Worship is my Weapon Podcast with Rita Springer Leeland Mooring on The MANIFEST Presence of God
Oct 15, 2025
Leeland Mooring, a renowned singer-songwriter and worship leader, shares his extraordinary journey and insights. He delves into his early revival roots and the creation of the powerful song 'Lion and the Lamb.' The conversation explores the tension between artistry and worship, emphasizing the need for sincerity in corporate church settings. Leeland highlights the importance of creativity as a spiritual tool while urging artists to reconnect with the church and its mission. A heartfelt dialogue bridging creativity, faith, and the manifest presence of God!
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Uber Ride That Reframed Failure
- When finances were tight in Nashville Leeland drove for Uber and met a young fan who encouraged him.
- That encounter reframed his season as part of the journey, not failure.
How Lion And The Lamb Began
- Leeland wrote the chorus of "Lion and the Lamb" during a revival while prophesying and recorded it on a voice memo.
- He later completed the song with Brenton Brown at a writing retreat where the verses flowed instantly.
Use Co-Writing As Discipleship
- Treat co-writing as discipleship: use it to grow character, humility, and spiritual formation, not just to produce songs.
- Value the process and relationships over immediate output to steward your gifting.