EPISODES
May 3, 2023
S3:E10 Carrying Pilgrim Prayers on my Camino to the Tomb of St. Peter
Nearly 70 pilgrims and families asked me to pray on their behalf at cathedrals and places of natural beauty throughout Italy during my Via Francigena pilgrimage to Rome. Born of all types of human conditions, their prayers we...
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 discovere...
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.
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 about herself and the world around
Jan. 11, 2023
S3:E5 Walking England's Original Camino: The Pilgrimage to Walsingham
Lost to history in the aftermath of King Henry VIII's English Reformation, the Walsingham Camino was once one of Christendom's most revered pilgrimage walks. English author Andy Bull discusses efforts to revitalize the journey to the Marian shrine and his
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 look ahead to how pilgrimage may
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, strength, and a new life on the Camino
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.
Oct. 26, 2022
S3:E1 Pages, Prayers and Pilgrimage | Season Three Preview
In the Season Three preview, author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com | http://www.thepilgrimstable.com) reflects on time away from the podcast, his Via Francigena camino pilgrimage through Italy to Rome, and a preview of the new season of the
May 18, 2022
S2:E15 Prayers and Pilgrimage | Season Two Finale
In the Season Two finale, author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) reflects on carrying the prayers of pilgrims and strangers during his pilgrimage and discusses his upcoming pilgrimage in Italy along the Via Francigena.
Season Three of the Sacred Steps Podcast resumes in September …
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-year veteran of the US Army) and
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, laughter and tears, she found h
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 Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsboo
Jan. 26, 2022
S2:E11 Saints & Stones Across Britain's Pilgrim Pathways
English author Andy Bull (http://www.andybull.co.uk) joins author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) to discuss four walks in the U.K. from his book Pilgrim Pathways, including a fascinating walk to Stonehenge and three saints pilgrimages the Northern, Cornish, and Welsh Saints Ways, as…
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 shares her story and details of the series Walks to Forgive with author Kevin D…
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 in a vegan diet with author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepspodcast.co…
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 abilities. Justin joins author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.c…
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 crawling across Spain on the Camino de Santiago with host Kevin Donahue (http:/…
Oct. 27, 2021
S2:E6 UK Pilgrimage: Via Francigena & Pilgrim Path to Holy Island
In back-to-back episodes, Author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) discusses walking three historic pilgrim footpaths in the United Kingdom, highlighting the journey of personal, historical, and spiritual discovery along the way.
In this episode, Kevin recalls his walk along the Engl…
Oct. 27, 2021
S2:E5 UK Pilgrimage: Walking England's Pilgrims Way
In back-to-back episodes, Author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) discusses walking three historic pilgrim footpaths in the United Kingdom, highlighting the journey of personal, historical, and spiritual discovery along the way.
In this episode, Kevin recalls his walk along England'…
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 recent pandemic walk along Ireland's Wicklow Way with author Kevin Donahue (http…
Sept. 15, 2021
S2:E3 Preparation, Prayers & Packing Our Fears on Camino
Author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) discusses preparing to walk three historic pilgrim footpaths in England: the Pilgrims' Way, the Via Francigena, and the Way of St. Cuthbert. In addition to his packing list, routes, and maps, Kevin discusses carrying the prayers of others during…
Sept. 1, 2021
S2:E2 Transience & Permanence Along the Pilgrims' Way | Jo Frances Penn
During a break in Britain's COVID lockdowns, English author Jo Frances Penn (https://jfpenn.com) set out alone from her home to walk the Pilgrim's Way from London to Canterbury Cathedral. An unlikely pilgrim, Jo had never before embarked on a multi-day hike. She joins author Kevin Donahue (https://…