Wonder Voyage Blog
News, Stories, and Tips from Our Journeys.
Building Transformational Mission Trips and Pilgrimages: 3 Keys For Church Leaders
| By Jamie A Richardson | Travel Tips
Building Transformational Mission Trips and Pilgrimages: 3 Keys For Church Leaders
| By Jamie A Richardson | Travel Tips
The Birth of the Encounter Moment
The word Encounter was birthed on Wonder Voyage’s maiden trip 20 years ago. This is the story of how Shawn and Michael Fleming coined the term following a divine experience in a mile-long underground tunnel in Ireland.
Video: Treasure Chest
In this short film, Wonder Voyage board member Brent Richardson shares how his love for exploring the unknown started with a treasure chest in his youth.
Alligators, A Snapping Turtle, And The “Never Again” Swamp Tour
Wonder Voyage board member Michael Fleming shares a hilarious story of trying out a new swamp guide in New Orleans with Executive Director Shawn Small.
The Prayer That Started Wonder Voyage
A frustrating job, a holy hunch, and a passion for travel all worked together to birth Wonder Voyage 20 years ago. This is the story of the prayer that started it all.
Finding Wonder Everyday: Wonder Withers
We are all born full of wonder. From discovering our toes to seeing a butterfly to smelling a flower. At some point, however, that wonder begins to fade as the harshness of life sets in. In this post, Executive Director Shawn Small reflects on the withering of wonder with an excerpt from his pending travel memoir.
Video: Be Still
This week, Wonder Voyage Guide Jason Wendel shares the value of taking time to quiet the world’s noise and reconnect with God.
Wonder In Everyday: Lessons Learned From A Childhood Misadventure
Senior Voyage Coordinator Molly Wren shares her story about falling into a hole during a childhood adventure, and how that set her on the path to what she does with Wonder Voyage today.
Launch Year
The first year of Wonder Voyage Adventures was full of what makes this organization unique: relationships, community, and moments of wonder. See how these ingredients worked together to transition the Adventures company into the Wonder Voyage we love today.
Finding Wonder Everyday: Killing Your Shadow Beast
From a young age, we each develop fears: isolation, snakes, heights, public speaking. We all have them. This week’s post is an excerpt from Shawn Small’s pending memoir where he discusses the Shadow Beast from his childhood, how it developed, and what killed it.
