Natives Follow Jesus

SHOW NOTES:Some of the strongest followers of Jesus I’ve ever known were mothers, aunties, grandmothers, and mother-like people, who walked faithfully with God through hardship, sacrifice, and prayer.Their faith wasn’t loud—but it endured.This episode honors the women who planted seeds of faith into generations and teaches us what it means to finish well.LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter.Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesusSend me an email at [email protected] to connect with me or to ask me a question. Thanks. Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can begin to envision where God is leading Native followers of Jesus next.

SHOW NOTES:Songs and stories have always been central to Native identity. They carry memory, meaning, and truth across generations.As followers of Jesus, we have an opportunity to preserve something even deeper—our faith.This episode explores how our songs, stories, and creative expression can point to God and shape future generations.As we approach the National Day of Prayer, we’re reminded that our voices matter. Prayer is part of the story God is writing through us.Take a moment this week to reflect: What story are you passing down? LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter.Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesusSend me an email at [email protected] to connect with me or to ask me a question. Thanks. Check out the story of Raye from Relevant Magazine article here. Thanks to Emily Brown for writing about Raye's spiritual journey. Listen to Raye's album, This Music May Contain Hope. Watch Nick Vujcici's testimony and be inspired to live for Jesus. Nick was born without limbs and struggled with his life circumstance. Watch and live for Jesus. Be encouraged with the life of a Native Who Follows Jesus, Layla Curtis, Navajo. Follow her and encourage her in her faith in Jesus. Layla and her team, Tuba City Lady Warriors, won the Arizona State Basketball Championship. Layla seeks to follow Jesus everyday. Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can find encouragement from the women who have walked long with Jesus on Mother's Day.

SHOW NOTES:Our faith was never meant to stop with our generation—it’s meant to be passed down to the next generation. Psalm 78:4 calls us to tell the next generation about the goodness of God. As Native followers of Jesus, we carry stories, traditions, and faith that can shape the future.The question is: What are you planting today? LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Sign up for the newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter.Follow me on Instagram @nativesfollowjesusSend me an email to share your story or to share a prayer request at [email protected] to connect with me or to ask me a question. Thanks. Discover the Three Sisters Planting Method explained by Navajo Grandma. She is an elder who is also a gardener. Watch her explanationof the Three Sisters Companion Planting Method here. Read more about how the Three Sisters Planting Method is an indigenous practice passed down for generations as the USDA describes here. Download YouVersion to start a new spiritual practice of prayer and/or Scripture reading. You can find Verse of the Day, daily devotions, daily prayer, and audio bibles from over 2,000 languages. They even offer the Navajo Bible (no audio version). Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when we start the conversation about how you can live out your faith through culture, art, and memory.

SHOW NOTES:As Indigenous followers of Jesus, we understand that the earth is a sacred trust. God created the earth and placed humans in His creation. He asked the First Man and First Woman to take care of the Garden.Let’s explore what it means to wisely steward the care of God’s creation as a follower of Jesus. I do not want you to respond out of guilt, but to act out of a deep-seated love for the Creator of All Things and to care for His creation.Through a faith-based lens, you can move from simple environmentalism to Creation Care. God's Creation is not just a resource to exploit or neglect but a sacred gift that requires responsibility, humility, and love.LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter.Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesusSend me an email at [email protected] to connect with me or to ask me a question. Thanks.Visit Answers in Genesis, an apologetics ministry where they seek to defend Christianity enabling those who follow Jesus to defend their faith and to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ effectively. Read how Creation Care is different than simple environmentalism here.Check out Cornwall Alliance. The Cornwall Alliance is a network of evangelical Christian scholars—including theologians, natural scientists, economists, policy experts, and religious leaders—committed to promoting Biblical Earth stewardship, economic development for the poor, and the gospel of Jesus Christ.Read this article from John Collins Rudolf from the New York Times (December 2010) who overviews the concern of Evangelicals in 2010 to not get distracted with environmentalist zeal and lose focus on God and His Gospel.Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for this series where we focus on the legacy that you leave as you look towards the next horizon.You are passing the torch of faith forward to someone else. You are equipping future generations with your walk of faith. Every step you take to follow Jesus is a path for those who follow behind you. Every day you blaze a trail for the next generation.

