Holy Yoga
Holy Yoga: What It Is and Why We Practice It Twice a Day
If you’ve been around church culture long enough, you’ve probably heard the debate. Some Christians love yoga. Some won’t touch it. Some…
Faith
What to Expect at a Surf + Soul Retreat: Your Week Day by Day
You’ve seen the photos. You’ve read the testimonials. You’re thinking about it. But you want to know what to expect at a…
Faith
Why Every Church Should Send a Group on a Surf Retreat
Church retreats are supposed to be transformative. Most of them aren’t. Be honest: how many members of your congregation can describe, in…
Surfing
Can I Do a Surf Retreat If I’ve Never Surfed?
Short answer: yes. And you’re not alone. Most surf retreat guests who’ve never surfed arrive exactly where you are right now. This…
Surfing
Give Back Day: How Our Retreats Serve the Communities We Surf In
On Day 6 of every Surf + Soul surf retreat, the surfboards stay on the beach. No coaching. No sessions. No technique…
Surfing
The Paddle Out Circle: Surfing’s Most Sacred Tradition
If you’ve spent any time in surf culture, you’ve probably heard of a paddle out. The paddle out circle is a surf…
Faith
The Commission: The Moment That Sends You Home Different
On the final morning of every Surf + Soul christian surf retreat, the group gathers on the beach one last time. No…
Surfing
Your Complete Guide to Surfing Nicaragua: Waves, Safety, and What to Expect
Nicaragua is one of Central America’s best-kept surfing secrets — and it won’t stay secret much longer. While Costa Rica gets the…
Faith
What the Ocean Teaches Us About Surrender
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.” — Proverbs 3:5–6 You can’t control the…
Faith
5 Bible Verses That Come Alive When You’re Standing in the Ocean
You’ve read these verses a hundred times. You’ve underlined them. You’ve heard them in sermons. You’ve nodded along. But there’s a difference…