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    <title>The Travis Hearn Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Spiritual Growth”</title>
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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>
    <itunes:author>Travis Hearn</itunes:author>
    <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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      <itunes:name>Travis Hearn</itunes:name>
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  <title>Episode 20: Fear Lost. Jesus Won. | Featuring Special Guest Naeem Fazal </title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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  <itunes:subtitle>Fear drove his faith — until he met Jesus.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:09:13</itunes:duration>
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  <description>In this powerful conversation, Pastor Naeem Fazal shares his journey from being born and raised Muslim in the Middle East to becoming a Christian pastor in America.
After surviving the Gulf War and growing up under Islamic tradition, Naeem threatened to kill his own brother for converting to Christianity. But everything changed the night he had a supernatural encounter — and met Jesus in his bedroom.
This episode dives into:
• Islam and Sharia law
• Religious identity and cultural tension
• Immigration and broken systems
• Fear-based faith vs love-driven faith
• Spiritual warfare and supernatural encounters
• Suicide, trauma, and why tomorrow needs you
• How the enemy uses division to conquer
This is not a debate.
It’s a testimony.
If you’ve wrestled with fear, identity, faith, or purpose — this conversation is for you. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful conversation, Pastor Naeem Fazal shares his journey from being born and raised Muslim in the Middle East to becoming a Christian pastor in America.</p>

<p>After surviving the Gulf War and growing up under Islamic tradition, Naeem threatened to kill his own brother for converting to Christianity. But everything changed the night he had a supernatural encounter — and met Jesus in his bedroom.</p>

<p>This episode dives into:</p>

<p>• Islam and Sharia law<br>
• Religious identity and cultural tension<br>
• Immigration and broken systems<br>
• Fear-based faith vs love-driven faith<br>
• Spiritual warfare and supernatural encounters<br>
• Suicide, trauma, and why tomorrow needs you<br>
• How the enemy uses division to conquer</p>

<p>This is not a debate.<br>
It’s a testimony.</p>

<p>If you’ve wrestled with fear, identity, faith, or purpose — this conversation is for you.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>In this powerful conversation, Pastor Naeem Fazal shares his journey from being born and raised Muslim in the Middle East to becoming a Christian pastor in America.</p>

<p>After surviving the Gulf War and growing up under Islamic tradition, Naeem threatened to kill his own brother for converting to Christianity. But everything changed the night he had a supernatural encounter — and met Jesus in his bedroom.</p>

<p>This episode dives into:</p>

<p>• Islam and Sharia law<br>
• Religious identity and cultural tension<br>
• Immigration and broken systems<br>
• Fear-based faith vs love-driven faith<br>
• Spiritual warfare and supernatural encounters<br>
• Suicide, trauma, and why tomorrow needs you<br>
• How the enemy uses division to conquer</p>

<p>This is not a debate.<br>
It’s a testimony.</p>

<p>If you’ve wrestled with fear, identity, faith, or purpose — this conversation is for you.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 19: No One Is Too Far Gone | Featuring Special Guest Ross Johnston</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Travis Hearn</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In this powerful conversation, we sit down with revivalist, evangelist, and co-founder of California Will Be Saved, Ross Johnston.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>53:32</itunes:duration>
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  <description>Ross was born through artificial insemination and raised by two lesbian moms, growing up completely outside of the church. At just 15 years old, he was invited to church and encountered the Holy Spirit for the first time—an encounter that radically transformed his life. In that moment, Ross surrendered everything to Jesus and was born again.
After attending college in San Diego, earning his degree, and running multiple businesses, Ross sensed the Lord speaking clearly in 2020: “If you don’t stand now, you never will.”
That word marked a turning point. Ross resigned from his full-time career and stepped fully into his calling to preach the Gospel and contend for revival.
Today, his heart burns to see:
 • The Church revived back to first love
 • The lost brought to life through Jesus
 • Society reformed according to God’s design
This episode is a reminder that no background, no past, and no label is beyond the reach of God’s grace.
Subscribe for more episodes of The Travis Hearn Podcast and share this with someone who needs hope today. 
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    <![CDATA[<p>Ross was born through artificial insemination and raised by two lesbian moms, growing up completely outside of the church. At just 15 years old, he was invited to church and encountered the Holy Spirit for the first time—an encounter that radically transformed his life. In that moment, Ross surrendered everything to Jesus and was born again.</p>

<p>After attending college in San Diego, earning his degree, and running multiple businesses, Ross sensed the Lord speaking clearly in 2020: “If you don’t stand now, you never will.”</p>

<p>That word marked a turning point. Ross resigned from his full-time career and stepped fully into his calling to preach the Gospel and contend for revival.</p>

<p>Today, his heart burns to see:<br>
 • The Church revived back to first love<br>
 • The lost brought to life through Jesus<br>
 • Society reformed according to God’s design</p>

<p>This episode is a reminder that no background, no past, and no label is beyond the reach of God’s grace.</p>

