Step by Step: Savannah Jane and Walker on Pilgrimage, Faith, and Sacred Space

Host: Danielle DeNise 

Guests: Savannah Jane Williams, Director of Youth & Family Ministry, Christ Church and Walker, Christ Church Youth 

🎧 Episode Summary: 

In this special youth episode of With Generous Hearts, host Danielle DeNise speaks with Savannah Jane and Walker, who recently walked the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in Spain. They reflect on how this sacred journey shaped their faith and their understanding of perseverance and generosity – the Camino provides!  

What began as a physical challenge became a deeply spiritual experience. Through sore feet and soul-deep conversations, Walker and Savannah Jane share the ways they discovered God in community here at Christ Church and with neighbors from all over the world on the Camino.  

💡 Topics Covered: 

Why they said yes to walking the Camino 

The best and worst meals the pilgrimage 

How small acts of kindness and generosity made a big impact 

The power of presence and encouragement in spiritual community 

What makes something an “irresistible sacred space”  

🛠️ Ministries & Programs Mentioned:

Christ Church Youth Ministry: Supporting pilgrimage, mission, and spiritual formation. You can learn more at https://christchurchcharlotte.org/youth/ 

Camino de Santiago: A historic Christian pilgrimage across northern Spain. https://caminoways.com/camino-de-santiago 

Transforming Hearts Capital Campaign: The Capital Campaign of Christ Church Charlotte this includes creating an “irresistible sacred space” for youth in the new building, expected to open in early 2026.  https://www.christchurchhearts.org/ 

🙏 Call to Action: 

This story reminds us that faith isn’t always easy, but it is always shared. Generosity is showing up, step by step—whether across Spain or across the street. 

Want to support the faith journeys of the next generation? 

Visit christchurchcharlotte.org to learn more about youth programs and how your pledge supports pilgrimages like this one. 

Have your own experience of God’s generous love to share? Leave us a voice memo  at https://www.speakpipe.com/withgeneroushearts or email us at denised@christchurchcharlotte.org  

Make a Pledge to the Annual Campaign. Be part of this movement of generosity and transformation. Make your pledge today at christchurchcharlotte.org/pledge.