Traveler’s Tales

Richard Wurmbrand was imprisoned for 14 years in Communist Romania for his unwavering faith in Christ. In this episode of Traveler's Tales, discover the powerful story of a man who endured torture and solitary confinement yet never ceased preaching the gospel—even to his captors. His testimony (and that of his wife) challenges every believer to stand boldly for Christ, no matter the cost. Remarkab...

Susannah Spurgeon was a remarkable woman. A true servant of the Lord and helper to her husband - the Prince of Preachers. Susannah believed strongly in what God had called Charles Spurgeon to do. She wanted his preaching to be preserved and used for generations to come. She accomplished this work through her famous Book Fund. Richard Day records that she "saved every five-shilling piece got." Upon...

Hymn History: Count Your Blessings Greg Dowdy gives us the amazing true story behind the famous hymn, Count Your Blessings. Johnson Oatman: A Preacher In Song It is estimated that Oatman wrote around 200 hymns a year throughout his ministry. In all, he penned a staggering 5,000 hymns of the faith.  In 1897, Oatman’s most influential hymn, Count Your Blessings, was published in the hymnal Songs for...

Hymn History: Guide Me, Oh Thou Great Jehovah Behind today’s hymn is a fascinating tale of how our God is always at work among His people. Wales in the early to mid-18th century was a very dark place. But God was at work, stirring His people.  William Williams traversed over 100,000 miles in his ministry. We can easily imagine the many times he had to stop to ask for guidance and direction from ot...

A gifted musician, an elderly patient in the heart of China, a pastor, and a missionary were the instruments that brought us the treasured hymn, Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know. Join Greg Dowdy for the remarkable true story behind this famous hymn.  Read this true story HERE. Browse more Hymn Histories HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this m...

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus | A Missionary and A Blind Woman Greg Dowdy gives us the lesser-known story behind the famous hymn, Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus. This hymn holds a tender place in the hearts of many believers. The gentle appeal and tender rebuke urge you to look away from all else and simply “Turn your eyes upon Jesus.” However, few know that this call to fix our eyes on Christ was written...

The Fascinating Tale of Come Thou Fount Greg Dowdy gives us the amazing true story behind the famous hymn, Come Thou Fount. Written after the tremendous work God did in the heart of its author, Robert Robinson, through the ministry of George Whitefield and then a courageous young lady on a stagecoach. Read this true story HERE. Read more about George Whitefield HERE. Browse more Hymn Histories HER...