
The Christian Surfers Podcast The Musician, the Surfer, the Disciple with Tim Foreman | The Christian Surfers Podcast
Jan 8, 2026
Tim Foreman, bassist of the Grammy-winning band Switchfoot and a lifelong surfer, shares his unique journey through faith and music. He reflects on growing up as a pastor’s kid and how that shaped his life and career. Tim discusses the origins of the beloved Bro-Am surf event, his experiences surfing with legends like Rob Machado and Tom Curren, and insights from the documentary 'Fading West.' He also dives into his latest solo project, 'Bongo Chico,' revealing its heartfelt themes and the balance between touring and surfing.
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Raised In A Faithful, Real Home
- Tim Foreman grew up as a pastor's kid with his dad leading North Coast Calvary Chapel and learned authentic faith from his family.
- He says his parents modeled real faith by not hiding failures and being honest about struggles.
Thirteen Albums, A Craft Lifetime
- Switchfoot has released 13 albums and the band treats music as a lifelong craft.
- Tim emphasizes that recorded songs are just the tip of the iceberg compared to the work behind them.
Sibling Roles Shaped Their Paths
- Tim and John split their passions: Tim leaned toward surfing while John leaned toward music.
- Their differing focuses shaped how each invested time and identity in surf and music.

