Episodes 44
Avg. Duration 40m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.9 (62)
Since Nov 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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About This Podcast

Walking virtually alongside pilgrims and authors, the Sacred Steps Podcast explores the world's most revered footpaths, connecting a community of pilgrims from across the globe. From the Camino de Santiago through Spain to the Via Francigena across Europe to Italy, the podcast features updates and first-hand accounts from the footpaths of pilgrimage. A companion to Kevin Donahue's pilgrimage books (The Pilgrims' Table and Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal), the podcast also introduces several lesser-known journeys, such as England’s Pilgrims’ Way to Canterbury and the California Missions Trail in the United States.

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S4 The Pilgrims of Muxía: The Pilgrim's Table

Jun 09, 2026 43m Transcript

Kevin Donahue goes inside his debut novel, The Pilgrim's Table, which is Book One of the Camino Chronicles series. Five Camino pilgrims arrive, spent and searching, at Spain's final albergue to find…

S4 S4:E1 How Pilgrimage Changes After The Journey

May 18, 2026 36m Transcript

Following a three-year hiatus, the Sacred Steps Podcast returns to discuss how pilgrimage can continue to transform you after the journey. After experiencing loss, grief, and devoting time to…

S3 S3:E10 Carrying Pilgrim Prayers on my Camino to the Tomb of St. Peter

May 03, 2023 39m Transcript

Nearly 70 pilgrims and families asked me to pray on their behalf at cathedrals and places of natural beauty throughout Italy during my Via Francigena pilgrimage to Rome. Born of all types of human…

S3 S3:E9 Slowing Down & Discovering the World | Cruisin with the Colemans

Apr 19, 2023 1h 6m

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…

S3 S3:E8 Through a Field of Stars | Exploring the Camino de Santiago with Author Brian J. Skillen

Apr 05, 2023 1h 4m

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…

S3 S3:E7 Planning Your 2023 Camino de Santiago | Livestream

Feb 08, 2023 2h

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…

S3 S3:E6 Pilgrimage: Lessons from the Camino & Ancient Pilgrim Paths

Jan 25, 2023 1h 7m

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,…

S3 S3:E5 Walking England's Original Camino: The Pilgrimage to Walsingham

Jan 11, 2023 52m

Lost to history in the aftermath of King Henry VIII's English Reformation, the Walsingham Camino was once one of Christendom's most revered pilgrimage walks. English author Andy Bull discusses…

S3 S3:E4 Dual Pilgrimage: Camino de Santiago & Japan's Kumano Kodo

Dec 07, 2022 1h 15m Transcript

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…

S3 S3:E3 The Camino Provides: Finding Hope, Happiness, and a New Home in Spain

Nov 23, 2022 1h 11m

"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,…

S3 S3:E2 Spanish for Camino | Words & Phrases for your Pilgrimage

Nov 09, 2022 35m

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…

S3 S3:E1 Pages, Prayers and Pilgrimage | Season Three Preview

Oct 26, 2022 16m

In the Season Three preview, author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com | http://www.thepilgrimstable.com) reflects on time away from the podcast, his Via Francigena camino pilgrimage…

S2 S2:E15 Prayers and Pilgrimage | Season Two Finale

May 18, 2022 37m

In the Season Two podcast finale, author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) reflects on carrying the prayers of pilgrims and strangers during his pilgrimage and discusses his upcoming…

S2 S2:14 Finding Peace after Combat for Warriors on the Way

May 04, 2022 56m

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,…

S2 S2:E13 An Empty Nest Pilgrim Soars on The Camino de Santiago

Apr 13, 2022 48m

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.…

S2 S2:E12 Camino Tips from the Little Old Lady Walking

Mar 23, 2022 1h 8m

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…

S2 S2:E11 Saints & Stones along Britain's Pilgrim Pathways

Jan 26, 2022 49m

English author Andy Bull (http://www.andybull.co.uk) joins author Kevin Donahue (http://www.sacredstepsbook.com) to discuss four walks in the U.K. from his book Pilgrim Pathways, including a…

S2 S2:E10 Finding Forgiveness on the Pilgrim Path

Jan 12, 2022 36m

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…

S2 S2:E9 Six Tips for Vegan Pilgrims Walking the Camino

Dec 22, 2021 55m

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…

S2 S2:E8 Accessible Caminos: Opening the Camino to All

Dec 08, 2021 1h 4m

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…

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How many episodes does Sacred Steps Podcast have?

Sacred Steps Podcast has published 44 episodes since November 2020, covering topics in Personal Journals, Places & Travel.

Is Sacred Steps Podcast still active?

Sacred Steps Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 40m.

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