SHOW NOTES:What happens after Easter?The resurrection of Jesus invites us into a lifelong journey of hope, renewal, and purpose. In this episode of Natives Follow Jesus, we explore how Indigenous followers of Jesus can live with a “resurrection mindset” every day. Join us as we reflect on faith, resilience, and community.LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter.Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesusSend me an email at [email protected] to connect with me or to ask me a question. Thanks.Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can find out how to balance your faith and your career.

SHOW NOTES:Why did Jesus have to die? And why does His resurrection matter today?In this episode of Natives Follow Jesus, we explore the deep meaning of the cross through an Indigenous lens—connecting suffering, restoration, and new life.This isn’t just theology. It’s transformation.The resurrection means your story is not over.LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter.Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesusSend me an email at [email protected] to connect with me or to ask me a question. Thanks.Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can discover what it looks like to live with a "resurrection mindset" after the Easter celebration.

SHOW NOTES:What if Easter isn’t just about the empty tomb… but the surrendered heart in the garden?In this episode of Natives Follow Jesus, we enter Gethsemane through dramatic storytelling and Indigenous reflection.Come listen, reflect, and walk with Jesus in the tension before the victory.LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter.Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesusSend me an email at [email protected] to connect with me or to ask me a question. Thanks. Check out Walk The Bible website for how pastors can experience the Holy Land. I thank God for Pastor Bob Fetterhoff and this ministry of Walk the Bible. Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode as we reflect on Good Friday--why Jesus' death and resurrection are central to your faith.

SHOW NOTES:When we hear the word “miracle,” we often think of something dramatic.But what if God is moving in ways we overlook every day?In our newest episode of Natives Follow Jesus, we reflect on how to recognize God’s presence in ordinary moments—through conversations, provision, peace, and small acts of grace.Sometimes the miracle isn’t loud.Sometimes it’s quiet and steady.🎧 Listen now: Everyday Miracles – Recognizing God’s Presence in Ordinary Moments.LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter.Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesusSend me an email at [email protected] to connect with me or to ask me a question. Thanks.Peruse "When God Winks At You: How God speaks directly to you through the power of Coincidences, by Squire Rushnell here. He offers a unique take on the biblical truth that God orchestrates circumstances to meet needs and direct paths.Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can celebrate Easter with greater devotion this year.

SHOW NOTES:Today we’re talking about something that touches nearly every part of our lives: the digital world. Phones. Social media. Online conversations.For many of us, these spaces are where we learn, connect, argue, laugh, and sometimes struggle. But here’s an important question:What does it mean to follow Jesus in digital spaces?How do we bring integrity, humility, and wisdom online as Native believers?Listen to this episode to discover best practices for navigating the digital world.LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter.Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesusSend me an email at [email protected] to connect with me or to ask me a question. Thanks.Follow Layla Curtis, Navajo who loves Jesus and plays basketball for the Tuba City Lady Warriors in Tuba City, AZ on Facebook. Check out her Facebook page here. Follow Layla @laylacurtis32 on Instagram.Check out the best practices for using the digital space as evangelism from the Jesus Project here. Peruse also the best practices from Karen Swallow Prior on Research LifeWay who shares "9 Ways to Make Social Media More Christian." Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you hear how everyday miracles emerge in your life from time to time and how God's presence makes ordinary moments miraculous.

SHOW NOTES:In this episode discover the gift of community. Learn how to follow Jesus not only as individuals, but as a people--the people of God.You are not alone.You can grow in your faith as the people of God gather. Faith often grows in simple places, with simple people, and with simply a meal.Your faith can grow around tables.Around fires.Around shared stories.🎧 This episode of Natives Follow Jesus explores how storytelling, meals, and fellowship nurture discipleship.LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter.Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesusSend me an email at [email protected] to connect with me or to ask me a question. Thanks.Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can find out how to follow Jesus in the digital age.

