UNSCRIPTED with Dino Rizzo

We’re kicking off 2026 with a conversation every pastor, leader, and church planter needs. On the first Unscripted episode of the year, Pastor Dino Rizzo sits down with Pastor Steve Robinson (Church of the King) in Louisiana for an honest, practical discussion on Soul Leadership and how unprocessed trauma can quietly hijack a leader’s emotions, decision-making, and relationships. This episode is f...

“If we can say yes, and keep open hands and open hearts our whole lives, then when we look back at what the Lord has done, it really is a beautiful journey. Our yes is so important.” — Pastor DeLynn Rizzo In the final Unscripted episode of 2025, Dino sits down with his favorite guest of all time: his wife, DeLynn. On the eve of their 37th wedding anniversary, they look back on nearly 40 years of m...

“Nobody can out-local the local church.” - Pastor Carey Nieuwhof On the latest episode of Unscripted , Marc Cleary, Director of Church Planting at ARC, and Noah Herrin, pastor of Way Church, an ARC church plant located in Nashville, sit down with pastor, author, and leadership expert Carey Nieuwhof for a conversation full of insight and hope for the next generation of leaders. From his start in la...

“Church is really a longevity sport.” - Pastor Peter Haas This week on Unscripted , Pastors Dino and DeLynn Rizzo take you to the heart of Minneapolis for a powerful and authentic conversation with Pastors Peter and Carolyn Haas of Substance Church, one of ARC’s earliest church plants (#15!). They’re also joined by their Executive Pastor, Nate Puccini, who shares his own journey from business owne...

“The immature person wants the car to come out of the box. But the mature person knows the picture doesn’t always match the pieces. God shows you a picture, but hands you the pieces. And if you’ll build, the fruit will come.” – Manny Arango In the latest episode of Unscripted , Pastor Dino Rizzo interviews a dynamic young leader, Dr. Manny Arango. From Italy trips and carnivore diets to Legoland l...

In this episode of Unscripted , Dino sits down with two of the most impactful and genuine voices in the global Church—Steve and Charlotte Gambill. From humble beginnings serving in Bradford, England, to now coaching pastors and leaders across the globe, their story is one of faithfulness, grit, and God-sized vision. They open up about the early days of ministry (including Charlotte throwing up bef...

“We don’t have a next gen problem, we have a discipleship problem.” In this powerful and personal episode of Unscripted , Dino and DeLynn Rizzo sit down with Grant and Cheyanne Skeldon—leaders, bridge-builders, and voices to the next generation. From their garage-turned-studio in Franklin, TN, the Skeldons open up about the loneliness many young Christian leaders face, the vital role of intentiona...

What Happens When Two Longtime Friends Talk Unscripted? Get ready for one of the most honest, hilarious, and impactful episodes of Unscripted yet—because Dino Rizzo sits down with none other than Pastor Randy Bezet, founder of Bayside Community Church and one of ARC’s very first church planters. With 25+ years of friendship and ministry between them, this conversation is as rich as it is real. Fro...

On the latest episode of Unscripted , Dino and Delynn Rizzo sit down in Richmond, Virginia with two of ARC’s finest—Josh and Crystal Whitlow of Heights Church—for an honest, hilarious, and hope-filled conversation about what it really takes to plant and build a life-giving church. From launching with 426 people (and dropping to 80 the next week) to raising babies while raising a church, to transfo...

In the latest episode of Unscripted , Pastor Dino Rizzo sits down with Pastor Mark Francey—co-founding pastor with his wife, Rachelle, of Oceans Church in Orange County—for a powerful and unfiltered conversation about leadership, church planting, and what it looks like to follow God's call with honor and patience. From serving under the pastoral leadership of Rachelle’s parents in Boise, Idaho for...

Coaches do more than just draw up plays and win games—they shape lives. In this episode of Unscripted , Tommy Kyle shares how his journey as a player, coach, and ministry leader has helped him serve and impact the next generation. Tommy has spent his life investing in coaches, helping them see their role not just as game strategists but as life mentors. Since 2008, he has led Nations of Coaches, a...

“As evangelists, we don’t make disciples. All discipleship is local. We don’t do missions outside the local church.” The next Unscripted Podcast features an incredible conversation with Dr. Rob Hoskins, President of OneHope—a global movement committed to reaching the next generation with the Gospel. If you’ve ever wondered what it takes to impact millions, this episode will inspire and challenge y...

