From Stages to Courts: Tauren Wells’ Unlikely Friendship with Steph Curry
Christian artist Tauren Wells never imagined that his music would resonate with NBA superstar Steph Curry, but a chance moment on CBS television changed everything. In April 2019, University of Virginia basketball coach Tony Bennett credited Wells’ song “Hills and Valleys” as a source of inspiration for his team. Curry, it turned out, was also a fan, commenting on Wells’ Instagram post and sharing that he had played the song after his child’s birth. Wells was thrilled to connect with Curry, and the two have since become friends.
Their friendship has led to some remarkable moments, including Curry attending Wells’ shows and wearing his “Citizen of Heaven” hoodie. Wells praises Curry’s humility and kindness, saying he embodies the biblical principle of being meek and using one’s strength for service, not status. Curry’s endorsement of Wells’ upcoming book, “Joy Bomb: Unleash Jesus’s Explosive Joy for an Extraordinary Life,” means a lot to Wells, but he values their friendship even more.
In “Joy Bomb,” Wells explores the true meaning of joy and happiness in the context of faith. He argues that Jesus’ first sermon emphasized the importance of happiness and that biblical joy goes beyond surface-level feelings. Wells hopes to help readers rediscover the joy Jesus offers and point them to the character of God and the person of Jesus. With Curry’s support and Wells’ inspiring message, “Joy Bomb” is poised to make a positive impact on readers.