SHOW NOTES:What if your daily responsibilities are holy ground?Whether you’re working, care-giving, creating, or serving—God sees it all.Many of us were taught that worship happens only in church or in a special ceremony or sacred location, but the Bible tells us something different. This episode reflects on Colossians 3:23 and how your everyday responsibilities--jobs, care-giving, service, and community work--can become acts of worship to the LORD God Almighty. This episode is for anyone one who feels tired, unseen, or wondering if their work really matters. Listen now and rediscover purpose in daily responsibilities and work. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter.Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesusSend me an email at [email protected] to connect with me or to ask me a question. Thanks.Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can discover how meals and stories can help you follow Jesus better.

SHOW NOTES:Put Off. Put On.Growth in Jesus isn’t instant — it’s intentional.In this week’s episode of Natives Follow Jesus, we start a new series--More of Jesus, Less of Me by exploring Ephesians 4:22–29 and how you can lay down old patterns and put on Christ daily with the Put-Off / Put-On Practice. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter.Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesusSend me an email at [email protected] to connect with me or to ask me a question. Thanks.Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode where you will discover how to use your vocation as an act of worship.

SHOW NOTES:Not all leaders stand at the microphone. In Native communities, some of the most powerful spiritual leadership flows quietly—through prayerful presence, creative expression, and acts of service. This episode honors Native women who reflect biblical models of active faith, leading not through volume or position, but through obedience, humility, and love for God the Creator-of-All-Things and for their families and their community.LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter.Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesusHear the story of Evangeline and Randy Jackson on Tribal Trails here.Read Rebekah Hillis story on Sounds Academy webpage here.Check out part of Coreen Esplin's journey to Phoenix Seminary from her story here on a Phoenix Seminary reel.Send me an email at [email protected] to connect with me or to ask me a question. Thanks.Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode as we seek to follow Jesus better everyday.

SHOW NOTES:Faith in Native communities has often been carried quietly—through stories, prayers, daily example, and resilient love. This episode honors the women who have kept faith alive across generations and invites listeners to reflect on how Native believers in Jesus can intentionally pass faith on to children, youth, and future generations in ways that are relational, culturally rooted, and Christ-centered.LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter.Check out the work of Jessica Crealis who shared her research on Mary Konkapot and Mary Doxtator here. Jessica highlights the story of how these Indigenous women embraced Jesus and lived for Christ as best as they could.Please peruse the added information from a series of articles about Mary Konkapot and what happened to the next generation here. Thanks to the Knox County (OH) online newspaper, Knox Pages, for offering a special series on Mary Konkapot and her family. Michal Sherfy and Jessica Smith co-wrote the articles. Hardship endured. Faith tested. Strong Native Women striving to follow Jesus amid arduous circumstances.Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesusSend me an email at [email protected] to connect with me or to ask me a question. Thanks.Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can hear about the Quiet Prophets who lead through prayer, art, and service.

SHOW NOTES:This episode of Natives Follow Jesus honors Native women whose lives reflect courage, wisdom, and spiritual strength. Drawing from Proverbs 31:25 and Indigenous experience, we explore how Native and biblical models of womanhood reveal God’s heart for dignity, faith, and hope.LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter.Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesusSend me an email at [email protected] to connect with me or to ask me a question. Thanks.Hear Pastor Craig Smith who offers a sermon on the life and spiritual legacy of Alfreda Claus here. I appreciate Craig, Ojibew, and LaDonna, Navajo, who share their walk with Jesus on The Indigenous Faith Podcast. Listen to the testimony of the late Tom Claus, Mohawk, founder of CHIEF, evangelist, and patriarch of the faith here. Thanks to withoutreservation.org for collecting stories of faith from Native American and First Nations followers of Jesus. Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode to discover the generational faith transmission that mothers, daughters, aunties, and grandmas can have as keepers of the faith in Jesus Christ. Invite a friend to follow, subscribe, and listen.

SHOW NOTES:For generations, Native communities have been spoken about as “mission fields.” But Scripture tells a deeper story. Jesus never calls His followers a project—He calls them witnesses.This episode invites Native believers to reclaim their God-given calling as a Spirit-filled people sent to bless the world. Rooted in Acts 1:7–8, we explore how Indigenous followers of Jesus are uniquely equipped to carry the gospel across cultures, nations, and generations.LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter.Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesusSend me an email at [email protected] to connect with me or to ask me a question. Thanks.Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can find out how to balance your faith and your career.

