Christian Travelers’ Network

Looking for the ultimate tropical getaway in the Caribbean? Antigua and Barbuda offer a slice of paradise waiting to be explored. In this enriching episode, Travel Ministry Director, Sarah Wudtke, takes you on a journey along this serene coastline, uncovering everything you need to know before your visit. From understanding the location and climate to discovering the top 5 places to visit, Sarah a...

Are you prepared for an incredible journey through Angola, Africa? If you're contemplating whether an Angola vacation should be part of your travel plans, this episode is your gateway to a captivating adventure. Travel Ministry Director, Sarah Wudtke, expertly guides Christian travelers through the specifics of Angola's location on the African continent, offering essential travel advice for those...

Searching for a year-round retreat? Look no further than Andorra! In this engaging episode, Travel Ministry Director, Sarah Wudtke, leads Christian travelers on an exploration of Andorra, a tranquil country nestled between Spain and France. Discover the allure of its captivating capital, Andorra La Vella, unravel the intricacies of its unique governance, embrace cultural etiquette, and delve into...

Are you a Christian traveler with Albania on your travel radar? Wondering if this captivating Balkan nation should be on your bucket list? In this enlightening episode, Travel Ministry Director, Sarah Wudtke, serves as your knowledgeable guide to Albania. She provides valuable insights on what to explore, from the country's diverse landscapes to the nuances of the local language and cultural etiqu...

You just had an amazing relaxing trip, but as you head back home that vicious thought creeps back in: "You're going back to life just as bad as it once was." "You will never be able to live this calm in your personal life." "Don't forget to get the groceries, do the laundry, and file your taxes before work on Monday." The list goes on and on. And those intrusive thoughts can tear you down SO fast....

As lover's of travel, we are very aware that we were designed to explore God's creation. But did you know that travel - and other adult hobbies - can help us keep our child like spirit and wonder? That they can help inspire us and help us appreciate what God has created? In this episode we will look at eight different play personalities and explore how you can incorporate you personality into your...

Alaska is known as the Last Frontier, the Great White North, and the land of the Midnight Sun for a good reason - God has made an incredibly beautiful place that requires a certain tenacity to be able to live in year round. Tammy and Bernie Jarriel felt the Lord calling them from the warmth of southeastern part of the states to Alaska. In this episode they share what led them their, the joys and s...

After a trip, many of us feel exhausted. But have you ever found yourself packed, departing, and suddenly exhausted? Without knowing it, many of us burry ourselves in burdens and stressors as we prepare for our trip, thus making the start of vacation filled with fatigue. In this episode we are going to unpack things that can lead to this pre-travel fatigue and explore ways to prevent this exhausti...

Katie Axelson has been blessed to travel to over 25 countries between short term missions and nomadic travel. Throughout her mission trips, she found herself asking the question "Is this the best way to do missions?" As many of us have experienced the pros and cons of short term missions, Katie dove deeper into this question reflecting on how to make a lasting impact in a community for the Lord. I...

You have been seeking a Christian community where you can be understood and supported while you are traveling. A safe place to make Christian friends from around the world! In this weeks episode, I update you on how very close we are to launching the site - and share that in honor of that we will be slowing down the podcast over the next couple of weeks. I want to put more time and energy into cre...

Is God calling you to uproot your life and move overseas? Whether its a short term visit or long term life - the idea of leaving family and friends can be intimidating. There are many unknowns and the idea of creating friends in another country can leave us second guessing. While Heather and David are facing many of these unknowns as they head off to Ireland - they also believe that God will bring...

What are you addicted to? Complaining? Being center stage? Drugs? Porn? Whatever it may be, Kent offers some encouragement as he shares his own story of seeking the Lord to overcome porn and complaining. He has been blessed to travel internationally for over 19 years - and he explains how he intentionally seeks support communities and accountability while he continues his journey. If you would lik...

