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Sacred Steps Podcast

48 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 58 ratings

Walking virtually alongside pilgrims and authors, the Sacred Steps Podcast explores the world's most revered footpaths, connecting a community of pilgrims from across the globe. From the Camino de Santiago through Spain to the Via Francigena across Europe to Italy, the podcast features updates and first-hand accounts from the footpaths of pilgrimage.

A companion to Kevin Donahue's pilgrimage books (The Pilgrims' Table and Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal), the podcast also introduces several lesser-known journeys, such as England’s Pilgrims’ Way to Canterbury and the California Missions Trail in the United States.

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S3:E10 Carrying Pilgrim Prayers on my Camino to the Tomb of St. Peter

May 03, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 75.6 MB

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 were simultaneously the lightest and heaviest thing I carried along my journey. The experience changed me, my Camino, and the way I see view the power of pilgrimage. DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Sacred Steps Podcast Leave a Voice Message for the Podcast Kev...

S3:E9 Slowing Down & Discovering the World | Cruisin with the Colemans

April 19, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 125 MB

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 Colemans share their journies to inspire others who are seeking slower, more fulfilling journies. DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Sacred Steps Podcast Leave a Voice Message for the Podcast Kevin's Book: The Pilgrims' Table  Camino Packing List WWW: Cruisin...

S3:E8 Through a Field of Stars | Exploring the Camino de Santiago with Author Brian J. Skillen

April 05, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 120 MB

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 discovered the basis for his first Camino trilogy: Through A Field of Stars. His three books have become international best-sellers, following the dramatic saga of sacred relics and brave knights across the Camino Frances.  Brian joins the podcast along with his partner,...

S3:E7 Planning Your 2023 Camino de Santiago | Livestream

February 08, 2023 10:00 - 2 hours - 226 MB

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.  This live stream was recorded on Saturday, February 4, 2023 on YouTube, Facebook, and Amazon Live.  To watch the video replay, visit https://youtube.com/live/Ua8DJHFr7BM. DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Sacred Steps Podcast Leave a Voice Message for the Podcast Camin...

S3:E6 Pilgrimage: Lessons from the Camino & Ancient Pilgrim Paths

January 25, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 127 MB

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 her at the intersection of history and divinity. In her new book, Jo shares personal reflections and insights found walking these historic pathways.  DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Sacred Steps Podcast Leave a Voice Message for ...

S3:E5 Walking England's Original Camino: The Pilgrimage to Walsingham

January 11, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes - 98.4 MB

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 new guidebook mapping the modern route from London across England along the Walsingham Camino. DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Sacred Steps Podcast Leave a Voice Message for the Podcast Pilgrimage in the USA California Mission...

S3:E4 Dual Pilgrimage: Camino de Santiago & Japan's Kumano Kodo

December 07, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 141 MB

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 play a deeper role culturally in the years ahead. DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Sacred Steps Podcast Leave a Voice Message for the Podcast BOOK: Kumano Kodo: Pilgrimage to Powerspots | Amazon.com WWW: Dr. Michelle Oing, Ph.D...

S3:E3 The Camino Provides: Finding Hope, Happiness, and a New Home in Spain

November 23, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 134 MB

"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. Leigh packed away her old life in America and moved to Santiago de Compostela, where she's giving back to the Camino community through her podcast, The Camino Cafe. DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Sacred Steps Podcast Leave a V...

S3:E2 Spanish for Camino | Words & Phrases for your Pilgrimage

November 09, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 66.7 MB

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. DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Sacred Steps Podcast Leave a Voice Message for the Podcast E-BOOK: Spanish for the Camino Workbook (Free) BOOK: Mi Primer Camino de Santiago (Amazon) WWW: https://spanishforcamino.com/ CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE: Podcast Homepage - sacred...

S3:E1 Pages, Prayers and Pilgrimage | Season Three Preview

October 26, 2022 09:00 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MB

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 Sacred Steps Podcast. DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Sacred Steps Podcast Leave a Voice Message for the Podcast BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal (2023) BOOK:  The Pilgrims' Table (2023) CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE: ...

S2:E15 Prayers and Pilgrimage | Season Two Finale

May 18, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 71.1 MB

In the Season Two podcast 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 2022. DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Sacred Steps Podcast Leave a Voice Message for the Podcast BOOK: Britain's Pilgrim Places BOOK:  Pilgrim Pathways CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ON...

