Singer, songwriter, pastor, and now author — Tauren Wells is doing it all. In this episode of Crosswalk Talk, we catch up with Tauren fresh off the launch of his Texas-based Church of Whitestone, which saw 4,000 people show up on day one. Tauren opens up about how launching a church deeply influenced the writing of his new worship EP, Let the Church Sing, and how his heart for people shaped both his ministry and music.

We also dive into his upcoming book, Joy Bomb: Unleash Jesus’ Explosive Joy for an Extraordinary Life, a fresh take on the Beatitudes and a powerful reminder that happiness and holiness are deeply connected in the Christian walk. From youth room setup to national tours to pastoring thousands — Tauren shares how every step was guided by a calling bigger than just talent or platform.

Whether you're a worship leader, a pastor, or someone just trying to figure out what joy looks like in real life — this conversation will encourage and challenge you.

🔥 Key Takeaways:


💒 Church of Whitestone launched with 4,000 attendees on Day 1 — here's how they prepared for unexpected growth.


🎶 Behind the songs: How worship songs like The Room is Yours and Making Room came straight from church planting experiences.


📖 A deep dive into Joy Bomb — why Jesus’ first sermon was all about happiness and how the church may need to rethink joy.


🙌 Tauren's transition from entertainer to preacher and why he believes all believers are called to “preach” in their own way.


🏀 That unforgettable moment when Steph Curry endorsed his book and his song.

🗣️ Notable Quotes:

“We were not prepared, but we were ready.”
“Jesus isn’t describing a good Christian. He’s introducing us to the Person of Joy.”
“I don’t want to grow big — I want to grow healthy.”
“The goal is not a stage; the goal is proximity to people.”

📚 Resources Mentioned:


Tauren's EP: Let the Church Sing


New Book: Joy Bomb: Unleash Jesus’ Explosive Joy for an Extraordinary Life (Zondervan, May 2025)
Hills and Valleys (Tauren Wells song featured by Coach Tony Bennett post-NCAA Championship)

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Singer, songwriter, pastor, and now author &mdash; Tauren Wells is doing it all. In this episode of Crosswalk Talk, we catch up with Tauren fresh off the launch of his Texas-based Church of Whitestone, which saw 4,000 people show up on day one. Tauren opens up about how launching a church deeply influenced the writing of his new worship EP, Let the Church Sing, and how his heart for people shaped both his ministry and music.
We also dive into his upcoming book, Joy Bomb: Unleash Jesus&rsquo; Explosive Joy for an Extraordinary Life, a fresh take on the Beatitudes and a powerful reminder that happiness and holiness are deeply connected in the Christian walk. From youth room setup to national tours to pastoring thousands &mdash; Tauren shares how every step was guided by a calling bigger than just talent or platform.
Whether you're a worship leader, a pastor, or someone just trying to figure out what joy looks like in real life &mdash; this conversation will encourage and challenge you.
🔥 Key Takeaways:
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💒 Church of Whitestone launched with 4,000 attendees on Day 1 &mdash; here's how they prepared for unexpected growth.
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🎶 Behind the songs: How worship songs like The Room is Yours and Making Room came straight from church planting experiences.
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📖 A deep dive into Joy Bomb &mdash; why Jesus&rsquo; first sermon was all about happiness and how the church may need to rethink joy.
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🙌 Tauren's transition from entertainer to preacher and why he believes all believers are called to &ldquo;preach&rdquo; in their own way.
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🏀 That unforgettable moment when Steph Curry endorsed his book and his song.
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🗣️ Notable Quotes:
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&ldquo;We were not prepared, but we were ready.&rdquo; &ldquo;Jesus isn&rsquo;t describing a good Christian. He&rsquo;s introducing us to the Person of Joy.&rdquo; &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t want to grow big &mdash; I want to grow healthy.&rdquo; &ldquo;The goal is not a stage; the goal is proximity to people.&rdquo;
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📚 Resources Mentioned:
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Tauren's EP: Let the Church Sing
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New Book: Joy Bomb: Unleash Jesus&rsquo; Explosive Joy for an Extraordinary Life (Zondervan, May 2025)
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<li data-start="2489" data-end="2582">Hills and Valleys (Tauren Wells song featured by Coach Tony Bennett post-NCAA Championship)</li>
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Subscribe &amp; Leave a Review:
If this episode encouraged you, please subscribe and leave a five-star review. It helps other Christian fans find faith-based podcasts like this one.
Check out our podcast partners at <a href="https://www.Lifeaudio.com">Lifeaudio.com</a> for dozens of other inspiring, Christian podcasts from prayers, devotionals, Christian interviews for faith builders.

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Join us each week on Crosswalk Talk where we interview your favorite Christian celebrities. Hear how famous Christian figures keep their faith a priority in Hollywood and discover the best Christian movies, books, television, and other entertainment.
Some of our favorite interviews include:
⭐️ Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins Discuss Their Heartwarming Children's Book on Prayer
⭐️ Patricia Heaton and David Hunt Talk Faith, Life and Their Adoption Film Unexpected
⭐️ Willie and Korie Robertson Open Up About The Blind and the Generational Impact of Faith
⭐️ Phil Wickham Talks New Album, Songwriting, and the Deconstruction Movement
Let us know what famous Christian celebrities you want us to interview for the show!

Join us each week on Crosswalk Talk where we interview your favorite Christian celebrities. Hear how famous Christian figures keep their faith a priority in Hollywood and discover the best Christian movies, books, television, and other entertainment.

Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian Interviews

Join us each week on Crosswalk Talk where we interview your favorite Christian celebrities. Hear how famous Christian figures keep their faith a priority in Hollywood and discover the best Christian movies, books, television, and other entertainment.
Some of our favorite interviews include:
⭐️ Chrissy Metz and Bradley Collins Discuss Their Heartwarming Children's Book on Prayer
⭐️ Patricia Heaton and David Hunt Talk Faith, Life and Their Adoption Film Unexpected
⭐️ Willie and Korie Robertson Open Up About The Blind and the Generational Impact of Faith
⭐️ Phil Wickham Talks New Album, Songwriting, and the Deconstruction Movement
Let us know what famous Christian celebrities you want us to interview for the show!

We catch up with Tauren fresh off the launch of his Texas-based Church of Whitestone, which saw 4,000 people show up on day one. Tauren opens up about how launching a church deeply influenced the writing of his new worship EP, Let the Church Sing, and how his heart for people shaped both his ministry and music.