SHOW NOTES:Hope for Native communities is not found in returning to the past or waiting for dramatic spiritual moments—it is found in walking forward together with Jesus, grounded in faith, hailed in story, mindful of the land, and building relationships with God and with humans.This episode invites you, listeners to imagine a future shaped by healing, wisdom, and faithful presence, where Native believers move ahead together on the good road as we follow Jesus together as best as we can one day at a time.LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter.Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesusHear more about Billy & Breanna Tallas. They served the LORD in northern Spain at a camp called L'Arcada this past summer. I will post photos on my feed. Read more of their story here. The Tallas family is starting a church in Many Farms, AZ. Jason French, of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee in Oklahoma, served the LORD in Nepal as an adjunct teacher for the Nepal Bible Institute. Read more of his testimony here. Jason is a worship leader and is serving as pastor in a new church starting in Broken Arrow, OK. Send me an email at [email protected] to connect with me or to ask me a question. Thanks.Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode where you can build a hopeful vision for your walk with Jesus together with other followers of Jesus here at Natives Follow Jesus.

SHOW NOTES:Division, Misunderstanding, Hurt Feelings have fractured families, churches, and Native communities—often leaving wounds that run deep across generations. This episode invites listeners into a hopeful, biblical vision of reconciliation. Rooted in Indigenous understandings of the circle and Paul’s call to the ministry of reconciliation, we explore how Jesus restores broken relationships and calls us to walk the good road together again.LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter.Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesusHear more about Native InterVarsity Native InterVarsity is "mindful of some complicated contexts. There is, for instance, the fact that a lot of Christian mission has the weight of colonialism.' But (InterVarsity) wants students to see that both God and the global church invite them to be witnesses to the gospel of Jesus “to the ends of the earth” (Acts 1:8) Read more of their story here.Kristen Lilya, Ojibwe, shares her story of how Deer Camp helped her connect with the generations in her family. Read more of personal account here.Send me an email at [email protected] to connect with me or to ask me a question. Thanks. Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode where you can build a hopeful vision for Native Christian communities in 2026 and beyond.

SHOW NOTES:Across Native communities, God is quietly and powerfully at work—restoring hearts, renewing faith, and awakening hope. Revival doesn’t always look loud or dramatic; often it begins in quiet prayer circles, in family kitchens, at youth gatherings, and with humble obedience. This episode invites listeners to recognize the God the Holy Spirit’s movement, celebrate stories of renewal, and step into God’s restoring work together.LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter.Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesusHear more about Milton Shirleson, Navajo, from Tohatchi, NM. Have you ever wondered if anyone really loved you? Have you ever felt abandoned? These were issues that Milt wrestled with because his father walked out. His wounded heart became angry. Eventually, Milt’s anger almost cost him his own family. But then a miracle happened. Listen to his story here.Watch the story of Katherine Womax, from the Adams Lake reserve. She felt like didn't belong after her family became more dysfunctional.Then, God became the Father she did not have. Watch her story here.Craig Smith, Ojibwe, and his wife LaDonna, Navajo, and a relative experieced a horrific car crash on I-25 North near Santa Fe, NM. Craig flatlined in the ER and God brought restoration. Watch more of his testimony of God's miracle in his life here.Send me an email at [email protected] Thanks.Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can find out how to balance your faith and your career.

SHOW NOTES:The New Year often brings mixed emotions for Native and First Nation communities—hope, grief, resilience, fatigue, and longing. This episode invites Indigenous believers to step into the New Year not with shallow optimism, but with deep, Jesus-centered hope rooted in God’s faithfulness, healing, and promise of renewal.LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter.Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesusRead about the stats of MMIP, the Missing Murdered Indigenous Peoples from 2024 here. Despite the horrific numbers, you can hope in the LORD.For an insight into the people who are MMIP, peruse the landing page of the MMIW Bureau of Indian Affairs webpage here. Remember the names and photos are current missing and/or murder individuals.Here are the ways you can step into hope as you move into the new year: Offer practical ways to step into hope: Naming grief before God, Setting intentions instead of resolutions, Praying with the land, Reconnecting with community, Choosing one spiritual practice to develop or to enhance for the year, and Trusting Jesus with what you cannot carry alone.Here is one way that I found to hear from God by reading the Bible with the help of The Bible Recap. Find how to start the bible reading plan here. I have found this resource helpful for my walk with God.Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can learn how to begin the journey of renewal when you need restoration and hope. Thanks for listening!

