Christian Travelers’ Network

Egypt is known for many momentous moments where God intervened on behalf of the Israelites. Whether God spoke through a burning bush to Moses or Joseph discerned a dream about a seven year plague - many of these places have been identified today. Or more accurately - between historic knowledge of these places and information passed down over generations, today we can visit these places to build a...

Many of us dream of traveling the world for a year, but what does it really take to make it happen? How do you find housing? What do you do with your stuff at home? Do you keep your job? How do you find community? Where do you meet fellow Christians? Will the language be a barrier? In this episode, Keith & Beth Logan, share their experience from traveling Europe this past year - in the midst of th...

When you think of significant places in Scripture, does Egypt come to mind? If it does - you likely think of Moses and the Israelites wandering in the desert in search of the promised land. But what other significant things happened in Egypt? Did anything happen in the New Testament? How does this relate to our exploration of Egypt? We explore all of this, and more, in this episode!  If you liked...

Can you imagine walking where Jesus once walked? Susan B. Mead is on fire for the Lord, but when she was blessed to go to the Holy Land, her faith grew tremendously! As she walked the streets of Jerusalem, was able to look to the north and south and see places she had read in Scripture, was able to converse with other Christians there - the Lord spoke into her life in wonderful ways. In this episo...

Did you know that you can visit the cities where the seven churches are mentioned in the Book of Revelation? While many of us find Revelation to be a very confusing and sometimes scary part of Scripture - the letters written to each of the churches in Revelation offer hope and encouragement. In this episode, we will learn about the seven churches mentioned, unpack the promises and warnings Christ...

Have you ever wondered what the early Christian churches were like? Have you ever wanted to see the cities and walk the streets where Apostle Paul preached the good news? Darren HIbbs walks us through some of the places he got to visit in Turkey and shares their Biblical and historical significance! To connect with Darren, check out his websites: www.10WeekBible.com and www. DarrenHibbs.com   Our...

Apostle Paul went on four different missionary journeys before he was martyred for his faith, in Rome. Many of his travels centered around modern day Turkey, but what can we see in those places today? In this episode we will will walk through five of the cities Paul visited and take a look at some of the Biblical and historical tourist attractions in the area. Maybe you will be inspired to adventu...

Visiting Israel is not just a look into the past - it is a glimpse into what God is doing today. For the many travelers who visit Israel, they get the opportunity to experience God's Word come to life. They get to walk where Jesus walked, see the lands of Abraham, and reflect on the stories of Moses. But God's Word isn't just stories of the past, they are words of transformation in the present. St...

Did you know that less than 2% of the people living in Israel are Christian? That can make it extremely hard to find a place of worship while you are there on holiday. Not only that - if you google churches in Israel - you will likely find a lot of markers for places of Biblical significance (ie. where Jesus turned water into wine or where Jesus multiplied the fish and loaves to feed over 5,000 pe...

Every 30 hours there is a major fatality on the UK Railway Networks, but who responds? Who shines the light of Christ in the midst of those chaotic moments for passengers, employees, and families alike? Railway Mission was born in the 1800s when individuals gathered around train stations to pray for their communities. Today, they continue to minister through Pastoral care, Christian calendars, and...

In light of the fact that we just celebrated Easter, this month we will be focusing on significant places to visit in Israel. From walking the road of suffering, where Jesus walked to His crucifixion - to joining in a parade and reenacting Palm Sunday! These five stops are certainly ones that you will want to see if you visit Israel, but make sure to take time to reflect on some of these posed que...

Have you ever had the opportunity to share your faith while traveling and not really known what to say? Have you ever considered traveling by rail and questioned how to prep, plan, and board? Well, in this weeks podcast - Silas Kruse from Denmark - will be joining us to share some some of his own experiences and help us to be prepared for the unknown and unexpected! You can connect with Silas, you...

