Expanding & Renewing Your Faith Through Travel: Spiritual Insights with Joy Owens, CEO of Butler Travel

Send us Fan MailSummaryIn 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.comShow Bonus! Use Welltraveled10 or 10% of our service [email protected] Shannon at [email protected] you liked the show, please review us on Google, Apple or Spotify and share with your friends and family DISCLAIMER: All opinions, recommendations and experiences shared on this podcast are solely those of the creator and/or her guests.  Please do your own research and consult the appropriate professionals before making any decisions based on content shared on this show. Thank you for listening!  I welcome your feedback and suggestions or you simply let me know if you are enjoying the show. You can reach me at [email protected]