Christian Travelers’ Network

CTN 56: Traveling with Kids with Brandi Voth

Kids and travel? Is it a good or bad idea? What sort of long term impacts does travel have on kids? Is it still possible to enjoy time with your spouse if your traveling with your kids? Brandi Voth shares her insights on these topics & more in this episode!

You can connect with Brandi Voth at her website The Power Project, her podcast, on Facebook, on YouTube, Instagram @The_PowerProject and @BrandiVoth, & TikTok @BrandiVoth. You can also check out her latest projects at www.thepowerprojectbook.com and https://www.thepowerhatco.com/

For more Christian Travel ideas, podcast episodes, faith + travel resources, religious travel bookings, etc. please visit www.ChristianTravelers.net 

 

CTN 55: City of Refuge with Saras

In the Old Testament, a city of refuge was a place someone could flee to when they accidentally committed a crime (ie. an unintentional murder). You could wait there until your trial in safety and protection. In this episode, Saras shares how this applies to us as we travel through the uncertainties and sins of our daily lives.

You can connect with Mars Saras on Facebook. Also, keep an eye out for his book: Departure Card of Jesus Christ, in the Appstore & Google Books.

For more christian travel resources: podcast episodes, faith + travel ideas, and travel bookings, please visit www.ChristianTravelers.net.

God Bless & Safe Travels/Safe Quarantine.

CTN 54: Ghana Trip Journal Entries, Part 2

What does a slave trade location, strawberry milkshakes, and VBS all have in common? They all were part of my time in Ghana, Africa. As we are all social distancing and that is putting a damper on some of our travel fun - I thought I would take this time to share some of my journal entries from a mission trip I took a few years ago.

I would like to note, that the Christian Travelers' Network recognize all travel (vacations, commute to work, mission trips, etc) as God please activities that can expand His Kingdom.

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with your friends. Then head over the www.christiantravelers.net where you can find more podcast episodes, learn about Christian travel, and get other faith + travel resources!

CTN 53: Ghana Trip Journal Entries, Part 1

As we are all imaging our next trip right now, I thought this would be the perfect time to share some of my journal entries from previous trips. In this episode, we will begin to take a look at my time in Ghana. While this was a mission trip - I do want to remind you that the Christian Travelers' Network believes that all trips (vacation, commuting to work, etc.) are experiences that glorify God.

 

If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend. Then head to www.christiantravelers.net where you can find other faith & travel resources, information about christian travel, and and check out some of our other podcast episodes!

God Bless & Safe Quarantine/Travels.

CTN 52: Processing Grief During Covid-19

Have you had a day when you didn't feel uncomfortable with abnormality of life? Most of us have had good and bad days, but figuring out how to express that uncomfortability can be incredibly challenging.

This week, we take a look at the 5 stages of grief and take a closer look at how they apply to our current situation. We also look at Lamentations 3 to detemine how God calls us share our griefs with Him and also the hope He provides in the uncertainity.

If this episode provides you with some useful tools or reassurance during this time, we would love for you to share this with your loved ones.

For more faith & travel advice, to learn more about Christian travel, and to stay up to date with this podcast - please visit www.christiantravelers.net

 

CTN 51: Jesus' Resurrection

Thomas doubted. He wanted to put his trust in his eyes rather than in his faith. Have you ever been tempted to trust your eyes? You saw God show up in your travels last week, but this week - where is He? We conclude our Lenten series by looking at Jesus' Resurrection in John 20:1-31.

In response to this episode we are holding each other accountable in our devotional reading by sharing in our Facebook Group:  Why is tempting for you to put your turst in your sight rather than in your faith? Why's it easier to trust when you "see God in your travels" or you "feel Him in worship," but not when you can't seem to "find Him?" When you read John 20:1-31 what verses does the Holy Spirit drawing your attention to? What verses do you have questions about? 

You can also join the group's Lenten devotional reading plan with other Christian Travelers "40 Days Journeying with Jesus." Let's hold each other accountable to being in God's Word!

For more podcast episodes, faith + travel resources, Christian Travel journals/ebooks, to join our newsletter, etc. please visit: www.ChristianTravelers.net. 

 

 

 

Comparing 5 Host Agencies

Travel Agent entrepreneurs compare different qualities in host agencies before they begin working with them. In this bonus content episode, I share what I have learned from talking with 5 different host agencies and what some of their features are!

CTN 50: Jesus' Crucifixion

 When asked who they wanted released from prison - Barnabas (a filthy scoundrel) or Jesus (sinless in every way) they cheered "Barnabas!" When asked what to do with Jesus they shouted "Crucify him." Would you cheer to have Jesus killed? Would you cheer to have a criminal released and the Savior executed? This is part 6 of our Lenten series, where we are looking at the story of Jesus' Crucifixion in Matthew 27:11-66.

In response to this episode we are holding each other accountable in our devotional reading by sharing in our Facebook Group: If you could stand in Barnabas' shoes, how would you feel seeing the Savior of the World take your place? What are some praises you have for humble and obedient Savior? When you read Matthew 27:11-55 what verses does the Holy Spirit drawing your attention to? What verses do you have questions about? 

You can also join the group's Lenten devotional reading plan with other Christian Travelers "40 Days Journeying with Jesus." Let's hold each other accountable to being in God's Word!

For more podcast episodes, faith + travel resources, Christian Travel journals/ebooks, to join our newsletter, etc. please visit: www.ChristianTravelers.net. 

 

 

Microadventures During Covid-19 with Peter Grier

Peter Grier, a good friend of CTN, has gotten a little creative with his travels during Covid-19. In this bonus episode he shares what microadventures are, some ways that he & others are microadventuring, and how we too can still explore God's creation with curiosity - even in isolation!

Check out Peter's 30 Microadventures in April along with Alastair Humphreys explanation of microadventures!

For more faith + microadventure ideas, please check out our recent blog post.

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Safe isolating & God Bless!

CTN 49: Judas Betrays Jesus

Jesus called Judas out at the dinner table: "The one who dipped his hand in this dish with me will betray me." All eyes were on Judas, questioning and wondering what Jesus meant. And did Judas still go commit that sin? Yes. Would you still go commit a sin even if Jesus called you out on it? As we continue our Lenten Series (part 5), we are taking a look at Matthew 26:1-27:10 and examining the events that led to Jesus' crucifixion. 

The goal of our Lenten series is to bring Christian Travelers together in Bible Study so that we can be holding each other accountable in our faith walk. In response to this episode we are inviting everyone to respond to the following questions in our Facebook Group: How would you mentally, physically, or emotionally respond if Jesus called you out before you committed a sin? What would be going on in your mind as you committed the sin? When you read Matthew 26:1-27:10, what things did the Holy Spirit draw your attention to or would you like clarification on?

You can also join the group's Lenten devotional reading plan with other Christian Travelers "40 Days Journeying with Jesus." Let's hold each other accountable to being in God's Word!

For more podcast episodes, faith + travel resources, Christian Travel journals/ebooks, to join our newsletter, etc. please visit: www.ChristianTravelers.net.