Today the Smith's begin a three part series as they celebrate the translation of Craig's Indigenous Faith book into the Spanish language! That's right, this new version can now go into the over one half billion Spanish speaking world to help Indigenous believers in those cultures learn to live a biblically healthy life in the context of their tribal traditions and cultures. Today, the Smith's introduce you to the three generations of the David Bonsell family who took the time to meticulously go over the book's content, and translate it as close to what Craig wanted to convey when he wrote it in English. It also maintains a strong commitment to the Scriptures as the foundation for all Craig shares. You'll grow to love the Bonsell family, including the 84 year old patriarch, David, Sr., his wife, Anna, son David, Jr. and wife Michelle, and daughter Laura, who represents her two other sisters who were not able to join us on the day we recorded this inspirational and informational visit. Today, the Smiths introduce David and Anna, and you get to hear their story of faith and calling as Hispanic believers into the mission field of Mexico. You'll also hear of the great challenges David, Jr., has gone through, who, like Craig, lives his life confined to a wheelchair. You'll hear from Anna, who, as she read the book, realized just how important it is, and how she wished they had a book like Indigenous Faith when they served among animistic tribes in Mexico. This further affirms the validity of the book, in either language, as an important tool that uniquely addresses Christian faith and practice among former animistic people. In episodes to come you'll learn more about this wonderful family, and just how they undertook the huge process of translating this book into Spanish. There's some relevant and important things to listen to and learn from in today's and upcoming episodes of Indigenous Faith. Craig and LaDonna are thrilled to have you along once again for the journey! So let's go to the program for the first installment of Celebrating the Indigenous Faith's Book's Translation into Spanish series!

In this second and final installment of the Smiths VIP interview with dear friends and ministry partners, Huron and Lois Claus, the visit continues as both couples share how deep their relationship is with each other. There's a lot of history covered as the Smiths and Clauses reminisce about days gone by where each family contributed to the spiritual health and vitality of the other. Also, Huron Claus shared about 2025 being an important year for CHIEF Ministries, in that it's their fiftieth year anniversary. Three major events are planned throughout the year as CHIEF remembers all the ways the Lord led them (Deuteronomy 8:2), and where they are going into the future. Craig and LaDonna encourage you to consider joining them in one or more of these celebrations, starting with their event planned for Phoenix. Arizona in mid-March. To learn more, you can visit their website at CHIEF.org. Craig and LaDonna appreciate Huron and Lois and count them as some of their closest friends and ministry partners. If you don't know them, listening to last week and this week's broadcast, you'll learn just how special this Native family is and how they have impacted Native Evangelical ministries for many decades. Their story can help you discover ways God can use you and your family, as you build a healthy Indigenous Faith within the generations that surround you. Be blessed, dear friend, as you join Craig and LaDonna for this special VIP visit with Huron and Lois Claus!

Today Craig and LaDonna Smith begin a two part visit with some of their closest friends and ministry colleagues, Huron and Lois Claus of CHIEF Ministries. In one of the most fascinating stories of the work of God in the lives of a Native American family, Huron unpackages the multi-generational story of this Mohawk family whose exposure to the gospel goes back to the 1700's. He shares the powerful impact the Claus Indian Family had during their years with Youth For Christ, in partnership with leaders such as Dr. Billy Graham in his early years, and leading all the way up to today, where a deep friendship and partnership remains with Huron, and Billy Graham's children and grandchildren, who lead that organization today. