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Redstone Woman - Plains Cree First Nation from Onion Lake Cree Nation Aug 16, 2022

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One of the gifts of the Spirit that I never thought about until someone pointed it out to me is "being vulnerable." Yah, yah, I know there's this whole vulnerable thing that a famous Ms. Brown talks about. But actually being vulnerable is an act of courage, and in Cindy Quinney's case, an act of love for the Savior. She talks multiple times about different ways she has learned vulnerability. The thought just came to me that vulnerability = a broken heart and a contrite spirit. That's it! Cindy has learned to have a broken heart and a contrite spirit through scripture study, through being willing to follow the Spirit, and through repentance. I'm sure I'm missing some too. But man, I love Cindy and want to follow her. And I know she's trying to follow the Savior. I think that's good company to be in.

Brooks Shotgunn - Arapaho, Navajo, & Cheyenne Aug 09, 2022

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This interview had me smiling almost the entire time. Like from ear to ear. When Brooks Shotgunn really found The Book of Mormon, it came to life to him. And it seems like life bloomed. He went on a mission. He found his soulmate. He has a satisfying career. He's a father. And he just finds joy in all the little things. I'm not sure if he realized how easily gospel topics poured from him, even when we weren't talking "gospel." Can a light shine through voice alone? It must be able to--because this conversation was glowing.

Tyler Youngbull - Cheyenne & Arapaho, Sioux & Assinaboinne Aug 02, 2022

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Formerly "Bishop" Tyler Youngbull has made a lot of changes in his lifetime. While he was raised with the Gospel of Jesus Christ as a part of his life, it wasn't the center of his youth. But prayer was. And remains so today. He has grown from being told when and how to pray to learning to love prayer as a personal and powerful connection with the Lord. Prayer was the catalyst for a mission. It has helped him define his goals. It has strengthened him in callings in the Church. And it's a legacy he hopes he leaves with the wonderful people he has associated with in his ward. As a true disciple of Jesus Christ, Tyler testifies of a living Savior and of the Plan of Salvation. I'm so thankful for Brother Youngbull.

Ason Begaye - Navajo Jul 26, 2022

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Not long ago, my guest was simply called "Sister Begaye" most of the time. She was still Ason, but she rarely used that name. "Sister" is a lovely title when you think about how those who truly live up to its meaning treat other people. Ason talks about how she wants to continue to be part of the gathering of Israel because it's the culture of Christ. She talks about how it's a home for all of us. A safe place. She talks about making her own future family home a safe place. She's learned first-hand the differences between a family home that is in a state of turmoil and a family home that is full of love. Her plan for making it a safe haven is to follow the promptings of the Holy Ghost and make it a place where Christ would feel welcome.

Tyler Nielsen - Navajo Jul 19, 2022

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For some people, knowing exactly what they want to do with their life is easy. For most of us, we have to work at it. We have to be willing to be led by the Spirit. We have to be willing to take twists and turns that we didn't expect. And we have to be willing to use the gifts that God has given to us individually to "get there." Tyler doesn't know exactly what he wants to do as his "end game" goal [career]. But he recognizes that God has given him very specific gifts that he intends to use in the benefit of our brothers and sister. I love that. I love that he is willing to do good to bring glory to God. I also love how he was blessed to be able to learn more about his heritage through his missionary service. The Lord truly does bless us!

Roy Talk - Eastern Band of Cherokee & Navajo Jul 12, 2022

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As I edited this episode, I just think about how humble Roy Talk is. Sure, he's friendly and funny--but that doesn't mean he's not humble. He loves his wife, children, parents, and all his family with his whole heart (except that tiny part that is reserved for BYU Cougars, Utah Jazz, and Green Bay Packers). It's like it's bursting out of him. He's learned to love so well that he's been able to move past heinous hurts. I think he's the type of person that has learned to listen to other people so intently that he is able to learn great things from them--which in turn makes him a wonderful person to talk to. I'm sure if you've ever bought a t-shirt from him that you've walked away thinking, "I'm sure glad I stopped to talk to Roy and got the souvenir to boot!"

John Borrows - Anishinaabe (Chippewa of the Nawash First Nation) Jul 05, 2022

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John Borrows is very well educated--academically and by the Spirit. I loved talking to him! I told him I've been thinking about faith for a while and I asked him to just comment on it. Talking about nests, birds, fish, rivers, and water brought faith a deeper meaning for me. He also has learned new meanings to commonly-held Latter-day Saint beliefs that has added dimension and connection to his thoughts and life. He was just so interesting that I'm excited for you to hear this conversation. I think your faith will be strengthened and possibly your relationships with the people around you.

Hugh Jones - Seneca Jun 28, 2022

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When I first contacted Hugh Jones, I was so happy with the interesting things he had to say. It's interesting how often I ask a question that comes into my mind that my guest has been working on, pondering on, or executing in their own life. This time the interesting conversation revolved around firming up your own testimony so that your children are able to watch you work through questions of your own. But the important thing is to build and strengthen your testimony--make sure your relationship with the Lord is your own and a real relationship. I also loved how he talked about being engaged in good works on your own--without being told what to do. That lesson is sitting in the front of my brain and making me want to be more aware of my own actions. Such a great conversation.

Clayton Long - Navajo Jun 25, 2022

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There's one point when I was talking to Clayton Long that I asked him what he wanted to talk about. Two things came up. First is the Gathering of Israel. He really wants to be a part of that gathering (as he is) because he knows that it will help bring the Savior back to the world. The second thing he really wanted to talk about is testimony--his own and how to start, nurture, and grow testimonies. He wants to be useful in Heavenly Father's hands in teaching people how to find and build their testimonies. These two desires are my desires as well. Also, I felt loved by this man when he called me his daughter. I love that about our Navajo way--and the true way of the Church--that we really are family. We really do belong to each other and as such we should love and care for each other.

Summer Fox Belly - Oglala Sioux Jun 14, 2022

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There is a great word that Summer Fox Belly teaches us today: Hunka. It has to do with relationships. She teaches us that when we are hunka, we have a familial obligation to each other, whether or not we are blood family. I loved her teaching us this. As we talked, she alluded to this in multiple ways in regards to her branch, her foster family, and friends in general. It made me feel closer to her knowing that she feels like this about people, hopefully me as well. But it really made me feel the Christlike love we call "charity." I was really grateful to have a new way to look at Him, our Savior, and in those that I associate with. Let us all try to be a little more hunka with each other.

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