Sacred Steps Podcast

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: Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal Stream the Video Podcast on YouTube  Connect on Facebook View on Instagram  MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.Kevin Donahue began walking pilgrimage routes in 2019, joining the historical footprints of pilgrims seeking places and people to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. His passion for these historic footpaths and reflections from the journeys form the basis for his books: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal and The Pilgrims' Table. BOOKS BY KEVIN DONAHUE: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal | Free PreviewAt the crossroads of history and faith, a reluctant pilgrim embarks on a modern pilgrimage along some of the world's most revered footpaths. Along the way, he discovers the places and encounters people that inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.Available from print and digital booksellers, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal conveys both the historical context and the modern experience of pilgrimage through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along America's Pacific Coast connecting the California Missions Trail, across receding tides to Holy Island, from London to Canterbury along Britain's historic Pilgims' Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe's Via Francigena on a journey of discovery.The Pilgrims' Table | Free PreviewBrought together by fate for a memorable dinner, five pilgrims recall their emotional journeys along Spain's Camino de Santiago. Powerful and moving, The Pilgrims' Table is an emotional look at the transformational power of pilgrimage.Born from the intersection of my experiences with those of other pilgrims,  The Pilgims' Table is the story of five pilgrims from divergent paths who come together at a Spanish albergue. The deeply personal stories shared over dinner transform their outlook on pilgrimage and connect them as one pilgrim family. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 ONLINE: Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal Stream the Video Podcast on YouTube  Connect on Facebook View on Instagram  MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.Kevin Donahue began walking pilgrimage routes in 2019, joining the historical footprints of pilgrims seeking places and people to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. His passion for these historic footpaths and reflections from the journeys form the basis for his first book, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, printing in 2023. BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAt the crossroads of history and faith, a reluctant pilgrim embarks on a modern pilgrimage along some of the world's most revered footpaths. Along the way, he discovers the places and encounters people that inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.Available from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal conveys the historical context and shares the modern experience of pilgrimage through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along America's Pacific Coast connecting the California Missions Trail, across receding tides to Holy Island, from London to Canterbury along Britain's historic Pilgims' Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe's Via Francigena on a journey of discovery.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 discusses PTSD and veteran suicide. If you or someone you care for needs to speak to a professional immediately, dial 988 (USA). Please see the show notes for organizations dedicated to assisting veterans and their families facing these incredible hardships. DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Sacred Steps Podcast Leave a Voice Message for the Podcast WWW: Warriors on the Way DONATE/SPONSOR A VETERAN: https://warriorsontheway.org VA PTSD ASSISTANCE: https://www.ptsd.va.gov VETERAN'S CRISIS HOTLINE:  1-800-273-8255 - Press 1 SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE:  988 (USA) CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE: Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal Stream the Video Podcast on YouTube  Connect on Facebook View on Instagram MEET OUR GUESTS:   WARRIORS ON THE WAYWarriors on the Way is a purpose-designed pilgrimage for Combat Veterans by Combat Veterans. Capitalizing on the latest research in PTSD and Moral Injury care, pilgrim veterans will join in the tradition of pilgrims who have been walking the Camino de Santiago since the 9th Century. Today the Camino welcomes pilgrims of all backgrounds from around the world with an established route with full logistical support.  