Christian Travelers’ Network

My sister spent over a week in the hospital due to a very scary and miraculous medical issue. This potential tragedy roused our family to travel across the state to go see her. Has tragedy ever spurred your travel decisions? I pray not, but if it has - I believe you will relate to this weeks story. I share how God answered prayers and how I personally coped with and processed through the potential...

Have you ever considered how staying with a host family may change your travel experience? Della Brown has been staying with host families since 2010 and it has opened her eyes to some of the unique perspectives of other cultures. In this episode Della shares her what led her to start staying with home stays, some of the highlights and challenges she faced as a result, and her advice for others co...

Christie Bowden has a passion for Jesus and all applications of physical, mental, and emotional wellness. In this episode she joins us to discuss different methods to maintain ones wellness while traveling. God has blessed her with an art for words, reminding us that God created us each uniquely and takes care of us as such. You can connect with Christie and listen to her podcast on her website ww...

I asked you to share some of your 2020 travel goals and this week we get to listen to what you have planned for 2020 and why! God leads everyone to travel to different places and for different reasons. It's wonderful to get to hear our community connecting as their explore God's vast creation. If you liked today's episode, I would like to encourage you to share your 2020 travel goals in our facebo...

Have you ever wanted to travel, but God called you to stay put? Jodie talks about the challenges she faces when she want to explore the world, but God calls her to stay in the community of her childhood. She explains how she discerns God's voice, how she has responded to the calling, and shares what advice she has if God calls others to stay put. If you like this episode we encourage you to subscr...

Do you struggle to maintain your new years resolutions? Vona Johnson, a life coach who encourages people to pursue their true callings, joins us to discuss healthy methods to strive towards your goals. We discuss everything tools for everything from maintaining health and devotional life to traveling and doing things that nourish the soul.  Some of the resources mentioned in this podcast include:...

Do you spend a lot of time in the car, but not much time with God? This week Shannon Davis challenges us to involve God in our commute. She takes us through her 5 steps that she does every time she battles in her car - giving her thanksgivings, worries, and concerns over to God.  You can get connected with Shannon on Facebook or on her website ! I also mentioned in the podcast a unique tool for pr...

What are your faith + travel New Year resolutions? On this weeks episode I will challenge you to consider 3 different types of New Year resolutions for 2020. For more faith and travel advice and to book your next Christian travel adventure, please visit www. Christiantravelers.net . 

I have taken some creative liberties in retelling the Christmas story this week. We get to hear from travelers Zacheaus, Mary, Joseph, a Roman Soldier, the Bethlehem Inn Keeper, and Jesus as they retell some of the most incredible journies in their life. I encourage you to ponder the emotions and thoughts they would have experienced during this as you hear this creative retelling and then go read...

Have you ever thought about uprooting uprooting your life and working remotely? When life took a drastic turn- that is exactly what Royce Gomez-King did. She traveled for 31 weeks, working remotely, building her business, and growing closer to Christ in the process. This week she joins us to tell us more about her story. To learn more about her story you can read her book, The Spontaneous Journey...

Have you ever considered moving overseas for an extended period of time? How about serving as missionary on an international scale? Maria joins us today to talk about some of the joys and challenges of moving abroad and how we can support missionaries while we travel. You can connect with Maria here .  If you liked today's podcast please consider leaving a review, subscribing , and joining our Fac...

I was reading a facebook post and I had to stop and record this episode. I can relate to this lady who wants to get away from life and find purpose in travel, but is that what God wants? Can God use travel to refocus us? This week I dive into that subject and I hope you will come along for the ride. Please subscribe. If you want more faith + travel tips please contact me or checkout my resources a...

Meg James, from Go and Do Good and Trekking Twice, joins us to talk about travel accommodations that give back to needs in their local communities. She also shares how she uses Instagram and her blog to talk about faith + travel with her audience! You can connect with her on Instagram , Facebook , and on her website . Please consider subscribing to our podcast or our newsletter to get more faith +...

Chad Woodward, a Biblical Scholar who worked on Dead Sea Scroll fragments during his studies, join us to discuss his time in Israel working on an archaeological dig. He shares about his experience and other historical landmarks in the region.  Check out his podcast or follow him on Facebook here . For more faith and travel resources please subscribe to our podcast and visit our website: www. Chris...

Have you felt the business of the holidays start to kick in yet? I have. So today I wanted to share some tools I used to help me stay focused on what matters most - our Savior! I also share the long awaited news of where CTN will be relocating to and what potential trips lie in our future! Here's a link if you want your own passion planner . Today's verse came from Proverbs 12:25! For more faith +...

Have you ever thought about doing a short term mission trip, but weren't sure if it would make a long term impact on the community? Mike Snyder joins us this week to share his insights from his 20+ years of working with missions.  To connect with Mike, please visit his website , check out his Mission Leaders Podcast , or like his facebook page ! For more Faith and Travel resources and to book your...

Ever wanted to throw a dart at a map or spin a globe to pick your next travel destination? Today I'm walking you through these methods to plan three trips. One to Japan, another to Iran, and another to Silver City, New Mexico. I will explain my thought process that goes into planning a trip. If you would like to jump to a specific tool I used or a specific location I planned for, please look at th...

If you are a traveler, there are often times when you find yourself dreaming of the next place you can live in. Whether its a short-term move or a more permanent one it's always nice to know that you have options. Today I have decided to walk you through my process of what to look for in a city. I used teleport.org to analyze my priorities in a city and give me the best selection. From there I use...

This podcast has been going for half a year and we want to celebrate with you! It's such a blessing having you tune in on a regular basis and hearing your stories in our Facebook group and on Instagram!  In this weeks episode I will be sharing about some ways that I have seen God moving around this Network - the potential to start offering retreats, maybe having a regular online devotion, and more...

 My family has always gone to the state fair, but this year it took looking back to see God in it. This week I will share a story of a family friend that brought me to tears and of a Christian concert I got attend at the State Fair. God was present despite my sore knee and complaining. How has God been showing up in your life when you take the time to stop and look back on His handiwork? For more...

This summer I took a youth group to a Christian conference. This week I share 5 tips for leading a youth group (or any group) on a trip. I share some ways I help people debrief information and get the most spiritual growth out of the travel experience. I also took away some amazing things from the conference about our Real. Present. God. I share my top 4 lessons and I hope that you also feel encou...

How do you define Sacred Sites? What does it look like to live in a monastery? Cate Michelle, a wandering theologian and part-time foster mom, joins us this week to share her insights into visiting Sacred Sites. To learn more about her story, please check out her blog:  Sacred Wanderings.   You can also follow her on multiple social media platforms: Facebook , Instagram , and Pinterest . Thanks so...

Esther Fan joins us to share about her Christian Backpackers Meetup in Australia. She has seen God bring together quite an array of people in Australia and she was one of the first people to tell me about how Faith + Travel combine for an amazing travel ministry. If you want to connect with her on social media, you can find her on Facebook , Instagram , or read her blog . If you want more faith +...

This week we conclude our four part segment: "What Makes Christians Set Apart" by discussing generosity and travel. God calls us to be wise with our money and to take care of the poor & hurting. These two things can seem to be in conflict with each others, especially when we travel. I share some embarrassing moments when my own heart didn't reflect God's love and generosity. (Bargaining in China a...

We continue our series: How Christian Travelers Are Set Apart by discussing How People Around Us Influence Our Travels. Whether we travel with friends, family, or complete strangers the people we spend time with can heavily impact the outcome of your travels for the best or worst. To take this topic a step further we will be digging into 1 Corinthians 15. For more faith + travel tips, including 5...