September 27, 2004
Switchfoot's Jon Foreman: I'm Not a Religious Salesman
(Filed under: Spirituality)"My faith, I mean, that's such a personal aspect that a lot of times, of course it's going to come out through the song. But at the same time, I'm not a religious salesman. I feel like God doesn't really need a salesman, and what these songs are are simply my interactions with this life and learning. I guess the bottom line is the songs are really honest, you know what I mean. That faith is going to come through. If the listener is looking for it, that's definitely a part of it."
-Switchfoot frontman Jon Foreman, talking about the subtle references to faith in their The Beautiful Letdown album. Other Switchfoot albums include Learning to Breathe, New Way To Be Human, The Legend of Chin and The Early Years: 1997-2000, which collects their first three albums. The Live in San Diego DVD is also available. (Source: Asbury Park Press, September 24, 2004)
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Comments
I love switchfoot. I love how you guys present such an awesome message to everyone of all ages and religions. I respect you greatly for that. I was wondering would ou be able to come to Glad Tidings Church....in Norfolk, VA when you have a chance.......hee hee...it's worth a shot...right?
Posted by: Kimberly Murray at November 8, 2004 7:02 PM
Switchfoot certianly rocks and has been since their first album "The Legend Of Chin." I believe that Switchfoot is the best band for our generation because they give the youth a sense of hope. It is amazing how much they have impacted my phylosophies on life and living for so much more than the infomertials. Switchfoot dared me to move and I did.
Posted by: Jeremy Searcy at December 22, 2004 11:44 PM
*hey i think SwItChfoOt is the BEST band there is out there right now! I lo0k up 2 jon foreman 4 leading this band 2 a great year on the charts with the great albumn "the beautiful letdown" i wanna tell them 2 keep it up and*! rock on! love kelsey heaps* in killen alabama *i love jon foreman*
Posted by: kelsey at December 29, 2004 11:09 AM
Jon,
U rock. I luv ur music. u r very talented. I also play the guitar and i'm an ok player i guess everyday I'm getting better & better. I love the songs meant to live and dare you to move. You and Tim are very cute and Keep up the great work and don't change!!
your BIGGEST fan,
Kelsey
Posted by: Kelsey at January 4, 2005 3:32 PM
i absolutely adore switchfoot! they r the best! not only are they pro, but jon foreman knows what he is taking bout, and i luv it. and jon foreman is one of the sexiest leade singers out there! keep rockin switchfoot or the world would go wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by: jeane at January 22, 2005 2:03 PM
Jon, you are my role model all around especially when it comes to songwriting, singing, and playing guitar. You have truly inspired me with your heart-spoken and provoking lyrics and catchy riffs. You seem very motivated and I look up to you. Maybe someday I'll meet you, and you can give me your opinion on some of the stuff I've written. A lot of my songs was inspired from "Don't Be There" "On Fire" "Sooner or Later" "Innocence Again" and "The Blues." A lot of my songs have come to surface with one of the songs I mentioned playing in the background at 2 30 in the morning. Geez, only if you knew how encouraging you were to me. You rock man!
Posted by: M H at October 29, 2005 2:53 PM