He Was Abused by a Church Leader and Told to Stay SILENT

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.SPECIAL OFFERS:This episode is sponsored by Jase Medical! Go to https://jasemedical.com/ and use code "RITA10" to get 10% OFF your personalized kit TODAY!This episode is sponsored by HELLO FRESH! Get 10 FREE meals at hellofresh.com and use the code "rita10fm" at checkout 💚🎉If 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   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: https://2f1ja.share.hsforms.com/2ioKtH_9GRNiXq3hp6ykFmw