The X Factor

From skateboarding to wakeboarding to skydiving, this is where the extreme outdoor enthusiasts find their passion. If there are thrills, chills, and adrenaline to be experienced, this department brings our readers close to the action and explores what it means to push the edge of the physical and spiritual envelope. CONTACT US to Shout! about your X Factor related story.
Brad Bloom
Pedal, Race, & Run
Longboarding – How The Sport Shapes Core, Courage, and Character
Niki Espina is a personal trainer who has surfed in Texas and does longboarding in NYC. Learn more about this outdoor sport.
Christian Kitesurfers
Boat, Surf, & Snorkel
Christian Kitesurfers Love To Kite And Kite To Love
Christian Kitesurfers started in 2020 to engage, disciple and serve kitesurfers worldwide. Join them on a beach soon.
Brad Bloom
The X Factor
A Call To Action
A Call To Action is a three day action sports conference in Fort Myers, Florida in April 2024.
Pursuit Collective
Pedal, Race, & Run
How To Love Your Community Well
Mountain Bike Pro Jake Kinney says to be a good influence, you first learn from those who influence you most.
Elizabeth Wallace
The X Factor
SFC 2024 Conference And Podcasts And More
Take a look at some of what Snowboarders + Skiers For Christ are doing in the spring quarter of 2024.
Brad Bloom
The X Factor
To the ENDS Film Series // Episode 16 – “BULGARIA”
To the ENDS - "BULGARIA" is produced by the action sports mission organization, Ride Nature.
Pursuit Collective
The X Factor
Impact
Nolan Schneider wanted the ultimate Colorado snowboarding trip. What he got instead was simple impact.
Marce Johnson
Features
The Many Outdoor Places That Are #myfamiliarplace
What do you do outdoors? Marce King does at least 6 and says we can should dwell in God's plan for variety.
Elizabeth Wallace
The X Factor
Beyond Do-Goodery
Bring some real eternal value to your community. Get to the Snowboarders and Skiers For Christ’ Conference.
Brad Bloom
The X Factor
My 7940 Mile Hike – AUDIO
Chris Carter shares about hiking the Triple Crown and his experiences and faith journey while doing it.
Brad Bloom
Hike, Camp & Climb
My 7940 Mile Hike
Hike America's Triple Crown with Chris Carter and see how desire leads to a long haul walk with God.
James Woodall
The X Factor
Training That’s In Your MACE!
By James Woodall, CPT, owner Woodall’s Fitness and Performance PUBLISHER’S NOTE: I like to train with kettlebells from time to time as a way to add some variety to my…