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April 19, 2023

S3:E9 Slowing Down & Discovering the World | Cruisin with the Colemans

The Camino de Santiago ignited a passion for slow travel and the discovery it affords teachers Brian & Michelle Coleman. They followed the road across the United States and walked pilgrimage routes throughout Europe. Now the…
April 5, 2023

S3:E8 Through a Field of Stars | Exploring the Camino de Santiago with Author Brian J. Skillen

Author Brian J. Skillen (http://www.brianjohnskillen.com/) heard legends of the Knights Templar in Spain on the first day of his Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. He followed Templar symbols alongside Camino arrows and discover…
Feb. 8, 2023

S3:E7 Planning Your 2023 Camino de Santiago | Livestream

Are you planning your first Camino de Santiago? In this dedicated live-streaming Q&A author & noted pilgrim Anne Born joins Kevin Donahue to share tips and answer questions submitted by pilgrims walking this year.
Guest: Anne Born
Jan. 25, 2023

S3:E6 Pilgrimage: Lessons from the Camino & Ancient Pilgrim Paths

For years, English author Jo Frances Penn (https://jfpenn.com/pilgrimage) contemplated walking the Camino de Santiago. Two decades later, the global pandemic pushed her to begin a walking pilgrimage, discovering lessons abou…
Dec. 7, 2022

S3:E4 Dual Pilgrimage: Camino de Santiago & Japan's Kumano Kodo

Drawing on their experiences from walking both the Camino de Santiago and the Kumano Kodo, Dr. Michelle Oing, Ph.D. and Dr. Christian Greer, Ph.D. discuss the contrast of these two UNESCO pilgrimage routes for pilgrims and l…
Nov. 23, 2022

S3:E3 The Camino Provides: Finding Hope, Happiness, and a New Home in Spain

"The Camino de Santiago saved my life." Leigh Brennan (https://leighbrennan.com/) tried quitting her first Camino de Santiago before it began. Battling grief and depression from a broken marriage, she found comfort, strengt…
Guest: Leigh Brennan
Nov. 9, 2022

S3:E2 Spanish for Camino | Words & Phrases for your Pilgrimage

From her home on the Camino Portugues route, blogger Maria Seco (https://www.spanishforcamino.com) shares Spanish words, phrases, and cultural tips to make your Camino de Santiago pilgrimage more enjoyable.
Guest: Maria Seco
May 4, 2022

S2:14 Finding Peace after Combat for Warriors on the Way

Founded to help combat veterans facing PTSD, Warriors on the Way is a purpose-designed pilgrimage for Combat Veterans by Combat Veterans along the Camino de Santiago. Through this dedicated charity, Fr. Steve Rindhal (a 31-y…
April 13, 2022

S2:E13 An Empty Nest Pilgrim Soars on the Camino de Santiago

Facing an empty nest after more than twenty years of child-raising, English author Carolyn Gillespie (https://www.carolyngillespie.co.uk) confronted her existential crisis on the Camino de Santiago. Through steps and miles, …
March 23, 2022

S2:E12 Camino Tips from the Little Old Lady Walking

Known on social media as #LittleOldLadyWalking, American poet, author, and noted Camino de Santiago pilgrim Anne Born (https://tumbleweedpilgrim.com/) shares her tips and insights for walking the Camino with author Kevin Don…
Guest: Anne Born
Jan. 12, 2022

S2:E10 Finding Forgiveness on the Pilgrim Path

Her marriage unexpectedly ended, filmmaker Erin Dooley found strength and forgiveness on the Camino de Santiago. In a new reality series on Amazon Prime, Erin leads pilgrims on walks to help overcome personal grief. She shar…
Dec. 22, 2021

S2:E9 Six Tips for Vegan Pilgrims Walking the Camino

Wendy Werneth (The Nomadic Vegan) shares six tips for maintaining a vegan lifestyle while walking the Camino de Santiago. Having traveled to more than 100 countries, Wendy shares suggestions for incorporating local cuisines …
Guest: Wendy Werneth
Dec. 8, 2021

S2:E8 Accessible Caminos: Opening the Camino to All

Justin Skeesuck (I'LL PUSH YOU) journeyed 500 miles in a wheelchair across Spain's Camino de Santiago with the help of his best friend, Patrick Gray. Now Justin & Patrick are making the Camino accessible for pilgrims of all …
Nov. 17, 2021

S2:E7: What is strength? Ability & disability on the Camino de Santiago

Diagnosed with Becker Muscular Dystrophy at a young age, Bryan Steward has spent most of his life overcoming the effects of a crippling disease. Determined to be defined by his abilities, shares his story of walking and craw…
Guest: Bryan Steward
Sept. 29, 2021

S2:E4 A Camino Pilgrim Walks Ireland's Wicklow Way | Natasha Murtagh

Irish journalist and author Natasha Murtagh (https://twitter.com/natashamurtagh) shares the heartfelt stories behind her Camino bestseller (Buen Camino: From Croagh Patrick to Santiago de Compostela) and tales from her recen…