Travel With A Purpose

All of us have wonderful insights into what it means to be a Sojourner and how we have a positive impact as we not only travel with a purpose, but we glorify our Lord.

In this episode we have a conversation with fellow Sojuourners,  Forrest and Delores Buxton.  We chat about their life as Sojourners and how they see their role in service to our Lord through this mission.  

One important point they bring out is how we encourage others and are ourselves encouraged as we reach beyond ourselves in bringing hope to others.

In this episode I share some tips about safely hooking up your RV.  I talk about a few required items you'll need and then some steps I find help me when I hookup my rig.  

Always keep safety in mind through the hookup and take down process.  These times are the most dangerous times.  We want everyone to safely travel with a purpose.

Maybe its time to get rid of the beast or to upgrade to a new one.  In this episode I present some things to keep in mind if you are selling or buying an RV.  These are some things I've experienced or found in my research.  Even if you are not in the market yet, you know someone might be so please share this episode with them.

Hello fellow Sojourners!  In this episode I look at a few ideas to help us get the most out of our RV experience.  I talk about planning, helpful apps, and general tips for traveling and maintaining our rigs. 

You might already know much of this or have a lot more great ideas.  Please share any ideas you have with me and also share this podcast and your ideas with new RVers.

Remember, we want to safe and effective as we travel with a purpose.

In this episode, we get a chance to meet Keith and Pam Medford.  Keith was recently appointed as Co-Director for Office and Finance for Sojourners.  He has an extensive background in this area and will be a valuable asset to us.  But we'll also learn how Pam brings some very interesting and valuable experiences to Sojourners.

In this episode, I'm joined by my wife, Lynne as we discuss what Camp Bee means to us.  We hope you'll enjoy this episode but also come to Camp Bee and enjoy all the camp has to offer us.

Hello fellow Sojourners.  In this episode I speak just a bit about proper care and use of RV awnings.  Our awnings are important to helping us get the most out of our RV experience.  If we don't care and use them properly, it can result in a lot of expense.

We had a successful Camp Bee workshop in October of 2023.  This was in spite of a COVID outbreak that affected approximately 70 folks.  Now we're ready for the 2024 Florida workshop.  Eddie and Brenda Cox have put together another exciting opportunity for us to get together to learn, fellow-shop, and encourage one another as we continue with our Sojourner mission.

In this episode Eddie and Brenda give us an overview of events.  

In this episode we visit with Danny and Lynn Spain.  This wonderful Sojourner couple describe themselves as, "Most Timers" as they travel with a purpose.  We discuss several ideas of how to save money while traveling in their RV.  
 
 Please note that we mention several brand names and names of organizations in this conversation.  We are not compensated in any way by these agencies.  We simply have found them and others like them to help us save money as we travel.

Friends, in this episode we discuss the very important topic of keeping safe while online.  My guest is Randy Bowman, an expert in cyber security, especially in the area of personal security.  I've known Randy for over 20 years as a brother in the Lord, personal friend, and professional collogue.  He has served as an information technology specialist for government agencies, non-profit organizations, and is now the interim CEO for the International Accreditors for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).  Randy brings his vast knowledge and experience together to offer us some very important information to help protect us as we travel with a purpose.

This episode is rather lengthy, running an hour long.  But it is well worth listening to through the end.

This is a bit of a departure from our regular podcast content.  Some of you may know that I have a second podcast called, Our Journey to Hope where I discuss how we can discover, sustain, or regain hope.  I thought the subject of this specific episode would be of help and interest to our Sojourning community.  But not only for ourselves, but to help others discover, sustain, or regain hope  so please consider sharing.  

In this episode we have an insightful discussion with Aven Hook of the Easten Hills congregation about how we can sustain and regain hope as we age.  As we age we face changes , sometimes from a direction we didn't expect.  Some of these changes are negative, and some positive.  We look at some of these and some suggestions of how we can overcome the negative ones and increase the hope found through the positive ones.

If you have a loved one or know someone facing changes as they grow, please consider sharing this episode with them.  You might also enjoy listening to it so you will be prepared to face changes in your life and in the life of others.

In this episode we visit with Robbie Shoults of Bear Creek Smokehouse.  This wonderful restaurant and general store is a great place to visit and relax.  It is located on Texas Highway 154 a few miles northwest of Marshall, TX.   As Sojourners we like to eat, shop, and visit.  Bear Creek offers all of that and more.  

Their web page is www.bearcreeksmokehouse.com.  Every day is a good day to come visit but I especially like Saturdays when the pit is open and you get to choose from a great selection of meats.  Man!  I'm ready to go now!

In this episode I discuss some things to keep in mind for traveling during severe weather.  I offer some suggestions for preparing for a severe weather event.  I also look at some things to keep in mind if you are caught in a tornado or winter weather event.

Remember, planning is critical.  We want to keep everyone safe as together we travel with a purpose.

In this episode I talk just a bit about common tools often carried in an RV and some things to keep in mind if there is a roadside emergency.  It's a good idea to be ready for emergencies because they will happen.  We want to fix the issue and safely get back to traveling with a purpose.

In this episode I introduce Traci Hanson of Port Jefferson Coffee Roasters in Jefferson, Texas.  Traci tells us about how she and her husband David got started in the coffee roasting business and a little bit about the roasting process.  It is fascinating to learn how things are done that we take for granted.    Also, many Sojourners enjoy a good cup of coffee.  Well, that and more is what Port Jefferson Coffee Roasters offers.  You can purchase excellent coffee in variety of flavors and strengths and unique gifts for a special person..

You can also visit their web site to learn more about them and to purchase items.  Their web site is:  www.portjeffersoncoffeeroasters.store.  They also have a Facebook page.  Just search for Port Jefferson Coffee Roasters on Facebook to see all the exciting things going on at their location.

Port Jefferson Coffee Roasters is easy to find in Jefferson.  They are located at 116 West Lafayette St. Jefferson, TX.  They are behind Kits Sandwich Shop, just off the main street.

In this episode we come to know more about two wonderful Sojourners, Jimmy and Terry Baker.  This couple have been Sojourners for more than 17 years.  They have seen and experienced a lot.  We discuss some of these experiences and some of the Sojourners they've known over the years.

It is amazing and humbling when we understand that God has placed teaching the gospel on us.  Paul says in 2 Corinthians 5:19 that God has committed to us the message of reconciliation.  It is critical then that we develop knowledge and skills to help us do this to the best of our ability.

In this episode I will discuss some ways we can positively influence others to help us accomplish this sacred commission.   We want to apply these technique in a positive way, not to manipulate others, but to better glorify God and bring others to knowledge of His love and grace.

Much of this information I gained over the years of studying this topic.  But I also want to give credit to Les Giblin.  Mr. Giblin has written many books on topics such as this.  

In this short episode we discuss some important points about tire safety and maintenance.  We look at cleaning, inspecting, and inflating tires.  We also look at determining the age and treadwear of tires.

In this episode we look at some tips to keep your RV slide out working as designed.  These tips are things we can and should be doing as part of our regular RV maintenance.

In this episode we get to know a bit more about another Sojourner couple, Jim and Irene Gordon.  This couple has traveled all over the United States bringing the gospel of Christ to many.