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- Episode 44: Jesus and Indigenous Healing –do traditional healing practices align with Christian principles?
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.com
Join us for the next episode, Forgiveness and Justice –A hard but holy tension (Micah 6:8).
37 min - Episode 43: The Wounds We Carry Finding Healing from Generational Trauma in Christ
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 wound
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
- 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.com
Join us for the next episode when we address healing in Christ and Native ways of healing.
42 min - Episode 42: A Circle of Stories
SHOW NOTES:
Identity. Belonging. Jesus. In this special ‘Story Circle’ episode, we hear raw and
powerful testimonies from Native believers who walk the good road with Jesus.
Their stories will challenge assumptions and inspire your faith. Tune in and
listen with your heart
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
- 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.com
Join us for the next series where you will discover healing and restoration from heartaches and loss.
39 min - Episode 41: Addressing the Divide--Biblical truth and Indigenous Tradition
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.com
Join us for the next episode when you can hear how Indigenous People follow Jesus everyday.
41 min - Episode 40: Following Jesus, Honoring the Ancestors
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.com
Join us for the next episode, Walking Two Roads? Or Just One? – Breaking down false dichotomies between Indigenous ways and Christianity.
28 min - Episode 39: Who You Are In Christ and in Culture
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.com
Join us for the next episode when you can engage being Native and following Jesus.
33 min - Episode 38: Following Jesus as Native People Today
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.com
Join 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.
29 min - Episode 37 Sharing Christ with Gentleness and Respect
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.com
Join 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.
27 min - Episode 36: Responding to injustice as Natives Who Follow Jesus
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.com
Join us for the next episode when you can discover how to influence others for Christ as Natives Who Follow Jesus.
35 min - Episode 35: Overcome Fear with Faith
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.com
Join us for the next episode when you can explore the biblical perspective on social justice.
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About Natives Follow Jesus
From the publisher's feed
The Natives Follow Jesus podcast recognizes that following Jesus as Native American / First Nation disciples is getting more and more challenging. You don’t have to follow Jesus all alone. Join me every week where you can find positive and encouraging content as you seek to follow Jesus as best as you can.
Daron Butler is the host of this weekly show where episodes drop every Monday morning at 6am. Daron is a full-blooded Navajo. His Navajo family are followers of Jesus spanning three generations. He has served as a pastor in the local church and serves as Hospice Chaplain in his community presently. He has over 30 years experience in serving many people groups.
Episode segments will highlight native cultural insights, devotions from the Bible, prayer for you as you follow Jesus among your own people and amid the cultures of the world, and spotlighting indigenous followers of Jesus who are seeking to be a mission force. There will be bonus episodes where Daron will interview other Natives who are following Jesus. You will gain perspective from their personal journey and you will find inspiration to keep following Jesus. Daron intends to offer you insight, inspiration, and community on your spiritual journey as you follow Jesus.
Why this podcast? I find that those who follow Jesus as a Native American or First Nations disciple span a wide spectrum of locations. Some are from the USA and others are from CANADA. You may be someone who is from the reservation (or reserve) or from the city. You might be full-blooded or part-blooded. You may have started following Jesus while immersed in your native culture or you found Jesus yet are curious about your native background. You may be someone who speaks your native language fluently or one who can’t say any words in the tongue of your ancestors. You may have many questions unanswered. Daron invites you to join him on your spiritual quest to follow Jesus.
He wants to connect with you, offer a prayer for you, and to suggest ways for you to keep following Jesus as a Native person.
So what are you waiting for? Engage with him on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus
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Remember,
"Wherever you are, God sees you. You are NOT alone! Keep following Jesus!"