The Jen Gottlieb Show He Faced a Stroke, Built Impact Church, and Now Leads 10,000 Weekly | Pastor Travis Hearn
Most people go through life hoping to avoid life-altering events, but for Pastor Travis Hearn, a brain aneurysm wasn’t just a challenge—it was a divine calling. After the life-threatening event, Travis could have given up, but instead, he chose to rise and inspire. Today, he’s on a mission to use his story as a message of hope and resilience.
In this episode, Pastor Travis talks about his journey from broken beginnings to building Impact Church, a movement that started as a small Bible study for NFL athletes and has grown to touch tens of thousands. He discusses the life-threatening brain bleed, the miracle-filled recovery, and how his newfound perspective ignites everything he does.
Whether through sermons or his viral social media presence, Travis believes in making faith not only accessible but fun. His secret? Living life with integrity, building connections, and keeping hope alive, no matter the challenge — because the “Fire is for You!”
"I've went through some freaking hell in my life, and I'm not going to waste it. I'm going to talk about it, and I'm going to write about it, and I'm going to sing about it." ~ Travis Hearn
In this Episode:
- Origins of Impact Church
- The stroke that changed everything
- Life before and after the stroke
- Hope and resilience in the second chance
- Building a brand to make an impact
- The business side of church
- Writing a new sermon every single week
- ‘The Fire Is for You’ book
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About Travis Hearn:
Pastor Travis Hearn, the Senior Pastor of Impact Church, brings over a decade of pastoral experience and a background in sports chaplaincy as the current Team Pastor for the NBA's Phoenix Suns and formerly as a team chaplain for the NFL as well as Major and Minor League Baseball for over a decade. Alongside him is his wife, Pastor Natalie. They have over 25 years of collective ministry experience and are devoted parents to three children. Pastor Travis is also an accomplished author, offering spiritual nourishment and guidance through his writings, including a three-volume set of ‘30: A 30-Day Journey with God’. You can find his books at the Impact Clothing store in their main building or purchase them through their online shop.
Book: "The Fire Is For You" - Join the waitlist: https://travishearn.com/#waitlist.
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