S1E7: Travel

The Theology Of...

This week on The Theology Of, Benjamin and Ryker discuss the many facets of travel, including the overwhelming use of travel in Scripture, the positive and negative aspects of wanderlust, and some personal travel stories.

Show Notes (The Theology of Travel) S1:E7

Table of Contents & Timestamps:

(0:00-2:08) Introduction

(2:08-3:18) What is Travel?

(3:18-6:30) Why do we Travel?

(6:30-15:52) The Scriptural Instances of Travel

(16:11-20:30) How does the Bible call us to Travel?

(20:30-25:45) Spiritual Journeys

(25:45-27:53) Is Travel an End or a Means?

(28:09-33:20) Wanderlust: The Good

(33:20-36:35) Wanderlust: The Not-So Good

(36:35-41:44) Practical Applications

(42:05-45:23) Our Own Experiences

(45:24-47:37) Resources

(47:38-49:36) Outro

Key Takeaways:

• Travel is the formative journey from one context to another
  
• The theme of travel is everywhere in the Bible
  
• Every journey we take is a reflection of our overarching spiritual journeys
  
• Exploration honors God because it links His creativity with our capacity to enjoy it
  
• Reflection and storytelling are necessary products of God-honoring travel
  

Resources:

• Faith on the Road: A Short Theology of Travel and Justice by Joerg Rieger

https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Road-Theology-Travel-Justice/dp/0830840966

• The Insanity of God: A True Story of Faith Resurrected by Nik Ripken

https://www.amazon.com/Insanity-God-Story-Faith-Resurrected/dp/1433673088

• “How to Read the Bible: Setting” - BibleProject

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FuT8WtoAK0

• The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan

https://www.amazon.com/John-Bunyan-Pilgrims-Progress/dp/1541072642

Music:

“Flute and Piano” - Luke Hall

“Show Me You Love Me” - Ty Combs

“Jazzy Jumper” - Luke Hall

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