Worship is my Weapon Podcast with Rita Springer

Hooks, structure, patterns, and walls - so many components go into building out a great home, a wonderful song. Today, we're talking through some real technical parts of writing, I'll show you one of my favorite songs and talk through it. My hope is to encourage you to dig even deeper in your creative expressions. It's not just about songs though, don't you worry non-songwriters. Whatever we put into the world, whether in a song or even in the words we speak, is our point of view consistent? If you're writing worship songs, are you inspiring people or are you being too preachy? Subtlety in our communication, leaning on the Holy Spirit, clearing our agenda and making room for His, all of these things set us up to write, sing, and live out our best songs. We're asking some good questions and covering a lot of ground today! If you haven't reviewed us or left us five stars, what are you waiting on? ;)If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b... 🙏🏻🕊️🤍💌 Stay connected with Rita by signing up for her exclusive mailing list: http://worshipismyweaponshow.com ✳️ Join my community and get access to heaps of exclusive content, recipes, bible studies and more at https://www.growtribes.com/rita

This week, we’re continuing our series on songwriting and if you’re someone who writes or wants to write worship music, this is especially for you. I love writing for the Church, but I love the craft of writing period. So today we’re talking about the prayer and process involved in writing worship songs that feel like a safe house.When we write without a foundation, without structure needed to support what we’re saying, we leak out all of what we think, without really ever having an understanding of the format of what it is we’re thinking … We create a faulty building.Remember, you’re writing songs that move your people from the place that they are when they came into the building further to the lap of the Lord. So I’d like to spend some time today speaking frankly about foundation, finding lyrics, themes, and communicating what’s on God’s heart with artistic and structural integrity. If you haven’t subscribed + rated our show yet, would you mind taking a second to do that up top? It truly helps the show! If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b... 🙏🏻🕊️🤍💌 Stay connected with Rita by signing up for her exclusive mailing list: http://worshipismyweaponshow.com ✳️ Join my community and get access to heaps of exclusive content, recipes, bible studies and more at https://www.growtribes.com/rita

What do you want to put into the atmosphere? As songwriters, as sons and daughters, we have to steward what we impart. In today’s episode we’re talking everything from process, navigating writing rooms, the creative influences we take in, and in the middle of all that- what we are called to create.Where has God gifted you to run, what strengths do you have creatively to flex and operate in consistently? God’s got a lane for each of us and there’s far more room in it than out of it.Willing to join me on the journey? Also, if you haven’t checked out my brand new subscription service/Patreon page, make sure to head over and just search “Rita Springer.” I’d love to see you there!If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b... 🙏🏻🕊️🤍💌 Stay connected with Rita by signing up for her exclusive mailing list: http://worshipismyweaponshow.com ✳️ Join my community and get access to heaps of exclusive content, recipes, bible studies and more at https://www.growtribes.com/rita

Pastor Laura Lee is someone who knows the power of choice intimately. How we choose to live, serve, love, and faithful.- they matter. There’s nothing easy about giving God your full “yes,” but when you do He builds in you the strength you to walk your “yes” out even when the choice is hard. Laura is proof.She’s been in ministry for decades, has walked with countless people beautifully, and has laid her life down for the cause of Christ … but that hasn’t kept the rain of heartbreak from falling. Her choice is ours, will we allow the lowest points in our life to leave us bitter or will we walk with God to better? Listen in on this tender and important conversation. I pray it encourages you!If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b... 🙏🏻🕊️🤍💌 Stay connected with Rita by signing up for her exclusive mailing list: http://worshipismyweaponshow.com ✳️ Join my community and get access to heaps of exclusive content, recipes, bible studies and more at https://www.growtribes.com/rita

God’s the one who has the best and better way. He just does, and it doesn’t matter what we’re in the middle of or trying to understand, He shows up to partner with us. He’s got the way for us to move through whatever we’re facing, especially parenting. Sometimes it can feel like madness; any bit of obedience. He’s the truest Father my son or I could ever have so it only makes sense that I would lean in to hear His thoughts about the one He gave me to parent alongside Him. That’s the challenge for all of us. Do we lean in to hear His thoughts on what we'd rather react to, shout at, or throw up our hands at? Single parenting aside, if you choose Jesus, the challenge is the same. How and where do we invite His contribution, his perspective to overtake our own? SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and follow me on Instagram @RitaSpringer. There's a lot happening and we don't want you to miss a beat. If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b... 🙏🏻🕊️🤍💌 Stay connected with Rita by signing up for her exclusive mailing list: http://worshipismyweaponshow.com ✳️ Join my community and get access to heaps of exclusive content, recipes, bible studies and more at https://www.growtribes.com/rita

