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.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

What happens when faith collides with disappointment, unmet expectations, and the weight of responsibility?

In this unfiltered conversation, Justin sits down with longtime friend and entrepreneur Caleb Edwards to explore why so many people are “deconstructing” their faith, and what’s actually happening beneath the surface. Together, they unpack the role of personal agency, the danger of exporting blame, the church’s impact, and the tension between creativity, money, and calling.

If you’ve wrestled with faith, burnout, identity, or disappointment with the church, this conversation will meet you where you are, and then push you toward something stronger.

ABOUT JUSTIN RIZZO

If you’re new here, my name is Justin Rizzo.

I'm a worship leader, songwriter, and filmmaker based in the Midwest, USA. I'm the founder of the Worship Leader Academy, which has helped hundreds of worship leaders grow and develop through online community and one-on-one coaching.

How I got here…

7 yrs old: Love for music began with the recorder.
9 yrs old: Started drum lessons.  
12 yrs old: Parents taught how to lead worship.
13 yrs old: Led an original song at church.
13 yrs old: Vowed I'd never do it again. 
16 yrs old: Began to really love leading worship.
18 yrs old: Became a full-time worship leader.
19 yrs old: Broke my vow and began writing again.
20 yrs old: Recorded my first record.
23 yrs old: Leading began to feel like a burden.
24 yrs old: Blogged about worship leading.
25 yrs old: Started therapy and found healing.
26 yrs old: Called to produce musicals and films.
27 yrs old: Wrote and produced my first musical  
29 yrs old: Started my own production company.

Today: I live full-time as a worship leader and creative. I've written and produced three award- winning musical films, had millions stream my music, and travel the world leading worship and speaking at events.

To all of the worship leaders and creatives in the f

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Justin 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 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 worldwide.

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