SHOW NOTES:Christmas can be complicated for Indigenous believers—carrying beauty, joy, pain, and cultural tension all at once. This episode explores how Native followers of Jesus can engage Advent and Christmas in ways that honor Christ, respect Indigenous identity, and hopefully heal past wounds. We reflect on Advent as a season of waiting, hope, and re-engaging how God the Creator entered into His Creation among the overlooked.LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter.Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesusGive a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you hear how to engage the new year as a follower of Jesus

SHOW NOTES: Prayer was never meant to be carried alone. For Native peoples, prayer has always been communal—gathered in circles where every voice matters and Creator is present among the people. In this episode, we explore how Native believers in Jesus intercede together for families, communities, and the land, blending Indigenous wisdom with biblical teaching on shared prayer.  LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Read about the power of circles in the community context here. This is just one way to harness the concept of a circle to promote unity, inclusion, and being seen and heard. Remember: biblical truths overrule shapes--the Bible teaches community and one way to picture unity is a circle. The Bible also teaches hierarchy--pastor leads congregation. So a pyramid may be a better shape to teach that truth. Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can hear how God has answered prayer and sometimes in a miraculous manner.

SHOW NOTES: For Native peoples, the land has always been a place of prayer, of memory, and of encounter with God the Creator. Scripture affirms this sacred truth: creation itself speaks of God’s glory. In this episode, we explore how praying with Creation—on the mountains, by the rivers, in the fields, and under the sky—deepens your relationship with God and invites you to listen in new ways. Listen now. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus I believe that humans need to pray to the Creator rather than His creation. But I want you to read, A Native prayer so that you can read a prayer from that style. Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can discover community prayer circles where followers of Jesus can intercede in prayer for people and with creation together.

SHOW NOTES: Prayer was never meant to be merely a ritual. It’s a relationship. In our newest episode of Natives Follow Jesus, we explore how Indigenous and biblical traditions both invite humans into honest, intimate conversation with God Himself.Come rediscover a way of praying that feels like connection, not pressure; like intimacy, not just words to speak out into the world.LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Watch Wally Brown who shares his perspective on prayer as a Navajo Traditional Teacher here. Read Jesus' words about prayer in John 6:5-15 here. Peruse an overview about "what is Prayer?," posted on Got Questions website here.Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can find out more about praying with the land/creation in mind.

SHOW NOTES: “A vision is not just a picture of what could be; it is an appeal to our better selves, a call to become something more,” a quote from Rosabeth Moss Kanter, Harvard Professor My vision for this Podcast is for you to discover who you could be; an appeal to be better yourself, a call to become something more—someone more like Jesus.  In Indigenous communities, vision is scarce. To walk the good road is unclear and seemingly impossible. This episode looks forward with anticipation, inviting you and this community into the next chapter of the journey for the Natives Follow Jesus Podcast while giving thanks to God, the Creator for every story and step so far.  LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Discover the quote from Rosabeth Moss Kanter here. Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you will join Daron for an Advent Season series on the Power of Prayer.

SHOW NOTES: In Indigenous communities, gratitude isn’t only taught—it’s expressed and modeled. Elders teach by example, and by presence, and by passing on what it means to walk the good road. This episode celebrates the one-year journey of the Natives Follow Jesus Podcast and give thanks to God, the Creator for every story and step so far. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Honor the life and legacy of my friend Arlen Melendez--fellow board member serving with me for CHIEF and renowned leader of the Reno-Sparks Indian Colony in Reno, Nevada. here. Read also his tribute from the NCAI, National Association of American Indians here. Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode where I offer a vision for the year ahead in 2026.

