Rise Up Country
America's favorite radio show for Hope and Inspiration is now available as a weekly 25-30 minute Podcast. On each episode, Host John Ritter, shares stories from callers all across the country. Each caller has overcome all different types of adversity with the power of Prayer and Hope that is bound t...
Recent Episodes
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Oct. 29, 2026
Episode 37: A Rockin Testimony from Kid Rock
In our latest episode, John had the chance to talk with Kid Rock about a Christian album project recently put out there. And let us tell you... there is an absolute great testimony of how it all came about!
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Sept. 25, 2026
Episode 36: Staying Hopeful When Life Gets Heavy with Josh Turner & Stella Lefty
What does it take to stay hopeful when life gets heavy? In this episode, we sit down with one of country music's most beloved voices, Josh Turner, and rising star Stella Lefty for an honest conversation about faith, resilience, and the power of a song. Josh opens up about the woman who shaped him most: his grandmother. With a fourth grade education, six children, and a battle with breast cancer, she had every reason to complain, yet she never did. Instead, she filled her days with music, cookin
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Aug. 25, 2026
Episode 35: Keeping God in the Equation
Gabby Barrett shares why she refuses to compromise her faith, the role God played in her love story, and how keeping Him at the center continues to guide her life.
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Aug. 25, 2026
Episode 34: Your Past Doesn’t Have to Write the Ending
Brantley Gilbert shares how becoming a father changed his perspective on his past—and how faith, forgiveness, and choosing a different path can lead to hope and a new beginning.
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April 9, 2026
Episode 33: Phil Vassar a "Second shot at Life"
Listen in on our conversation with the one and only, Phill Vassar!
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Oct. 28, 2025
Episode 32: Lainey Wilson & Lanco
Tune in to listen to stories of hope, faith and inspiration. Lainey Wilson opens up about her spiritual journey and her crazy career. The band Lanco share stories about their families and how their families have grown up together.