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Natives Follow Jesus

by Daron Butler

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!"

Latest episodes

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EPISODE 100: The Journey Ahead

SHOW NOTES: Episode 99 was a celebration of where we’ve been. Episode 100 is about where we’re going. The story isn’t finished. We made it to 100 Episodes--not becau

Sep 15
28 min

EPISODE 99: We're Still Here

SHOW NOTES: Psalm 78:4 “We will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the Lord…” We made it to 99 episodes—not because the journey has been easy, but bec

Sep 7
27 min

Episode 98: Walk Like You Belong

SHOW NOTES: What would change in your life if you really believed that you belonged to Jesus? It's more than knowing it in your head or just saying it at church, but r

Sep 1
34 min

EPISODE 97: Healing the Inner Voice

SHOW NOTES: You have an inner voice that replays things that you have heard from childhood into adulthood. Sometimes those messages are debilitating and destructive. But

Aug 24
33 min

EPISODE 96: Stop Comparing Your Journey

SHOW NOTES: In this episode, we’re going to talk about something many of us struggle with: Comparison. Because sometimes the biggest reason we can’t see what God has p

Aug 17
31 min

EPISODE 95: God, the Creator of All Things Doesn’t Make Mistakes

SHOW NOTES: God intentionally created you with purpose. Your life is not an accident, and your Creator doesn’t make mistakes. God made you in His image. He does not make

Aug 11
38 min

Episode 94: CHOSEN, BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

SHOW NOTES: Some of you have believed lies for so long that they sound like your own voice. But not every voice speaking into your life is telling you the truth. In th

Aug 3
31 min

EPISODE 93: Walking in Beauty Beyond the Stereotype

SHOW NOTES: When your identity is rooted in Christ, you are free to reject stereotypes, honor your heritage, love your neighbors, and help the next generation walk confi

Jul 27
39 min

EPISODE 92: Native Joy Is Resistance

SHOW NOTES: This episode is a celebration of Beyond the Stereotype series. The first six episodes dismantled false narratives. This episode tells the better story—not by

Jul 20
37 min

Episode 91: Poverty is Not Our Identity

SHOW NOTES: This episode is an opportunity to challenge one of the most persistent misconceptions about Native communities: reducing us to poverty. Listen now as this

Jul 13
40 min

Episode 90: We Are Not All the Same Spiritually

SHOW NOTES: Native followers of Jesus often feel misunderstood by both Native and Christian communities. Some people assume all Native Americans practice the same spiri

Jul 6
37 min

EPISODE 89: The Strong Silent Native

SHOW NOTES: Native men and women are often expected to stay silent about pain. This episode explores the difference between strength and silence, and why emotional heal

Jun 29
33 min

Episode 88: No, We Don’t All Look the Same as Indigenous Peoples

SHOW NOTES: Native identity is diverse. One of the most persistent stereotypes about Native Americans is the belief that we all look alike, dress alike, think alike, an

Jun 22
42 min

Episode 87 More Than A Mascot--We are Made in God's Image

Native identity is sacred, not entertainment. This episode explores why Native mascots, costumes, and caricatures continue to affect Native people today. While many peop

Jun 15
36 min

Episode 86: We’re Still Here--Confronting the Myth That Native Americans Only Exist in the Past

SHOW NOTES: Indigenous Peoples are not mascots, myths, or museum pieces. We are living peoples created by God with stories, beauty, pain, humor, and purpose. We’re sta

Jun 8
41 min

Episode 85: Counting Blessings--Celebrating Birthdays and Spiritual Milestones as Indigenous Followers of Jesus

SHOW NOTES: Birthdays are more than getting older. They’re reminders that the Creator carried us another year. This week on Natives Follow Jesus, we talk about celebrat

Jun 2
28 min

Episode 84 Memorial Day: Honor, Grief, and the Indigenous Warrior

SHOW NOTES: Memorial Day can feel complicated for Indigenous people. Many Native communities carry both pride in our veterans and pain from the history our people endure

May 25
27 min

Episode 83 Vision for where God is leading Native Followers of Jesus next

SHOW NOTES: Where is God leading Native Followers of Jesus next? This episode reflects on healing, identity, community, and the importance of encouraging the next gene

May 18
28 min

Episode 82 Finishing Well: Lessons from mothers who have walked long with 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

May 11
27 min

Songs and Stories That Endure--Preserving faith through culture, art, and memory

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 o

May 4
32 min