Grief can be incredibly isolating. It can leave us feeling like a totally different person that we used to be and we may find ourselves wondering if our old friends will be able to relate to us anymore. But the Lord doesn't want us to walk through grief alone. In this episode, Julie Spears, a paddle boarding instructor and kidney disease grief coach, shares how to find community, use travel to gro...

"Friendship takes a lot of work." Have you ever found yourself saying this? Or found yourself questioning why it's so hard to connect with others on your adventures? Ann Taylor McNiece, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, joins us in this episode to unpack some of the tools we can use to deepen friendships and why it matters for our mental health. If you would like to connect with Ann, pleas...

Whether it's in the planning stage or once the trip has begun, we all are looking for ways to stretch our money the extra mile. Or to one more excursion. That's why I pulled together my 23 best tips to help you save money on your next adventure. We will cover options from accommodation to transportation, meals, excursions, and more! If you have any other suggestions, please don't hesitate to share...

Think visiting 40 countries is super expensive? The truth is that it can be an affordable experience. Mathew Backholer, from ByFaith Media, joins us to talk about different ways that he saves while traveling on mission. From learning to haggle with sellers to finding inexpensive accommodations - Mathew shares what methods he has used and how his adventures have brought him closer to the Lord. You...

Whether you are intimidated by numbers and budgeting or you realized you spent a little too much on your last vacation - this episode will help you get the most out of your money. We will walk through the four steps, hand in hand, to make your next vacation budget a piece of cake - or pie! If you liked this episode, I highly encourage you to check out episode 113: 6 Tips to Be A Financially Wise C...

What do you do with your photos after a trip? Do they get lost in the cloud forever - or do they tell stories of God for coming generations? Brenda Esdohr, a full time RVer and photo fanatic believes that preserving memories for the coming generations is one the best gifts that we can pass on. In this episode, she shares how to turn things into digital memories, how to attach stories to those mome...

They never told us making friends would be a challenge. Growing up, making friends was easy - we were stuck in the same classes with the same people or we lived in the same dorms. Now? Thanks to the pandemic was may be working remotely and have more freedom to travel, but the cost can be seen in the increased difficulty to make friendships. We may have a great conversation with someone we meet - b...

If this statement, "I Wish I Was Traveling More," resonates with you - you are not alone. In this episode, we will take a closer look at what God says about travel, different ways we can respond to this thought, and how we are to respond when God calls us to go. We will also unpack the different things that may be making it difficult to travel - and ways we can navigate these challenges. If you li...

For the longest time, RV Ministry has been geared towards the retired individuals seeking to do some service projects. But with the ever changing world around RV & Van life - thanks to the pandemic - I expect that this view of RV ministry will be changing. In this episode, we briefly highlight some of the things to consider when thinking about this lifestyle, some of the different types of ministr...

If you have heard anything about flights lately, you won't be surprised that our recent trip involved a flight cancelation, 12 hours in an airport, a flight reroute, and an additional two hour drive - just to get to our destination. In this episode, I will be sharing our story, how we passed the time, and my suggestions on how to handle it differently. We got a little emotionally worked up, and in...

Have you been looking for "a space to find Christian travel buddies," "like-minded believers who love to travel," or "a database to churches to visit when you travel" - then you will be excited to know that we have spent the last several months working on a space just for you! In this episode, I will walk you through our online site, highlight some of it's special features, and explain some of the...

Whether you are a Lutheran or not, it's hard to deny that Martin Luther made a huge impact on a large number of denominations to this day. In this episode, we will follow the early Church up to the Reformation and take a closer look at some of the cities where Martin spoke up against the practices that the church was falling into in his day. We will also take a closer look at some of the places yo...

Did you know that Paul visited at least 5 different cities in Greece, and two of them received letters that we now know as part of the New Testament. In this episode, we will take a closer look at all 5 cities, what Paul did there, and what you can see there today. As Greece is largely known for it's philosophers - it comes as no surprise that Paul spent a lot of his time discussing concepts like...