This week on Worship Is My Weapon, Rita sits down with Tyler Bates to share his powerful story of survival and healing.

At 18, Tyler was sexually abused by a trusted church leader. For years, he stayed silent, believing the church would protect him—only to learn they knew and did nothing. Now, he's speaking out, seeking justice, and fighting for change.

Rita and Tyler discuss the courage to confront abuse, the church’s responsibility to protect survivors, and the path to true healing.

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On this episode of 'Worship Is My Weapon,' Rita shares how hearing God's voice is a lot like exercising a muscle - it may be difficult at first, but with practice it becomes second nature - and that it's not about being educated or theologically trained, but about having a personal relationship with Jesus.

Let go of your insecurities and doubts, and believe that you are worthy of hearing from God. A simple exercise to start today: ask Jesus "Why do you love me?" and then listen for His response.

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This week on Worship Is My Weapon, Rita is joined by the amazing Hope Darst of The Belonging Co.

Hope opens up about her struggle with depression, anxiety, and the suicidal thoughts that riddled her life from age 12 to 19. She thought she'd found freedom in Christ until she hit 30 and was hit with a crisis of identity...

In that season, God started to untangle the roots of entitlement and pride that lingered in Hope's heart - showing her that the long road of obedience and saying 'yes' to God, even in the small things, leads to unimaginable freedom and transformation.


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