GTI Tours Podcast

GTI Tours, Rich Ferreira
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GTI Tours Podcast

  1. 12/18/2025

    #112 - the Lord's Prayer

    Today on the podcast, we welcome Walking the Text partners Brad Gray and Brad Nelson, who believe the Lord’s Prayer holds a transformative power that often goes unnoticed. Longtime friends of GTI, Brad and Brad have guided many tours through Israel and Turkey, helping travelers encounter Scripture in its original context. They’ve recently launched an ambitious new project centered on the Lord’s Prayer, including a feature film, a book titled Bringing Heaven Here, and a seven-episode video series premiering Easter 2026. Their goal is simple yet profound: to help people grow not only in biblical understanding, but in the way they live out their faith each day. Out of the Bible’s 1,189 chapters across 66 books, the Lord’s Prayer stands as a powerful summary of who God is, why Jesus came, and what our purpose is here on earth. https://thelordsprayer.com/ walkingthetext.com https://youtu.be/EsQpbnrv2xQ

    49 min

  2. 12/04/2025

    #111 - "Standing on the Shoulders of Giants"

    Sir Isaac Newton used this metaphor in a 1675 letter: "if I have seen further [than others], it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” A man of science AND faith, he became one of the many intellectual and spiritual giants we will study on this incredible tour. You've heard of Wycliffe, Tyndale, Wesley, and Wilberforce. You've read Bunyan, Lewis, and Tolkien. Come and “meet” the people who form the bridge between Bible times and our times! The impact of the Christian faith on England and Scotland over the past 1800 years has not only shaped American and western Christianity, but also western and even global civilization. Join us and walk in the steps of the kings and queens, monks and poets, scholars and statesmen who gave us free society, freedom of worship, the Scriptures in English, and a vision for world mission - all preserved in a beautiful and ancient land of gothic cathedrals, medieval monasteries and ancient universities. Trace the path from our times to Bible times, and give your modern faith ancient roots, October 13-22, 2026. https://gtitours.org/trip/signature-england-scotland-2026 Watch the trailer: https://vimeo.com/1142158461?share=copy&fl=sv&fe=ci Blog video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=noIkEafYWzY Read the 2025 trip blog: https://gtitours.org/tour-journal/signature-england-scotland-2025

    44 min

  3. 10/14/2025

    #110 - Finally Home

    October 13, 2025: a MONUMENTAL day for Israel and for the world as the remaining 20 living hostages are finally returned HOME after two years in captivity! The people are rejoicing and celebrating; yet tears of joy are mingled with tears of sorrow for the families whose loved ones were killed. Listen as Rich Ferreira talks with Rich Liverance LIVE from Israel as he watches events unfold. Continue to pray for Israel and their people as they begin the healing process and for peace and wisdom for their future. Jeremiah 31: 16-17  "This is what the Lord says: 'Restrain your voice from weeping  and your eyes from tears, for your work will be rewarded,' declares the Lord.  'They will return from the land of the enemy. So there is hope for your descendants,' declares the Lord. 'Your children will return to their own land'."

    20 min

  4. 09/26/2025

    #109 - A Reformation Reflection

    What do you do when you wake up at 3am from jetlag? You record a podcast! Join Rich and Dan as they reflect on their recent Reformation Tour of Germany and Switzerland. 500 years of history is a lot to fit into a 10-day itinerary, but Dan covered a great deal of it on this trip! Beginning with the premise that "ideas have consequences", Dan led the group through the study of the Reformers, their ideas, and questions that changed the world - some of which we are still asking today! "What should I believe?"  "How should I be governed?" "What is the nature of a good society?" Join us (Sept. 12-23, 2026) for a journey filled with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Germany and Switzerland, encompassing historical sites like the Berlin Wall and Neuschwanstein Castle, and the natural beauty of places such as Lake Constance in Switzerland. We will visit the residences and workplaces of the Reformers, but more importantly, we will bring our own faith to bear in the churches and streets where the gospel was rediscovered and proclaimed during the 16th century and beyond. Learn more about the 2026 Reformation Tour: https://gtitours.org/trip/signature-germany-switzerland-2026#itinerary Read the 2025 trip blog: https://gtitours.org/tour-journal/signature-germany-switzerland-2025 Learn more about Dan and 1517: https://1517.org/