Fr. Steve Rindahl (US Army, Ret.)Dr. Renee Phillips, Ph.D.Jim Stinson (USMC, Ret.)Sgt. Chris Espinoza (US Army) MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.Kevin Donahue began walking pilgrimage routes in 2019, joining the historical footprints of pilgrims seeking places and people to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. His passion for these historic footpaths and reflections from the journeys form the basis for his first book, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, printing in 2023. BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAt the crossroads of history and faith, a reluctant pilgrim embarks on a modern pilgrimage along some of the world's most revered footpaths. Along the way, he discovers the places and encounters people that inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.Available from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal conveys the historical context and shares the modern experience of pilgrimage through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along America's Pacific Coast connecting the California Missions Trail, across receding tides to Holy Island, from London to Canterbury along Britain's historic Pilgims' Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe's Via Francigena on a journey of discovery.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 BOOK: Pilgrim: Finding a New Way on the Camino de Santiago WWW: https://www.carolyngillespie.co.uk INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/carolyngillespiewrites/ CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE: Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal Stream the Video Podcast on YouTube  Connect on Facebook View on Instagram MEET OUR GUEST:   Carolyn GillespieBorn and raised in Scotland, Carolyn Gillespie now lives and writes in the South of England. She has written a collection of poems for children called Wonder Child and recently finished her first novel, Visitation. Her work has appeared in Molecule Tiny Lit Mag, The Crank, Oddity magazine, Coin Operated Press's Poetry zine and Scotland Outdoors. She has been shortlisted for the Soutar, Wells and Fish prizes and was Highly Commended in the Wells Festival of Literature. Carolyn was a panellist at the Guildford new Writers Festival, 2020, where she read an extract from Pilgrim. She runs creative writing workshops in schools.  MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world's revered paths. The book follows one man's journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California's Missions Trail, across England's ancient Pilgrims' Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe's forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 Here: A Pilgrim's Tour of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela" connects readers to historical pilgrims and events as they unfolded at the Cathedral de Santiago de Compostela. DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Sacred Steps Podcast Leave a Voice Message for the Podcast BOOK: Buen Camino! Tips from an American Pilgrim BOOK: If You Stand Here: A Pilgrim's Tour of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela ROUTE: Camino Ingles TIPS: 10 Tips for Walking the Camino in Winter CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE: Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal Stream the Video Podcast on YouTube  Connect on Facebook View on Instagram MEET OUR GUEST:    Anne BornKnown on social media as #LittleOldLadyWalking, American poet, author, and noted Camino pilgrim Anne Born (https://tumbleweedpilgrim.com/) has walked the Camino de Santiago ten times. An award-winning writer, Anne is the publisher of The Backpack Press. Her writing focuses on family and life in a big city after growing up in a small one. She is the author of “A Marshmallow on the Bus,” “Prayer Beads on the Train,” “Waiting on a Platform,” “Turnstiles,” “Local Color."  Anne has written two books related to the Camino de Santiago: "Buen Camino! Tips from an American Pilgrim" and If You Stand Here: A Pilgrim's Tour of the Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela." Anne divides her time between New York and Michigan, and the Camino de Santiago in Spain.   MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world's revered paths. The book follows one man's journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California's Missions Trail, across England's ancient Pilgrims' Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe's forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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 PodcastLeave a Voice Message for the PodcastBOOK:  Pilgrim PathwaysDOWNLOAD:  37 Page Guide from Pilgrim PathwaysBritain's Pilgrims' WayBritish Pilgrimage Trust CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comSacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on FacebookView on Instagram MEET OUR GUEST:    Andy BullAndy Bull is a keen walker, journalist, and author who has written travel pieces for The Times, the Daily Telegraph, The Independent, the Mail on Sunday, and The Tablet. When he wanted to go on a pilgrimage that could be completed in a weekend and found no suitable guides were available, he realized he would have to find a route for himself. He found 20, and Pilgrim Pathways is the result.Andy has also published two travel books on America, guides to English trails for mountain bikers, and local history books drawing on his Kentish roots. His next project is a book on Britain's Great North Road.  MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world's revered paths. The book follows one man's journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California's Missions Trail, across England's ancient Pilgrims' Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe's forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