Many airports around the world offer some sort of chapel and pastoral service, but yet not many of us know what that ministry really looks like in action. Bishop Hayes serves as the Senior Chaplain at the Dallas Fort Worth Airport Interfaith Chaplaincy. Each day he has the privilege of serving the 60,000 individuals working at the airport in addition to the 190,000 passengers who travel through th...

Have you ever considered traveling Europe by train? Don't know where to start? Or if it is cost effective? Because traveling through Europe means navigating multiple countries, Interrail found a way to help you navigate them with ease. That's why, in this episode we will be breaking it all down for you - and sharing some tips on how to connect with other Christians while you are on the rail! (Don'...

In the United States, many of us don't frequent train stations that often. However, if you're looking for a new way to escape this summer - this may just be the solution that you need. In this episode we will talk about the basics of traveling by Amtrak, compare costs with flights and driving, and discover how you can continue to grow in your faith while traveling by train.  If you liked todays ep...

Summer is quickly approaching and with rising gas prices, many of us are questioning if we will be having yet another "staycation." The reality though - is that our traveling spirit would very much like to get out and explore! So in this episode we are diving into some ways you can spice up your local travels or business travels to create a cost effective travel option this summer! If you like the...

Have you ever masked your identity when around someone? Tried to portray what you thought that they wanted to see? Many of us are tempted down this path, but it creates a lot more burdens in our life that God intended. In this episode, Aaron share how to put our burdens on the Lord - from traveling to business and everything in between!  If you would like to connect with Aaron at www.rrc.coffee or...

When traveling internationally - have you ever stopped to attend a worship service in an airport? Or prayed in a prayer room? Or even considered if there was a chaplain in the airport? Or had you even wondered if there was a worship service at airports in different countries? After episode 144, where we looked at worship services in the USA, we decided to take a global look at some of the best rat...

Explore. Marvel. Share. We are all wired to do those three things - whether we know we are marveling over the Creator or not. In this weeks episode, Samuel Chestnutt from Edengate Travel, joins us to talk about this exploratory nature we all have inside of us! God, the Creator of the Universe, calls us all to "go" & explore His creation. Whether that means traveling around the world or celebrating...

Have you ever attended a worship service in an airport? Gotten to worship with other believers - or - taken some time to cry in a prayer room because your flight got delayed again? I had never considered this to be a possibility until I was at Chicago O'Hare and they announced that worship services were starting in 15 minutes. Despite all the signs, I never found the chapel - but this moment did c...

Have you taken a purposeful pause this week? Stepped away from the busy to have intentional rest with the Lord? Stephanie Smith, from Inspiration Cruises & Tours, joins us to talk about the many ways that Christian cruising can impact our faith walk. As we explore everything from solo trips with you Bible to group tours and Bible studies - you will learn how cruises help us reconnect with the Lord...

Can you attend a worship service on a cruise ship? In 2015 - almost every cruise line offered some sort of worship service, but today it can be incredibly hard to know which cruise lines offer a service or a space for Christian worship. I contacted multiple cruise lines and came up with five cruise lines that offer a worship service. Hopefully this is a helpful tool as you plan your next off land...

Has you Bible Study view been needing an upgrade? Melissa Dickey, recent empty-nester, joins us to talk about her recent cruise and how the Lord refilled her cup on the journey. Not only does she share how to have intentional worship time with the Lord on a cruise - but she also shares what "dating the Lord" can look like in your daily life! You can connect with Melissa on her website, Sparrows Gr...

Your story is part of a larger story - one that God is intricately woven together. And each of your travel adventures play an important role. In January we were about to gather with 40 people from around the globe to talk about different aspects of your story and hear from four amazing speakers. Peter spoke about the "why" behind your travels. I shared how like many of the travelers in Scripture,...

As Christmas is this week, I thought I would take a break from the word study we've been doing (looking at the word "journey" in Scripture) and jump to the Christmas story. From a travelers perspective we will be looking at the journey of Mary & Joseph to Bethlehem and the shepherds to the manger. In fact, we will take a closer look at why the traveling shepherds were the first ones to find out ab...