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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
Please tell your friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts.
Remember,
"Wherever you are, God sees you. You are NOT alone! Keep following Jesus!"
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
Please tell your friends that the show is available to listen to for free in any app that supports podcasts.
Remember,
"Wherever you are, God sees you. You are NOT alone! Keep following Jesus!"
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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.
SHOW NOTES: Oftentimes your path in life may get re-routed. You may lose your way. You may take a turn and all seems lost. You take another turn and it appears that there is a dead-end. In this episode, you’ll discover how God is not surprised by detours, in fact, God designs them. A dead-end is not the end. A detour is not the finish line. A roadblock is not immovable. 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 Grandma Ruth from one of her supporting churches here. Watch the announcement of Grandma Ruth' passing from earth to heaven on Broken Arrow Bible Ranch here.Follow Broken Arrow Bible Rance on Instagram @brokenarrowbibleranch so that you can pray for this summer's camping outreach 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: You want joy in your life. You want to make a difference in your life. Well, joy isn't found in being first--it's found in putting others first. In this episode you will learn how humility fuels lasting influence and real joy. You will learn from my mistakes and I trust you will find best practices to find greater joy in your life as you serve others. Listen now! 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. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus 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.
SHOW NOTES: You may have lost your purpose. Life has happened. You started work, met new people, and you have grown as a human being. Life has changed and things have shifted. Do you know your purpose? Or, you may have arrived at a place where you don’t know. You might be completely unsure of what drives you. You haven’t given much thought to it recently. You realize a disconnect between what you want in life and what you’re currently experiencing. You may not know what your purpose will be. But you feel and think that there has to be more than this. I believe that living on purpose as a follower of Jesus can drive you to make better decisions, to take action that benefits others, and gives you energy to make wonderful things happen for yourself, your family, and your community. So, I invite you to join me on this next phase of your spiritual journey. Lean in as you discover your purpose in Christ. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter by clicking link, scrolling down past episodes, find email sign up form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and you are ready to receive newletter. Follow me on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Email me to say hi or to provide feedback nativefollowsjesus@gmail.com Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when we address how you can find your purpose by serving with humility
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