The Christian Surfers Podcast Bob Hurley | Where Business coincides with faith | the CS podcast
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Dec 14, 2023 Join surfing legend Bob Hurley, whose faith has profoundly shaped his career and community impact. He shares his evolution of faith, detailing how key relationships influenced his spiritual journey. Explore his experiences navigating the pressures of faith in business and his commitment to helping underprivileged communities. Bob reflects on finding purpose in faith, the transformative power of prayer, and the importance of nurturing young surfers' leadership. Discover how music enriches his connection to spirituality and community.
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Early Faith
- Bob Hurley discusses his early phases of Christianity, including a Sunday school teacher's lesson and his wife Shelly's conversion experience.
- He recounts their initial reactions to Calvary Chapel and the Jesus Movement.
Reawakening and Tent Making
- Bob shares an anecdote about his reawakening experience with faith, triggered by a Christian event on the North Shore and a conversation with Toby Hatfield at Nike.
- Hatfield affirmed Hurley's role as a "tent maker," encouraging him to live out his faith through his work.
Mike Akima's Influence
- Bob Hurley discusses his friend Mike Akima's near-death experiences and how it strengthened his faith, focusing on shining God's love.
- He shares about their surf trips and how Mike encouraged him to pray about everything.
