In The Road Less Traveled Türkiye, the man that’s been referred to as the Christian ‘Indiana Jones’ Dave Stotts embarks on a sweeping, on-location journey across one of the most important landscapes in Christian history. From the birthplace of Gentile Christianity in Antioch to the underground cities of Cappadocia, the grandeur of Ephesus, and the powerful messages to the seven Churches of Revelation, each step uncovers the real places where the early Church lived, suffered, and transformed the world. Along the way, ancient ruins, sacred sites, and long-forgotten paths reveal the stories of apostles, martyrs, and saints whose courage shaped the faith we know today. And as the journey culminates in Istanbul, ancient Constantinople, stepping inside the breathtaking Hagia Sophia brings the beauty, history, and enduring legacy of the Christian world into full view. It’s a visually stunning and spiritually compelling adventure, one that doesn’t just explore history but invites us to rediscover our place within it.

Episode 1 – Ancient Antioch and Edessa In this episode of The Road Less Traveled, Dave Stotts journeys into ancient Antioch, the birthplace of Gentile Christianity, where the Gospel first began its march to the ends of the earth. From the Cave Church of St. Peter to the ancient port where Paul set sail, he follows the daring footsteps of the earliest believers who changed history. And in nearby Edessa, he uncovers one of Christianity’s most intriguing mysteries, an ancient tradition that connects this city to the Shroud of Turin.