The Christian Surfers Podcast

Dive into the gripping conversation on church struggles in today's world with Pastor Mark Forman and surprise host Richard Ellerington. Mark Forman is known for leading a large church called North Coast Calvary, preaching, writing and being a father to two boys, Jon and Tim, who are members of the popular band Switchfoot. He joins Richard to explore the challenges faced by churches during the pandemic. Discover their insights on navigating the evolving landscape of church communities and their values.Visit the Christian Surfers website to learn more about this life-changing movement: https://www.christiansurfers.net/Please consider donating to the Christian Surfers movement. As a non-profit organisation, your donation will help us continue to create quality content, allowing more surfers around the globe to have the opportunity to know and follow Jesus. You can donate here: https://www.christiansurfers.net/donateFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/csinternational Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiansurfers_/

Discover the incredible journey of Marquito Santos, a renowned surf coach and mentor for professional surfers on tour. In this captivating episode of the Christian Surfers Podcast hosted by AJ, Marquito shares his inspiring path to knowing Jesus through the organization Christian Surfers in Brazil. From his childhood dreams of becoming a pro surfer to achieving that goal and feeling a profound emptiness, Marquito's life took a significant turn when he encountered CS.Now a chaplain sharing his faith with everyone involved in the world surf league, Marquito's perspective on contests has shifted. No longer chasing personal success, he attends these events with the hope of introducing people to Jesus and the joy he found through his faith.🌐 Visit the Christian Surfers website to learn more about this life-changing movement: https://www.christiansurfers.net/Please consider donating to the Christian Surfers movement. As a non-profit organisation, your donation will help us continue to create quality content, allowing more surfers around the globe to have the opportunity to know and follow Jesus. You can donate here: https://www.christiansurfers.net/donateFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/csinternational Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiansurfers_/

Corey Colapinto or Kookapinto as he is affectionately known is one of the world's most influential alternate board surfers and shapers right now. Hailing from San Clemente, Corey is vocal about his faith in Jesus challenging popular cultural ideologies through his social media channels. Corey also writes much of the music to his Instagram surf clips where the lyrical content points to the Bible. Did you enjoy the episode? If so, please consider donating to the Christian Surfers movement. As a non-profit organization, your donation will help us continue to create quality content, allowing more surfers around the globe to have the opportunity to know and follow Jesus. You can donate here: https://www.christiansurfers.net/donate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/csinternational Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiansu... Check out our previous video on Youtube: https://buff.ly/43oJQnC #faith #christianity #podcast #interview #testimony #inspiration #singlefin #twinfin #followerofchrist #longboard #midlength #surfboardshaper #longboardsurfing

In this episode of the Christian Surfers Podcast, AJ sits down with Audrey Harrison, a remarkable guest with an inspiring story. Join them as they delve into Audrey's journey of taking a local mission and expanding it on a national scale, creating a transformative movement that impacts countless lives.Audrey opens up about her personal experience of discovering Jesus through Christian Surfers and the profound impact it had on her life. She shares the challenges she faced as a Christian surfer in France and the remarkable triumphs she overcame while pursuing her mission for the nation.This podcast episode is a testament to the power of faith and resilience. It should inspire anyone seeking to initiate a national movement in CS that can bring about transformative change in people's lives.🌐 Visit the Christian Surfers website to learn more about this life-changing movement: https://www.christiansurfers.net/Please consider donating to the Christian Surfers movement. As a non-profit organisation, your donation will help us continue to create quality content, allowing more surfers around the globe to have the opportunity to know and follow Jesus. You can donate here: https://www.christiansurfers.net/donateFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/csinternational Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiansu...Watch our previous podcast episodes on Youtube here: https://youtu.be/q4TmUbz45wE#christiansurfers #followerofchrist #surfcommunity #inspiration #jesus

In this engaging episode of the CS Podcast, Mark Sawyer-Chu is joined by special guest Ben Buckley from New Zealand on a remarkable journey of faith, leadership, and transformation. Discover how Ben's involvement with Christian Surfers has shaped his life and led him to pioneer a CSALT program with his wife. CSALT (Christian Surfers Advanced Leadership Training) is a dynamic five-month program designed to empower young surfers, helping them develop their leadership skills, deepen their faith, and make a practical impact in existing surfing communities. The program encompasses a wide range of experiences, including theological studies, mission work, exciting surfing road trips, and, of course, loads of fun! As you immerse yourself in this episode, you'll witness how CSALT serves as a catalyst for personal growth, equipping young surfers to become effective leaders within their communities. Through CSALT, Ben and his wife have set out to ensure that every surfer and every surfing community has the opportunity to know and follow Jesus. Don't miss this incredible conversation that reveals the transformative power of surf, faith, and leadership. Visit the CSALT website to learn more about this life-changing program: https://www.christiansurfers.net/csalt Please consider donating to the Christian Surfers movement. As a non-profit organization, your donation will help us continue to create quality content, allowing more surfers around the globe to have the opportunity to know and follow Jesus. You can donate here: https://www.christiansurfers.net/donate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/csinternationalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiansu... Check out our previous podcast episodes here: https://youtu.be/jMmOJ8EGF-0

