Natives Follow Jesus

Daron Butler
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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!"

  1. 2d ago

    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, and share the same culture. The truth is much richer. There are hundreds of tribes, hundreds of histories, and countless ways Native people express their identity. This episode challenges the idea that there is a single “Native look” and encourages listeners to embrace the beautiful diversity that exists within Indigenous communities. Most importantly, this episode reminds Native listeners that they do not need to perform their identity for anyone else’s approval. 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 Lumbee Federal Tribal Recognition that happened in December of 2025 here. Peruse the Native Blood Quantum discussion from these two perspectives online: The California Law Review and Native Governance Center's Blood Quantum Guide Review the answers to the myth that all indigenous peoples live on reservations from the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the story of the struggle whether native peoples live on or off the reservation. Discover how Native Americans migrated into North America from Answers in Genesis and where Native Peoples settled. Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.com Join us for the next episode when you can dismantle the Strong Silent Native stereotype with me.

    42 min

  2. Jun 15

    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.com Join 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

    37 min

  3. Jun 8

    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.com Join us for the next episode when you can join me in addressing sports mascots and cultural caricatures.

    42 min

  4. Jun 2

    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 Jesus Some 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.com Join us for the next series where we confront harmful stereotypes, reclaim identity, and follow Jesus with honesty, integrity, humor, and dignity.

    28 min

  5. May 25

    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 Jesus We 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.com Join us for the next episode when you can find out how to count your blessings in your walk with Jesus.

    28 min

  6. May 18

    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.com Join us for each episode so we can follow Jesus better and follow Jesus together.

    28 min

  7. May 11

    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.com Join us for the next episode when you can begin to envision where God is leading Native followers of Jesus next.

    27 min

  8. May 4

    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.com Join us for the next episode when you can find encouragement from the women who have walked long with Jesus on Mother's Day.

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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!"

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  • Creator
    Daron Butler
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    89
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Daron Butler
  • Show Website
    Natives Follow Jesus