In today's episode, Pastor Craig takes us to Kiowa country in western Oklahoma where he preached a funeral message for someone he affectionately referred to as his second mother. Alfreda Claus was the matriarch of the well known Claus family, a family that has had a lasting legacy in ministry spanning five generations. This godly mother, wife, grandmother and mentor to many slipped into the presence of the Lord at the age of 92! We encourage you to join Pastor Smith as he honors her life and legacy in a unique sermon he's titled A Beautiful Woman, A Beautiful Land - Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Alfreda Claus. Tell your family and friends to tune in as well, as they will be uplifted by the story of this amazing woman and how her faith sustained her for most of her life. Also, Pastor Smith weaves in the gospel throughout the message, which could encourage your family and friends on to their own saving faith in Christ. We trust you'll be blessed by the story of Alfreda Claus from the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma!

In today's final episode in our series with Pastor Jason French, Craig, LaDonna, and Jason lay out what biblical worship must look like in the context of our Indigenous cultures. God only accepts worship based on His truths, and not the imaginations of the world, regardless of cultures or conditions. It has been a marvelous journey with Pastor French into the Word of God as it speaks to us on worship God accepts. If we, as Indigenous believers and churches desire to be in a blessable position before the Lord, we must meet Him on His terms and not ours. We encourage each of you to hear from the heart of this godly Cherokee leader how he understands worship that is a sweet smelling fragrance in the nostrils of the Lord. No compromise will ever win God's approval, because He has made it clear from His Word how He expects us to come to Himself in humble adoration and worship. Be an Abel, and not a Cain. Bring to Him the items of worship that is acceptable in His sight. Remember, as A.W. Tozer once said, God will save a man, but He will not save him and his idol! We hope you've been blessed, challenged, and have enjoyed this extended visit with Pastor Jason. We know the Smiths were blessed to host him on these powerful editions of Indigenous Faith. We'll see you next week on another edition of this growing broadcast. 'Till then, God bless you abundantly is our prayer!

In this powerful series on biblical worship, Pastor Jason French continues to give his perspective and convictions on how to process any human culture and its influence on worship in the Evangelical Christian church today. Of particular importance, and the focus of this series, is the modern Western culture and the traditional Indigenous culture's influences on biblically based worship. Craig and LaDonna remind listeners about mankind's adulteration of any created thing by turning those items into culturally based objects of worship or utilizing such things as mediatory devices that aid the worshipper in worship and devotion to God. All this leads to idolatry, which God hates and forbids His redeemed people to embrace. The issues are deep, controversial, and can divide believers in Christ into opposing camps of convictions. Thus marring the image and reputation of Jesus Christ among people groups around the world. It's time for God's people to realign themselves under the banner of the cross and in adherence to the truth so clearly laid out in the pages of God's Holy Word! Where do you land, dear friend, in this battle for the mind, will, and emotions of saved believers in Christ? If we are to honor the Lord, the only option is to camp on the side of the truth of God's Word in all aspects of our lives, worship included! Stay strong, and stay tuned as the discussions with Pastor Jason French continue next week. See you then!