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Songwriting 201: Creating Songs That Move the Church

Why are you limiting your creative genius? The Creator of the universe has designed and loves to see you create!  On this episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita emphasizes the importance of pushing creative boundaries while staying true to what one burns for. 


0:00 - Introduction and Episode Orientation

1:42 - Understanding Creative Expression and Congregational Writing

5:42 - No Compromise, No Mimicking 

7:35 - Ad: Amazing Kids - https://Amazing.Kids

9:38 - Storytelling Songs, Responsible Theology

13:00 - Finishing Songs, Connecting with People's Hearts

19:14 - Limiting Our Creative Genius

20:18 - Ad: Subscribe to the Newsletter - https://worshipismyweaponshow.com/

21:10 - Rocking the Boat, Doing Something Different

26:30 - Who Makes the Rules: Songwriting in the American Church

33:26 - Find Out What You Burn For

33:59 - Ad: Earthworks Audio - https://earthworksaudio.com/

35:43 - Putting in the Work, Building a House

37:50 - Building a House: Writing a Song

52:43 - Writing for Congregations: Don't Go Back to the Ditch

55:14 - Conclusion