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 PodcastLeave a Voice Message for the PodcastMOVIE: A Way to ForgivenessSERIES: Walks to ForgiveCamino de Santiago CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comSacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on FacebookView on Instagram MEET OUR GUEST:    Erin DooleyErin R. Dooley is a screenwriter in Los Angeles.  She often writes themes of family, faith, and forgiveness.  She is a writer for hire and has her own screenplays available for option/sale. Her revenge thriller feature "Forced" was a semi-finalist in the BlueCat Screenplay Competition in 2021. Through D.A.S.H. Entertainment, Erin has produced two feature films - "A Way to Forgiveness" and "Broken & Beautiful" - among other short form projects.   Her unscripted show "Walks to Forgive" is available on Amazon Prime Video and YouTube.  MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world's revered paths. The book follows one man's journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California's Missions Trail, across England's ancient Pilgrims' Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe's forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. 

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 PodcastLeave a Voice Message for the PodcastSpirit of the Camino PodcastSix Tips for Eating Vegan on the Camino de SantiagoCamino de Santiago CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comSacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on FacebookView on Instagram MEET OUR GUEST:    Wendy WernethAs a writer and content creator, Wendy Werneth shares insights for vegan travelers on navigating customs and cuisines around the world. Wendy leads vegan travel groups throughout Europe and hosts the Spirit of the Camino podcast, focused on the Camino de Santiago, with her husband Nick Leonard.  MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world's revered paths. The book follows one man's journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California's Missions Trail, across England's ancient Pilgrims' Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe's forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. 

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 GrayMOVIE:  I'll Push You Accessible CaminosJoin Justin and Patrick on a CaminoCONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comSacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on FacebookView on Instagram MEET OUR GUEST:  Justin SkeesuckJustin Skeesuck is known as “The Disabled Traveler.” He encourages and instructs people with disabilities how to successfully navigate and overcome the many challenges they are faced with in their everyday lives and when traveling. Most recently, Skeesuck successfully completed The Way of St. James, more commonly known as the Camino de Santiago—a 500-mile epic pilgrimage across the vast terrain of northern Spain, in a specialized wheelchair. His lifelong best friend, Patrick Gray, along with many other friends, acquaintances, and  strangers, pushed Justin for 34 days over mountains, through rivers and even across a desert called the Meseta. MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world's revered paths. The book follows one man's journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California's Missions Trail, across England's ancient Pilgrims' Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe's forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. 

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 SantiagoCamino 101: Video Tips for your Camino Pilgrimage CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comSacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on FacebookView on Instagram MEET OUR GUEST:  Bryan StewardIn 2017, Bryan set out across Spain on the Camino de Santiago, chronicling his journey in a daily blog for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. His story is in development for an upcoming book or WordPress journal at https://bryanstewardblog.wordpress.com.  MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world's revered paths. The book follows one man's journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California's Missions Trail, across England's ancient Pilgrims' Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe's forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. 

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 Pathways by Andy BullBOOK: Britain's Pilgrim PlacesChapel of St. Thomas on the BridgeGPS Routes, Maps, AppsPilgrims' Way Packing ListKit's CotyLenham Chalk Cross Canterbury Cathedral Pilgrims OfficePreserving Britain's Walking FootpathsVia Francigena Confraternity of Pilgrims to RomeGUIDEBOOK: Sandy BrownWay of St. Cuthbert Walking the Pilgrims Path to Holy Island Lindisfarne Tales with Chris HudsonCONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comSacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on FacebookView on Instagram MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world's revered paths. The book follows one man's journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California's Missions Trail, across England's ancient Pilgrims' Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe's forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

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 BullBOOK: Britain's Pilgrim PlacesChapel of St. Thomas on the BridgeGPS Routes, Maps, AppsPilgrims' Way Packing ListKit's CotyLenham Chalk Cross Canterbury Cathedral Pilgrims OfficePreserving Britain's Walking FootpathsVia Francigena Confraternity of Pilgrims to RomeGUIDEBOOK: Sandy BrownWay of St. Cuthbert Walking the Pilgrims Path to Holy Island CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comSacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on FacebookView on Instagram MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world's revered paths. The book follows one man's journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California's Missions Trail, across England's ancient Pilgrims' Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe's forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

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://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/the-nosey-fox/id1561368912). DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE:Britain's Pilgrim Places Book GiveawayBOOK: Buen Camino: From Croagh Patrick to Santiago de CompostelaROUTE: The Wicklow WayPODCAST: The Nosey FoxStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on Facebook CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comSacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on FacebookView on Instagram MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world's revered paths. The book follows one man's journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California's Missions Trail, across England's ancient Pilgrims' Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe's forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

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 RequestEmail ListBritain's Pilgrims' Way  Britain's Pilgrim Places Book Giveaway (Ends September 30, 2021) Via Francigena Way of St. Cuthbert CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comSacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on FacebookView on Instagram MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world's revered paths. The book follows one man's journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California's Missions Trail, across England's ancient Pilgrims' Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe's forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