Blissful and brutal- those are the two words I’d attach to my first years of being a single parent. But can I tell you what I’ve joyfully learned throughout 18 years of being a single parent? An act of obedience and a fulfilled desire of the heart don’t often look like we think they will. But goodness, the obedience is worth it and the fulfillment even more so. However, that doesn’t mean the process comes without questions, hurdles, and battles.Join me for Part 1 of a conversation I feel we’re meant to have. I’ve got stories, some love to throw on you from Jesus, and hopefully an encouraging word.As always, find me on Instagram @RitaSpringer and leave the show a review if you haven’t already! If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b... 🙏🏻🕊️🤍💌 Stay connected with Rita by signing up for her exclusive mailing list: http://worshipismyweaponshow.com ✳️ Join my community and get access to heaps of exclusive content, recipes, bible studies and more at https://www.growtribes.com/rita

Happy New Year! The calendar has flipped, and 2022 is gone! We are headed into a new year of wonder and blessings. I encourage you to surrender your heart and give your first fruits to the Lord this year.  Take a listen and be encouraged as we kick off the new year! If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b... 🙏🏻🕊️🤍💌 Stay connected with Rita by signing up for her exclusive mailing list: http://worshipismyweaponshow.com ✳️ Join my community and get access to heaps of exclusive content, recipes, bible studies and more at https://www.growtribes.com/rita

Have you ever thought about the origins of some of our most well-known Christmas songs? I know some might think, “Now why would I care about that?” But I have to tell you, it’s truly fascinating and on today’s episode we're digging into  this reality: You just never know what God can do, how He can use you, how He can use a song … Yes, even one like Good King Wencelsas. Beyond that, I’d like to end this year by singing you into a very Merry Christmas. Thank you for listening and thank you for leaning into the “more” of God. I have been truly honored by the testimonies I’ve heard, by those of you who’ve stopped me just to say this show has blessed you, but more than anything, that God would trust me to breathe any amount of courage into you. Bless you and your loved ones. May your days be merry and bright. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! With Love, Rita and the You & Me Media crewIf you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b... 🙏🏻🕊️🤍💌 Stay connected with Rita by signing up for her exclusive mailing list: http://worshipismyweaponshow.com ✳️ Join my community and get access to heaps of exclusive content, recipes, bible studies and more at https://www.growtribes.com/rita

If you’re someone who feels especially tender during the Christmas season I’d like you to know I fully understand. My mother’s birthday is the day before Christmas. This year marks another Christmas without her and each year I’m confronted with an invitation to that deep sadness. However, today I’d like to invite you to make a decision I have. I choose to force joy into my grief.Join me in this episode as I tell the stories about how I’ve learned to push joy into the atmosphere and sorrow out-the-window. Merry Almost Christmas!If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b... 🙏🏻🕊️🤍💌 Stay connected with Rita by signing up for her exclusive mailing list: http://worshipismyweaponshow.com ✳️ Join my community and get access to heaps of exclusive content, recipes, bible studies and more at https://www.growtribes.com/rita

It's one thing to know God loves us. It's another beautiful thing to know He wants to speak to us; not only to us for our lives, but to us for the sake of another's encouragement. When talking about the gift of prophecy, there can be a sense of overwhelm in knowing where to start. So that's why I've invited my wonderful friend, Lisa Corley, to talk about exercising this gift. I've always loved the prophetic because a word from the Lord can change it all. Today, we're talking about the beauty and safety that comes from obedience-that obedience to speak what the Lord impresses on your heart. Simple obedience has exponential results and the simply obeying in the prophetic is no different. Join us for a conversation that will leave you even more undone by the kindness of God in how He chooses to meet us, even through the obedience of another. As always, make sure you SUBSCRIBE so you don't miss an episode and leave us a REVIEW if you have two seconds, we promise, that's all it takes! If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review!Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringerIf you would like to support the Worship Is My Weapon podcast you can donate to Wearing Justice at https://give.tithe.ly/?formId=0f0e22b... 🙏🏻🕊️🤍💌 Stay connected with Rita by signing up for her exclusive mailing list: http://worshipismyweaponshow.com ✳️ Join my community and get access to heaps of exclusive content, recipes, bible studies and more at https://www.growtribes.com/rita