S2:14 Finding Peace after Combat for Warriors on the Way

May 04, 2022 09:00 - 56 minutes - 64.6 MB

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 his team of psychologists and retired service members provide no-cost equipment, transportation, guidance, and counseling to soldiers battling to overcome mental, psychological, and spiritual hardships. *Note: This episode discus...

S2:E13 An Empty Nest Pilgrim Soars on THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO

April 13, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 90.9 MB

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 her future self. Her first book, Pilgrim, shares the story of her emotional transformation and the resilient spirit of middle-aged women. DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Sacred Steps Podcast Leave a Voice Message for the Podcast ...

S2:E13 An Empty Nest Pilgrim Soars on The Camino de Santiago

April 13, 2022 09:00 - 48 minutes - 90.9 MB

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 her future self. Her first book, Pilgrim, shares the story of her emotional transformation and the resilient spirit of middle-aged women. DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Sacred Steps Podcast Leave a Voice Message for the Podcast ...

S2:E12 Camino Tips from the Little Old Lady Walking

March 23, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 127 MB

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.sacredstepsbook.com).  Anne has walked the Camino ten times and her practical advice on routes, packing, and pilgrim etiquette are the subject of her best-selling book "Buen Camino! Tips from an American Pilgrim". Her newest book, "If You Stand H...

S2:E11 Saints & Stones along Britain's Pilgrim Pathways

January 26, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MB

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 well as a fascinating walk to Stonehenge.    DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Sacred Steps Podcast Leave a Voice Message for the Podcast BOOK:  Pilgrim Pathways DOWNLOAD:  37 Page Gui...

S2:E10 Finding Forgiveness on the Pilgrim Path

January 12, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

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 Donahue (http://www.sacredstepspodcast.com).   DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Sacred Steps Podcast Leave a Voice Message for the Podcast MOVIE: A Way to Forgiveness SERIES: Walks to F...

S2:E9 Six Tips for Vegan Pilgrims Walking the Camino

December 22, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 50.6 MB

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.com).    DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Sacred Steps Podcast Leave a Voice Message for the Podcast Spirit of the Camino Podcast Six Tips for Eating Vegan on the Camino de Santiago Cam...

S2:E8 Accessible Caminos: Opening the Camino to All

December 08, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MB

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.com) on this week's podcast premiere to discuss the Accessible Caminos project and the movie, I'll Push You.    DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Push Inc - Justin Skeesuck and Patrick Gray...

S2:E7: What is strength? Ability & disability on the Camino de Santiago

November 17, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

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://www.sacredstepsbook.com).    DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Becker Muscular Dystrophy  Camino de Santiago Camino 101: Video Tips for your Camino Pilgrimage   CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ...

S2:E6 UK Pilgrimage: Via Francigena & Pilgrim Path to Holy Island

October 27, 2021 09:05 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

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 English sections of the Via Francigena and the Pilgrim Path across the North Sea to Holy Island of Lindisfarne.   DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Britain's Pilgrims' Way  BOOK: Pilgrim Pathw...

S2:E5 UK Pilgrimage: Walking England's Pilgrims Way

October 27, 2021 09:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MB

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's Pilgrims' Way from London to Canterbury.    DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Britain's Pilgrims' Way  BOOK: Pilgrim Pathways by Andy Bull BOOK: Britain's Pilgrim Places Chapel of St. ...

S2:E4 A Camino Pilgrim Walks Ireland's Wicklow Way | Natasha Murtagh

September 29, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29.8 MB

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://www.sacredstepsbook.com). Natasha's passion for storytelling led her to journalism (Ireland's National Public Radio) and helped inspire her newest venture: The Nosey Fox Podcast (https:...

S2:E3 Preparation, Prayers & Packing Our Fears on Camino

September 15, 2021 09:00 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

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 this British Pilgrimage and how pilgrims can overcome "packing your fears" for Camino. STREAM THE EPISODE ON YOUTUBE:     DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Prayer Request Email List Br...

