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The Rizzcast PodcastWhy People Say The Chosen Isn’t BiblicalA thoughtful, Scripture-anchored conversation about Christian storytelling, artistic imagination, and how faith-filled films can reach hearts beyond church walls. Want to grow as a WORSHIP LEADER? Go here: https://shorturl.at/oqB6xWant to grow as a SONGWRITER? Go here: https://shorturl.at/FQAnMABOUT THIS EPISODEChristian films and shows spark passionate conversations, and sometimes painful ones. Artists trying to honor Scripture while telling compelling stories often find themselves under fire, not from culture, but from fellow believers. In this episode, Justin tackles one of the most mis...
2026-02-0620 minThe Rizzcast PodcastJosh Scott (JHS Pedals): From a Broken Guitar Pedal to a Global BrandA wide-ranging, honest conversation about creativity, faith, business, and why “safe” art often feels hollow. In this episode, we sit down with Josh Scott of JHS Pedals to explore lament in storytelling, empathy in leadership, brand-building from obscurity, and how integrity shapes everything from guitar pedals to nonprofit studios.CONNECT WITH JOSHhttps://www.instagram.com/joshuaheathscottPRE-ORDER JOSH'S BOOK https://www.thirdmanbooks.com/Want to grow as a WORSHIP LEADER?Go here: https://shorturl.at/oqB6xWant to grow as a SONGWRITER?Go here: https://short...
2026-01-301h 50The Rizzcast Podcast58 The Worship Leader Trap Nobody Talks About | Stillness, Lament & Modern Worship PressureA pastoral conversation about stillness, lament, and the unseen pressure shaping modern worship. Want to grow as a WORSHIP LEADER? Go here: https://shorturl.at/oqB6xWant to grow as a SONGWRITER? Go here: https://shorturl.at/FQAnMABOUT THIS EPISODEIn an age of highlight reels, viral moments, and emotional spectacle, worship leaders are carrying more pressure than ever before. Pressure to move. Pressure to impress. Pressure to create visible proof that something spiritual is happening.We talk about:→ Why movement has quietly become a met...
2026-01-2320 minThe Rizzcast Podcast057 Stop Waiting on God (Hyper-Spiritualizing Your Decisions)A direct, honest conversation about faith, obedience, and the danger of hyper-spiritualizing our decisions. In this episode, we explore waiting on God, discernment vs. fear, obedience without guarantees, and how clarity often comes after movement, not before.Want to grow as a WORSHIP LEADER? Go here: https://shorturl.at/oqB6xWant to grow as a SONGWRITER? Go here: https://shorturl.at/FQAnMABOUT THIS EPISODESo many Christians are stuck, not because God is silent, but because they’re waiting for certainty instead of walking in obedience. In this...
2026-01-0935 minThe Rizzcast Podcast056 Deconstructing Faith (and Blaming the Church)A raw, honest conversation with Caleb Edwards on faith, deconstruction, responsibility, and reclaiming personal agency. In this episode, we talk candidly about creativity, entrepreneurship, calling, money, and why so many people walk away from faith not because God failed, but because unresolved expectations and misplaced blame went unaddressed.Want to grow as a WORSHIP LEADER? Go here: https://shorturl.at/oqB6xWant to grow as a SONGWRITER? Go here: https://shorturl.at/FQAnMABOUT THIS EPISODEWhat happens when faith collides with disappointment, unmet expectations, and the weight of...
2026-01-0251 min
2025-12-0535 minThe Rizzcast Podcast055 The Big Lie Most Creatives Believe (and how to overcome it)Starving is a choice, not an artistic requirement.That single phrase from Jeff Goins’ book Real Artists Don’t Starve completely changed my life after 15 years as a worship pastor.For too long, I believed the false story that pursuing creative work meant living in financial struggle, that passion and provision could never coexist. But history proves otherwise. Michelangelo, Shakespeare, and C.S. Lewis weren’t starving loners, they were strategic, collaborative professionals who built sustainable lives around their art.👉 Whether you’re a worship leader, songwriter, entrepreneur, or dreamer, it’s time to stop choos...
2025-11-1420 minThe Rizzcast Podcast054 He toured with Chris Tomlin for 17 Years (and then walked away)What happens when God calls you away from the very success you've worked your whole life to achieve? For Jesse Reeves, co-writer of worship anthems like "How Great Is Our God," "I Speak Jesus," and "Lord I Need You," that question became the defining challenge of his faith journey.After 17 years of touring with Chris Tomlin, playing to packed arenas, and helping create some of the most sung worship songs in modern church history, Reeves found himself increasingly troubled by a sermon illustration about King David's anointing. In this deeply vulnerable conversation, Jesse s...
