Having safely arrived in the land of fun and sun, the Questers head to the beach -- Pacific Beach. The team meets up with Evan Lauer, pastor of Coastlands Church, a Southern Baptist congregation that currently meets in a school. The church runs a surfing ministry and today, the Questers are going to learn how to hang ten.

Before they hit the waves, the Questers join church members in a Beach Reach. They hand out free cans of soda and sun screen to curious passers-by.

That gives several team members a chance to share their faith. Katie and Cara team up to meet a young surfer riding a bike on the boardwalk. That encounter leads to a life-changing moment.

Meanwhile, Tim, Shanna and Andy discover more than they bargain for when one beach dweller proclaims that he is God.

Later in the day, Chip discovers that his spiritual gift isn't surfing.

Video: Josh tries skateboarding

Video: Surfs up! The Truthquesters gets in the water.

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TruthQuest Journals:

Andy
When you truly see God, all your troubles are then put into perspective. You lose sight of what you were once so worried about, you relax and know that someone so much bigger and better has you right in His hands. [Read More]

Cara
Evan Lauer is a cool guy! Giving out some “soda”, (it’s coke where I come from) what a cool thing and what a ministry. [Read More]

David
Working with the surfing ministry today, God showed me that He can use more than a hollerin’ Southern preacher to reach people for Him. [Read More]

Janie Jo
Today was so full of insight! I started the day off by talking to Michael who lives on the beach in San Diego. He saw all of our cameras and immediately started asking questions. [Read More]

Josh
Today was an awesome day. I went surfing and got up on my first try. I had so much fun. I would have to say that the best part of my day was witnessing to all the people that were passing by. It was such an exciting experience. [Read More]

Tim
Today began our first real action of California. The first real shocker for the team was the announcement from Joe that they were pulling the plug on all of the electronics. We no longer have movies, music, or Internet, and our phone calls are limited to five minutes per day. [Read More]