Travel With A Purpose

Dave Laton

This podcast is designed to keep Sojourners and friends informed, entertained, and inspired as together we travel with a purpose.   National Evangelism With Sojourners Mission (Sojourners), a mission of the Burleson Church of Christ, Burleson, TX.  

  1. Earl and Pearl's First Sojourn

    3d ago

    Earl and Pearl's First Sojourn

    Send us Fan Mail Today we join Earl and Pearl Traveler as they embark on their very first Sojourn. Excitement is running high as they arrive to help prepare for Vacation Bible School at the Friendly Church of Christ. For Earl, the week brings an extra honor as he serves as a first-time Co-Team Leader alongside Team Leader Larry Little. Along the way there are paint projects, repairs, decorations, new friendships, a missing screwdriver that wasn't really missing, and plenty of opportunities to serve. Yet as often happens on a Sojourn, the most important work has very little to do with tools, paintbrushes, or classroom decorations. It begins with a simple conversation, grows through kindness and encouragement, and leaves a lasting impact on a young boy named Buddy, a searching family, and everyone who witnesses the power of caring for others. Support the show If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a Coffee. Through this easy-to-use donation-based tool, you can support the podcast with monetary donations in increments of $5.  I truly apprecite your support.  All donations receive a shoutout as a way of saying thank you.  To learn more about Sojourners or to request help from us, please visit our website at: https://sojourning.org.  You can also find information on the web page about how to become a Sojourner.    Remember, we glorify God in all things as we travel with a purppose.

    13 min
  2. Earl and Pearl Checking the Little Things.

    May 19

    Earl and Pearl Checking the Little Things.

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode we’re taking a lighthearted ride through one of life’s most relatable adventures... forgetting the little things. Whether you’ve ever driven off with the power cord still plugged in, left the antenna up, or discovered somthing else you forgot, you’re in good company.   Earl and Pearl are back, and this time, their first official Sojourn rollout from Camp Bee becomes a rolling reminder that sometimes the smallest oversights can create the biggest memories. But beyond the laughs, today’s story also points us toward something deeper. In our walk with Christ, it’s often not the giant failures that trip us up first. More often, it’s the little neglected things... a skipped prayer, an unopened Bible, an unkind word, or a blessing left unnoticed. So buckle up, double check the checklist, and join us as we laugh, learn, and remember why both on the road and in faith, the little things matter more than we often realize. Support the show If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a Coffee. Through this easy-to-use donation-based tool, you can support the podcast with monetary donations in increments of $5.  I truly apprecite your support.  All donations receive a shoutout as a way of saying thank you.  To learn more about Sojourners or to request help from us, please visit our website at: https://sojourning.org.  You can also find information on the web page about how to become a Sojourner.    Remember, we glorify God in all things as we travel with a purppose.

    8 min
  3. Introducing New Sojourners, Earl and Pearl Traveler, Miles the Poodle, and Miss Gypsy the Orange Tabby

    May 13

    Introducing New Sojourners, Earl and Pearl Traveler, Miles the Poodle, and Miss Gypsy the Orange Tabby

    Send us Fan Mail Join us as we meet Green Dots Earl and Pearl Traveler, along with their trusty companions, Miles the poodle and Miss Gypsy the orange tabby, as they experience one of the great rites of passage for every Sojourner: arriving at camp, finding your spot, and discovering that parking a big rig under pressure may require prayer, patience, and preferably Pearl giving directions. This is the unforgettable tale of enthusiasm, confusion, community laughter, and one poor Area A sign that never saw it coming. So grab your favorite road snack, settle into your camp chair, and get ready to laugh, because sometimes the road to belonging begins with a wrong turn and a very memorable CRRRRRUNCH. Welcome to Earl Traveler and the Great Area A Sign Flattening at Camp Bee. Let’s hit the road. Support the show If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a Coffee. Through this easy-to-use donation-based tool, you can support the podcast with monetary donations in increments of $5.  I truly apprecite your support.  All donations receive a shoutout as a way of saying thank you.  To learn more about Sojourners or to request help from us, please visit our website at: https://sojourning.org.  You can also find information on the web page about how to become a Sojourner.    Remember, we glorify God in all things as we travel with a purppose.

    9 min
  4. Apr 14

    Are We Hoping For or Hoping In

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when what we’re hoping for… doesn’t happen? In this episode of Travel With A Purpose, we explore the powerful difference between hoping for something and hoping in Someone. Drawing from 1 Peter 1:3–5, we’re reminded that while our circumstances may change, our hope does not have to. It’s natural to hope for better days, restored relationships, or answers to prayer. But when our hope is tied only to outcomes, it can feel fragile and uncertain. God offers something deeper, a living hope anchored in the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Join us as we discover how shifting our focus from what we’re hoping for to who we’re hoping in brings stability, peace, and confidence—no matter what we face. If you’ve ever felt discouraged when the journey doesn't unfold the way you expected, this episode will gently remind you: your hope is not lost… it’s secure. Because true hope isn’t found in outcomes, it’s found in Christ. Support the show If today’s episode has resonated with you or helped you in any way, and you’d like to support the show so we can continue to bring you new and free content, I’ve set up an account on Buy Me a Coffee. Through this easy-to-use donation-based tool, you can support the podcast with monetary donations in increments of $5.  I truly apprecite your support.  All donations receive a shoutout as a way of saying thank you.  To learn more about Sojourners or to request help from us, please visit our website at: https://sojourning.org.  You can also find information on the web page about how to become a Sojourner.    Remember, we glorify God in all things as we travel with a purppose.

    8 min

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This podcast is designed to keep Sojourners and friends informed, entertained, and inspired as together we travel with a purpose.   National Evangelism With Sojourners Mission (Sojourners), a mission of the Burleson Church of Christ, Burleson, TX.