S2:E2 Transience & Permanence Along the Pilgrims' Way | Jo Frances Penn

September 01, 2021 09:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

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://www.sacredstepsbook.com) to discuss the power of overcoming her fears and the purpose she found in her journey.  STREAM THE EPISODE ON YOUTUBE:  http://youtube.com/sacredsteps   DISCUSS...

S2:E1 Rediscovering Our Pilgrimage Traditions | Dr. Guy Hayward

August 18, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

Dr. Guy Hayward co-founded the British Pilgrimage Trust (https://britishpilgrimage.org/) in 2014 to help restore the tradition of walking pilgrimage in the U.K. and to make holy places more accessible to people of all faiths and none. He joins author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) to discuss pilgrimage routes across England, Scotland, and Wales as well as the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of walking these ancient footpaths.    DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISO...

Rediscovering Our Pilgrimage Traditions | Dr. Guy Hayward

August 18, 2021 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MB

Dr. Guy Hayward co-founded the British Pilgrimage Trust (https://britishpilgrimage.org/) in 2014 to help restore the tradition of walking pilgrimage in the U.K. and to make holy places more accessible to people of all faiths and none. He joins author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) to discuss pilgrimage routes across England, Scotland, and Wales as well as the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of walking these ancient footpaths.    DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Brit...

S2:E0 A Call to Pilgrimage | Season Two Premiere

August 04, 2021 09:00 - 7 minutes - 6.92 MB

In the debut of Season Two of the Sacred Steps Podcast, author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) previews the upcoming season, featuring interviews with pilgrims and authors. Season Two highlights include the Camino de Santiago, Via Francigena, and pilgrim pathways across the British Isles, Americas, and Asia.    DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Britain's Pilgrim Places Book Giveaway Stream the Video Podcast on YouTube  Connect on Facebook   CONNECT WITH THE SHOW O...

15: Ancient Walks in Modern Times | Season One Finale

June 02, 2021 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

In the Season One finale, author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) explores the meaning of pilgrimage in modern times, with insights from four of this season's guests, including Australian author Claude Tranchant ("Boots to Bliss", "Boots to Freedom"), English author Andy Bull ("Pilgrim Pathways"), Scottish Pilgrim JohnnieWalker Santiago ("It's About Time"), and Father Johannes Maria Schwarz ("Via Alpina Sacra").  Season Two of the Sacred Steps Podcast resumes in Summer...

14: The Camino De Santiago is Opening to More Pilgrims this Summer

May 05, 2021 09:00 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB

Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com   In this episode, we're answering the question, "When can I walk the Camino de Santiago?"  With new vaccination protocols planned and EU nations preparing to welcome vaccinated tourists, author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) discusses pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago and the Via Francigena, plus options for less crowded routes in Ireland and the U.K.  Stream this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/lA5oLecxixY   ...

13: LIVE STREAM - Walking the California Missions Trail with Author Christian Clifford

April 21, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 71.6 MB

Podcast Homepage - http://sacredstepspodcast.com EPISODE SUMMARY: In a live-streaming edition of the podcast, author Christian Clifford (https://missions1769.com/) joins Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) to answer your questions regarding the California Mission Walk, connecting the twenty-one Spanish missions connecting America's Pacific coast.    LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: California Mission History St. Junipero Serra California Missions Trail Beginner's Guide to ...

12: Veterans on the Camino - Interview with Sr. Chief Brad Genereux, USN, Ret.

April 07, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 24.8 MB

Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com After 22 years in the US Navy, Sr. Chief Brad Genereux (https://veteransonthecamino.com) retired from the service and returned to a civilian world he no longer recognized. Lost and seeking solace, Brad found peace along the Camino de Santiago. He returned to the United States and founded VETERANS ON THE CAMINO, a non-profit dedicated to helping heroes find healing along the Camino.  Brad’s joins us to discuss his organization, the pain that...

11: COVID Updates for the Camino de Santiago & Pilgrimage Routes

March 24, 2021 09:00 - 8 minutes - 7.44 MB

Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com Author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) answers the question, "Is the Camino De Santiago open?" and shares timely COVID updates for the Camino de Santiago, California Missions Trail, and historic pilgrim routes in Great Britain.       COVID-19 PILGRIM RESOURCES: COVID-19 Pilgrimage Updates at OneStepThenAnother CAMINO DE SANTIAGO: Spain’s Travel Health Guidance American Pilgrims on the Camino (USA) Confraternity of St ...