2025-11-0752 min
Be The Storm with Dr John EckhardtJustin Rizzo - Radical Creatives part 2Be The Storm Justin Rizzo - Radical Creatives part 2 Episode 18 More from Justin as he opens up the wells of the deep. Hope you are ready to drink from a proverbial 'fire hose' because it continues to come fast and furious.
2025-11-0335 minThe Rizzcast Podcast053 I’m Hosting a Songwriting Retreat (and you should come)Songwriting doesn’t have to be a lonely grind, at the Journey Songwriting Retreat, you’ll find the power of co-writing, grow faster, and find a community that turns your ideas into songs that carry God’s heart. Your voice matters. Your songs matter. And this could be the moment you finally give them the space to come alive.👉 Space is limited, so if this speaks to you, email me atjustin@justinrizzo.com with “Songwriting Retreat” in the subject line, and I’ll send you all the details.Support the show▶️ ABOUTJus...
2025-10-3119 min
Be The Storm with Dr John EckhardtJustin Rizzo - Radical Creatives part 1Be The Storm Justin Rizzo - Radical Creatives part 1 Episode 17 Justin shares info and insights that will rock you to the core. Two 'stand-alone' sessions in the BattleCry studio will find affirming and capacity-building.
2025-10-2741 minThe Rizzcast Podcast052 IHOPKC: The Brutal & Beautiful Side of 24/7 WorshipMatt and Justin on IHOPKC, the Cost of 24/7 Prayer, and Finding Purpose in PainMatt Gilman and Justin Rizzo reflect on their years at IHOPKC and the beauty and cost of 24/7 prayer. They talk about the emotional and spiritual toll of prolonged ministry, unpacking how bitterness can quietly grow in silence and how isolation during pain often leads to destructive conclusions.Also part of the discussion is the power of community, counseling, and “detangling” your story with trusted guides who help separate truth from lies. Pain has purpose.
2025-10-2446 minThe Rizzcast Podcast051 The Truth About Stages (they are meant to crush you)The semantics of sacred space has sparked heated debate among worship leaders and churchgoers alike. Are we standing on a "stage" or an "altar"? Does the terminology matter when hearts are surrendered?Support the show▶️ ABOUTJustin Rizzo is a worship leader, songwriter, and filmmaker. He is passionate about authentic worship and creativity, focused on bringing glory to Jesus. Justin also dedicates himself to raising up and coaching worship leaders and creatives of all types, nurturing their growth and success. In addition, he owns Firelight Creative, a production company that has produced mult...
2025-10-1713 minThe Rizzcast Podcast050 The Biggest Struggle Most Creatives Face (And Nobody Talks About)Creative isolation might be the most common struggle that most creatives face. Whether you're leading worship at a megachurch with hundreds of musicians or creating solo from your home studio, the absence of true creative community can leave you feeling adrift and uninspired.When you make all your decisions in isolation, it can become incredibly challenging and often leads to stagnation of pursuing your gifts.Waiting for the perfect season, schedule, or set of circumstances to pursue your creative ideas is a trap, and honestly, most of the time it's fear disguised a...
2025-10-1040 min
That Wedding Videographer PodcastEp. 084 - How Andrew Keher Rebuilt His Photography Business Through Reels, Mindset and Marketing MagicIn this episode, Danny and Jason are joined by photographer and content creator Andrew Keher, known for his hilarious, brutally honest, and insightful reels about life behind the lens. Andrew shares how he went from nearly quitting photography to rebuilding his entire business, and brand, through consistency, creativity, and a complete mindset shift.He dives into the strategy behind his viral reels, why most photographers and videographers fail at marketing, and how to finally make content that actually connects. Expect a deep (and funny) conversation about ego, burnout, the “forest of noise,” and the magic form...
2025-10-0955 minThe Rizzcast Podcast049 Worship Leader, Erase Yourself (The Big Lie)Get early access to my brand-new course, the Worship Leader Artist Accelerator:https://shorturl.at/XQ31sEver been told that it's more spiritual to be "nameless and faceless"? What began as a seemingly innocent call to humility decades ago grew and transformed into a powerful control mechanism. "Stay faithful, stay steady, and above all, stay small" became the unspoken mantra forced upon many worship leaders, artists, and creatives. The biblical evidence overwhelmingly contradicts this mindset. Support the show▶️ ABOUTJ...
