Christian Travelers’ Network

We’re all familiar with financial wisdom. It’s something we’ve heard before and it’s something we’ve told ourselves before. “Save money.” “Don’t spend too much.” What if you’re a Christian who loves to travel or wishes to travel more? What’s the best way for a Christian to be financially wise as you travel? In this weeks episode we will explore six ways to be a good steward in your travels. 1. Tak...

Lovers of Jesus, world travelers, Bible lovers, and adventurers! Are you excited to be traveling again? Are you looking to connect with other Christians when you travel? Are you wanting a weekend away to be rejuvenated in your relationship with the Lord? If you answered yes to two or more of those questions - then we want to personally invite you to attend one of our upcoming retreats. In this epi...

"How do we organize a trip that fits everyone's interests?" "How do we afford a trip that includes the whole family?" "How do we plan a family trip?" These are all great questions - and ones we will be answering in this weeks episode. From budgeting to booking - we cover it all! We pray this inspires your next family trip!   To learn more about how we can help you plan your next faith focus family...

"I could never travel on my own." "I'd lobe to do that, but what if I lost my passport?" "You're super brave. I wouldn't know how to navigate a city when they don't speak my language." These are some of the automatic negative thoughts that Satan has placed in the minds of dreaming travelers. People just like you who want to travel on their own, but somehow get stuck thinking it isn't possible. Whi...

They can tell that we are Christians by our love, but how can they tell that we are Christians by our travel? It's not that we go to the Holy Lands, it's not how we are preaching the Gospel from every street corner, and it's not that we wear big Jesus t-shirts. There are other defining characteristics that begin long before we travel to long after we return home that reveal our Christ-centered int...

Have you ever heard of Hilton Head Island or what makes it a great travel destination? I recently discovered it while researching different options for CTN's upcoming retreats, and I wanted to share this with you! It's a beautiful little getaway for your family or your ministry with opportunities for everyone who loves to be active or relax. We will dig into HIlton Head's history and some of the d...

Are you dealing with anxiety, nervousness, and fear when it comes to travel post pandemic? You are not alone! To some extent everyone is assessing how cautious to be when they travel. In this episode, we will be looking at some recent studies that revealed how ones mental health is playing a role in post pandemic travel decisions. We will also look at different emotional and problem solving ideas...

When everything in life is wearing you down, where do you connect with God best? If nature was your answer, then you will love hearing how Lindsey Wheeley has experienced God in the National Parks! In fact, she even shares how you can get involved with ministry opportunities in National Parks. Lindsey served with the organization, A Christian Ministry in National Parks, in 2007 at Glacier National...

Do you think it's always possible to find a Christian community when you are traveling? Do you always seek the community out? Kate Boyd joins us in this episode to share about some of encounters with the global church and how it changed her perspective of community. This passion has motivated her to help believers find and create biblical community with intimacy and integrity wherever they find th...

When you think of all of your adventures, where have you seen God show up in big and remarkable ways? When someone asks you where have you seen God, do you instantly think one of your travel adventures? In todays episode we collaged together some of our podcast guests biggest God moments, because we could all use the reminder of how God shows up every day, in miraculous ways, all around the world!...

We have had a plethora of amazing guests on our podcast in the past two years. In celebration of that, we went through your favorite episodes to create a list of the top fourteen travel tips for all Christian travelers. This fun collage of episodes will hopefully get you thinking about the calling God puts on all of our lives to travel AND inspire you as you prepare for the adventures to come.  Th...

There are a number of National Parks in the United States, but have you ever stopped to wonder - what makes Yellowstone National Park unique? Natalie Ogbourne practically grew up in Yellowstone as her family traveled there year after year and season after season. She grew to love it's 2.2 million acres of beautiful landscape filled with wild animals, but originally her fear of bears and bison kept...