10: Fr. Johannes M Schwarz shares his documentary Via Alpina Sacra

March 10, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 63.3 MB

Podcast Homepage - http://sacredstepspodcast.com EPISODE SUMMARY:  From his hermitage in the Italian Alps, Fr. Johannes M. Schwarz (http://4kmh.com) joins author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook) to discuss his documentary Via Alpina Sacra. Filmed during his 125-day pilgrimage to 200 of Europe's most remote shrines, this visually beautiful movie follows Fr. Johannes for nearly 3,000 miles across the Alps on this touching act of faith and inspiration. Proceeds from the fil...

9: Pilgrimage for Eight; Walking a modern-day Canterbury Tales with Dr. Phil Adamo

February 24, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Podcast Homepage - http://sacredstepspodcast.com EPISODE SUMMARY: Professor Phil Adamo (https://www.phillip-adamo.com/) joins author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) to share the tale of recreating a 1,300-mile medieval pilgrimage from Burgandy, France to Pluscarden Abbey in the far northern reaches of Scotland. With echos of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, eight strangers find themselves challenged physically, emotionally, and spiritually along the route, forming profou...

EP9: Pilgrimage for Eight; Walking a modern-day Canterbury Tales with Dr. Phil Adamo

February 24, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MB

Podcast Homepage - http://sacredstepspodcast.com EPISODE SUMMARY: Professor Phil Adamo (https://www.phillip-adamo.com/) joins author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) to share the tale of recreating a 1,300-mile medieval pilgrimage from Burgandy, France to Pluscarden Abbey in the far northern reaches of Scotland. With echos of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales, eight strangers find themselves challenged physically, emotionally, and spiritually along the route, forming profound bonds ...

8: Walking the California Missions Trail with Author Christian Clifford

February 10, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

Podcast Homepage - http://sacredstepspodcast.com EPISODE SUMMARY: Author and educator Christian Clifford  (https://missions1769.com/) joins author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) to discuss walking a Camino pilgrimage along the 800-plus-mile California Mission Trail and the history of the twenty-one Spanish missions connecting America's Pacific coast.    LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: California Mission History St. Junipero Serra California Missions Trail Beginner's ...

EP8: Walking the California Missions Trail with Author Christian Clifford

February 10, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

Podcast Homepage - http://sacredstepspodcast.com EPISODE SUMMARY: Author and educator Christian Clifford  (https://missions1769.com/) joins author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) to discuss walking a Camino pilgrimage along the 800-plus-mile California Mission Trail and the history of the twenty-one Spanish missions connecting America's Pacific coast.    LINKS FROM THE EPISODE: California Mission History St. Junipero Serra California Missions Trail Beginner's Guide to ...

7: COVID Updates for the Camino de Santiago and Other Pilgrimage Routes

January 27, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com Author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) answers the question, "It is safe to walk pilgrimage now?" and shares timely COVID updates for the Camino de Santiago, Via Francigena, Kumano Kodo, the California Missions Trail, as well as pilgrim routes in Britain.     COVID-19 PILGRIM RESOURCES: COVID-19 Pilgrimage Updates at OneStepThenAnother CAMINO DE SANTIAGO: Spain’s Travel Health Guidance American Pilgrims on the Camino (U...

EP7: COVID Updates for the Camino de Santiago and Other Pilgrimage Routes

January 27, 2021 10:00 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com Author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) answers the question, "It is safe to walk pilgrimage now?" and shares timely COVID updates for the Camino de Santiago, Via Francigena, Kumano Kodo, the California Missions Trail, as well as pilgrim routes in Britain.     COVID-19 PILGRIM RESOURCES: COVID-19 Pilgrimage Updates at OneStepThenAnother CAMINO DE SANTIAGO: Spain’s Travel Health Guidance American Pilgrims on the Camino (USA) Conf...

6: Interview with Bret Thoman - The Jesus Trail, St. Francis & St. Clare of Assisi

January 20, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com Pilgrimage guide and author Bret Thoman (http://http://stfrancispilgrimages.com/) joins author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) to discuss walking the Jesus Trail from Nazareth through Galilee and two Italian Caminos: The Way of St. Francis to Assisi and the Via Lauretana to Loreto.   PILGRIMAGE GUIDE BRET THOMAN GUIDE SERVICE: http://stfrancispilgrimages.com BOOK:  A Knight and a Lady: A Journey into the Spirituality of S...

EP6: Interview with Bret Thoman - The Jesus Trail, St. Francis & St. Clare of Assisi

January 20, 2021 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22 MB

Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com Pilgrimage guide and author Bret Thoman (http://http://stfrancispilgrimages.com/) joins author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) to discuss walking the Jesus Trail from Nazareth through Galilee and two Italian Caminos: The Way of St. Francis to Assisi and the Via Lauretana to Loreto.   PILGRIMAGE GUIDE BRET THOMAN GUIDE SERVICE: http://stfrancispilgrimages.com BOOK:  A Knight and a Lady: A Journey into the Spirituality of Saints Fra...

5: Interview with "Boots to Bliss" Author Claude Tranchant

January 06, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com Australian author Claude Tranchant ("Boots to Bliss", "Boots to Freedom") joins author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) to discuss overcoming loss, finding empowerment, and walking the Camino de Santiago again at age 72.    AUSTRALIAN AUTHOR  CLAUDE TRANCHANT BOOK:  Boots to Bliss (Amazon) BOOK:  Boots to Freedom (Amazon) WWW:  Author Website CAMINO DE SANTIAGO Beginner's Guide to the Camino de Santiago Recommended Gea...

4: Interview with Global Pilgrim Kevin Considine

December 30, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com   Pilgrim Kevin Considine joins author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) to discuss his global pilgrimages: the Kumano Kodo, the Shikoku pilgrimage across 88 temples, and his journies across Europe including eleven Caminos to Santiago de Compostela.     Kevin Considine's Pilgrimage Routes Blog Camino de Santiago Via Francigena POST:  How the Camino de Santiago differs from the Via Francigena Key Differences between the ...

3: Interview with Camino Pilgrim Johnniewalker / We Walk For You Camino 2020

December 16, 2020 10:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MB

Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com   Camino de Santiago pilgrim Johnnie Walker (http://www.wewalkforyour2020.org/) joins Author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) to discuss the Camino in the age of Covid and his emotional "We Walk For You" Camino, in which Johnnie carried prayer requests across the Camino Frances for those who could not walk this year.    WE WALK FOR YOU CAMINO 2020 Johnniewalker Stephen Shields   DONATE TO SUPPORT PILGRIM ORGANIZATIONS ...

2: Interview with Pilgrim Pathways author Andy Bull

December 01, 2020 14:50 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MB

Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com   English author and columnist Andy Bull (www.andybull.co.uk) joins Author Kevin Donahue (www.sacredstepsbook.com) to discuss Andy's new book - Pilgrim Pathways - exploring twenty walks across England's ancient footpaths. A Kent native, Andy shares his local insights on one of Kevin's upcoming pilgrimage walks: England's Pilgrims' Way to Canterbury.   Pilgrim Pathways - Available from Trailblazer Guides and Amazon View a 37-page excerpt...

1: Interview with Camino Pilgrim & Author Sandy Brown

November 26, 2020 16:39 - 1 hour - 65.9 MB

PODCAST HOMEPAGE: www.sacredstepspodcast.com Cicerone Press Associate Publisher Sandy Brown (www.caminoist.org) joins Author Kevin Donahue (www.sacredstepsbook.com) to discuss their pilgrimage experiences, Sandy's newest guidebook, and three of Kevin’s pilgrimage routes: the Camino de Santiago, the California Missions Trail, and the Via Francigena.    DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Sandy Brown's Cicerone Press Guidebooks Camino Frances Way of St. Francis to Assisi California ...

0: Welcome to the Sacred Steps Podcast

November 22, 2020 20:32 - 7 minutes - 14.4 MB

Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com Author Kevin Donahue (http://ThePilgrimsTable.com) introduces the Sacred Steps Podcast, available on your podcast app for Apple and Google, on Spotify and Stitcher, and as an online video stream at YouTube.   A companion to Kevin's pilgrimage journeys and books (The Pilgrims Table | Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal), the Sacred Steps Podcast walks virtually alongside authors and pilgrims, connecting a community of pilgrims from across th...

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