2025-10-0324 minThe Rizzcast Podcast048 How to Build Grit as a Creative (When You Want to Quit)How do you develop "creative grit" and the resilience needed for long-term success in any creative field? Whether you're a worship leader, entrepreneur, artist, or creative professional feeling stuck, this conversation offers the practical tools and mindset shifts needed to develop lasting creative resilience. Follow Jordan Marcotte on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jordanamarcotteSupport the show▶️ ABOUTJustin Rizzo is a worship leader, songwriter, and filmmaker. He is passionate about authentic worship and creativity, focused on bringing glory to Jesus. Justin also dedicates himself to raising up a...
2025-09-2633 minThe Rizzcast Podcast047 The Ultimate Guide to Building a Healthy Worship TeamI’ve led worship for over 10,000 hours. I don’t say that to impress you, but to impress upon you that I’ve made a ton of mistakes, and I want to help you avoid them.I am so excited to introduce my brand new book The Ultimate Worship Team Field Guide to you. GET YOUR COPY TODAY:https://shorturl.at/jEw9yMy heart in writing this was simple: to encourage, equip, and empower worship leaders like you. Because worship isn’t just a role, it’s a lifestyle...
2025-09-1906 min
Stuck In My ThoughtsAdriana Rizzo Talks Life In WWE | Injuries | AJ Lee, Paige, & Rhea Ripley | Stuck In My ThoughtsSUBSCRIBE HERE https://www.youtube.com/@UC61PUEfScrd2beOagrmFcXQIn this episode of Stuck In My Thoughts, host Justin Stuckey sits down with WWE NXT Superstar Adriana Rizzo for a deep dive into her journey through injuries, recovery, and her rising career in professional wrestling. From battling through a torn achilles, partial ACL tear, and now a complete ACL tear, her track & field background, Rizzo opens up about the grind, mindset, and inspiration that fuels her success in WWE.We talk about everything from her WWE tryout experience, signing with the company, and life as part of The D’Angelo Fa...
2025-09-1846 minThe Rizzcast Podcast046 Is God Actually Waiting on You?What happens when we're stuck between waiting for God's clear direction and taking initiative? Many Christians default to "I'll pray about it" mode, convinced that waiting is always the more spiritual choice. But what if sometimes God is waiting on us to make a move? We dive into biblical examples that support both approaches. From Genesis 1:28 where God gives humans authority and initiative, to the life of Jesus who operated from a place of constant communion rather than anxious waiting. The key isn't choosing between action or patience, but finding the...
2025-09-1227 min
Danny and Justin: The Fastest 60 Minutes in Sports TalkDanny Comes Around on the Beavers, Anthony Rizzo Retires, Emeralds GM Matt Dompe Talks Championship Series Danny Comes Around on the Beavers, Anthony Rizzo Retires, Emeralds GM Matt Dompe Talks Championship Series
2025-09-1149 minThe Rizzcast Podcast045 Five Brutal Reasons Creatives Stay Broke (And How to Fix Them)Why do so many wildly talented creative people struggle financially? The answer might not be what you expect. Creativity isn't enough. You need clarity. An abundance of creative ideas without the clarity to focus them can be exactly what's keeping brilliant artists, entrepreneurs, worship leaders, or visionaries broke. The episode reveals five reasons creative people stay financially challenged despite their natural gifts. Follow Jordan Marcotte on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jordanamarcotteSupport the show▶️ ABOUTJustin Rizzo is a wo...
2025-09-0536 minThe Rizzcast Podcast044 When God Calls You Somewhere You Didn’t ExpectCandid conversation with one of Justin’s best friends, Matt Gilman.This episode is raw, refreshing, and full of wisdom for anyone navigating their calling as a creative.Support the show▶️ ABOUTJustin Rizzo is a worship leader, songwriter, and filmmaker. He is passionate about authentic worship and creativity, focused on bringing glory to Jesus. Justin also dedicates himself to raising up and coaching worship leaders and creatives of all types, nurturing their growth and success. In addition, he owns Firelight Creative, a production company that has produced multip...
2025-08-2958 minThe Rizzcast Podcast043 Why I Left Ministry to Start a Business (And What Happened Next)What happens when a worship pastor of 15 years suddenly steps away from ministry with no backup plan? Jordan Marcotte's remarkable story reveals the unexpected journey from spiritual crisis to entrepreneurial success, demonstrating how embracing your complete identity can transform both business and life.Follow Jordan Marcotte on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jordanamarcotteSupport the show▶️ ABOUTJustin Rizzo is a worship leader, songwriter, and filmmaker. He is passionate about authentic worship and creativity, focused on bringing glory to Jesus. Justin also dedicates himself to raising up and c...
