My Redemption Story - How WORSHIP Became My WEAPON

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.

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Chapter Markers
00:00 Never ever, ever
00:21 Worship is my Weapon Show Opening
01:09 Welcome to Worship is my Weapon podcast
02:47 Childhood and religious background
09:05 Balance is my word
10:32 Identity and calling
12:53 Christian parents
14:47 A renegade like my father
17:53 Growing up in extreme poverty
24:02 When my father met my mother
26:39 My sisters influence
27:26 Rats, snakes and dreams at the ranch
30:32 Hell hears heavens rumor
32:34 My father’s cancer diagnosis
36:30 The beginning stages of a fractured identity
41:47 Limping into the future with a splintered heart
42:41 But Piano… Part 2 teaser"

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[RitaSpringer]

I'm excited to launch my new podcast tonight! Please join me at 8PM CT live in the chat

[maureensalinas]

I’m dx with cancer and will start radiation (32 treatments) plus chemo depending on PET scan tomorrow.
Not surprised I came upon this tonight. The LORD brought me here.
Please ntfy me

[krissifaith]

Your songs and Jason Upton's were so integral in my life as an intercessor... fresh Holy Spirit anointing floods in... and prayers flow! Churches need this kind of TRUE WORSHIP. WE MUST NOT SHRINK BACK.

[christabellelysander]

Thank you so much for clarifying how we are constantly being saved. God bless you 🙏

[stephanieculver]

I have always loved your worship and the depth of your affection for Jesus that just flows out of it. You laid hands and prayed over me years ago & I asked for you to impart whatever you felt in your spirit. You shared that you had walked in some pretty broken places and that is why the depth of your affectionate worship was so strong. Now I know your story, so thanks for sharing. Looking forward to following you!

[linetteruffino]

That's right. Praise to the gift of dreaming!
I had a pretty emotionally unstable upbringing.
Art was my escape. Color became my church.

[jameskababu]

So grateful for this vulnerability in leaders ...we need these stories...
Most of what we have heard are the tail end faith victories in songs...influence... thanks so much

[michellebaird]

What seems extreme is very prophetic and angels preserved you and carved the character of who you are today. I understand the underlying pain of no consistency or stability. I have moved over 28 times inmy life. I didn't go to any school for more than a few years before we moved again. The promise of a better life was always in the promise of the next move.

[angelajohnsonmusic]

Your story really speaks to me. I've been really going through some heavy battles and oppression as soon as I said yes to accepting the Lord's calling. He's calling me into worship and I am a songwriter. I'm still in the early stages of this journey and it has not been easy. Thank you for sharing your story! I'm following you and look forward to more of these podcasts

[Tiff-isqm]

Rita, thank you for sharing your story. There’s heartbreak and hope and it’s so encouraging to hear about your journey to find balance with the Lord. ❤ excited to keep listening!

[abbasjoy]

I just listened to this... and im so grateful that you shared your story, and our childhood does shape part of who we are. I so wish that I could hear the second part of your testimony. God bless ❤

[elize-mariereyneke]

Your story really touched my heart and released healing. I can identify with so much of the story. The radical religious upbringing with the poverty-stricken childhood.
Both my parents are still alive but still I'm trying to get healing. So many things were promised to my parents about who I would be and I feel that my life now is so far from it. Feeling like being a disappointment but trying to find my source in God for myself.

Thank you for sharing your story.

Blessings.

[annamcg]

I LOVE this! I have my own story of the enemy stealing my voice. I am in the process of taking it back. Where is part two? I really need to watch it. Thank you so much Rita!

[sijqdib]

I’ve been binging your audio podcast and was so excited to see you do this format! You’re so inspiring!

[jessicatucker]

So so good and timing for me in my life. Thank you Ms. Rita 💕 for everything you bring to the world. I hope to meet you one day.

[lauriedlugos]

Thank-you so much for sharing your story Rita. It touched me deeply.in trying to make sense of my life as well. Looking forward to hearing the rest. Many blessings and much grace on you ❤

[linetteruffino]

Visual Learner here🙋🏽🙋🏽🙋🏽
Grateful to watch the words. Thank you for taking the time to create this 💫❣️

[kathymarquardt]

Your words have healing in them for me, I am the 5th of 6 also, Lord speak to me about that.

[TheWidowsGift]

Wow. Such an amazing testimony - I'm so grateful to have found your channel.

[KelleyLyday]

Thank you for sharing your story. Mine is similar. As a piano teacher, I’m looking forward to your piano lessons story. (37 years of teaching). I’m Kelley from Lee Bennett’s church. We left corporate church altogether and now walk in the Hebraic understanding of scripture. Blessings on you, my friend. I hope our paths cross again someday. I live near Boise Idaho now.