UNSCRIPTED with Dino Rizzo

UNSCRIPTED follows Association of Related Churches (ARC) Executive Director, Dino Rizzo as he visits with pastors and leaders around the world. These leaders are serving and giving their lives to the cause of Jesus Christ and making a difference in their communities. They get raw and real, discussing stories of church planting, leadership, struggles, relationships- all unscripted, of course. You’ll witness the incredible strength in diversity as he explores different regions and churches who each have their own cultures and experiences. Learn more at https://arcchurches.com/

UNSCRIPTED with Dino Rizzo is a religion podcast hosted by Association of Related Churches, with 50 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Association of Related Churches hosts UNSCRIPTED with Dino Rizzo, a religion show with 50 episodes published.

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  Episode #46

  Steve Robinson, Baton Rouge, LA

  Jan 13, 202658 minS0

  <p>We’re kicking off 2026 with a conversation every pastor, leader, and church planter needs.</p><p>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.</p><p>This episode is full of wisdom, grace, and real help for anyone who feels like they’re “fine” on the outside but running on fumes inside.</p><p>In this episode, you’ll hear about:</p>Why there’s...

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  Episode #45

  Dino & DeLynn Rizzo, ARC President & Executive Director

  Dec 15, 202529 minS0

  <p>“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</p><p>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 ministry, marriage, and saying yes to Jesus together.</p><p>From the earliest moments of learning to say yes to God, to saying yes to...

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  Episode #44

  Carey Nieuwhof, The Art of Leadership

  Nov 2, 202548 minS0

  <p>“Nobody can out-local the local church.” - Pastor Carey Nieuwhof</p><p>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.</p><p>From his start in law school to pastoring Connexus Church in Canada, Carey has spent decades studying church health, leadership, and cultural trends. In this episode, he unpacks what he is seeing right now...

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  Episode #43

  Peter & Carolyn Haas, Minneapolis, MN

  Oct 5, 20251h 1mS0

  <p>“Church is really a longevity sport.” - Pastor Peter Haas</p><p>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 owner to ministry leader.</p><p>From Peter’s radical nightclub salvation story, to planting Substance in one of the most unchurched cities in America, this episode is filled with unforgettable moments:</p><p>The O...

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  Episode #42

  Manny Arango, Houston, TX

  Sep 7, 20251h 20mS0

  <p>“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</p><p>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 lessons and planting a new church in Houston, their conversation is raw and enlightening.</p><p>Manny shares a powerful story about buying his son a Lego set...

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