2025-08-2237 minThe Rizzcast Podcast042 Why You’re Not Seeing Answers to Prayer (Try This Instead)"Pray specific prayers and you will get specific answers." This profound statement from George Mueller, a 19th-century pastor who documented over 50,000 answered prayers, has become a transformative principle for my family's faith journey.This isn't about treating God like a cosmic vending machine. Scripture provides clear parameters. The goal isn't selfish gain but stewardship that honors God while building faith.Support the show▶️ ABOUTJustin Rizzo is a worship leader, songwriter, and filmmaker. He is passionate about authentic worship and creativity, focused on bringing glory to Jesus. Justin also dedicates hims...
2025-08-1516 min
The Presence Pioneers Podcast with Matthew LilleyJustin Rizzo on Lessons Learned from 10,000 Hours of Worship Leading (Episode 157)In this new podcast episode, Matthew Lilley interviews worship leader Justin Rizzo, exploring his journey in worship, creativity, and the challenges faced in church leadership. Justin shares humorous anecdotes from his early worship leading days, reflects on his time at IHOP-KC, and discusses the importance of creativity in worship.He emphasizes the need for greater expression in church music and the role of art and entertainment in ministry. The conversation also touches on Justin's production company and future projects, encouraging listeners to embrace their creative callings.About Justin RizzoJustin Rizzo is a...
2025-08-1332 minThe Rizzcast Podcast041 Feeling Lost in Your Brand? Here’s the TruthWe don't want to build for identity, but rather from identity. Justin and Jordan discuss the difference between building and creating from a secure sense of self versus frantically creating to establish worth.Follow Jordan Marcotte on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jordanamarcotteSupport the show▶️ ABOUTJustin Rizzo is a worship leader, songwriter, and filmmaker. He is passionate about authentic worship and creativity, focused on bringing glory to Jesus. Justin also dedicates himself to raising up and coaching worship leaders and creatives of all types, nurturing their growth and...
2025-08-0845 minThe Rizzcast Podcast040 Can’t Finish Songs? This Will Change ThatIs songwriting a hobby or a calling? In this episode, I break down four essential pathways for growth as a songwriter. What truly holds most songwriters back isn't lack of talent but lack of diligence. We explore the common lies that undermine consistent writing. Want to grow as a SONGWRITER? Go here: https://shorturl.at/iXXek Support the show▶️ ABOUTJustin Rizzo is a worship leader, songwriter, and filmmaker. He is passionate about authentic worship and creativity, focused on bringing glory to Jesus. Justin also dedicates...
2025-08-0120 minThe Rizzcast Podcast039 Hollywood > Your PastorThere is a new frontier of missions today - screens and stages.Justin shares the vulnerable and exciting next season for Firelight Creative Productions. Firelight exists to fight for truth on the frontlines of the entertainment industry and is stepping into its boldest chapter yet. With screens and stages as today’s mission field, the vision is clear—create truth-centered stories that awaken hearts to Jesus. Join us on this journey of creating truth-centered art at www.firelightcp.com or join Justin on July 28th, 2025, at 7pm CST to hear th...
2025-07-2533 min
Rizzo and Jeff in the Morning0724 RIZZO & JEFF SHOW: WE WANT FAT ROKER BACK AND JERRY O'CONNEL SUCKS!!!Can we have fat Al Roker back? He lost his fastball when he lost the weight...That was the convo before 6am...Jerry O'Connell sucks...How did he pull Rebecca Romijn Stamos...He made some comments on his Saturday Silly podcast about her being on Epstein's plane...A woman is going viral for taking a video in dirty water like she was a mermaid...She was informed by folks on social media that she was swimming in raw sewage...A man who loaded 500lbs of moose meat into his airplane crashed because the plane was overweight...He was quite the...
2025-07-241h 49The Rizzcast Podcast038 The Film That Almost Broke MeFaith isn't a feeling; it's the courage to move when everything around you suggests standing still. After stepping away from a full-time worship leader position six years ago, my wife and I embarked on what would become the most challenging and faith-stretching season of our lives: creating three feature films in three years.What followed was a masterclass in holding onto faith when provision seems delayed. This experience fundamentally reshaped my understanding of divine provision. Heaven doesn't always meet you before you step out, and sometimes the miracle comes after you've already jumped.
2025-07-1724 min