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    <description>Welcome to my podcast, where we're diving into the incredible stories of faith that fuel some of the most inspiring people you'll ever meet. From pro athletes to everyday heroes, you'll hear personal testimonies, epic life lessons, and powerful conversations that reveal how faith can transform lives and uplift communities. Join me on this journey, and let's get inspired together. Tune in and feel the energy, the passion, and the faith that drives us all!
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    <itunes:subtitle>Join me, as I dive into inspiring stories of faith from pro athletes and extraordinary individuals, showing how faith transforms lives and uplifts communities.</itunes:subtitle>
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    <itunes:summary>Welcome to my podcast, where we're diving into the incredible stories of faith that fuel some of the most inspiring people you'll ever meet. From pro athletes to everyday heroes, you'll hear personal testimonies, epic life lessons, and powerful conversations that reveal how faith can transform lives and uplift communities. Join me on this journey, and let's get inspired together. Tune in and feel the energy, the passion, and the faith that drives us all!
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  <title>Episode 18: The Code to Happiness (Joy Bomb) | Featuring Special Guest Tauren Wells</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>The Code to Happiness explores why joy is so hard to find—and how true, lasting joy is discovered through Jesus, honest faith, and giving God time, in a powerful conversation between Pastor Travis Hearn and special guest Pastor Tauren Wells.</itunes:subtitle>
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  <description>What’s the real code to happiness—and why do most of us keep looking for joy in all the wrong places?
In this episode of The Code to Happiness, Pastor Travis Hearn sits down with Pastor Tauren Wells for an honest, hilarious, and deeply convicting conversation about joy, burnout, balance, and what it really means to be a child of God.
They talk about:
Why “balance” is a myth and seasons are everything
The power of being with God with no agenda
How Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount is a blueprint for joy
Pastoring pressures: managing expectations + carrying people’s burdens
Real vulnerability, real freedom, real testimony
Encouragement for anyone walking through a fire: give God time
If you’re tired, overwhelmed, or chasing happiness but still coming up empty—this one is for you.
Subscribe for more episodes of The Code to Happiness and share this with someone who needs hope today. 
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<p>In this episode of The Code to Happiness, Pastor Travis Hearn sits down with Pastor Tauren Wells for an honest, hilarious, and deeply convicting conversation about joy, burnout, balance, and what it really means to be a child of God.</p>

<p>They talk about:</p>

<p>Why “balance” is a myth and seasons are everything</p>

<p>The power of being with God with no agenda</p>

<p>How Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount is a blueprint for joy</p>

<p>Pastoring pressures: managing expectations + carrying people’s burdens</p>

<p>Real vulnerability, real freedom, real testimony</p>

<p>Encouragement for anyone walking through a fire: give God time</p>

<p>If you’re tired, overwhelmed, or chasing happiness but still coming up empty—this one is for you.</p>

<p>Subscribe for more episodes of The Code to Happiness and share this with someone who needs hope today.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>What’s the real code to happiness—and why do most of us keep looking for joy in all the wrong places?</p>

<p>In this episode of The Code to Happiness, Pastor Travis Hearn sits down with Pastor Tauren Wells for an honest, hilarious, and deeply convicting conversation about joy, burnout, balance, and what it really means to be a child of God.</p>

<p>They talk about:</p>

<p>Why “balance” is a myth and seasons are everything</p>

<p>The power of being with God with no agenda</p>

<p>How Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount is a blueprint for joy</p>

<p>Pastoring pressures: managing expectations + carrying people’s burdens</p>

<p>Real vulnerability, real freedom, real testimony</p>

<p>Encouragement for anyone walking through a fire: give God time</p>

<p>If you’re tired, overwhelmed, or chasing happiness but still coming up empty—this one is for you.</p>

<p>Subscribe for more episodes of The Code to Happiness and share this with someone who needs hope today.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 6: God Chose Me: Charles Metcalf’s Journey Through Faith, Leadership, and Trials</title>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Pastor Charles Metcalf joins Pastor Travis Hearn for a raw and inspiring conversation about faith, leadership, personal struggles, and the challenges of balancing ministry, family, and mental health while staying grounded in God's purpose.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:43:22</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Pastor Charles Metcalf, executive pastor at Transformation Church and a dynamic voice in ministry, joins Pastor Travis Hearn, bestselling author and lead pastor of Impact Church in Scottsdale, Arizona, for an inspiring and unfiltered conversation. In this episode, Charles vulnerably shares his journey from growing up as a pastor’s kid to navigating the pressures of leadership in one of the most influential churches today. He opens up about the highs and lows of ministry, revealing the challenges of criticism, personal struggles with anxiety and depression, and the delicate balance of faith, family, and calling. Together, they dive deep into the realities of leadership, the cost of obedience, and the power of staying grounded in God’s purpose. This is a must-listen for anyone seeking to lead with authenticity, endure life’s fires, and remain steadfast in their faith. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Pastor Charles Metcalf, executive pastor at Transformation Church and a dynamic voice in ministry, joins Pastor Travis Hearn, bestselling author and lead pastor of Impact Church in Scottsdale, Arizona, for an inspiring and unfiltered conversation. In this episode, Charles vulnerably shares his journey from growing up as a pastor’s kid to navigating the pressures of leadership in one of the most influential churches today. He opens up about the highs and lows of ministry, revealing the challenges of criticism, personal struggles with anxiety and depression, and the delicate balance of faith, family, and calling. Together, they dive deep into the realities of leadership, the cost of obedience, and the power of staying grounded in God’s purpose. This is a must-listen for anyone seeking to lead with authenticity, endure life’s fires, and remain steadfast in their faith.</p>]]>
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