Faith, Hustle, and Purpose with Pete Hixson | Mission Made Podcast

In this episode of the Mission Made Podcast, I sit down with Pete Hixson — a husband, father, pastor, speaker, and certified coach with StoryBrand and Business Made Simple. Pete is a powerful voice in both the faith and business communities, known for his appearances on Nick Bare’s podcast and his work helping brands like BPN become storytelling powerhouses.

This conversation is packed with real, honest insights on balancing hustle and rest, ambition and obedience. We dive deep into Matthew 25 and talk about how to pursue purpose-driven work without letting hustle become your identity.

I ask Pete some deeply personal (and maybe “selfish”) questions — ones I’ve been wrestling with myself — and chances are, you have too. If you’re a young leader, entrepreneur, or someone striving to build something meaningful while staying rooted in your faith, this episode is for you.

🔗 Links to Pete’s episodes on Nick Bare’s podcast below.

Nick Bare Podcast with Pete (1)

Nick Bare Podcast with Pete (2)

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Sitting on the beach with toes in the sand and waves crashing at my feet, I found myself thinking about life’s big decisions—specifically, the tension of building a home when the numbers don’t quite add up. In this episode, I share a raw reflection on what it means to lead with wisdom, to see beyond the fear of the moment, and to make decisions today that shape the decades ahead.

We’ll talk about the difference between reacting to the waves at your feet versus lifting your eyes to the horizon—and eventually, even higher. This isn’t just about money or houses; it’s about eternity. Because when your eyes are set on what’s above, everything at your feet starts to make a lot more sense.

Whether you're facing uncertainty or just trying to live with purpose, I hope this episode helps you breathe, look up, and walk forward with peace.

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On this episode I talk about starting a home gym that can specifically be used for CrossFit. I discuss reasons for having a home gym in general, as well why I think you should focus on it being a CrossFit style gym.

*This was NOT mentioned in this video, but if you would like specific programming to go along side any of the phases mentioned, please let me know*

I split up the path to a complete home gym into four phases:

- The Essentials

- Expanding Your Horizons

- Diversifying Your Portfolio

- The Affiliate Model

The cool thing about this path is that it can be accomplished on literally ANY budget. I also share PRO TIPS on how to get the most out of certain equipment buys.

If you have any specific questions about something I said, please reach out, I would love to continue the conversation.

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