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Waves, Faith and Froyo: Jessie Hines a Fixture on the Outer Banks
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- May 6, 2026
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Summary
Jesse Hines has spent most of his life chasing waves, but his story is about much more than surfing. I'm really thrilled to have him as my guest today because Jesse is one of those people so many of us know from the water, from the community, or from Surfin' Spoon, but there's a lot more to his story than most people probably realize. After moving to the Outer Banks at nine years old, Jesse found the place that would shape his faith, friendships, family, and future. What started as a childhood passion eventually became a professional surfing career that took him to Hawaii, California, major surf trips, magazine covers, surf films, and some of the best waves in the world. He also had a stretch of modeling work with brands like Abercrombie, Ralph Lauren, and Polo, so Jesse has lived a pretty remarkable life in and around surfing culture. But Jesse is honest about the pull of surfing and how hard it can be to let that identity shift. We discuss the selfish side of chasing every swell, the turning points that brought him back to faith, and the close-knit group of Outer Banks surfers featured in Noah's Arc. Those friendships have lasted for decades, rooted in a shared love of the water and a deeper sense of purpose. Jesse also shares the story behind Surfin' Spoon, the beloved Outer Banks business he built with his wife, Whitney. We talk about family, community, business, faith, and why the Outer Banks still feels so special even as it continues to change. In This Episode: [02:17] Surfing has been a huge part of Jesse's identity, but he talks honestly about how it can also become selfish when life, family, and work responsibilities begin to grow. [04:00] The transition from professional surfer to business owner and father required a real mindset shift, especially after year…