<p>Subscribe for more episodes of The Travis Hearn Podcast and share this with someone who needs hope today.</p>]]>
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    <![CDATA[<p>Ross was born through artificial insemination and raised by two lesbian moms, growing up completely outside of the church. At just 15 years old, he was invited to church and encountered the Holy Spirit for the first time—an encounter that radically transformed his life. In that moment, Ross surrendered everything to Jesus and was born again.</p>

<p>After attending college in San Diego, earning his degree, and running multiple businesses, Ross sensed the Lord speaking clearly in 2020: “If you don’t stand now, you never will.”</p>

<p>That word marked a turning point. Ross resigned from his full-time career and stepped fully into his calling to preach the Gospel and contend for revival.</p>

<p>Today, his heart burns to see:<br>
 • The Church revived back to first love<br>
 • The lost brought to life through Jesus<br>
 • Society reformed according to God’s design</p>

<p>This episode is a reminder that no background, no past, and no label is beyond the reach of God’s grace.</p>

<p>Subscribe for more episodes of The Travis Hearn Podcast and share this with someone who needs hope today.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 18: The Code to Happiness (Joy Bomb) | Featuring Special Guest Tauren Wells</title>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Travis Hearn</author>
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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>
  <itunes:duration>1:42:36</itunes:duration>
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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. 
</description>
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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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  <itunes:summary>
    <![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>]]>
  </itunes:summary>
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  <title>Episode 13: From Director to Disciple: Kap Chatfield on Letting God Lead</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 04 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Travis Hearn</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>When everything fell apart, Kap Chatfield discovered that surrendering control and letting God direct his life was the key to finding purpose, provision, and impact.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:11:26</itunes:duration>
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  <description>What do you do when your business fails, the debt piles up, and your wife lands in the ER—just as you’re trying to follow God? In this powerful episode of The Travis Hearn Podcast, Travis sits down with Kap Chatfield—pastor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur—whose path to influence didn’t start with success, but surrender.
Kap shares how God used financial collapse, personal crisis, and total burnout to realign his life and mission. From running a media company to making God his only client, Kap’s story is a roadmap for anyone who feels stuck, unsure, or off-track.
This episode is a raw look at what happens when you stop chasing results and start living Spirit-directed. The fire isn’t there to destroy you—it’s there to reveal what God built in you all along. 
</description>
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    <![CDATA[<p>What do you do when your business fails, the debt piles up, and your wife lands in the ER—just as you’re trying to follow God? In this powerful episode of The Travis Hearn Podcast, Travis sits down with Kap Chatfield—pastor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur—whose path to influence didn’t start with success, but surrender.</p>

<p>Kap shares how God used financial collapse, personal crisis, and total burnout to realign his life and mission. From running a media company to making God his only client, Kap’s story is a roadmap for anyone who feels stuck, unsure, or off-track.</p>

<p>This episode is a raw look at what happens when you stop chasing results and start living Spirit-directed. The fire isn’t there to destroy you—it’s there to reveal what God built in you all along.</p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>What do you do when your business fails, the debt piles up, and your wife lands in the ER—just as you’re trying to follow God? In this powerful episode of The Travis Hearn Podcast, Travis sits down with Kap Chatfield—pastor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur—whose path to influence didn’t start with success, but surrender.</p>

<p>Kap shares how God used financial collapse, personal crisis, and total burnout to realign his life and mission. From running a media company to making God his only client, Kap’s story is a roadmap for anyone who feels stuck, unsure, or off-track.</p>

<p>This episode is a raw look at what happens when you stop chasing results and start living Spirit-directed. The fire isn’t there to destroy you—it’s there to reveal what God built in you all along.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 12: How a Torn ACL Became God’s Blueprint for Matthew Davis' Calling</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 13 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Travis Hearn</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>In this powerful episode of The Travis Hearn Podcast, Pastor Matthew Davis shares his raw journey from a shattered NFL dream and deep debt to launching a thriving church, revealing how God used failure, identity loss, and fire to refine and restore his purpose.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:10:38</itunes:duration>
  <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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  <description>What do you do when the dream dies, the lights go out, and everything you worked for goes up in flames? In this raw and powerful episode of The Travis Hearn Podcast, Travis is joined by Pastor Matthew Davis of Blueprint Church in Houston—a man who went from college football Quarterback with NFL hopes to $25,000 in debt, jobless, and crying out to God in the middle of a neighborhood walk.
This conversation isn’t just another church talk—it’s a front-row seat to a redemption story in real time. Pastor Matt shares the gut-wrenching moments of an identity crisis after tearing his ACL, the depression that followed, and the moment God told him, “You’ll fail at everything until you do what I told you to do.” From there, everything changed.
You’ll hear the behind-the-scenes of launching a church that exploded with nearly 2,000 people on day one, the crippling anxiety that hit the night before, and how the love of his wife—and the Word of God—carried him through. With honesty, humor, and deep spiritual insight, Matt and Travis unpack what it really means to walk through the fire and come out refined.
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who feels like they’ve been counted out. Because with God, the fire isn’t to burn you—it’s to build you. 
</description>
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  <content:encoded>
    <![CDATA[<p>What do you do when the dream dies, the lights go out, and everything you worked for goes up in flames? In this raw and powerful episode of The Travis Hearn Podcast, Travis is joined by Pastor Matthew Davis of Blueprint Church in Houston—a man who went from college football Quarterback with NFL hopes to $25,000 in debt, jobless, and crying out to God in the middle of a neighborhood walk.</p>

