More Than Surfing: Faith & Life on Tour with Reed Heazlewood

About this episode

Reef Heazlewood shares his journey as a surfer and the role of faith in his life on tour.

In this episode of the FLS Podcast, we’re joined by Sunshine Coast surfer Reef Heazlewood, whose journey from riding waves as a toddler to competing on the WSL Challenger and Qualifying Series—including a win at the 2025 Taiwan Open of Surfing—has been driven by passion and perseverance. Reed also shares his personal faith story, how it became his own at 18, and the role it plays in navigating life on tour, from competition highs and lows to leading Bible studies and connecting with fellow surfers. Check out Reef's website and his support of the organisation International Needs - reefmakeswaves.raiselysite.com For more interviews just like this, go to - faithlifesport.com Send the FLS team a message via Facebook or Instagram

People in this episode

Host: Graeme Burrill

Guest: Reef Heazlewood

Topics covered

• surfing
• faith
• competition
• personal journey
• Bible studies
• spirituality

Keywords

• surfing
• faith
• Reef Heazlewood
• competition
• Bible studies
• spirituality
• WSL Challenger

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: International Needs, FLS Podcast

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