Christian Hosoi is a legend in skateboarding history. He is credited for making skateboarding a huge part of so many people’s lives. Christian Hosoi’s career soared to unmeasurable heights in the 80’s and 90’s. His stardom continued to outshine Tony Hawk, until his reckless lifestyle and escalating drug use landed him in prison.

Now a convicted felon, facing a 10 year sentence for methamphetamine (meth) trafficking, his career was likely over. But freedom found his soul as he committed his life to God behind bars.

We caught up with Christian Hosoi to hear his thoughts on salvation, Heaven vs Hell, and what the Gospel means. “Jesus set me free,” he says. The miracle of Hosoi’s transformation is now seen and witnessed by the entire skateboarding community.