The biggest thing that I've learned is to run the marathon, not the sprint. By that I mean, don't let the little problems that you face in the hour in daily life cast a shadow over the larger joys that you have, over the course of the years.

It’s a good thing my parents named me Jon because that’s what everyone calls me.

As far as when I'm writing a song, I think I'm writing first and foremost for myself.

I try to surf everyday or at least go for a walk on the beach if the waves are flat. The more I travel, the more I appreciate where I live and the ocean.

Well, the funny thing is, you are never the same person that you were the day before.

I feel like that's something the church has done really badly is actually confessing. We are sinners. We are broken, shattered people that do things selfishly, out of arrogance, pride, lust, greed. And all have fallen short. That doesn't mean some we're definitely a part of that inclusive all.

I think sunrises are rarer for me, but sunset is my favourite time of day.