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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