music to painting during the pandemic. Explore her focus on black cowboys, struggles with rejection, and the transformative power of embracing imperfections. Madi's story unfo…
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Laying Down Fame For a Simple Life of Worship
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Rita sits down with Francesca Battistelli, a fellow singer songwriter who describes what her life has been like laying down the fame of the music industry and opting for a simpler lifestyle of worship. Francesca shares vulnerably her journey as a woman and a mother in the industry and how she has maintained her humility and focus to ensure her God-…
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Losing My Mother and Best Friend - Discovering Beauty in the Ashes Through Worship
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Rita Springer shares the final part of her inspiring journey of understanding worship as a powerful weapon. From her early struggles with authenticity to becoming a renowned worship leader, she shares pivotal moments, including encounters at a Vineyard church and navigating her mother's terminal illness. Uncover the revelation of worship as a trans…
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Music Became My Flashlight - How Worship Can Change Your Life
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Rita shares her powerful story of how worship literally saved her life. Rita discusses the incredible impact worship has played in her life and how she was transformed through it. She encourages us to discover the authentic power of worship in your own life and how you can persevere through challenges with worship. Join Rita as she shares her journ…
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Are We Missing God’s Heart For The Nations? With Scott Volk
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Rita Springer sits down with Scott Volk from 'Together For Israel' to delve into the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. They discuss the importance of approaching the situation from a biblical perspective rather than getting caught up in politics. The interview ultimately seeks to answer the question: How should the church, comprised of both Jews and G…
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My Redemption Story - How WORSHIP Became My WEAPON
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Rita Springer begins to share her compelling journey and the powerful moments that shaped her life. She covers various life stages, including her challenging and religious upbringing, her father's battle with cancer, and the early stages of trauma and identity crisis. It's an authentic story of resilience, faith, and healing. Follow Rita everywhere…
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It's been an honor to share this time with you each week. For the last episode in this season of the Rita Springer Podcast, I'd like to spend some time sharing what God is stirring in my heart. I'm going to talk about this transition and where I feel like I'm being led, what you can expect in the future, what you can pray toward, and where you can …
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Josh Baldwin may lead worship, write incredible songs, and have the voice of an angel, but he’s also one of my favorite drummers I’ve ever had. Josh and I have a great deal of life and ministry history together. He’s a solid one I’ve watched and am incredibly proud to know and call, friend. He’s hilarious, a deep well, gifted, thoroughly kind and h…
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Daniella Mason Part 2 | Praise God From Whom All Blessings Flow
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What a privilege to have Daniella Mason for a second episode. I felt our conversation was important enough to carry on into a part two and I know you will too. The roar of death is mighty and shaking, especially when it comes from the mouth of someone who's walking out, "To God Be The Glory," regardless of the loss on many sides. This conversation …
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Talking to Daniella Mason is like opening a fire-hydrant of testimony. She doesn’t drown you in story or processing, but she does flood you with an undeniable perspective that has been touched by the miraculous hand of God. She loves the Lord fiercely and wields creative excellence in every sphere she touches. Her walk and the belief shaped in her …
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