EPISODES
April 19, 2023
S3:E9 Slowing Down & Discovering the World | Cruisin with the Colemans
The Camino de Santiago ignited a passion for slow travel and the discovery it affords teachers Brian & Michelle Coleman. They followed the road across the United States and walked pilgrimage routes throughout Europe. Now the ...
April 5, 2023
S3:E8 Through a Field of Stars | Exploring the Camino de Santiago with Author Brian J. Skillen
Author Brian J. Skillen (http://www.brianjohnskillen.com/) heard legends of the Knights Templar in Spain on the first day of his Camino de Santiago pilgrimage. He followed Templar symbols alongside Camino arrows and discovere...
Feb. 8, 2023
S3:E7 Planning Your 2023 Camino de Santiago | Livestream
Are you planning your first Camino de Santiago? In this dedicated live-streaming Q&A author & noted pilgrim Anne Born joins Kevin Donahue to share tips and answer questions submitted by pilgrims walking this year.
Jan. 25, 2023
S3:E6 Pilgrimage: Lessons from the Camino & Ancient Pilgrim Paths
For years, English author Jo Frances Penn (https://jfpenn.com/pilgrimage) contemplated walking the Camino de Santiago. Two decades later, the global pandemic pushed her to begin a walking pilgrimage, discovering lessons about herself and the world around
Dec. 7, 2022
S3:E4 Dual Pilgrimage: Camino de Santiago & Japan's Kumano Kodo
Drawing on their experiences from walking both the Camino de Santiago and the Kumano Kodo, Dr. Michelle Oing, Ph.D. and Dr. Christian Greer, Ph.D. discuss the contrast of these two UNESCO pilgrimage routes for pilgrims and look ahead to how pilgrimage may
Nov. 23, 2022
S3:E3 The Camino Provides: Finding Hope, Happiness, and a New Home in Spain
"The Camino de Santiago saved my life." Leigh Brennan (https://leighbrennan.com/) tried quitting her first Camino de Santiago before it began. Battling grief and depression from a broken marriage, she found comfort, strength, and a new life on the Camino
Nov. 9, 2022
S3:E2 Spanish for Camino | Words & Phrases for your Pilgrimage
From her home on the Camino Portugues route, blogger Maria Seco (https://www.spanishforcamino.com) shares Spanish words, phrases, and cultural tips to make your Camino de Santiago pilgrimage more enjoyable.
May 4, 2022
S2:14 Finding Peace after Combat for Warriors on the Way
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
April 13, 2022
S2:E13 An Empty Nest Pilgrim Soars on the Camino de Santiago
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 h
March 23, 2022
S2:E12 Camino Tips from the Little Old Lady Walking
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.sacredstepsboo
Jan. 12, 2022
S2:E10 Finding Forgiveness on the Pilgrim Path
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 D…
Dec. 22, 2021
S2:E9 Six Tips for Vegan Pilgrims Walking the Camino
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.co…
Dec. 8, 2021
S2:E8 Accessible Caminos: Opening the Camino to All
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.c…
Nov. 17, 2021
S2:E7: What is strength? Ability & disability on the Camino de Santiago
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:/…
Sept. 29, 2021
S2:E4 A Camino Pilgrim Walks Ireland's Wicklow Way | Natasha Murtagh
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…
Sept. 15, 2021
S2:E3 Preparation, Prayers & Packing Our Fears on Camino
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…
June 2, 2021
15: Ancient Walks in Modern Times | Season One Finale
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 ("Pilgri…
May 5, 2021
14: The Camino De Santiago is Opening to More Pilgrims this Summer
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 V…
April 7, 2021
12: Veterans on the Camino - Interview with Sr. Chief Brad Genereux, USN, Ret.
After 22 years in the US Navy, Sr. Chief Brad Genereux (https://veteransonthecamino.com) retired from the service and returned to a civilian world he no longer recognized. Lost and seeking solace, Brad found peace along the Camino de Santiago. He returned to the United States and founded VETERANS O…
March 24, 2021
11: COVID Updates for the Camino de Santiago & Pilgrimage Routes
Author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) answers the question, "Is the Camino De Santiago open?" and shares timely COVID updates for the Camino de Santiago, California Missions Trail, and historic pilgrim routes in Great Britain.
March 10, 2021
10: Fr. Johannes M Schwarz shares his documentary Via Alpina Sacra
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 F…
Jan. 6, 2021
5: Interview with "Boots to Bliss" Author Claude Tranchant
Australian author Claude Tranchant ("Boots to Bliss", "Boots to Freedom") joins author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) to discuss overcoming loss, finding empowerment, and walking the Camino de Santiago again at age 72.
Dec. 30, 2020
4: Interview with Global Pilgrim Kevin Considine
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 the Via Francigena and eleven Caminos to Santiago de Compostela.
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Dec. 16, 2020
3: Interview with Camino Pilgrim Johnniewalker / We Walk For You Camino 2020
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 thos…