The Christian Surfers Podcast

• Faith, Identity & The WSL with Kayla Durden | The Christian Surfers Podcast

  In this inspiring episode of the Christian Surfers Podcast, host Mark Sawyer-Chu sits down with former pro surfer, fitness coach, and WSL Championship Tour Manager, Kayla Durden. Recorded at Shoreline Church in San Clemente Kayla opens up about her journey of faith, life in professional surfing, and how her identity in Christ has grounded her through it all.From her appearance on ABC’s The Ultimate Surfer to her work pioneering Rising Tides in women's surfing, Kayla shares the highs, challenges, and divine appointments that have shaped her story. Hear how she balances her career in the surf industry, personal discipleship, and bold witness for Jesus in spaces not always open to faith.Whether you're a surfer, believer, or someone navigating identity and calling, this episode offers real talk on purpose, pressure, and keeping Christ at the center.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:   / csinternational   Instagram:   / @christiansuurfers_   

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• Shaped by the Creator with Dave Allee | The Christian Surfers Podcast

  In this deep and encouraging episode of Christian Surfers Podcast, host Mark Sawyer-Chu sits down with Dave Allee, founder of the iconic Almond Surfboards brand in Costa Mesa, California.What starts as a conversation about surfboards quickly turns into an inspiring story of faith, family, creativity, and community. Dave shares how growing up two blocks from the shop's current location shaped his passion for surf culture, craftsmanship, and purpose.We dive into the early days of garage board-building with his dad, the values behind Almond’s beloved "Early & Often Surf Club", and how his faith in Jesus subtly weaves through everything from brand ethos to board design.Whether you're a lifelong surfer or just someone seeking a meaningful life anchored in purpose, this episode invites you to consider how your faith can shape your craft—and how surfing can draw you closer to the Creator. If you enjoyed this episode, 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 

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• Let All You Do Be Done in Love with Alyssa Spencer

  Mark Sawyer-Chu sits down with pro surfer Alyssa Spencer to talk faith, surfing, and what it means to stay grounded in God while chasing waves around the world.Alyssa opens up about her journey of faith, from growing up in a faith-based home to finding a personal relationship with Jesus through youth group and real-life experiences. She shares how her favorite verse, 1 Corinthians 16:14 – “Let all you do be done in love”, shapes her approach to life both in and out of the water.We dive into the highs and lows of professional surfing - from travel and competition stress to the brutal mid-year tour cuts - and how Alyssa stays rooted in her identity in Christ through it all.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

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• Finding Faith and a Family in the Lineup with Raul Espinoza | The Christian Surfers Podcast

  In this episode, host Mark Sawyer-Chu, aka The Stoke Life, is joined by Raul Espinoza, a key leader in the global Christian Surfers familia.Recorded in a living room in Florida, this is a deep dive into God's incredible faithfulness. Raul shares his powerful testimony of discovering surfing and Christian Surfers in his 40s during a difficult season. Through the radical love of Christian Surfers Peru, he found reconciliation with Jesus, experienced healing, and even met his wife.Now serving as Area Director for the entire Americas, Raul shares exciting updates on God's movement across the continents. He tells amazing stories of divine appointments, like a trip to Colombia that led to a new church plant and a thriving CS chapter.Raul also keeps it real about challenges and how we can pray. This episode is both a huge encouragement and a vision-caster for what God is doing. Press play and get stoked!🌐 Please consider donating to the Christian Surfers movement. As a nonprofit organization, your support will help us continue creating quality content and give more surfers around the globe the opportunity to know and follow Jesus. You can donate here: https://www.christiansurfers.net/donate

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• Finding Faith and a Family in the Lineup with Raul Espinoza | The Christian Surfers Podcast

  In this episode, host Mark Sawyer-Chu, aka The Stoke Life, is joined by Raul Espinoza, a key leader in the global Christian Surfers familia.Recorded in a living room in Florida, this is a deep dive into God's incredible faithfulness. Raul shares his powerful testimony of discovering surfing and Christian Surfers in his 40s during a difficult season. Through the radical love of Christian Surfers Peru, he found reconciliation with Jesus, experienced healing, and even met his wife.Now serving as Area Director for the entire Americas, Raul shares exciting updates on God's movement across the continents. He tells amazing stories of divine appointments, like a trip to Colombia that led to a new church plant and a thriving CS chapter.Raul also keeps it real about challenges and how we can pray. This episode is both a huge encouragement and a vision-caster for what God is doing. Press play and get stoked!🌐 Please consider donating to the Christian Surfers movement. As a nonprofit organization, your support will help us continue creating quality content and give more surfers around the globe the opportunity to know and follow Jesus. You can donate here: https://www.christiansurfers.net/donate

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