<p>This conversation isn’t just another church talk—it’s a front-row seat to a redemption story in real time. Pastor Matt shares the gut-wrenching moments of an identity crisis after tearing his ACL, the depression that followed, and the moment God told him, “You’ll fail at everything until you do what I told you to do.” From there, everything changed.</p>

<p>You’ll hear the behind-the-scenes of launching a church that exploded with nearly 2,000 people on day one, the crippling anxiety that hit the night before, and how the love of his wife—and the Word of God—carried him through. With honesty, humor, and deep spiritual insight, Matt and Travis unpack what it really means to walk through the fire and come out refined.</p>

<p>This episode is a must-listen for anyone who feels like they’ve been counted out. Because with God, the fire isn’t to burn you—it’s to build you.</p>]]>
  </content:encoded>
  <itunes:summary>
    <![CDATA[<p>What do you do when the dream dies, the lights go out, and everything you worked for goes up in flames? In this raw and powerful episode of The Travis Hearn Podcast, Travis is joined by Pastor Matthew Davis of Blueprint Church in Houston—a man who went from college football Quarterback with NFL hopes to $25,000 in debt, jobless, and crying out to God in the middle of a neighborhood walk.</p>

<p>This conversation isn’t just another church talk—it’s a front-row seat to a redemption story in real time. Pastor Matt shares the gut-wrenching moments of an identity crisis after tearing his ACL, the depression that followed, and the moment God told him, “You’ll fail at everything until you do what I told you to do.” From there, everything changed.</p>

<p>You’ll hear the behind-the-scenes of launching a church that exploded with nearly 2,000 people on day one, the crippling anxiety that hit the night before, and how the love of his wife—and the Word of God—carried him through. With honesty, humor, and deep spiritual insight, Matt and Travis unpack what it really means to walk through the fire and come out refined.</p>

<p>This episode is a must-listen for anyone who feels like they’ve been counted out. Because with God, the fire isn’t to burn you—it’s to build you.</p>]]>
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  <title>Episode 8: Faith Beyond the Stage: Davide Mutendji on Identity, Influence, and Trusting God</title>
  <link>https://thetravishearnpodcast.fireside.fm/8</link>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 03 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0600</pubDate>
  <author>Travis Hearn</author>
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  <itunes:author>Travis Hearn</itunes:author>
  <itunes:subtitle>Worship leader Davide Mutendji joins Pastor Travis for a powerful conversation on identity, influence, and trusting God through every season—from humble beginnings to global stages and personal trials.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:01:37</itunes:duration>
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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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  <title>Episode 4: Faith in the Flames: Sonya Curry's Journey Through the Fire</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
  <author>Travis Hearn</author>
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  <itunes:subtitle>This podcast episode explores the transformative power of identity and faith with Sonia Curry, mother of NBA stars Steph and Seth Curry and their accomplished sister, Sydel. In a candid conversation with Pastor Travis Hearn, Sonia shares her journey of resilience, faith, and self-discovery as she navigates the challenges of defining her true identity beyond her roles as a wife, mother, and public figure.</itunes:subtitle>
  <itunes:duration>1:41:09</itunes:duration>
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  <description>This podcast episode delves into the transformative power of identity and faith, featuring a very special guest: Sonya Curry. Best known as the mother of NBA stars Steph and Seth Curry and their equally accomplished sister, Sydel, Sonya shares her own incredible story beyond the achievements of her famous family. In an honest and heartfelt conversation with Pastor Travis Hearn, she opens up about navigating the "identity crisis fire"—the challenges of defining herself beyond the roles of wife, mother, and public figure. Sonya's journey, filled with resilience, faith, and self-discovery, reveals how she overcame personal struggles and societal pressures to embrace her true identity in Christ. This is an inspiring story of redemption, purpose, and unshakable faith that will resonate with anyone seeking clarity in their own journey.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE UPDATES ON THIS PODCAST:
https://linktr.ee/thetravishearnpodcast 
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<p>CLICK HERE FOR MORE UPDATES ON THIS PODCAST:<br>
<a href="https://linktr.ee/thetravishearnpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thetravishearnpodcast</a></p>]]>
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<p>CLICK HERE FOR MORE UPDATES ON THIS PODCAST:<br>
<a href="https://linktr.ee/thetravishearnpodcast" rel="nofollow">https://linktr.ee/thetravishearnpodcast</a></p>]]>
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