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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!"
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- 2 days ago36 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 people say they intend to honor Native Americans through mascots, the reality is often very different. What is presented as appreciation frequently becomes a shallow stereotype that reduces living cultures to symbols, costumes, and mascots.This conversation is not about anger. It is about dignity.It is about seeing Native people as human beings created in God’s image rather than symbols used for entertainment.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 nativefollowsjesus@gmail.com 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 will learn that "No, we don't all look the same." Indigenous people look different and are dignified.Mentioned in this episode:Part two
- 1 weeks ago41 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 starting a new series, entitled, Beyond the Stereotype. This series is designed to help Native and non-Native listeners confront harmful stereotypes, reclaim indigenous identity, and a desire to follow Jesus with honesty, strength, humor, and dignity.Many people talk about Native people as if we disappeared. This episode reminds listeners that Native communities are alive, evolving, resilient, and still carrying culture, language, faith, and identity. 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 Documentaries exploring Hollywood's stereotypes of Native Americans unpack how early cinema reduced diverse, rich Indigenous cultures into two-dimensional tropes—such as the "noble savage," the bloodthirsty villain, or the mystic. They analyze how these caricatures justified historical mistreatment and shaped public perception.Watch Images of Indians: How Hollywood Stereotyped the Native American (2003): This documentary details the history of Native American representation in cinema, breaking down how film was utilized as a propaganda tool. View trailer here. Check out Reel Injun (2009): Directed by Cree filmmaker Neil Diamond, this award-winning feature is the definitive documentary on the subject. It traces the evolution of the "Hollywood Indian" from the silent era to the modern day and features interviews with iconic figures like Clint Eastwood and Russell Means. You can stream or rent it on platforms like Amazon Prime Video or Apple TV. Watch trailer here. Tune into What Hollywood Gets Wrong About Native America (2024): Produced by PBS as part of their A People's History series, this short-form documentary investigates why Native people and stories remain marginalized, and highlights how modern Indigenous filmmakers are reclaiming their narratives. You can watch the full episode for free on the PBS Website. Send me an email at nativefollowsjesus@gmail.com 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 join me in addressing sports mascots and cultural caricatures.
- 2 weeks ago28 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 celebrating birthdays as Indigenous followers of Jesus — and why spiritual milestones matter too.Celebrate:your healingyour sobrietyyour baptismyour growthyour survivalyour journey with JesusSome victories are quiet…but they still matter deeply. Walk in beauty, relatives.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 nativefollowsjesus@gmail.com to connect with me or to ask me a question. Thanks.Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next series where we confront harmful stereotypes, reclaim identity, and follow Jesus with honesty, integrity, humor, and dignity.
- 3 weeks ago27 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 endured.This week on Natives Follow Jesus, we talk honestly about:• Native warrior traditions• Indigenous military service• historical trauma• faith, lament, and healing through JesusWe honor Native veterans while refusing to erase the truth of history. You can hold grief and gratitude at the same time. Walk in beauty, relatives.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 nativefollowsjesus@gmail.com to connect with me or to ask me a question. Thanks.Read more about Ira Hayes a World War II hero from the Pima Nation in Arizona from the Museum of Native American History here. Scroll down to view song made popular by Johnny Cash about the tragic death of Ira Hayes. Peruse the information about the Navajo Code Talkers here from the Gallup, New Mexico online postings honor the Navajo Code Talkers. You can scroll down to watch an hour long movie talking about the Navajo Code Talkers too. Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for the next episode when you can find out how to count your blessings in your walk with Jesus.
- May 18, 202628 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 generation with an authentic faith. The next season may not be louder or flashy--but it may be deeper. Listen now and reflect on what God may be growing in your 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 @nativesfollowjesusSend me an email at nativefollowsjesus@gmail.com to connect with me or to ask me a question. Thanks.Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.comJoin us for each episode so we can follow Jesus better and follow Jesus together.
- May 11, 202627 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 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 nativefollowsjesus@gmail.com 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.
- May 4, 202632 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 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 nativefollowsjesus@gmail.com 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.
- Apr 27, 202630 min
Episode 80: Planting Seeds for Tomorrow--How Your faith shapes future generations
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 nativefollowsjesus@gmail.com 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.
About Natives Follow Jesus
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!"
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