On this episode of the CS Podcast, Mark Sawyer-Chu interviews former Olympic silver medalist and long-time WSL standout Bianca Buitendag. Bianca talks about how she seamlessly transitioned from the world of competitive surfing to helping with her family’s architectural company and her involvement in a local NGO called Life Community Services. Bianca and Mark discuss the reason behind Bianca deleting her social media accounts; how the image most influencers portray is one of elation when often the reality is one of sadness & anxiety.Be sure to subscribe to not miss the next episode and tell us who you would like us to interview in the comments.Did you enjoy the episode? If so, please consider donating to the Christian Surfers movement. As a non-profit organization, your donation will help us continue to create quality content, allowing more surfers around the globe to have the opportunity to know and follow Jesus.You can donate here: https://www.christiansurfers.net/donate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/csinternational Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiansu... Check out our previous podcast episodes here: https://buff.ly/3M9zxib

On this episode of the Christian Surfers Podcast, Mani Ellerington takes center stage as he discusses his journey; being raised as a missionary kid, relocating to France, and the struggles of traveling during the 2020 pandemic.Mani candidly shares his challenges of attending a French school without knowing the language and how he compromised his beliefs to blend in with the crowd. He also reveals how this incident led him to embrace his faith and openly declare himself as a disciple of Christ. Be sure to subscribe to not miss the next episode and tell us who you would like us to interview in the comments. Did you enjoy the episode? If so, please consider donating to the Christian Surfers movement. As a non-profit organization, your donation will help us continue to create quality content, allowing more surfers around the globe to have the opportunity to know and follow Jesus. You can donate here: https://www.christiansurfers.net/donate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/csinternationalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiansu... Check out our previous podcast episodes here: https://buff.ly/3M9zxib #missionarylife #missionfield #missionarykids #pastor #followerofchrist #jesuschrist #christiansurfers #christianity #missionarywork

Bryan Jennings is the founder of the surfing outreach ministry, Walking on Water which Bryan started in order to share his faith with local junior high school students. What started out as a surf camp grew to a worldwide ministry. Bryan went on to produce several surf documentaries (Walking on Water, The Outsiders and Noah’s Arc) that took the surf world by storm and introduced the gospel to audiences and places that had never experienced it in such a unique way before.In this episode, movie director Bryan Jennings opens up about his latest exciting project, a faith-based Hollywood film that will impact many people and influence the surf world. As a Christian, he explains how everything he does is to glorify God and shares his past experiences of success with the support of "Christian Surfers." Jennings also talks about his personal struggles and offers advice on how to overcome issues that many Christian couples face. Don't miss this inspiring episode of faith, perseverance, and creativity!Did you enjoy the episode? If so, please consider donating to the Christian Surfers movement. As a non-profit organization, your donation will help us continue to create quality content, allowing more surfers around the globe to have the opportunity to know and follow Jesus. You can donate here: https://www.christiansurfers.net/donateFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/csinternationalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiansu... Watch our last episode with Mandy Fry: https://youtu.be/IdOYGtSciMY #BryanJennings #FaithBasedHollywoodFilm #ChristianSurfers #SurfCommunity #GlorifyGod #ChristianCouples #Perseverence #FilmMaking #Inspiration

In this episode, we chat with Mandy Fry, a woman who built a business empire from humble beginnings. Starting with not much experience, she became a successful entrepreneur and played a crucial role in the women's division of the surf industry. Learn how she built big brands, changed the game for women in surfing, and left a legacy that inspires people to chase their dreams.Be sure to subscribe to not miss the next episode and tell us who you would like us to interview in the comments. Did you enjoy the episode? If so, please consider donating to the Christian Surfers movement. As a non-profit organization, your donation will help us continue to create quality content, allowing more surfers around the globe to have the opportunity to know and follow Jesus. You can donate here: https://www.christiansurfers.net/donate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/csinternationalInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiansu... Check out our previous podcast episodes here: https://buff.ly/3M9zxib #MandyFry #businesssuccess #SurfIndustry #womeninbusinesss #entrepreneurship #fromscratch #successstory #inspiringjourney #trailblazers #dreamchasers

Throwback to when Mark Sawyer-Chu sat down with aerial master, Reef Heazlewood. Reef talks about how he grew up in Christian Surfers (Reef's dad ran a Chapter in Caloundra), how Reef serendipitously met Bob Hurley at a Bible study which resulted in Reef being sponsored by Hurley as a full-time athlete, the joys and difficulties of being a follower of Christ as a pro surfer and much more. If you enjoyed this episdoe, please consider donating to the Christian Surfers movement. As a non-profit organization, your donation will help us continue to create quality content, allowing more surfers around the globe to have the opportunity to know and follow Jesus.You can donate here: https://www.christiansurfers.net/donateFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/csinternational Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christiansurfers_