Psalmist Raine is a globally recognized apostolic worship leader, author, shepherd, and mother whose ministry intersects powerful worship expression, prophetic activation, and life-transforming spiritual equipping. Born Larraine Q. McCaa and widely known simply as Psalmist Raine, she has built a multigenerational ministry that extends beyond music into teaching, mentorship, authorship, and spiritual leadership, all anchored in her passion to restore and refresh the original God-designed identity of believers.
Rooted in the body of Christ as an apostolic voice, Raine’s influence spans continents through worship gatherings, live recordings, training networks, and creative empowerment platforms. She and her husband, Apostle Jalani McCaa, co-shepherd Way of LYFE, A Kingdom Faith Community in Illinois, U.S.A., alongside their three children.
Early Life, Calling & Ministry Formation
Psalmist Raine’s journey into worship ministry began long before public acclaim. Raised in a context where prayer, praise, and prophetic engagement were foundational, she matured into a worshiper whose voice carried both emotional clarity and prophetic sensitivity. Her earliest recorded appearances were in church worship settings and community platforms, where her gift navigated organically between declared praise and Spirit-led expression. Raine’s ministry grew not from performance ambition but from a conviction that worship should restore, refresh, and recalibrate the human spirit toward its divine origin.
Recording History & Musical Expression
Psalmist Raine’s recording career reflects her live worship ethos, that worship should be an encounter, not a commodity:
- Believe Again, The Live Experience (2013) Introduced her live worship format with unrehearsed moments and spontaneous devotion.
- ReFresh Worship Live (2016) – Captured extended worship phrases and organic spiritual engagement.
- To Abba (2017) – Focused on intimacy with the Father.
- ReFresh Worship Live 2 – For The Nations (2018) — Expanded global worship expression.
- Here I Am – The Stanza (2019) – Emphasized worship as response and surrender.
- Release: The Seeker’s Edition (2020) – Uncovered hunger for God in modern contexts.
- Upcoming Projects — The Worshipper’s Diary (2020) and ReFresh Worship Live 3 – Fellowship of Sons & Brethren (2021).
Ministry Beyond Music – Influence & Platforms
Psalmist Raine’s impact extends into discipleship, education, and cultural influence:
- ReFresh Institute: A training environment equipping creatives, worship leaders, and ministers with spiritual grounding and practical skills in worship arts, sound, and leadership.
- Podcast – The Creatives’ Culture: Hosted on the Charisma Podcast Network since February 2021, empowering Millennial & Gen Z cultivators, leaders, and artists to shape culture with God-centered creativity.
- Authorship: Books include Release The Manna (2018) and 21-Day Honor Code Challenge (2019), both reinforcing her ministry vision and equipping believers to walk in alignment with kingdom principles.
Leadership, Family & Personal Life
Affectionately known as “Mother Nations”, Psalmist Raine embodies spiritual authority and relational warmth. Alongside her husband, Apostle Jalani McCaa, she leads a missional community committed to discipleship and kingdom activation. Together they parent three children and reside in Illinois, where they shepherd families and believers toward deeper spiritual identity. Their home, along with their beloved dog Bella, is described by Raine as a launchpad for spiritual life and ministry influence.
Ministry Identity & Vision
Everything Psalmist Raine does points back to her core mission: to empower lives and refresh souls “one encounter at a time”. Whether through live worship recordings, teaching platforms, equipping environments, or personal mentorship, her ministry prioritizes:
- Restoration of the believer’s God-designed identity
- Cultural influence guided by kingdom values
- Creative empowerment for the next generation
- Worship as spiritual experience, not performance
Raine’s life work demonstrates that worship can reshape hearts, environments, and nations when released with sincerity, authority, and spiritual depth.