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 DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE:Britain's Pilgrims' WayBritain's Pilgrim Places Book GiveawayStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on Facebook CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comSacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on FacebookView on Instagram GUEST:  Jo Frances PennJ.F.Penn is the Award-nominated, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the ARKANE thrillers and London Crime Thriller series as well as other dark fantasy stories. Her books weave together ancient artifacts, relics of power, international locations and adventure with an edge of the supernatural. Joanna lives in Bath, England and enjoys a nice G&T. Try a free thriller at: www.JFPenn.com/freeBOOKS:  https://jfpenn.com/fiction/BLOG:  https://www.booksandtravel.page/blog/PODCAST:  https://www.booksandtravel.page/listen/ MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world's revered paths. The book follows one man's journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California's Missions Trail, across England's ancient Pilgrims' Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe's forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

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:British Pilgrimage TrustBritain's Pilgrim Places Book GiveawayStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on Facebook CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comSacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on FacebookView on Instagram GUEST:  Dr. Guy HaywardAs Director and co-founder of the British Pilgrimage Trust, Guy is focused on making pilgrimage more accessible to all. In 2020, Guy co-wrote the organization's first book, Britain's Pilgrim Places, detailing the major religious and cultural pilgrimage routes in the U.K. and highlighting more than 500 shrines and holy places across England, Scotland, and Wales. He also runs the website choralevensong.org and is one half of musical comedy duo Bounder & Cad.WWW:   https://britishpilgrimage.org/BOOK:   https://britishpilgrimage.org/britains-pilgrim-places-book/ MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2023, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world's revered paths. The book follows one man's journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California's Missions Trail, across England's ancient Pilgrims' Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe's forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

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 GiveawayStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on Facebook CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comSacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on FacebookView on Instagram MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world's revered paths. The book follows one man's journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California's Missions Trail, across England's ancient Pilgrims' Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe's forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

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 2021. Stream this episode on YouTube:  CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS:Claude TranchantBOOK:  Boots to Bliss (Amazon)BOOK:  Boots to Freedom (Amazon)WWW:  Author WebsiteAndy BullBOOK: Pilgrim PathwaysWWW: Author WebsiteJohnnieWalker SantiagoBOOK: It's About Time (Amazon)WWW: We Walk For You Camino 2020Fr. Johannes M. SchwarzVia Alpina SacraWatch the Movie TrailerRENT ($3) / BUY ($5) ONLINE (94-minutes)Buy the BookFr. Johannes on YouTube CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comPilgrimage Book - Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on FacebookView on Instagram MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world’s revered paths. The book follows one man’s journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California’s Missions Trail, across England’s ancient Pilgrims’ Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe’s forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

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 COVID-19 PILGRIM RESOURCES:COVID-19 Pilgrimage Updates at OneStepThenAnotherEU Vaccination Passport DiscussionsEU Vaccination Passport PlanEU Approved Vaccines: AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Moderna, Johnson & JohnsonEU Travel for Vaccinated AmericansCAMINO DE SANTIAGO:Spain’s Travel Health GuidanceSpanish Region Restrictions Map for CaminoAmerican Pilgrims on the Camino (USA)Confraternity of St James (UK)Australian Friends of the Camino (AUS)The Canadian Company of Pilgrims (CAN)Confraternity of Saint James of South Africa (SA)The Camino Society Ireland (IRE)More Global Pilgrim Societies (EU, Asia, Africa, S.America)Camino de SantiagoVIA FRANCIGENA“10 Rules of a Traveller” documentVia Francigena organizationVia FrancigenaPILGRIMAGE IN BRITAINU.K. COVID-19 RestrictionsBritish Pilgrimage TrustEngland’s Pilgrims WayKUMANO KODOTanabe City Kumano Tourism BoardKumano KodoCALIFORNIA MISSIONS TRAILRestrictions within CaliforniaCalifornia Missions Trail CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comPilgrimage Book - Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on FacebookView on Instagram MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world’s revered paths. The book follows one man’s journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California’s Missions Trail, across England’s ancient Pilgrims’ Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe’s forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. 

Podcast Homepage - http://sacredstepspodcast.comEPISODE 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 HistorySt. Junipero SerraCalifornia Missions TrailBeginner's Guide to the California Missions TrailCalifornia Mission Walkers Facebook CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comPilgrimage Book - Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on FacebookView on Instagram MEET OUR GUEST:  Christian CliffordChristian Clifford earned a B.A. from the University of Great Falls (Montana) and M.A. from the University of San Francisco. He is a veteran Catholic school teacher and author of books about Catholic Church history in Colonial California as well as numerous articles on the subject. He has been a guest speaker on radio and to school, church, and service groups. He and his family live in the San Francisco Bay Area. WWW: https://missions1769.com/BOOKS:   https://amzn.to/3rApkOp MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK:   Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world’s revered paths. The book follows one man’s journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California’s Missions Trail, across England’s ancient Pilgrims’ Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe’s forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.  

Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comAfter 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 so many servicemen and women share when returning from the battlefield, and the steps towards healing along the Camino de Santiago on today’s episode of the Sacred Steps Podcast.  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Veterans on the CaminoA Soldier to Santiago: Finding Peace on the Warrior Path CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comPilgrimage Book - Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on FacebookView on Instagram GUEST:  Sr. Chief Brad Genereux, US Navy, RetiredAs a career military man, Brad Genereux deployed eleven times around the globe. Deployment demons and the uncommon stress of a military life pursued him until Brad confronted the inner darkness stalking his days and nights while walking the Camino de Santiago, a 500-mile pilgrimage in northern Spain. Senior Chief Petty Officer Builder Bradley D. Genereux, United States Navy, retired, is a decorated Operation Enduring Freedom veteran. He spent nine months in Afghanistan with the Ghazni Provincial Reconstruction Team and was awarded a Bronze Star Medal for acts of bravery while under fire. In the Spring and Fall, Brad leads other veterans on the Spanish path to peace. MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world’s revered paths. The book follows one man’s journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California’s Missions Trail, across England’s ancient Pilgrims’ Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe’s forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comAuthor 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 OneStepThenAnotherCAMINO DE SANTIAGO:Spain’s Travel Health GuidanceAmerican Pilgrims on the Camino (USA)Confraternity of St James (UK)Australian Friends of the Camino (AUS)The Canadian Company of Pilgrims (CAN)Confraternity of Saint James of South Africa (SA)The Camino Society Ireland (IRE)More Global Pilgrim Societies (EU, Asia, Africa, S.America)Camino de SantiagoVIA FRANCIGENA“10 Rules of a Traveller” documentVia Francigena organizationVia FrancigenaPILGRIMAGE IN BRITAINU.K. COVID-19 RestrictionsBritish Pilgrimage TrustEngland’s Pilgrims WayKUMANO KODOTanabe City Kumano Tourism BoardKumano KodoCALIFORNIA MISSIONS TRAILRestrictions within CaliforniaCalifornia Missions Trail CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comPilgrimage Book - Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on FacebookView on Instagram MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world’s revered paths. The book follows one man’s journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California’s Missions Trail, across England’s ancient Pilgrims’ Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe’s forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

Podcast Homepage - http://sacredstepspodcast.comEPISODE 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 film benefit the restoration of the chapel at Mount Tabor, located at 14,000 feet at the intersections of the French and Italian borders. Use code "SACREDSTEPS" at Reelhouse to save 50% on streaming rentals or purchases of Via Alpina Sacra.  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Via Alpina SacraWatch the Movie TrailerRENT ($3) / BUY ($5) ONLINE (94-minutes)Buy the BookFr. Johannes on YouTubePilgrimage to Jerusalem  CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comPilgrimage Book - Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on FacebookView on Instagram ABOUT OUR GUEST:  Father Johannes Maria SchwarzPatriarchal Beard Wearer, Long Distance Stroller, Yoghurt-Lover, Ice-Cream-Eliminator, Dog-Wisperer, Cow-Conversationalist, Kangal-Fodder, Mosquito-Snob and Horsefly-Hitter are only a few of the pilgrimage related epithets that the catholic priest and part time hermit Fr. Johannes Maria Schwarz has aquired over many miles. The Austrian born clergy man with a PhD in Dogmatic Theology belongs to the Archdiocese of Vaduz and works on media related projects in the German speaking part of the world. ABOUT THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK:   Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world’s revered paths. The book follows one man’s journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California’s Missions Trail, across England’s ancient Pilgrims’ Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe’s forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.    