The concept of holy sites and cities is rich through many religions, but have you ever stopped to consider what holy sites and cities are associated with Christianity? Susan & Rick McCarthy have a passion for for traveling to visit these places that are associated with important God moments. Whether it's a place referenced in Scripture or a place from the Reformation in Germany - they enjoy explor...

Have you ever wanted to pass on your faith & equip others to lead devotionals? Maybe it is a student, a friend, a family member, or the neighbor down the street. Lynn Baber joins us in this episode to help us walk through the seven steps to leading a devotion and how you can teach to do the same. Lynn is passionate about helping others find the source of their own power, authority, and confidence....

What is a Christian Worldview? How do we know if what is being marketed as "Christian" is really the truth or is a misconstrued version? How do we engage people in conversation about our faith? When we are traveling and we encounter others - how are we living out our Christian Worldview? These are some big and very important questions that Ben John helps us dive into. Ben John leads development of...

Carole is a sing, song-writer, and speaker who has helped with a number of retreats. In this episode she dives into the blessings of retreating, some ways that she has seen God work through retreats, Biblical evidence that Christ took time to be in retreat with God, and more!  You can connect with Carole on her website and through her podcast, Bible Chicks ! For other faith & travel resources, ple...

Dan Zehner is a husband and father of three adventurous kids who love to embrace adversity and the unknown. Dan believes that every day is the opportunity to embrace one of three different levels of adventure:  Casual – low risk, can do every day but endure some suffering for fulfillment Crucial – element of self-reflection takes place Epic – Anything where you have a risk of emotions, finances, o...

Justin James has been passionate about discipleship since high school and he joins us in this episode to talk about some of the taboo topics related to sharing Christ with others when you are traveling. Justin covers everything from: The difference between Christianity and culture How to train ourselves & others to be witnesses How he engages friends (believers & non-believers) in faith based dial...

Dan Luigs, father of two amazing daughters, shares how God changed his faith life from going through the motions to being a spiritual leader for his family. What started as a statistic he heard during a workshop, led him to a life of abundant living for the Lord. In this episode he shares his story, how he believes spiritual leadership plays a part in family travel, and more! You can connect with...

A.J. Medley is an avid traveler, having visited six continents! She loves to explore different cultures, food, and the outdoors. In her down time from her marketing profession, she enjoys blending her passions for sharing God’s love and travel in the blog, Wandering with God. This week she joins us to talk about times when things did not go as expected in her travels (from getting sick to helpful...

Believer, husband, pilot, teacher, and avid adventurer, Schuyler Boone joins us in this episode to talk about how to worship when the weight of the word feels like it is on your shoulders. He reminds us that we can experience the Creator through our adventures and even if we have to scream at God from the mountain tops - He is with us in all circumstances and at all times. We are the ones who so f...

Has God ever placed it on your heart to plan a retreat? Sarah Geringer joins us in this episode to share how God took her from being an attendee to leading her first retreat. She was blessed with a number of resources and friends who walked alongside her and she shares her stories and advice from that first experience!  If you are interested in connecting with Sarah Geringer you can connect with h...

Have you ever been asked to speak at event? Or to lead a devotional? It can be rather intimidating. Mikel Del Rosario joins us in this episode to talk about some the important steps to being an engaging speaker, but also how to connect with the concerns that are currently weighing on the hearts of GenZ. You can connect with Mikel on his website where you can find links to his podcast, facebook, &...

Have you ever thought about planning a retreat, but thought it was too big of an endeavor? There are so many moving parts, how could I ever do that? Mary Snyder has planned retreats for all different kinds of groups - from womens retreats at her church to cruise lines with big names like Toby Mac, Casting Crowns, Mercy Me, etc. In this episode Mary joins us to shed some light on how simple plannin...

The travel industry is eager to start the 2021 travel boom and offering amazing deals through travel agents as a result. I would love to help support your 2021 travel dreams by helping you book safely and securely, assisting you if travel dates changes, and of course providing faith based travel resources. In this episode I reveal with Christian Travelers' Network 2021 travel theme will be and how...