ABOUT THE TRIP
Jim Elliot, the missionary who gave his life reaching a remote tribe in Ecuador, once said, “He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.” His words continue to challenge and inspire generations of believers to live with eternal purpose and courage.
Long known for its world-class point breaks and year-round warm water, El Salvador has long been a global surf destination. But today, because of a dramatic shift in the nation’s political and social climate, the country has become one of the safest and most welcoming environments in Latin America. A new sense of peace and opportunity has sparked a growing, passionate action-sports community—one that is eager not only to progress in their craft but to experience transformation through faith, community, and purpose.
We are stoked to introduce Episode 18; a story that captures this movement. It’s been said, “God does not just call the equipped; He equips the called.” This episode dives into what it truly means to say yes to that call. To step out in obedience, to trust God’s provision, and to see how He is using action sports as a powerful platform to reach the nations. From surf sessions on perfect right-hand points to conversations that lead to life change, this is a glimpse of what happens when ordinary people surrender to an extraordinary mission.
EPISODE LOCATION: El Tunco, El Salvador
EPISODE 18 TRAILER
PRAYER REQUESTS
& LONG TERM VISION
We’re praying for all that God is doing, and is yet to do through the movement being spearheaded across Latin America. What’s unfolding here is bigger than one trip or one team. We believe it’s the beginning of a wave of leaders being called, equipped, and sent out to use surfing, skating, and action sports as a means to share the Gospel and make disciples throughout Latin America and beyond.
Please join us in praying for wisdom, unity, and strength for the local leaders on the ground, and that new doors would continue to open for relationships, partnerships, and opportunities to reach people through authentic community and faith-filled conversations.
To learn more about upcoming trips or how you can get involved, visit ridenature.org/trips.
“THEN HE CALLED THE CROWD TO HIm along with his disciples and said; “whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.”
mark 8:34
CREDIT/THANKS
PRODUCED BY:
The Ride Nature Organization
DIRECTED BY:
Mark Koch
FILMED BY:
Chris Smith
EDITED BY:
Chris Smith
TRANSLATIONS BY:
Karen Quintero
A MASSIVE THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO MADE OUT TIME IN EL SALVADOR UNFORGETTABLE. TO THE CREW FROM SEU WHO PARTNERED WITH US FOR THIS TRIP AND WERE GRACIOUS ENOUGH TO LET US FILM ALONG THE WAY. TO THOSE WHO GAVE AND PRAYED TO MAKE THIS TRIP POSSIBLE! YOU ARE JUST AS MUCH A PART OF THIS STORY AS WE ARE!
CHRIS SMITH, THANK YOU FOR CONTINUING TO HOLD OUT YOUR GIFT WITH OPEN HANDS AND ALLOW THE LORD TO USE YOU TO MAKE HIS NAME KNOWN. FROM EARLY MORNING DAWN PATROL SESSIONS TO LATE NIGHT MEDIA DUMPS, YOUR SACRIFICE MEANS THE WORLD TO US.
TO THE ENDS