Hal Donaldson’s story is one of redemption, resilience, and passion for giving back. As a child, he and his family were forced to survive on food stamps and welfare after his parents were hit by a drunk driver. For Hal, it was the local church that made all the difference. He says, “We made it in large part because of the generosity of the local church. These people wrapped their arms around me. I...

“If you don’t pay attention to what’s going on inside, you may be headed for some tough times. Because we’re all human, and part of the strategy of staying ahead of the enemy and defeating the enemy is that you’re not in it alone.” - Pastor Greg Surratt We’re thrilled to share a new episode of Unscripted , featuring none other than the legend himself, Pastor Greg Surratt, co-founder of ARC and a t...

“If we weren’t here, would the city miss us? If we were gone, would the city grieve?” - Pastor Ed Newton In the latest episode of Unscripted , Pastor Dino interviews Dr. Ed Newton, lead pastor of Community Bible Church (CBC) in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Newton leads a thriving multigenerational, multicultural congregation of over 27,000 members, all driven by a passion for disciple-making and living...

“All of the vision I ever need is found in the valley of need. Need creates vision.” - Matthew Barnett Pastor Matthew Barnett, founder of the LA Dream Center, has dedicated his life to serving those facing homelessness, hunger, and addiction. What started as a three-month commitment turned into a transformative movement that has inspired churches worldwide to establish their own dream centers. As...

“You’re called to reach a city. You need to love your city.” - John Siebeling We’re excited to share the latest episode of Unscripted , where we hit the streets with Pastors Dino Rizzo and John Siebeling for an inspiring conversation on living out the Great Commission through service and outreach. This episode, recorded on the move in Memphis, offers a raw and unscripted look at the heart behind l...

We’re thrilled to kick off Season 5 of Unscripted with an episode you won’t want to miss! This premiere takes you deep into the heart of outreach and service, featuring a powerful lineup of leaders who are transforming communities through love, faith, and action. We also follow several churches on SERVE Day, showcasing the incredible impact of unified efforts to serve others, including young churc...

“I think you come in with a towel, not a sword. We’re laboring with other men and women who have sowed – you’re going to reap from some seeds that others have planted.” Steve Robinson is a pastor, speaker, and author with a ministry of thousands across six physical Church of the King locations, an online campus, and radio and television broadcasts. He is a graduate of Tulane University, holds a ma...

“A lot of young leaders and church planters think they need to get into ministry as a profession. However, there will be many pastors who will be fruitful and flourish as bi-vocational leaders, and we need to applaud that. You’re in a rich, rich field where you can plant and reap a harvest in ways that some of us will never be able to.” Pastor Terry Crist is the co-lead pastor of City of Grace in...

“For the world, self-care is mission, but for the church, self-care is strategy. We have to understand what self-care is as stewardship and an act of worship.” Welcome to the latest episode of Unscripted, ARC’s podcast that brings you off-the-cuff, deeply engaging conversations. Andy Yarborough, clinical psychologist and founder of The Well Clinic , joins Dino for a compelling conversation centere...

Are you curious how some leaders create thriving organizations while others struggle to build anything that’s sustainable? Here at ARC, we’re passionate about learning from tested leaders who embody Jesus’ model of servant leadership and who’ve built strong, healthy organizations.  In the newest episode of Unscripted, Dino interviews Dwight Sandlin, co-founder of Signature Homes, one of the South&...

“Our level of success isn’t in our seating capacity, it’s in our sending capacity… addition isn’t the goal, multiplication is.” Pastors Daniel and Tammie Floyd are the founding and Senior Pastors of Lifepoint Church in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Since 2005, the church has grown from 50 people to five locations throughout the state, including a church plant in Germany.  The Floyds are passionate abo...

From the Wall Street Journal to Silicon Valley, ARC has received some positive attention and press lately. People in the business spheres are recognizing there’s something unique and effective about the ARC church planting model. While we’re grateful for the business communities’ intrigue, we recognize church planting with ARC can be like learning a foreign language to those who are not familiar w...

“I’m not overworked, I'm under-planned…Together, let’s see if we can do something that we don’t see a model for.” This is how Pastor Brett Jones invited his brother, Scott Jones, to co-pastor with him, after pastoring for a few years on his own. They began partnering to lead Grace Church in Houston, TX, and have now led together for 38 years. Not only have they defied the discouraging advice t...