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EPISODE · Jan 10, 2026 · 55 MIN

Ep. 74 - The Wanderlust Calling - Amanda Hietter

from Chasing the Kingdom · host John Balauat - Kingdom Business Coach, Christian Entrepreneur

I believe God wants us to travel. I believe so much in this that I’ve wanted to do an episode on it for a long time. When travel agency owner, Amanda Hietter, contacted me, I knew she was the guest to finally have this conversation with. We talk about how traveling affects our spiritual development and how we see the world. About Amanda Hietter Amanda Hietter is the CEO of Across the Horizon Travel and a travel strategist who helps Christian leaders, coaches, speakers, and corporate teams plan transformational retreats and luxury group travel experiences. With over 15 years of experience as a paralegal in contracts and four years in the travel industry, she blends precision with creativity to curate high-value, worry-free travel.   Amanda specializes in international group travel, faith-based tours, marriage and wellness retreats, luxury honeymoons, and corporate incentive trips. She handles everything from retreat location sourcing and group logistics to VIP amenities, excursions, and seamless travel coordination, ensuring every client receives a personalized, elevated experience.   What sets Amanda apart is her ability to simplify complex travel planning for leaders who want to create impact. She partners with pastors, ministry leaders, coaches, and organizations to design purpose-driven retreats that change lives. She also trains other travel advisors through her Retreat Travel Advisor Certification Program and equips leaders through her Heat Up Your Retreats podcast.   Rooted in her Christian faith, Amanda’s mission is simple: To help clients dream big, travel bigger, and create transformational moments through world-class travel.   Website Facebook LinkedIn

I believe God wants us to travel. I believe so much in this that I’ve wanted to do an episode on it for a long time. When travel agency owner, Amanda Hietter, contacted me, I knew she was the guest to finally have this conversation with. We talk about how traveling affects our spiritual development and how we see the world. About Amanda Hietter Amanda Hietter is the CEO of Across the Horizon Travel and a travel strategist who helps Christian leaders, coaches, speakers, and corporate teams plan transformational retreats and luxury group travel experiences. With over 15 years of experience as a paralegal in contracts and four years in the travel industry, she blends precision with creativity to curate high-value, worry-free travel.   Amanda specializes in international group travel, faith-based tours, marriage and wellness retreats, luxury honeymoons, and corporate incentive trips. She handles everything from retreat location sourcing and group logistics to VIP amenities, excursions, and seamless travel coordination, ensuring every client receives a personalized, elevated experience.   What sets Amanda apart is her ability to simplify complex travel planning for leaders who want to create impact. She partners with pastors, ministry leaders, coaches, and organizations to design purpose-driven retreats that change lives. She also trains other travel advisors through her Retreat Travel Advisor Certification Program and equips leaders through her Heat Up Your Retreats podcast.   Rooted in her Christian faith, Amanda’s mission is simple: To help clients dream big, travel bigger, and create transformational moments through world-class travel.   Website Facebook LinkedIn

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