Worship is my Weapon Podcast with Rita Springer

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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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.

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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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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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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 eve...

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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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 n...

Rita joins designer Teressa Johnson in a breathtaking Italian villa for a week of creativity, beauty, and soul-deep conversation. 

Together they explore how rest, art, and hospitality reveal God’s heart. 

From floral design to faith, this episode captures the sacred beauty of slowing down and seeing God’s design in everything.

A soulful reminder that God is the ultimate creator and beauty can be found eve...

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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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. 

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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, an...

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, h...

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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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 ch...

Rita sits down with Candace Cameron Bure for one of the most honest conversations yet, about faith in Hollywood, the miracle that saved her marriage, and the moment she realized being “good” wasn’t enough. 

From doubt and pressure to renewal and conviction, this episode will move you to tears and remind you that worship really is a weapon.

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“He was battling demons on the dance floor — until Jesus stepped in.”

Dancer, filmmaker, and worshipper Ryan Green joins Rita Springer for one of the most powerful conversations yet, a journey from darkness to divine purpose. 

Ryan shares his journey from street dance and witchcraft to encountering God through movement. He and Rita reveal how creativity is more than talent, it’s a weapon of worship. From spiritual...

Worship leader and songwriter Jennie Lee Riddle (writer of Revelation Song) opens up about her three-year journey of radical healing from breast cancer. 
From saying no to surgery and chemo to building a Christ-centered wellness center, Jennie shares how obedience, holistic living, and the voice of God changed everything.

A powerful story of faith, healing, and surrender.

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