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

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Podcast: [Sacred Steps Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sacred-steps-podcast-2241456)
Published: 2023-04-05T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.sacredstepspodcast.com/s3e8-through-a-field-of-stars-camino-de-santiago-brian-skillen
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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 Camino arrows and discovered the basis for his first Camino trilogy: Through A Field of Stars. His three books have become international best-sellers, following the dramatic saga of sacred relics and brave knights across the Camino Frances. Brian joins the podcast along with his partner, Chelsea, to share behind-the-scenes stories of his books and their most recent Camino pilgrimage. DISCUSSIONS FROM THIS EPISODE: Sacred Steps Podcast Leave a Voice Message for the Podcast Kevin's Book: The Pilgrims' Table WWW: Brian John Skillen BOOK: The Way Through a Field of Stars BOOK: Back Through a Field of Stars BOOK: Home Through a Field of Stars CONNECT WITH THE SHOW ONLINE: Podcast Homepage - sacredstepspodcast.com Sacred Steps: A Pilgrimage Journal Stream the Video Podcast on YouTube Connect on Facebook View on Instagram MEET OUR GUEST: Brian John Skillen An award-winning author, Brian John Skillen grew up with dyslexia and a third-grade reading and spelling level in high school. He never in a million years thought he would be an author. Brian used his ability to turn thoughts backward to become an internationally touring dance instructor, who found the Camino de Santiago while on tour in Spain. In the small town of Castrojeriz, he was first told about a secret code of the Knights Templar on the Camino de Santiago. As he hiked the Camino across Spain, the code played out along the route, inspiring the best-selling Through a Field of Stars series. MEET THE HOST: Kevin Donahue Husband. Father. Backpacker. Pilgrim. Author. Kevin Donahue began walking pilgrimage routes in 2019, joinin…

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