Tribe of Testimonies

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Curtis Walker - Omaha & Hopi Mar 07, 2023

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Curtis Walker starts our conversation by telling about the four "Hills of Life." I really saw meaning in those "hills." In the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the top leaders are all old. They have all reached an ultimate hill of life and so can give us more perspective and are closer to God. Curtis also tells about how his own parents had summited those hills and because of their journeys were able to teach him with love and wisdom. Curtis's own testimony may have just started because he wanted to be around good people, but he did the work and continues to do the work that keeps him closer to our Savior Jesus Christ. There's a lot of wisdom and truth packed into these minutes together. I hope you can find gems for yourself as well.

Dwight Witherspoon - Navajo Feb 28, 2023

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During our conversation, Dwight Witherspoon was pretty honest about how being human is hard sometimes. (Dang "natural man.") But I loved how he learned to give those challenges to the Savior. He's learned to look for the small miracles and the big gifts. He knows the blessing of the Holy Ghost because he has been guided by Him--and even given pure knowledge of situations through Him. He has tested tithing again and again and found that the Lord always makes up that difference. And Dwight's testimony about families and the eternal scope of Heavenly Father's plan is beautiful.

Jarom Harlan - Omaha Feb 21, 2023

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He came back. That's Jarom Harlan's story. He came back to the Gospel of Jesus Christ because it changed him from the inside out. He's tested the waters both out of the Church and tested the promises in the Church. He's found safety and strength and family and purpose by living the Gospel. My favorite part of his story is when a Navajo man stopped by his apartment and invited him to church. A Navajo man whom Jarom had never, ever met in this life. Heavenly Father and Jesus sure love to bless us with people at the right time and place if we're willing to open that door. Now Jarom is seeking to pay it forward to anyone else he can.

Cheryl Curry - Seneca Feb 14, 2023

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Something that Cheryl Curry emphasizes over and over is that we need to connect with our Creator, our Father. That is something that I, too, have been worrying about. Cheryl talks about how when we eliminate God from our lives, we lose connection with all the things that make us whole: our divine heritage, why we're here, how we can become better, and how to love purely. Cheryl has learned by experience that she needs to follow the promptings Heavenly Father puts into her mind and her heart. She's learned that when she does, she will have the power to accomplish all that she's asked to do. Now Heavenly Father is leading her to help other people in their reconnection with Him and who they truly are. It's beautiful.

Shasta Hampton - White Mountain Apache Feb 07, 2023

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Who better than someone who loves their heritage, loves people, and doesn't mind getting their hands dirty to serve and stand for and with her people as an emissary of the White Mountain Apache Tribe than Shasta Hampton? Possibly no one. I loved so deeply how Shasta sought advice from the missionaries on how to talk to people. They encouraged her to pray. Of course! I loved that she talks about prayer in about six different ways in this short interview. Unless I'm mistaken, she definitely has a connection with our Heavenly Father because she uses prayer. She uses prayer to prepare, to calm, to seek answers, to show gratitude, to connect, and to make decisions. So good!

Janell Murphy - Navajo Jan 31, 2023

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Something that Janell Murphy told me is that she's a healer. I think she's come from broken places enough and that she's sought out healers and healing enough that she has learned that gift of the spirit. She seems to walk in harmony with the world around her. She's learned that doing so brings her closer to our Savior. And by becoming closer to the Savior, she is more in harmony with the world. It's a beautiful circle of healing and growth. If you listen closely enough, you can learn how to strengthen and grow your faith. I loved that about our conversation, she was teaching me so much. Listen to her testify of our Savior and your day will be brightened.

Shania Benally - Navajo Jan 24, 2023

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There's this great little clip that the Church has put out called "The Music of the Gospel (https://youtu.be/ju8S2vswhjY). Shania Benally and I talk a little bit about this video and about the analogy that it represents. Shania explains how as she dances in powwows, she always does better when she just feels the drum. And then we talked about how just feeling the Spirit and the Savior lead and guide us always makes our lives more beautiful, meaningful, and successful. We talk about how the Gospel in its simplest form is the way back to the Savior. Shania has been home from her mission for a couple years, but her mission has given her strength and direction in her everyday life. Shania is a good example of how letting the music of the Gospel continue to bless and guide her life.

Rebecca Mason - Inupiat: Tribe of Kiana - Alaskan Native Jan 16, 2023

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Krystle Seschillie - Navajo Jan 16, 2023

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Come meet my dear friend, Krystle Seschillie! She is such a beautiful person. Some people are "converts" because they didn't have any association with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. But Krystle is a convert because she wanted to know the Gospel. She wanted to know the Plan of Salvation for herself. She wanted to know about the gift of the Holy Ghost. She wanted to know if Priesthood blessings are really conduits of Heavenly Father's power. She shares snippets of how she found these things out for herself in this wonderful conversation. And as she has asked important questions about these things, she has also found time to improve her temporal existence. I'm pretty sure that's exactly what Heavenly Father wants us to do because He is willing to help us in all things.

Denten Robinson - Navajo Jan 10, 2023

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I am definitely not as physically motivated as Denten Robinson is. Let's be honest, most of us aren't. But we can all choose to be as spiritually motivated as he is. How? By simply doing what we've been asked to do for all our lives: read our scriptures, go to church, take the sacrament, work on our testimonies, study General Conference. If you look at it as a whole, it might seem daunting. Doing an Iron Man is definitely daunting. But Denten learned through experience that training is the key. All these things to become spiritually motivated are improved step by step through "training." So many good insights from Denten. I hope you enjoy this conversation!

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