SHOW NOTES: Faith is meant to be shared—not just with words, but with life. In this episode of Natives Follow Jesus, we explore how storytelling and example carry faith across generations. Listen and learn how to pass on wisdom that lasts. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Hear how powerful story remains among Indigenous people. Listen to the story of Katha (Catherine) Lafferty here. Thanks to TedXVictoria for posting this testimony. You can teach in story too. Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you will join me for the next series about Prayer.

SHOW NOTES: Do dreams and visions still matter? In this episode of Natives Follow Jesus, we explore how God speaks through spiritual experiences—and how to discern His voice with wisdom rooted in Scripture and Native tradition. Listen and learn to walk in the Spirit with clarity and peace.LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can find out how to balance your faith and your career.

SHOW NOTES: As Native followers of Jesus, we know the spirit world is real. In this special episode, we talk about why discernment matters during Halloween and how to honor Creator while guarding our hearts and homes. Listen and walk wisely. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can understand spiritual experiences in a Jesus-centered way.

SHOW NOTES: The Holy Spirit still speaks—but are we listening? In this episode of Natives Follow Jesus, we explore how Indigenous wisdom and biblical truth meet in the sacred practice of listening.Through silence and story, we learn to hear the gentle voice of God--if we but get still, remain silent, and quietly listen. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Read about hearing God's voice from Ralph F. Wilson who posts bible studies on JesusWalk.com. Read his devotional and best practices here. One fascinating contrast between the Majority Western Culture and Indigenous Culture is succinctly illustrated in a table created by Lilly Roderick. Find the unique perspectives here. Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can find out how to discern spiritual experiences of dreams and visions.

SHOW NOTES: Wisdom isn’t just what we know—it’s how we walk. In this episode, we honor Nativeelders who live out godly wisdom, connecting Indigenous spiritual tradition andbiblical truth. Listen to how they walk the good road with Jesus. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can discover how to hear the Holy Spirit's voice as you follow Jesus.

SHOW NOTES: On this special episode, we pause to reflect on the meaning of Indigenous Peoples Day in 2025. We'll recount history, share stories, explore how faith and culture intersect in remembrance and hope, and invite you listeners to live faithfully--not only on this day, but every day.   LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Follow CHIEF ministries here. Disclosure: I am on the Board of CHIEF and I endorse the events and ministry opportunities offered by CHIEF. Follow On Eagles Wings Ministries here. Ron Hutchcraft Ministries equips Native American and First Nation people to follow Jesus better and to encourage and equip Native Followers of Jesus to go to the world to share Christ. Follow Broken Arrow Bible Rance on Instagram @brokenarrowbibleranch so that you can pray for every summer camping outreach where children from Native American and other cultures are given the opportunity to hear about Jesus. Check out the National Association of Native Evangelicals, NANE, group who seek to equip, unite, and to encourage Native followers of Jesus to make more and better disciples of Jesus in their own tribal groups and into the world. Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can find out how you can walk in wisdom, witness, and renewal in your Christian walk.

SHOW NOTES: This special milestone episode celebrates God’s faithfulness in bringing Natives Follow Jesus to 50 episodes.It will honor the journey so far, highlight key themes and testimonies, and share vision for what’s ahead.LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you discover how biblical discernment can help you live out an Indigenous life for Jesus.

SHOW NOTES: Creation speaks if we’re willing to listen. In this episode, we explore how God revealsHimself through nature and how Native ways can help you hear His voice. Join usas we walk the good road of listening to Creator through creation. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when we celebrate the 50th episode of Native Follow Jesus!

SHOW NOTES: The earth is the Lord’s — we are only caretakers. In this episode, we explore what it means to be stewards, not owners, through Scripture, discipleship, and Native values of land as sacred. You will discover how you are a caretaker of God's earth. You are a caretaker of what God already owns! Listen and be inspired to walk gently upon creation.LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can find out how to God speaks through nature and ceremony to you.

SHOW NOTES: Land is more than property — it is sacred gift. In this episode, we explore a Native Christian theology of land rooted in Genesis 2:15. Discover how Scripture and Indigenous wisdom together call us to care for creation as holy trust. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Watch the clip of Yuchi descendant Tom Hendrix from the Muscle Shoals documentary here. Explore the Native Land Digital website to discover what Indigenous Peoples lived in your area here.Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can find out how more about the sacredness of the land where you live.

