“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 ministry, marriage, and saying yes to Jesus together.

From the earliest moments of learning to say yes to God, to saying yes to marriage, ministry, and every unexpected assignment along the way, this conversation is a tender, hope-filled look at how a lifetime of open-handed obedience has shaped their family, their calling, and their unity through the mountains and valleys of ministry.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

How a simple yes to Jesus becomes the foundation for every other yes
What it looks like to stay unified in marriage while serving in ministry
Reflections on this year’s Unscripted guests and the themes that stood out
Why character, soul health, and who you are at home matter more than anything you build
A fresh encouragement for stepping into 2026 with gratitude, faith, and courage

Plus, a look ahead:

As Dino and DeLynn reflect on God’s faithfulness, they also share their excitement about ARC’s 25th anniversary year. In April 2026, we’ll gather at Seacoast Church, where the ARC story began, for a once-in-a-generation celebration of God’s goodness. With a full-scale ARC documentary in the works and a historic conference planned, this is the moment for every planter, partner, pastor, and friend of ARC to come together.

Watch or listen to the full episode!

We pray you’re encouraged as you reflect on 2025 and plan for 2026 – God has so much more in store!

P.S.:

You do not want to miss the ARC Conference milestone event! It won’t be the same without you!

➡️ Register now for ARC Conference 2026 at Seacoast Church

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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 1,180 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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

Dino & DeLynn Rizzo, ARC President & Executive Director