Podcast Homepage - http://sacredstepspodcast.comEPISODE 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 that define their pilgrimage in the modern world.  LINKS FROM THE EPISODE:Pluscarden Abbey Light a CandleRetreats at PluscardenDonate & Support the AbbeyVisit and Contact The Caulite MonksPilgrimage for Eight by Dr. Phillip Adamo CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comPilgrimage Book - Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on FacebookView on Instagram MEET OUR GUEST:  Dr. Phillip AdamoNamed Professor of the Year in Minnesota by the Carnegie Foundation, Dr. Phillip Adamo is a leading authority on medieval monks. In his latest book, Pilgrimage for Eight,  Adamo serves as the narrator for his group of eight pilgrims recreating the thirteenth-century journey of Caulite monks from Burgandy, France to form new monasteries in far northern Scotland. Adamo holds a Ph.D. from Ohio State University and a Bachelor's Degree from SUNY - Albany. Prior to his academic career, Adamo toured the United States and Europe delighting crowds as a performer in the Ringling Brothers Circus. WWW: https://www.phillip-adamo.com/BOOKS:   https://www.phillip-adamo.com/pilgrimage-for-eight.html MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK:   Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world’s revered paths. The book follows one man’s journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California’s Missions Trail, across England’s ancient Pilgrims’ Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe’s forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. 

Podcast Homepage - http://sacredstepspodcast.comEPISODE 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 HistorySt. Junipero SerraCalifornia Missions TrailBeginner's Guide to the California Missions TrailCalifornia Mission Walkers Facebook CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comPilgrimage Book - Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on FacebookView on Instagram MEET OUR GUEST:  Christian CliffordChristian Clifford earned a B.A. from the University of Great Falls (Montana) and M.A. from the University of San Francisco. He is a veteran Catholic school teacher and author of books about Catholic Church history in Colonial California as well as numerous articles on the subject. He has been a guest speaker on radio and to school, church, and service groups. He and his family live in the San Francisco Bay Area. WWW: https://missions1769.com/BOOKS:   https://amzn.to/3rApkOp MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK:   Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world’s revered paths. The book follows one man’s journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California’s Missions Trail, across England’s ancient Pilgrims’ Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe’s forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. 

Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comAuthor 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 OneStepThenAnotherCAMINO DE SANTIAGO:Spain’s Travel Health GuidanceAmerican Pilgrims on the Camino (USA)Confraternity of St James (UK)Australian Friends of the Camino (AUS)The Canadian Company of Pilgrims (CAN)Confraternity of Saint James of South Africa (SA)The Camino Society Ireland (IRE)More Global Pilgrim Societies (EU, Asia, Africa, S.America)Camino de SantiagoVIA FRANCIGENA“10 Rules of a Traveller” documentVia Francigena organizationVia FrancigenaPILGRIMAGE IN BRITAINU.K. COVID-19 RestrictionsBritish Pilgrimage TrustEngland’s Pilgrims WayKUMANO KODOTanabe City Kumano Tourism BoardKumano KodoCALIFORNIA MISSIONS TRAILRestrictions within CaliforniaCalifornia Missions Trail CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comPilgrimage Book - Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on FacebookView on Instagram MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world’s revered paths. The book follows one man’s journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California’s Missions Trail, across England’s ancient Pilgrims’ Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe’s forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comPilgrimage 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 THOMANGUIDE SERVICE: http://stfrancispilgrimages.comBOOK:  A Knight and a Lady: A Journey into the Spirituality of Saints Francis and ClareBOOK:  St. Clare of Assisi: Light From the CloisterBOOK:  The St. Francis Camino: A Spiritual Walking Pilgrimage from Greccio to AssisiBOOK:  Following Francis and Clare: Twelve Walking Excursions in Assisi, Mount Subasio, Spoleto Valley, Rieti, and LavernaTHE JESUS TRAILWIKI:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jesus_TrailWWW:  https://jesustrail.com/MAPS:  https://jesustrail.com/route-mapsSUBSCRIBER CONTENT:For more information on pilgrimage, podcast updates, and previews from Kevin Donahue's upcoming book, sign up for complimentary access to our subscriber-only content at https://www.sacredstepsbook.com/#preview.  CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comPilgrimage Book - Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on FacebookView on Instagram  MEET OUR GUEST:  Bret ThomanPilgrimage guide Brett Thoman has led over 80 group pilgrimages and personally journeyed with 1,600 people of more than 20 different nationalities. Destinations include all of Italy, the Holy Land, Spain and Portugal, Medjugorje, Poland, and more. Groups have originated in the US, Canada, Ireland, Guam, Singapore, Japan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Bret has a master’s degree in Italian and a certificate in Franciscan studies. MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world’s revered paths. The book follows one man’s journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California’s Missions Trail, across England’s ancient Pilgrims’ Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe’s forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. 

Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comAustralian 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 TRANCHANTBOOK:  Boots to Bliss (Amazon)BOOK:  Boots to Freedom (Amazon)WWW:  Author WebsiteCAMINO DE SANTIAGOBeginner's Guide to the Camino de SantiagoRecommended Gear List for the Camino de SantiagoHow to Select a Backpack for the Camino de SantiagoHow Much Does it Cost to Walk the Camino de Santiago?CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comPilgrimage Book - Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on FacebookView on Instagram MEET OUR GUEST:  Claude TranchantFollowing a painful divorce, Claude Tranchant set out from Australia at age 64 to begin a 100-day solo pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago. Along the way, she overcame loss, found empowerment, and discovered bliss. Her best-selling book, Boots to Bliss, recalls the story from Vezelay, France to Santiago de Compostela, Spain and beyond. In her new book, Boots to Freedom, Claude finds her inner happiness and emotional freedom through walks across Australia, Nepal, and once more on the Camino de Santiago in her early 70s.  MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world’s revered paths. The book follows one man’s journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California’s Missions Trail, across England’s ancient Pilgrims’ Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe’s forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. 

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 RoutesBlogCamino de SantiagoVia FrancigenaPOST:  How the Camino de Santiago differs from the Via FrancigenaKey Differences between the Via Francigena and the Camino de Santiago88 Temples Pilgrimage - JapanCAMINO DE SANTIAGOBeginner's Guide to the Camino de SantiagoRecommended Gear List for the Camino de SantiagoHow to Select a Backpack for the Camino de SantiagoHow Much Does it Cost to Walk the Camino de Santiago?CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comPilgrimage Book - Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on FacebookView on Instagram MEET OUR GUEST:  Kevin ConsidineA global pilgrim, Kevin Considine has walked many of the world's most celebrated routes across more than 50 countries, including the 88 Temples Pilgrimage, the Via Francigena, and eleven different journies across the Camino de Santiago, including a walk from his ancestral home in Ireland to Santiago de Compostela. Since retiring In 2013, Kevin has become a global nomad seeking adventure. Some of his stories can be found online at his blog: The Senior Adventurer.   MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world’s revered paths. The book follows one man’s journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California’s Missions Trail, across England’s ancient Pilgrims’ Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe’s forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. 

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 2020JohnniewalkerStephen Shields DONATE TO SUPPORT PILGRIM ORGANIZATIONSAmerican Pilgrims on the Camino (USA)Confraternity of St James (UK)Australian Friends of the Camino (AUS)The Canadian Company of Pilgrims (CAN)Confraternity of Saint James of South Africa (SA)The Camino Society Ireland (IRE)More Global Pilgrim Societies (EU, Asia, Africa, S.America)  CAMINO DE SANTIAGOBeginner's Guide to the Camino de SantiagoRecommended Gear List for the Camino de SantiagoHow to Select a Backpack for the Camino de SantiagoHow Much Does it Cost to Walk the Camino de Santiago?CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comSacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on FacebookView on Instagram MEET OUR GUEST:  JohnniewalkerJohnniewalker is retired and lives in Santiago. He has walked thousands of kilometers on pilgrim routes in Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Japan. He has so far written 15 books about the Camino to Santiago including a range of guidebooks and three Spiritual Companions for pilgrims, with proceeds donated to pilgrim causes and charities. In his professional career he was founding Director for Scotland for the National Lottery Charities Board, Chief of Staff to the First Minister of Scotland, and founding Chief Executive of UnLtd the UK wide Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs which was awarded the Millenium Legacy of £100 million. MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world’s revered paths. The book follows one man’s journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California’s Missions Trail, across England’s ancient Pilgrims’ Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe’s forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. 

