Rise Up Country

About 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 to inspire. In addition, John interviews todays biggest Country stars who share parts of their life that you may have never heard before. Get your weekly dose of Inspiration on the Rise Up Country Podcast!

Publisher

John Ritter

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

8 Feb 2023

Latest episode

30 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   30 Oct 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!

2. 

   25 Sept 2026

   Episode 36: Staying Hopeful When Life Gets Heavy

   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, cooking, and her Bible. Her example taught Josh a lesson he still lives by: we can't always control our circumstances, but we can control our attitude. He also shares why a vacation doesn't always quiet a busy mind, why gratitude matters, and how the "stubborn" streak he was known for as a kid became conviction about what matters most. Josh reflects on never forgetting where he came from, accepting that you can't please everyone, and the humbling truth that he may never know how many lives his music has touched. Stella shares her journey from writing songs alone in her bedroom to finding her place in the industry, and how she had to rediscover her own sound after hearing so many outside opinions. She talks about the importance of surrounding yourself with people who offer honest, positive encouragement, and the early industry disappointment that devastated her at the time but led her to her publisher and her closest friends in LA. For someone who was never told music was an option, her story is a reminder to trust the gifts you've been given. Whether you're walking through a hard season or simply need a lift, this conversation is a reminder that hope, gratitude, and the right people around you can carry you further than you think.

3. 

   26 Aug 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.

Who has been a guest on Rise Up Country

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Neal McDonough
• Craig Morgan
• Jelly Roll

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

16 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

12 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 36 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

38

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

85

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Guest appearances

Books guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.