SHOW NOTES: Many Native counselors and healers today utilize native practices that seek to connect a person to his/her community and to the earth using natural remedies and traditional songs and chants to bring healing. Whereas, modern counseling engages the individual, one-on-one counseling and therapy sessions in an austere, clinical environment.   I wonder if a counselor can weave together three powerful strands—faith in Christ, the science of psychology, and Indigenous wisdom to offer a holistic and godly form of help to bring healing to Native Peoples, and to all peoples of the cultures of the world.LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Read about Native American quotes on healing where I found the quote of Shaman Sun Bear here. With discernment, read the experiment of Sun Bear and his way of healing for all people at the website of his shamanic teachings here.Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode as we launch a new series about land and its significance for Native Peoples and how respecting the land honors God, the Creator.

SHOW NOTES: Forgiveness and justice often feel like opposites—but in God’s Kingdom, they walk hand-in-hand. In this episode, we wrestle with Micah 6:8, exploring how to release bitterness without letting go of the pursuit of truth and restoration. Hurt happens in this world. When you get hurt, what do you do? Can you forgive without excusing harm? Can you leave vengeance in God's hands? Listen now. Consider what is shared. Move forward today. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Read the digital accounts of the Trail of Tears from two perspectives from a Cherokee and a U.S. Soldier here. Watch the trailer for The Long Walk here. Consider how this would affect you if this were not fiction but for real? Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can find out if you can blend faith in Jesus, human psychology, and native tradition.

SHOW NOTES: The integration of Christian faith with Indigenous healing practices requires careful discernment and a commitment to avoid syncretism. The goal is to show how Natives Who Follow Christ can fulfill the best aspects of your native culture while confronting and discarding anything that might be contrary to the Bible and your Christian faith.   LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Integrating native healing practices with Christian ways. Read about Franciscan fathers' journey here. Listen to Craig Smith on The Indigenous Faith podcast about his journey of healing after a horrific automobile accident. Find the series entitled, Christ My Healer, Christ My Health. Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode, Forgiveness and Justice –A hard but holy tension (Micah 6:8).

SHOW NOTES: The wounds are real. But healing is possible.In this powerful episode, we confront the painful legacy of boarding schools and generational trauma in Native communities. Through Psalm 147:3, we turn to the One who heals the brokenhearted and binds up every woundLINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Learn more about Native Mending the Soul at Indigenous Bible College here. Watch the Historical Context of US Indian Boarding School here from the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition. Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when we address healing in Christ and Native ways of healing.

SHOW NOTES: Identity. Belonging. Jesus. In this special ‘Story Circle’ episode, we hear raw andpowerful testimonies from Native believers who walk the good road with Jesus.Their stories will challenge assumptions and inspire your faith. Tune in andlisten with your heartLINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Thanks to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association for recording Isaac Durham's testimony here. I am grateful for the North Dakota Elder Teachings Channel on YouTube for recording the story of Don Bartlett here. Watch the story of Danielle Sayer, member of the Alexis Nakota Sioux First Nation, Northern Alberta, CANAD here.Circle of Stories is a way Native Peoples share life stories. Many media and social media outlets use the moniker for Native American storytelling; e.g. See PBS channel here. Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next series where you will discover healing and restoration from heartaches and loss.

SHOW NOTES: “You can’t be Native and follow Jesus.”It’s a lie too many of you may have heard. In this episode, I intend to address the false “either-or” choices you’ve been given—and show how biblical truth and Indigenous tradition can walk together in wholeness. Christ doesn’t ask you to erase who you are. God doesn’t erase your heritage—He allows you to discern what honors Him best. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Read definition of false dichotomy here. Find a helpful start to using discernment in your walk with Jesus. Thanks to Sinclair Ferguson of Ligioner Ministries for this helpful post. Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can hear how Indigenous People follow Jesus everyday.

SHOW NOTES: “Can you be fully Native and fully Christian?” In this episode, we explore how Indigenous tradition and the Bible aren’t enemies—but can walk hand-in-hand. Discover how God doesn’t erase your heritage—He allows you to discern what honors Him best.LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode, Walking Two Roads? Or Just One? – Breaking down false dichotomies between Indigenous ways and Christianity.

