Worship is my Weapon Podcast with Rita Springer Steffany Gretzinger on Presence Over Programs
Oct 1, 2025
Steffany Gretzinger, a contemporary worship artist and songwriter, joins Rita Springer to explore the transformative concept of the fear of the Lord. They discuss how reverence opens the door to God's covenant and the dangers of performance-driven worship. Steffany emphasizes the balance between holy terror and divine tenderness, urging listeners to seek a fresh baptism in first love. The conversation tackles the essence of true worship, the pitfalls of idolatry in church practices, and the importance of returning to a reverent relationship with God.
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Fear Unlocks Covenant Revelations
- The fear of the Lord unlocks God's secrets and reveals His covenant to those who honor Him.
- Reverent fear points believers to the Lamb and invites deeper intimacy with God.
Child's Surprise Echoes Revelation
- Steffany recounts her child Wilder writing "the angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear him" without knowing their conversation.
- She links that moment to the tangible presence and protection around fearing God.
Clean Reverence Precedes Wisdom
- True fear of the Lord is a clean reverence that begins wisdom and points to Christ's sacrifice.
- Without it, lives become paralyzed by other fears and anxieties.