A Lady Well-Travelled

Expanding or Renewing Your Faith Through Travel - with Joy Owens, CEO of Butler Travel

Shannon Bednarova Season 1 Episode 16

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Summary

In this episode of A Lady Well Traveled, host Shannon Bednarova speaks with Joy Owens, a travel agency CEO and former missionary. They discuss Joy's experiences growing up as a child of missionaries, the impact of travel on faith, and the importance of cultural sensitivity in mission work. Joy shares insights on organizing short-term mission trips, the significance of visiting holy sites, and how travel can deepen one's relationship with Christ. The conversation emphasizes the transformative power of travel in worship and strengthening and renewing faith.

  • Joy Owens is a CEO of a travel agency focused on humanitarian and mission trips.
  • Traveling as a missionary provides a unique perspective on life.
  • Experiencing different cultures can highlight materialism in the U.S.
  • Visiting biblical sites can strengthen one's faith.
  • Short-term mission trips can open eyes to both poverty and joy.
  • Cultural sensitivity is crucial in mission work.
  • Travel can be a way to share faith with others.
  • Planning is essential for successful mission trips.
  • Worship can be done in churches and cathedrals as well as in nature.  Visit services in other countries for inspiration and joy!
  • Traveling can reignite spiritual life and faith.

Episode Links:
Butlertravel.com

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joy@butlertravel.com

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