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June 05 Saved by Grace: The Hymn of Crosby and Moody
This episode tells the true story behind Fanny Crosby’s hymn "Saved by Grace" — how a blind hymn writer, encouraged by Moody and others, found a once private, encouraging poem became a beloved hymn after being shared at a conference and set to music. Now the profound truth of that timeless hymn has wafted across continents, reminding us that we are saved only by His grace.
HYMN LYRICS: Saved By Grace
1. Some day the silver cord will break,
And I no more as now shall sing;
But oh, the joy when I shall wake
Within the palace of the King!
(Refrain) And I shall see Him face to face,
And tell the story—-Saved by grace;
And I shall see Him face to face,
And tell the story—-Saved by grace.
2. Some day my earthly house will fall,
I cannot tell how soon ’twill be;
But this I know-—my All in All
Has now a place in heav’n for me. (Refrain)
3. Some day, when fades the golden sun
Beneath the rosy-tinted west,
My blessed Lord will say, “Well done!”
And I shall enter into rest. (Refrain)
4. Some day: till then I’ll watch and wait,
My lamp all trimmed and burning bright,
That when my Saviour opes the gate,
My soul to Him may take its flight. (Refrain)

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May 28 Noah Webster: A Man of Words and the WORD
Noah Webster spent decades shaping the American language and education, but his deepest conviction was that a society must be grounded in the Word of God. This episode traces his 38-year labor on an American dictionary and the faith that guided his life and work.
Listen to his clarion call to return as a nation to the truth of God's Word. We can no longer afford to treat the symptoms of sin in our nation - we must address it at its root.

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May 21 Hymn History: Jesus Paid It All
On a Sunday in 1865 at Monument Street Methodist Church in Baltimore, a choir member, Mrs. Hall, was so moved by a sermon on the crucifixion that she wrote a hymn in the margin of her hymnal. Her words were later paired perfectly with a melody by their church organist John Grape, creating the classic hymn "Jesus Paid It All."
Christ paid the full penalty for sin and that fact calls believers to grateful surrender. This account reminds us that ordinary, surrendered lives can leave an extraordinary legacy of faith.
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May 14 Bible Stories You Should Know: Elijah on Mount Carmel
On Mount Carmel, the prophet Elijah confronted 450 prophets of Baal in a dramatic showdown recorded in 1 Kings 18. After repairing the neglected altar of the Lord and drenching the sacrifice with water, Elijah prays simply, and God answers by sending fire from Heaven, proving He alone is God and turning the hearts of the people back to Him.
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May 07 The Man Behind 'Holy, Holy, Holy': Reginald Heber's Story
Discover the story behind the beloved hymn "Holy, Holy, Holy" and the devoted life of Reginald Heber, who penned it for a special Sunday while writing hymns to minister the truth to his church family.
Learn how Heber’s faithful ministry in England and his missionary service in India turned song into a life of worship. Surrender your life to the thrice-holy God.
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April 30 J.C. Penney: The Golden Rule is Not Enough!
Join host Greg Dowdy on Traveler’s Tales as he retells the surprising spiritual journey of James Cash Penney — the man behind the J.C. Penney empire. This episode traces Penney’s early life in Missouri, his family’s faith influence, and the founding of his first store in Kemmer, Wyoming, which grew into a national chain built on the Golden Rule: “As ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.”
The episode covers Penney’s extraordinary rise in business, the establishment of the J.C. Penney Company in 1913, and the devastating 1929 crash that wiped out his fortune, damaged his health, and exposed a deeper spiritual void. Penney realized he had been living off "spiritual capital"—the inherited faith and moral principles of his upbringing—rather than maintaining an ongoing, personal relationship with God. But that all changed!
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April 23 A Trunk, A Railroad Disaster, and Sacrificial Love: The Story of "I Will Sing of My Redeemer"
This Traveler's Tales episode tells the story of Philip Paul Bliss, a humble teacher and hymn writer who, shaped by family faith and encouraged by D.L. Moody, devoted his music to pointing people to Christ and penned the words to "I Will Sing of My Redeemer."
Bliss died in the 1876 Ashtabula River railroad disaster while seeking to rescue his wife, yet his hymn survived in a trunk, spread worldwide, and was even among the first songs recorded by Thomas Edison. This episode recounts his life, sacrifice, and the lasting call to sing and live out the grace of the Redeemer.
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April 16 The Scarlet Thread: Rahab's Symbol of Hope
Journey to ancient Jericho and meet Rahab, whose simple scarlet cord marked her home for salvation. By hiding Israel’s spies and acting on faith, she and her household were spared when the city fell.
This episode shows how that single thread—tikvah—becomes a powerful picture of hope, pointing forward to the saving blood of Christ and the invitation to bring others under that promise.
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April 09 Streetcorners to a Sinking Ship: The True Story of John Harper
On April 15, 1912, as the Titanic slipped beneath the water, a Scottish preacher named John Harper spent his final minutes drifting in the icy Atlantic, asking others a single question: “Are you saved?”
This piercing episode of Traveler's Tales, Harper’s life of faithful witness, his final courageous testimony, and the lasting challenge to share the gospel urgently and lovingly with those around us.
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April 02 Bible Stories You Should Know: David's Sling
Unlike how many think of the account of David and Goliath. Ancient slings were a serious instrument that this young man had prepared himself with. He had trained and now went into battle in the strength of the Lord.
We are in a spiritual battle, and we must train with the weapons God has given us. That must happen in private before the battle. Listen to today's episode of Traveler's Tales for a fresh look at David and his sling as found in 1 Samuel 17.
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Life is a journey. Those who follow the Lord receive encouragement and instruction from those that have gone before. In Traveler’s Tales, Greg Dowdy will guide us through stories of God’s faithfulness…