Traveler’s Tales

Traveler’s Tales

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.

Episodes

December 4, 2025 6 mins

Dr. Peter Marshall's preaching, prayers, and counsel encouraged and guided many of America's leaders through those dark times of trouble during WW2. But his story did not begin in the Senate chambers of the United States; it began with a humble immigrant who learned to be faithful in the waiting seasons.

While a sudden death cut his earthly ministry short, the lessons of his humility and perseverance carry on. Listen to the full ac...

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The life and ministry of Mary Slessor speaks for itself. This courageous woman of faith labored for decades where few others would dare to visit. She was compelled by a love for her Savior, a compassion for the lost, and the testimony of those who were already engaged in missionary work. 

Listen to the compelling account on today's Traveler's Tales

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November 14, 2025 5 mins

From a blasphemer to a pastor. From wretched to redeemed. The testimony of John Newton is a stirring reminder of the transformative power of the gospel. The God who rescued a wicked slave captain from the bondage of sin and used him to encourage William Wilberforce on his mission to abolish the slave trade is our God today. Listen to the compelling account on today's Traveler's Tales

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November 6, 2025 6 mins

The testimony of 17-year-old Lady Jane Grey is one of the most compelling accounts of Christian steadfastness in Church history. The true story of "The Nine Day Queen" teaches us to run to the Lord during our difficulties. Listen to the compelling account on today's Traveler's Tales

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October 30, 2025 5 mins

It was 1874 when the poem, “The Ninety and Nine,” was discovered, set to music, and sent out on its worldwide mission. Its discovery seemed as if by chance. Ira Sankey (the author) recorded the story in his writings. Hear the remarkable account on today's Traveler's Tales. 

Read this true story HERE.

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Songwriter Philip Bliss was traveling with the famous evangelist D.L.Moody. While preaching, Mr. Moody told this true story behind what later became, Let the Lower Lights Be Burning. Hear the stirring account on today's Traveler's Tales. 

Read this true story HERE.

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Lyrics: "Let the Lower Lights Be Burning"

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Booker T. Washington began life with far greater challenges than most of us will ever face. In his youth, Washington wished for an opportunity to excel without such tremendous obstacles. He dreamed of reaching the highest levels of success without the extra work required because of his skin color. However, he soon learned that God uses trials to strengthen our character (James 1:3-4).

Listen to his remarkable true story on today's ...

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October 9, 2025 6 mins

"God, I pray, light these idle sticks of my life, and may I burn up for Thee. I seek not a long life but a full one like Yours, Lord Jesus." (A prayer from Jim Elliot). Although Jim Elliot's life was short, it was given in sacrifice for the cause of Christ. Jim's account reminds us to place our lives in the hands of the Creator. 

Listen to his remarkable true story on today's Traveler's Tales.

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October 2, 2025 4 mins

The words to My Savior First of All were written by Fanny Crosby at the age of 71 in response to a statement by a minister. He mentioned to her that it was a pity God did not give her sight. Listen to the remarkable true story on today's Traveler's Tales.

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September 26, 2025 5 mins

Millions are talking about the remarkable life and tragic death of Charlie Kirk. He was a vocal defender of Biblical values and a bold witness for Jesus to young people around the world. Listen to today's Traveler's Tales for a few lessons we can learn from Charlie's life. 

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September 18, 2025 4 mins

This is the only hymn ever written in a drugstore. For decades, millions of people have sung the lyrics to his famous hymn; yet, only a handful know the name of the one who co-wrote Sweet By and By – Sanford Fillmore Bennett

Read this true story HERE.

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September 12, 2025 5 mins

William Carey was a pioneer in missions because he understood the great heart of God to save lost sinners. The salvation of the lost consumed William Carey, but it was his love for Christ that compelled him. God used the life and testimony of David Brainerd to encourage Carey into mission work, in which he accomplished much!

Many aspects of Carey’s life and ministry should be studied. His work to get the Scripture to the people of ...

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September 4, 2025 5 mins

The ministry of John Wesley has been researched and written about extensively. Apart from the many accounts of his life, volumes were written by Wesley himself.

He was a tireless worker. Wesley possessed a brilliant mind and gave all of it to the Lord. He would rise at four every morning and spend hours in prayer and the study of Scripture. John Wesley wrote books, preached forty thousand sermons, trained preachers, gave away milli...

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August 28, 2025 5 mins

"He that is forewarned is forearmed." J.C. Ryle sought to warn and challenge both his and the next generation - let us do likewise! 

Allow the life of J.C. Ryle to stir you forward in your walk with God. Allow his testimony to encourage you to be faithful. Never forget the tremendous responsibility of influence - wield it carefully. Let us warn those behind us of the dangers ahead.

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August 21, 2025 5 mins
Hymn History: I Gave My Life for Thee

As Francis Ridley Havergal gazed thoughtfully at the painting (whose depiction was of Pilate presenting Christ to an angry mob), her eyes fell to an inscription below it. The inscription reads, “I have done this for you; what have you done for me?”

Seventeen-year-old Havergal was so profoundly moved that she went straight home and began writing a poem. She spent quite some time trying to write ...

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August 14, 2025 5 mins

The wonderful hymn, Near to the Heart of God, was born during a time of tremendous human suffering and sadness. Cleland McAfee found that unexpected problems or crises may come into our lives.

Often, we cannot escape the pressures and shadows that accompany those problems. However, these can be faced with spiritual strength, which God faithfully provides. This is the message expressed in this song: There is a place of quiet rest......

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The Personal Testimony of Gypsy Smith: 

“I didn’t go to your colleges and seminaries. They wouldn’t have me….but I’ve been to the feet of Jesus, where the only true scholarship is learned. The way to Jesus is not by Cambridge and Oxford, Glasgow, Edinburgh, London, Princeton, Harvard, Yale, Socrates, Plato, Shakespeare, or the poets… It's over an old-fashioned hill called Calvary. I’m God’s messenger from the gypsy tent. It’s the m...

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"No Reserve! No Retreat! No Regrets!"

These words have been etched in the heart of millions of people through the years, but they are no mere words. They were penned by a young man whose life illustrated true consecration to the Lord Jesus - William Borden. Learn more on today's Traveler's Tales. 

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C.T. Studd was a strong leader, gifted athlete, and bold missionary. While no man is perfect, God delights in using vessels that desire His blessing and power upon their lives. Studd was one such man. C.T. was born into considerable wealth, a household name in England, and one who enjoyed tremendous publicity and pleasure.

The Lord used the serious illness of his brother to awaken Studd to spiritual realities he had ignored. As he ...

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Richard Wurmbrand was imprisoned for 14 years in Communist Romania for his unwavering faith in Christ. In this episode of Traveler's Tales, discover the powerful story of a man who endured torture and solitary confinement yet never ceased preaching the gospel—even to his captors. His testimony (and that of his wife) challenges every believer to stand boldly for Christ, no matter the cost. Remarkably, God did not use the winsome ar...

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