Christian Travelers' Network

CTN 184: Mental Health Post-Travel

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. But what does the Lord say about these thoughts? How can we guard ourselves for the post vacation blues? In this episode we will take a closer at some Bible verses to see what the Lord has to say on this topic. 

If you liked this episode, I highly encourage you to check out episode 110: How To Boost Your Confidence To Travel Solo or episode 45: Jesus In The Wilderness.

To connect with our online community, and access our worship around the world directory, please visit: www.ChristianTravelers.net. Thank you for your ongoing prayers, hitting the subscribe button, and sharing this with a friend.

Until next time - safe travels and God Bless.

CTN 183: Benefits of Play For Adults

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 next travel adventure!

If you liked this episode, I highly encourage you to check out episode 97: Embracing the Daily Adventure with Dan Zehner or episode 79: Idolizing Talents with Heather Friesner.

To connect with our online community, and access our worship around the world directory, please visit: www.ChristianTravelers.net. Thank you for your ongoing prayers, hitting the subscribe button, and sharing this with a friend.

Until next time - safe travels and God Bless.

Episode 182: Alaska Adventures with Tammy and Bernie Jarriel

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 struggles of Alaska, and how they have turned this adventure into their very own business!

If you would like to connect with Tammy and Bernie, please check out their website: https://greatlandbracelets.com.

If you liked this episode, I highly encourage you to check out episode 171: Using Photos to Remember God's Role in Travel with Brenda or episode 63: How To Travel Journal.

To connect with our online community, and access our worship around the world directory, please visit: www.ChristianTravelers.net.

Thank you for your ongoing prayers, hitting the subscribe button, and sharing this with a friend.

Until next time - safe travels and God Bless.

CTN 181: Pre-Travel Fatigue

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 exhaustion.

If you liked this episode, I highly encourage you to check out episode 114: Rewarding Yourself with Scheduled Rest and episode 94: Embracing Uncertainty with AJ Medley.

To connect with our online community, and access our worship around the world directory, please visit: www.ChristianTravelers.net

Thank you for your ongoing prayers, hitting the subscribe button, and sharing this with a friend.

Until next time - safe travels and God Bless.

CTN 180: Finding Community As A Nomad with Katie Axelson

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. In this episode she will share some of that insight along with how to intentionally seek out community with people who are different than you! Her travels have reminded her that the Lord sees us all as His precious treasures!

If you would like to connect with Katie, please check out her website: http://www.katieaxelson.com. 

If you liked this episode, I highly encourage you to check out episode 178: Finding Friends On Mission with David & Heather Counsellor and episode 33: Maria and Serving Missionally.

To connect with our online community, and access our worship around the world directory, please visit: www.ChristianTravelers.net

Thank you for your ongoing prayers, hitting the subscribe button, and sharing this with a friend.

Until next time - safe travels and God Bless.

CTN 179: Update On Our Online Platform

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 creating useful resources for this platform before it launches.

To connect with our online community, and access our worship around the world directory, please visit: www.ChristianTravelers.net

Thank you for your ongoing prayers, hitting the subscribe button, and leaving a review. Until next time - safe travels and God Bless.

CTN 178: Finding Friends on Mission with David & Heather Counsellor

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 them many close friendships. Hear how they are preparing for the move and discover how you can also intentionally seek out those friendships!
If you would like to connect with them , please visit their Facebook page, Counsellors on Mission. Or you can offer additional support here.
Please subscribe and share this episode with a friend. If you liked this episode, I highly encourage you to check out episode 59: Missions & Marriage with Rachel Ampong and episode 28: Mike Snyder & Short Term Missions.
To connect with our online community, and access our worship around the world directory, please visit: www.ChristianTravelers.net
Thank you for your ongoing prayers, hitting the subscribe button, and sharing this with a friend. Until next time - safe travels and God Bless.

CTN 177: Accountability For Porn & Complaining with Kent Dickerson

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 like to connect with Kent , please visit his website, purchase his book on Amazon, or connect with him on social media.

Please subscribe and share this episode with a friend. If you liked this episode, I highly encourage you to check out episode 16: living with a family abroad with Susan Whitehead or episode 175: building friendships while traveling with Ann Taylor McNiece

To connect with our online community, and access our special budgeting sheet, please visit: www.ChristianTravelers.net
Thank you for your ongoing prayers, hitting the subscribe button, and sharing this with a friend. Until next time - safe travels and God Bless.

CTN 176 : Travelers Finding A Grief Community with Julie Spears

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 grow, and rely on the Lord in this season.

If you would like to connect with Julie, please visit her websites: www.JuleZ30A.com and www.juliespears.com.

Please subscribe and share this episode with a friend. If you liked this episode, I highly encourage you to check out episode 52: Processing Grief During Covid-19 and episode 68: Creating Christian Community.

To connect with our online community, and access our special budgeting sheet, please visit: www.ChristianTravelers.net
Thank you for your ongoing prayers, hitting the subscribe button, and sharing this with a friend. Until next time - safe travels and God Bless.

CTN 175 : Building Friendships While Traveling with Ann Taylor McNiece

"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, please check out her podcast: The Soul Grit Podcast. www.soulgritresources.com

Please subscribe and share this episode with a friend. If you liked this episode, I highly encourage you to check out episode 170: Making Friendships on the Road and episode 37: Worshiping On Your Commute with Shannon Davis.

To connect with our online community, and access our special budgeting sheet, please visit: www.ChristianTravelers.net
Thank you for your ongoing prayers, hitting the subscribe button, and sharing this with a friend. Until next time - safe travels and God Bless.