Traveler’s Tales

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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.

  1. Running Your Race: The Story of Eric Liddell

    1D AGO

    Running Your Race: The Story of Eric Liddell

    During the weeks of preparation before the track and field events of the 1924 Olympics, Eric Liddell was informed that his best races would be held on a Sunday. Despite fierce criticism, Liddell positively refused to run on the Lord's Day. What happened next is a reminder of the power of surrender to the will of God! While no one remembers the winners from the 1924 Olympics. The medals are all lost. Yet, Eric's life continues to encourage millions to a life of full surrender. Listen to this stirring account on Traveler's Tales.  Read more about Eric Liddell HERE. Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

    6 min
  2. Hymn History: At Calvary

    FEB 12

    Hymn History: At Calvary

    God used a once apathetic and stubborn young minister's son to bring us the beloved hymn, At Calvary. What a blessing it is to know that Christ's sacrifice sets the child of God free from sin! Listen to this stirring account of William Newell and this classic hymn on today's Traveler's Tales. Read more about this account HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/ Hymn Lyrics: At Calvary  1. Years I spent in vanity and pride, caring not my Lord was crucified, knowing not it was for me He died on Calvary. Refrain: Mercy there was great and grace was free; pardon there was multiplied to me; there my burdened soul found liberty, at Calvary. 2. By God's Word at last my sin I learned; then I trembled at the law I'd spurned, till my guilty soul imploring turned to Calvary. [Refrain] 3. Now I've giv'n to Jesus ev'rything; now I gladly own Him as my King; now my raptured soul can only sing of Calvary. [Refrain] 4 O the love that drew salvation's plan! O the grace that brought it down to man! O the mighty gulf that God did span at Calvary! [Refrain]

    7 min
  3. Hymn History: I'd Rather Have Jesus

    FEB 5

    Hymn History: I'd Rather Have Jesus

    At the age of 23, George Beverly Shea (1909 – 2013) had a hard decision to make. He could accept a job offer in a secular singing position in New York City, with a great salary and wide respect; or he could continue singing in churches and on Christian radio programs. The poem God used in his life became "I'd Rather Have Jesus." Listen to this stirring account on today's Traveler's Tales. Read more about this account HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/ Hymn Lyrics: I'd Rather Have Jesus 1 I'd rather have Jesus than silver or gold; I'd rather be His than have riches untold; I'd rather have Jesus than houses or lands. I'd rather be led by His nail-pierced hand Refrain: Than to be the king of a vast domain or be held in sin's dread sway. I'd rather have Jesus than anything this world affords today. 2 I'd rather have Jesus than men's applause; I'd rather be faithful to His dear cause; I'd rather have Jesus than world-wide fame. I'd rather be true to His holy name [Refrain] 3 He's fairer than lilies of rarest bloom' He's sweeter than honey from out the comb; He's all that my hungering spirit needs. I'd rather have Jesus and let Him lead [Refrain]

    7 min
  4. William Wilberforce and the Battle Against Slavery

    JAN 29

    William Wilberforce and the Battle Against Slavery

    There have been many wicked scourges throughout history. One of the darkest is the slave trade. Few today understand the dark and dreadful realities of that form of slavery. William Wilberforce dedicated his life to abolishing it. Sadly, few have heard of the strong faith that brought Wilberforce to this mission. He was doing what he believed God created him to do. Listen to his story on today's Traveler's Tales.  Read more about William Wilberforce HERE. Learn more about his mentor, John Newton, HERE Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

    7 min
  5. Freedom Through Forgiveness: The Story of Corrie ten Boom

    JAN 22

    Freedom Through Forgiveness: The Story of Corrie ten Boom

    Few people recall the name of Corrie ten Boom. Fewer still have heard of the deep work God did in her as she endured some of the greatest difficulties known to man. God taught her much faith and forgiveness as she and her family suffered in concentration camps for hiding Jews during the height of the Holocaust. She wrote, "There is no pit so deep, that God's great love is not deeper still." Take a moment to allow this true story to move your heart today.  Read more Corrie HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

    8 min
  6. Hymn History: Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting

    JAN 15

    Hymn History: Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting

    “Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting” was Hudson Taylor's favorite song. During the dark and gruesome days of the Boxer Rebellion, this song was constantly on his lips. Yet, few know the personal connection behind the hymn's author, a missionary family martyred in China, and Hudson Taylor. Listen to this stirring account on today's Traveler's Tales. Read more about this account HERE Learn more about Hudson Taylor HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/ Hymn Lyrics: “Jesus, I Am Resting, Resting” 1. Jesus, I am resting, resting in the joy of what thou art; I am finding out the greatness of thy loving heart. Thou hast bid me gaze upon thee, as thy beauty fills my soul, for by thy transforming power, thou hast made me whole.  Refrain: Jesus, I am resting, resting, in the joy of what thou art; I am finding out the greatness of thy loving heart. 2. O how great thy lovingkindness, vaster, broader than the sea! O how marvelous thy goodness lavished all on me! Yes, I rest in thee, Beloved, know what wealth of grace is thine, know thy certainty of promise and have made it mine. (Refrain) 3. Simply trusting thee, Lord Jesus, I behold thee as thou art, and thy love, so pure, so changeless, satisfies my heart; satisfies its deepest longings, meets, supplies its ev’ry need, compasseth me round with blessings: Thine is love indeed. (Refrain) 4. Ever lift thy face upon me as I work and wait for thee; resting ‘neath thy smile, Lord Jesus, earth’s dark shadows flee. Brightness of my Father’s glory, sunshine of my Father’s face, keep me ever trusting, resting, fill me with thy grace. (Refrain)

    7 min
  7. Operation Auca // January 8, 1956

    JAN 8

    Operation Auca // January 8, 1956

    On January 8th, 1956, Operation Auca ended with the death of 5 men: Jim Elliot, Nate Saint, Pete Fleming, Ed McCulley, and Roger Youderian. It was not a military operation; it was a missionary operation. While their lives ended that day, their record stands in Heaven, and their legacy carries on today. On this, the 70th Anniversary of that day, we share that story and a bit about each of the men on Traveler's Tales.  Read more about these men HERE. Browse more Traveler's Tales (including one on just Jim Elliot) HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

    7 min
  8. Christians You Should Know: Charles Wesley

    JAN 2

    Christians You Should Know: Charles Wesley

    Brother to the famous John Wesley, Charles Wesley wrote well over 7,000 hymns, second only to Fanny Crosby in the number of songs created. Along with Isaac Watts, Wesley was instrumental in introducing hymn singing to the world. Listen to his story on today's Traveler's Tales.  Read more about Charles Wesley HERE. Browse more Traveler's Tales HERE Visit enjoyingthejourney.org/gospel/ to learn more about knowing Jesus. To support this ministry, visit enjoyingthejourney.org/donations/

    6 min
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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.

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    Enjoying the Journey
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  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
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