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 AmazonView a 37-page excerpt from the book (PDF)Walk 3:  Haslemere to ChichesterWalk 16: The English Camino (Escomb to Durham and Finchale Priory)Walk 20: St. Andrew's Way (Earlsferry to St Andrews)Walk 1: Walk 1 – The Way of St Augustine (Canterbury to Ramsgate) England's Pilgrims' Way from London to CanterburyThe Pilgrims’ Way (also Pilgrim’s Way or Pilgrims Way) is England’s ancient pilgrimage route linking both Winchester and London to the shrine of Saint Thomas Becket at the Canterbury Cathedral in Kent, England. Followed by kings and fabled in literature such as the Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer, the modern route follows the historic Roman road and parallels the North Downs Way. From Canterbury, some may continue pilgrimage to Rome along Europe’s Via Francigena. To learn more about these pilgrim pathways, please visit Kevin's blog online at www.onestepthenanother.com.  CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comSacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on FacebookView on Instagram MEET OUR GUEST:  Andy BullAndy Bull is a keen walker, journalist, and author who has written travel pieces for The Times, the Daily Telegraph, The Independent, the Mail on Sunday, and The Tablet. When he wanted to go on a pilgrimage that could be completed in a weekend and found no suitable guides were available, he realized he would have to find a route for himself. He found 20, and Pilgrim Pathways is the result.Andy has also published two travel books on America, guides to English trails for mountain bikers, and local history books drawing on his Kentish roots. His next project is a book on Britain's Great North Road. MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world’s revered paths. The book follows one man’s journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California’s Missions Trail, across England’s ancient Pilgrims’ Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe’s forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. 

PODCAST HOMEPAGE: www.sacredstepspodcast.comCicerone 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 GuidebooksCamino FrancesWay of St. Francis to AssisiCalifornia Missions TrailBeginners Guide to the California Missions TrailCalifornia Missions Facebook GroupCalifornia Missions Trail GPS File DownloadsSandy Brown's California Missions YouTube SeriesKevin's Pilgrimage RoutesCamino de SantiagoCalifornia Missions TrailEngland's Pilgrims' WayVia Francigena CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalConnect on FacebookView on Instagram  MEET OUR GUEST:  SANDY BROWNSanford “Sandy” Brown is a writer, pilgrim walker, and tour leader from Seattle, Washington USA. He is Associate Publisher at Cicerone Press, where he focuses on international pilgrim trails. Since 2008, Sandy has walked over 10,000 kilometers along the routes of the Camino de Santiago, the Via di Francesco, and the Via Francigena. Sandy shares his insights and tales from his journies on his eponymous YouTube channel. His latest guidebook, the Camino de Santiago: Camino Francés was released in January 2020 by Cicerone Press. Prior to that, he wrote the popular guidebook The Way of St Francis: from Florence to Assisi and Rome.  His latest work on the Via Francigena from Canterbury to Rome is scheduled to be published in three parts, with the first available in 2021.  MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.Connect with Kevin online through his blog (One Step Then Another)  or Facebook Page (@sacredstepsbook). BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world’s revered paths. The book follows one man’s journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California’s Missions Trail, across England’s ancient Pilgrims’ Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe’s forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal recalls a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.

Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comAuthor Kevin Donahue (www.sacredstepsbook.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 the book Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal by Kevin Donahue, the Sacred Steps Podcast walks virtually alongside authors and pilgrims, connecting a community of pilgrims from across the globe.  Press "SUBSCRIBE" to have upcoming episodes downloaded automatically to your app. If you have questions, comments, or suggestions for the Sacred Steps Podcast, please visit www.sacredstepspodcast.com or email kevin@sacredstepsbook.com.  DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE:Stream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on Facebook CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE:Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.comSacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalStream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on FacebookView on Instagram MEET THE HOST:  Kevin DonahueHusband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author.In 2019, Kevin Donahue set off from his home in the United States to begin a pilgrimage journey spanning both years and miles, walking across continents to the ancient end of the world, to kneel at the tombs of eight Apostles. Available for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal, is Kevin's first-hand account of the people and places found along the way to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love. BOOK: Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage JournalAvailable from print and digital booksellers for Easter 2022, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is the first-person account of a reluctant pilgrim navigating the eternal questions of faith while walking along the world’s revered paths. The book follows one man’s journey through Portugal and Spain on the Camino de Santiago, along the coast of the Pacific Ocean connecting California’s Missions Trail, across England’s ancient Pilgrims’ Way, and onward towards Rome via Europe’s forgotten footpaths on a journey of soulful discovery. More than a travelogue, Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal is a first-hand account of a pilgrim's journey and the people and places he finds to inspire questions and enlighten answers about faith, hope, and love.