A candid, hope-filled conversation with special guest Andy Squyres about grief, deconstruction, and rebuilding faith through honest art and everyday faithfulness.

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE

Worship music and the Christian industry can shape more than songs, they can shape identity. In this episode, Justin sits down with Andy Squyres for an honest conversation about ambition, disappointment, grief, and the kind of faith that survives when formulas stop working. They explore the tension between platform and presence, the pressure to succeed in worship spaces, and how a public flop and personal loss became the unlikely ground where deeper trust in Jesus was formed.

If you’ve wrestled with deconstruction, felt disillusioned with shallow answers, or longed for a faith big enough to hold sorrow and hope at the same time, this episode is for you. Subscribe, share it with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help more creatives discover the show.

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.

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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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