The Travis Hearn Podcast

Episode 23: Michael Jackson's Drummer: God Was Behind It All | Featuring Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffat

What happens when a six-year-old boy picks up a snare drum in New Orleans and God decides to take it from there? Jonathan "Sugarfoot" Moffat is one of the most celebrated drummers in music history — performing alongside Michael Jackson, Madonna, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, George Michael, and the Jacksons. But behind the legendary resume is a story of miracles, destiny, loss, and an unshakeable faith that he'll tell you straight up: God is his manager, and Jesus Christ is his agent. In this conversation, Pastor Travis sits down with Sugarfoot to walk through it all. Getting lost on a Los Angeles freeway and stumbling onto the exact street — and the exact moment — that changed his life forever. Earning the drummer spot for the Jacksons after three days of rehearsal. Touring the world with Michael for nearly three decades. Standing in the room for the final rehearsal the night before Michael passed. Surviving triple bypass heart surgery and returning to the kit like nothing happened. And meeting his wife at Michael's private memorial service. This is not a sermon. This is a life — and every turn of it points to the same place. As Sugarfoot says himself: "God is my manager. Jesus Christ is my agent. Look at my resume."

Episode 22: He Should've Died. God Disagreed. | Featuring Special Guest Lyle Phillips

Lyle Phillips is the lead pastor of Legacy Church Nashville, which he planted in 2016 with his wife Alison. Before pastoring, Lyle spent years battling addiction, homelessness, and near-death — before encountering God in a drug house at 21 years old. Following his conversion, he moved to Mozambique and then India, where his nonprofit Mercy 29 rescued over 400 children from human trafficking. Legacy Church now runs three Sunday morning services and a fourth location in Franklin, Tennessee. Lyle is a husband, father of four, and a preacher with a story that proves God wastes nothing.

Episode 21: Built From Broken | Featuring Special Guest Mike Kai

Born and raised on the Big Island, Mike’s life took a sharp turn in college. Partying. Fighting. Lost. Then an unexpected pregnancy changed everything. At 20 years old, he became a father, left school, worked multiple jobs, and fought for custody — all while wrestling with shame, rejection, and the fear that his future was over. But everything changed the day he walked into a church cafeteria and encountered the presence of God. This is more than a testimony. It’s a conversation about: • Shame and feeling disqualified • Single fatherhood and fighting for your family • Divorce, waiting seasons, and radical surrender • Hearing God’s voice when you least expect it • Obedience when you don’t want the calling • Marriage that lasts decades • Building legacy from broken beginnings From working at Pizza Hut and pumping gas… to preaching around the world and leading Inspire Church for over two decades — Mike’s story proves that grace doesn’t waste your past. If you’ve ever felt behind… If you’ve ever felt like you ruined your future… If you’ve ever wondered whether God could still use you… This episode is for you. Broken beginnings don’t cancel destiny. Radical surrender builds lasting legacy. Watch. Share. And don’t count yourself out.

Episode 20: Fear Lost. Jesus Won. | Featuring Special Guest Naeem Fazal

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.

Episode 19: No One Is Too Far Gone | Featuring Special Guest Ross Johnston

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.