How to Turn Adversity Into Opportunity | Travis Hearn

Nov 27, 2024

Travis Hearn, Senior Pastor of Impact Church and Team Pastor for the Phoenix Suns, shares his incredible journey of overcoming adversity, including a life-threatening brain aneurysm. He discusses the importance of counting joy amidst struggles and the transformative power of faith in challenging times. Travis emphasizes community support, personal accountability, and the profound lessons learned through failures. Listeners will be inspired by his insights on spiritual growth, the intersection of faith and healing, and redefining success through God's lens.

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Jail to Jesus

Travis Hearn's journey to faith began with a DUI and arrest at 17.
That night, after his mother prayed, he accepted Christ.

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A Mother's Influence

Despite not growing up in a Christian home, Travis's mother's newfound faith influenced his salvation.
This highlights that it's never too late for anyone to find faith, regardless of background.

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Unexpected Ministry

Travis's path to ministry began by sharing his story which opened doors.
He didn't seek the Suns chaplain role; it found him after prioritizing God.

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In this episode of The Wealthy Way Podcast, I sit down with Travis Hearn, Senior Pastor of Impact Church and Team Pastor for the Phoenix Suns. From leading Bible studies for NFL players to navigating life’s toughest battles, Travis has lived a story of transformation, faith, and resilience.

We dive into his journey—hitting rock bottom, finding Jesus, and building a thriving church that started with pro athletes. Travis shares what it means to “count it all joy” through struggles, including his personal fight with a brain aneurysm, and how he found strength in weakness.

We also tackle big questions: How do you lead with faith in a culture that often pushes against it? What does success really look like when you measure it by God’s standards? And how do you navigate criticism and doubt while staying true to your calling?

This conversation is packed with powerful lessons about faith, leadership, and the supernatural reality of God’s power. Whether you're an entrepreneur, a pastor, or just someone looking for more purpose, this episode will challenge you to redefine what it means to live a balanced and meaningful life.

Connect with Travis:
Website: https://www.impactchurch.com/travis-hearn
IG: https://www.instagram.com/travishearn/
Link to Purchase Book: https://www.amazon.com/Fire-You-Flames-Suffering-Miracle/dp/B0DN6CFBHT/?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_w=QhytN&content-id=amzn1.sym.05575cf6-d484-437c-b7e0-42887775cf30&pf_rd_p=05575cf6-d484-437c-b7e0-42887775cf30&pf_rd_r=136-2186371-6357834&pd_rd_wg=Ihavo&pd_rd_r=d73ab821-31d6-472c-bcfd-884085d45d45&ref_=aufs_ap_sc_dsk

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