My Mother Never Spoke to Me Again… Then She Died

What happens when the person who hurt you never apologizes, and the closure you've waited your whole life for never comes? In this deeply personal episode of Worship Is My Weapon, Rita Springer welcomes back Lisa Jennett to share her journey of childhood trauma, family rejection, forgiveness, and healing. After spending five years caring for her aging mother, Lisa faced a heartbreaking decision that left their relationship fractured. Her mother stopped speaking to her and passed away without reconciliation.Together, Rita and Lisa explore finding healing without an apology, surrendering to God, and discovering how even anger, doubt, and unanswered questions can become acts of worship. If you've ever struggled with family wounds or wondered how to move forward without closure, this conversation is for you. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Try Amazing+ Free: Access the world’s first total ministry strategy from curriculum and technology, to training and resources, free for 30 days here: https://www.joinamazing.com/freetrial 📧 Got feedback or podcast topic suggestions? Email Rita: [email protected] or [email protected] 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... 🙏🏻🕊️🤍 Sign up for my newsletter here: https://2f1ja.share.hsforms.com/2ioKtH_9GRNiXq3hp6ykFmw 00:00 Intro 01:03 Welcome Back, Lisa 03:47 Losing Her Mother and Revisiting the Past 07:28 The Journey Toward Forgiveness 10:51 Longing for a Mother's Acceptance 13:07 When Life Became Overwhelming 19:37 Reaching the Breaking Point 22:01 The Fear of Never Being Loved 26:42 A Painful Goodbye 30:21 Losing Her Mother Without Closure 33:48 Sponsor Break 34:45 The Watch That Changed Everything 40:58 Healing Doesn't Come From the Source of Pain 45:06 Confession, Comfort, and God's Love 50:22 Surrender Means Stepping Behind the Shield 58:19 Understanding Forgiveness and Family Wounds 63:07 Faith Is a Process, Not an Instant Miracle 68:13 Hold My Beer and the Hail Mary Pass 72:09 Can You Question God and Still Worship? 76:11 Finding God in the Small Things 82:29 What Does It Really Mean to Be Blessed? 87:41 Walking Through Pain Without Being Alone 90:03 Curiosity, Faith, and Final Thoughts If you're enjoying the show, please rate and review! Follow Rita on ALL Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ritaspringer 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: https://2f1ja.share.hsforms.com/2ioKtH_9GRNiXq3hp6ykFmw