SHOW NOTES: In this episode, we are diving into the powerful truth of 1 Peter 2:9—what it means to be a chosen people—and exploring how Indigenous identity and Christian faith can beautifully walk together. Whether you’ve wrestled with cultural tensions or longed for deeper connection to your roots and faith, this episode is for you.  LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Read more about Dr Randy Woodall here where he shares his perspective on following Jesus versus following Christianity. Read more about Craig Smith from his book, Whiteman's Gospel here. Thanks to Tribal Life for offering a product description. Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can engage being Native and following Jesus.

SHOW NOTES: Following Jesus Today can be difficult and fraught with discouragement. Let's reflect on the journey so far and celebrate the journey of faith in Jesus. Whether you've been listening from the beginning or you're new to the journey, this episode rehearses why I share this podcast. I invite you to celebrate, pray, and dream with me as you continue to follow Jesus in a way that's true to who you are as a human being and as Native people. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next series in July when you can explore who you are in Christ and in your culture. Share this podcast with your friends.

SHOW NOTES: Want to influence others for Christ without being pushy? This episode gives practical ways to activate your faith so that you can tell your story with Jesus with gentleness and respect.  LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next series when we address your identity in Christ and how that interfaces with your cultural upbringing. Be ready to listen to the next series, Identity and Faith.

SHOW NOTES: How should followers of Jesus respond to injustice? This week’s episode breaks down Micah 6:8 and what it means to act justly, love mercy, and walk humbly. Tune in as we explore a biblical view of social justice and what it looks like in real life. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Read about social justice today and biblical justice here from Tim Challies. I appreciate his take on this challenging topic. Check out another opinion from John Simmons, "Social Justice is Not the Same as Biblical Justice," where he offers a strong opinion to grapple with a Natives Who Follow Jesus. Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can discover how to influence others for Christ as Natives Who Follow Jesus.

SHOW NOTES: Fear emerges in all places. Anxiety can lead to fear. You can feel afraid of real things like relationships going sour, death of loved ones, or the unknown of a health issue.  You can feel afraid and it wears you out—wears you down and you can’t function properly.  In this episode, you’ll discover how God promises to strengthen you and to help you overcome fear with faith.  LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Find the Bible Promise Book from Christian Book Distributors here. Learn about Billy & Brianna Tallas from their website here. Follow Billy & Brianna on Instagram @billy.tallas so that you can pray for this summer's camping outreach on June 15-17. Ask to follow Billy. Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can explore the biblical perspective on social justice.

SHOW NOTES: "All Christians are all hypocrites!" I have heard that accusation many times from those who don't follow Jesus. Their critique is an excuse for them to demean those who follow Jesus and to highlight the challenge of following Jesus completely. In this episode, you’ll discover how God can make your faith active. You can learn how to live a faith that works to show others that Jesus is the way, the truth, and the life. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Read about Catharine Brown summarized succinctly here by Simonetta Carr for the Place for Truth website. Learn more about Catharine Brown's writings from University of Nebraska Press here. Indeed, you can read additional info from Chalkboard Champions website. Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can find out how to overcome fear with faith in God the Almighty.

SHOW NOTES: You have a job. You face deadlines. You have a family. You have work/life challenges. You have a lot of commitments. So, where does your faith fit in? This first episode in the new series on Faith In Action addresses a central question: How can you excel professionally without sidelining your walk with Christ?You need to review God's biblical vision for work, acknowledge common pitfalls, and implement five integration practices to balance your faith and your career. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter by clicking link, scrolling down past episodes, filling out email form, and respond to email prompt. You can receive my newsletter. Follow me on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Read about Angie Garber from her obituary here. You can also purchase a booklet about her story from Child Evangelism Fellowship, entitled, "Angie Goes West." She is also mentioned in the book, Descending Into Greatness, as a model of humility with her ministry among the Navajo people. Consider how you can integrate your faith into your work by engaging this article where being Christlike in your job is your best witness. Thanks to Anand Mahadevan for a thought-provoking take on work and faith. Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when we address how to trust God when plans change and life takes a detour.