Josh and Crystal Whitlow, Richmond, VA

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UNSCRIPTED with Dino Rizzo

Association of Related Churches

48 episodes

2 weeks ago

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/

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Josh and Crystal Whitlow, Richmond, VA

UNSCRIPTED with Dino Rizzo

47 minutes 7 seconds

6 months ago

Josh and Crystal Whitlow, Richmond, VA

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 transforming a former CVS into a church-home and grocery store for those in need, Josh and Crystal share the real story—every miracle, meltdown, and moment of growth along the way.

You’ll hear about:

Their wild church planting journey and how ARC gave them more than a playbook—it gave them lifelong friends.
The power of generational faith and building a church with your whole family.
Why they’re passionate about not just being a big church—but being a church with weight.
The heart behind their new grocery experience that brings dignity and support to hundreds each week.

Whether you’re a pastor, planter, or just need encouragement to keep showing up—this episode will remind you that what you bring to the table matters deeply, you're doing better than you realize, and the call is always worth it.

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The Association of Related Churches (ARC) is a cooperative of independent churches from different denominations, networks, and backgrounds who strategically resource church planters and pastors to help them reach people with the message of Jesus.

Since 2000, ARC has helped to plant more than 1,160 churches worldwide. If you have a dream in your heart to start a life-giving church and reach your city with the message of Jesus, ARC is here to come alongside you in the journey. Attending ARC Launch, a church planter training event, is the first step in planting a church with ARC. You will hear from ARC pastors, coaches, and staff as they share the nuts and bolts of church planting. Discover more and register for ARC Launch at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.arcchurches.com/launch/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Don’t Do Ministry Alone - We need relationships to thrive. You need other people in your corner, who have gone through similar things that you’ve gone through, and believe in your dream. ARC provides opportunities for you to build relationships with others in ministry that will support and strengthen you in what God has called you to do. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.arcchurches.com/connect/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.