Ride Nature: Skateboarding for Global Missions

Join Kj52 as he shares his inspiring journey from skateboarding to global missions with Mark Koch of Ride Nature, highlighting how skate culture can be a powerful tool for evangelism and community building worldwide.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Longtime Friendship01:13 India Mission Trip and Gospel Sharing02:15 The Influence of Skateboarding Culture03:13 Skateboarding as a Community and Culture05:01 Biblical Call to Reach the Ends of the Earth05:31 Local Outreach at Skate Parks07:57 Reaching Post-Christian Communities09:10 Discipleship and Long-term Impact10:06 Skate Parks in India and Beyond11:04 Unreached People Groups and Action Sports12:01 Overcoming Challenges and Persecution13:36 The Global Reach of Skate Culture15:08 Using Social Media and Modern Strategies16:18 The Future of Skate Missions18:04 Authenticity and Faith in Skate Culture19:04 Breaking Stereotypes and Building Trust20:24 Influence of Christian Skate Icons21:05 Hip Hop, Skate, and Cultural Shifts22:00 Sharing Faith at Mainstream Events22:55 The Mission of Reaching Unreached Communities25:11 The Potential of Skateboarding as a Mission Tool26:08 Encouragement for Future Missionaries27:24 This or That: Fun Rapid Fire Questions28:10 Closing Remarks and Prayer resourcesRide Nature Ministry - https://www.ridenatnature.orgRay Barbie - Skateboarder and Christian - https://www.instagram.com/raybarbieTony Hawk - https://twitter.com/TonyHawkChristian Hosoi - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christian_HosoiLINKS: @ridenature @ridenatureflorida