The Rizzcast Podcast
Exploring the intricate life of being an entrepreneur and creative.
For over 20 years, Justin Rizzo has been a full-time worship leader, songwriter, and filmmaker. He is passionate about authentic worship and creativity. 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 multiple award-winning musicals and films, and hosts gatherings for creatives both online and in person. Justin travels extensively to lead worship and speak at events around the world.
Episodes
63 episodes
002 How has God anointed you?
"How has the Lord anointed yet?" This question changed my life.
003 Never a Wasted Prayer
It was January 2005. I was 19 years old and had just arrived in Charlotte, North Carolina for a worship conference. At that conference, I met a woman named Susan and had a five-minute conversation with her that would end up changing my life.
004 The Virtual Worship Opportunity
Leading worship during COVID-19.When the people, the lights, and everything that could distract you or give you a false sense of being filled is stripped away and it’s just you and your guitar, are you still filled with wonder when you ...
005 Don't Waste Time Waiting on God
How my new album Love so Fierce took 12 years to make and some of the lessons I learned along the way.
006 Behind the Songs - Love so Fierce
In this episode, I give a little behind the scenes of my latest album Love so Fierce. I share about the writing of the songs Fingerprints, Meet with Us, Worship and Adore, and You are My Treasure.
007 Worship Leaders are Teachers
The fact that you are given the ability to affect and influence entire rooms full of people on a weekly basis is both an honor but should also be a sobering reality. You are more than a song leader. You are a teacher.
008 The Poison of Ungodly Speech
Nothing can destroy team dynamics like ungodly speech. Sarcasm and coarse joking disrupt the authentic community by hindering honest, clear communication and discouraging true relationship and vulnerability. The closer we grow as a team, the fr...
009 We Lift You Up (About the song)
In this episode, I discuss a bit of the writing process of a new single I released called We Lift You Up. Available to stream wherever you listen!
010 We Lift You Up [Behind the Song] with Anna Blanc and Logan Murphy
In this episode, I sit down with my good friends Anna Blanc and Logan Murphy. We talk about the new song we wrote We Lift You Up as well as how to get motivated to create.
011 God Calls Sinners, Not Saints
God famously called David “a man after His own heart” knowing full well every failure and mistake he would commit over the next sixty years, and in that moment, God set a precedent: He wasn’t seeking perfect men or women to follow Him. His prim...
012 More Than Anything [Behind the Song]
A brief discussion about a new song I just released called More Than Anything. Written with my good friends Lisa Gottshall and Jonathan Rizzo.
013 Creating the From Patmos Musical
In this episode, Justin discusses the From Patmos musical that he wrote the songs for and how the creative process went. Tickets for the worldwide premiere are on sale now: www.frompatmosfilm.com The original...
014 From Patmos - Behind the Song "I Remember"
Justin discusses the song "I Remember" from his From Patmos musical.Tickets for the March 18th Worldwide Premiere are on sale now: www.frompatmosfilm.com The original musical becomes a stage film featuring Michael ...
015 My Failed Fundraising Meeting
"Justin, your idea is foolish and you are in way over your head."I had barely begun sharing my vision when this man began to mockingly laugh at how my creative idea was foolish.How do you handle your heart when y...
016 Between Two Worlds Musical Sneak Peek
Sneak peek of the Between Two Worlds Musical and a few clips of the songs. To donate and get more information about our Between Two Worlds film visit: http://ww.givebutter.com...
017 A Different Kind of Fame
When historians write about the early 2000s, there are going to be entire books devoted to musicians and artists. More than ever before, we're seeing young people, both inside and outside the Church, passionately throwing themselves into creati...
018 Some New Christmas Songs
In this episode Justin talks about some new Christmas songs he just released. Legacy Creative Conference Special Podcast Discounthttps://bit.ly/3hsxLvwListen and watch new Christmas songs...
019 Legacy Creative Conference
Justin talks about his upcoming Legacy Creative Conference being hosted in Kansas City, Missouri January 26-28, 2023. Legacy Creative Conference Special Podcast Discounthttps://bit.ly/3hsxLvw
020 Interview with Dancer, Actress, Choreographer Brianna Collins
I sat down with my good friend Brianna Collins to discuss her creative process as a dancer, actress, and choreographer. Connect with her on Instagram and at www.greenleafstudio.org Brianna Collins began her dance career at th...
021 Interview with Singer/Songwriter Sara Groves
My interview with singer/songwriter Sarah Groves. Connect with her on instagram and at www.arthousenorth.com. Sara Groves is a 20+ year veteran singer/songwriter and recording artist with a pas...
022 Interview with my brother Jon Rizzo
I sat down with my brother Jon Rizzo to talk about our process of writing the songs for our new musical, Between Two Worlds, based on the Life of Daniel. There are still tickets available to join us in-person or online at the worldwide premiere...
023 Interview with Grayden Vaughan and Isabelle VanSyckle
I sat down with Grayden Vaughan and Isabelle VanSyckle who play the lead roles of Daniel and Lydia in my newest musical film, Between Two Worlds. There are still tickets available to join us in-person or online at the worldwide premiere of our ...
024 Navigating Life's Twists and Turns
In today's episode, I talk about the unexpected yet transformative power of life's pivots. These shifts might come as sudden as a spin on a dime or as slow-going as a cruise ship turning. But no matter the pace, they are precious opportunities ...
025 The Highs and Lows of Making a Film: Behind the Scenes of Eden's Twilight
In this episode, I talk about the journey of making my third film in three years, Eden's Twilight. We've had so many amazing God stories and some pretty big challenges along the way. We're taking a leap of faith on this project and I i...