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Traveler’s Tales
Life is a journey. Those who follow the Lord receive encouragement and instruction from those that have gone before. In Traveler’s Tales, Greg Dowdy will guide us through stories of God’s faithfulness and wonderful work in this world. This Enjoying the Journey podcast is designed to engage the audience with remarkable stories and encourage them to follow the Lord more closely because of it. Join us for a new broadcast every Thursday morning.
Episodes
Traveler’s TalesChristians You Should Know: J.C. Ryle
"He that is forewarned is forearmed." J.C. Ryle sought to warn and challenge both his and the next generation - let us do likewise! Allow the life of J.C. Ryle…
Traveler’s TalesHymn History: I Gave My Life for Thee
Hymn History: I Gave My Life for Thee As Francis Ridley Havergal gazed thoughtfully at the painting (whose depiction was of Pilate presenting Christ to an…
Traveler’s TalesHymn History: Near to the Heart of God
The wonderful hymn, Near to the Heart of God, was born during a time of tremendous human suffering and sadness. Cleland McAfee found that unexpected problems…
Traveler’s TalesGypsy Smith: I Have Never Lost the Wonder of It All
The Personal Testimony of Gypsy Smith: “I didn’t go to your colleges and seminaries. They wouldn’t have me….but I’ve been to the feet of Jesus, where the only…
Traveler’s TalesChristians You Should Know: William Borden
"No Reserve! No Retreat! No Regrets!" These words have been etched in the heart of millions of people through the years, but they are no mere words. They were…
Traveler’s TalesChristians You Should Know: C.T. Studd
C.T. Studd was a strong leader, gifted athlete, and bold missionary. While no man is perfect, God delights in using vessels that desire His blessing and power…
Traveler’s TalesChristians You Should Know: Richard Wurmbrand
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…
Traveler’s TalesEncouragement, Books, and Suffering: The Ministry of Susannah Spurgeon
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…
Traveler’s TalesHymn History: Count Your Blessings
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…
Traveler’s TalesHymn History: Guide Me, Oh Thou Great Jehovah
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…
Traveler’s TalesHymn History: Jesus is the Sweetest Name I Know
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…
Traveler’s TalesHymn History: Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus
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…
Traveler’s TalesHymn History: Come Thou Fount
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…