One-on-One with Jon Foreman

Oct 1, 2024

Jon Foreman, frontman of Switchfoot, shares his insights on hope amidst suffering and the beauty of vulnerability. He discusses the emotional challenges of touring and the importance of family dynamics in a musician's life. Through heartfelt stories, he explores how music acts as a transformative gift that connects people. The conversation dives into personal growth through loss, emphasizing community and love. Foreman also reflects on the paradoxes of life, aging, and the enduring power of hope in both music and our shared humanity.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Music, Family, and Resilience

02:00 • 11min

The Gift of Music

13:02 • 7min

Transformative Journeys: Embracing Growth Through Connection and Loss

19:34 • 15min

Embracing Change: Toasts, Vulnerability, and Music

35:03 • 5min

A Night of Hope and Harmony

40:09 • 2min

A special one-on-one with Switchfoot's Jon Foreman.

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On this special episode of The Bulletin, Clarissa Moll sits with Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman before his show in Portland, Maine for a conversation about hope in the face of suffering and living well in light of our mortality.

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TODAY’S GUEST:

Jon Foreman is the lead singer, guitarist, primary songwriter, and co-founder of the alternative rock band Switchfoot. As a true songwriter’s songwriter, Foreman’s songs have been sung by a truly wide array of artists including: Taylor Swift, Twenty One Pilots’ Tyler Joseph, the Jonas Brothers, and Jon Bellion. From Mandy Moore to Meatloaf, his work is appreciated by quite a disparate cross section of the populace. His latest work, “In Bloom,” was crafted to accompany a drive down the coast on a California afternoon. Nuanced and subtle, the collection is a return to the restraint of Foreman’s first solo effort.

LINKS AND RESOURCES MENTIONED:

Music & Meaning with Charlie Peacock

Surprised by Grief with Daniel Harrell and Clarissa Moll

ABOUT THE BULLETIN:

The Bulletin is a weekly (and sometimes more!) current events show from Christianity Today hosted and moderated by Clarissa Moll, with senior commentary from Russell Moore (Christianity Today’s editor in chief) and Mike Cosper (director, CT Media). Each week, the show explores current events and breaking news and shares a Christian perspective on issues that are shaping our world. We also offer special one-on-one conversations with writers, artists, and thought leaders whose impact on the world brings important significance to a Christian worldview, like Bono, Sharon McMahon, Harrison Scott Key, Frank Bruni, and more.

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