    30 min

  5. 09/12/2025

    #108 - Israel Firsthand

    Rich Ferreira and 12 other participants were part of the Aug. 28-Sept. 7, 2025 Stand with Israel Tour. They were our first trip to travel to Israel in nearly two years! On this interesting itinerary, they traversed the Land from top to bottom and side to side, visiting many unique sites that aren't usually included on our Israel trips like Shiloh, Sepphoris, and Magdala. They also had the privilege to visit the Nova Memorial and Hostage Square. You KNOW Ronen is Israeli and that Rich loves Israel, so listen instead to the participants as they share firsthand about safety, sites, food and much more. God willing, we will be running many more trips to Israel in the near future and hope to include some of you! See our trip schedule here: https://gtitours.org/schedule

    51 min

  6. 08/28/2025

    #107 - Cheers to 30 Years

    30 years is a long time to be tour guide. That's why we are taking this episode to celebrate with our Turkish guide, Ozan! It's not an easy job, but it is an interesting one when you are leading tours through an amazing country like Turkey. Many people don't realize what a hidden gem this country is! With thousands of years of history, diverse people, stunning landscapes, and delicious food, what's not to like? Don't forget its biblical significance as Asia Minor, the home of the 7 Churches of Revelation, and the birthplace of the Apostle Paul. Nearly 90% of the New Testament was either written to, from, or about someone in Turkey (Asia Minor)! If you want to visit someplace special and have a guide who really connects you to the country, join us in April 2026 and meet our incredible guides: Ozan, Gokhan and Dogan. You'll never read the New Testament the same! https://gtitours.org/trip/signature-turkey-greece-2026

    32 min

  7. 07/24/2025

    #106 - Germany v. England Debate

    No, we are not discussing World Cup rivalries! This podcast episode is in a different format - a spirited but fun REFORMATION FACE OFF. GTI's Signature Tours of Germany/Switzerland and England/Scotland are each incredible, but how to choose? Listen as trip leaders Dan van Voorhis and Adam Richardson debate the sites, characters, heritage, hidden gems, cuisine, and more from each trip. Regardless of which tour you join, you will experience quality teaching, comfortable accommodations, delicious food, and see more sites than you can imagine. Discover the ancient roots of modern faith in Europe. Invest in your spiritual life and watch your faith be transformed! A few spaces remain for each tour. Learn more here: https://gtitours.org/trip/signature-england-scotland-2025 https://gtitours.org/trip/signature-germany-switzerland-2025 Here is the link for 2026 Germany/Switzerland: https://gtitours.org/trip/signature-germany-switzerland-2026 2026 England/Scotland dates are TBD. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube at:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3s8SeGNkcQ

    43 min

  8. 07/10/2025

    #105 - Peace for the People

    The Doctor is in the house for this podcast - Dr. Rich Liverance, of course! His work with the government of Israel brings insight to Rich Ferreira's update. This episode (recorded on July 4) will help you get an overview of the sequence of events in Israel and the surrounding countries since the initial attacks by Hamas on October 7, 2023. Israel is the Center of God's Redemptive Story; the name itself means "to wrestle with God." Not only this, but also its ideal location makes it the most desired Land in the world! Remember that God is still at work in His Land and His People; continue to pray for peace for the people of the Middle East. Our partners, guides and drivers are safe and well and look forward to our groups returning to the Land.   Join Rich or follow the trip blog for the Stand with Israel Tour, Aug. 28-Sept. 7, 2025 https://gtitours.org/trip/signature-stand-with-israel-2025

    41 min
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GTI Tours Podcast

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  • Creator
    GTI Tours, Rich Ferreira
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    110
  • Rating
    Clean
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    GTI Tours Podcast

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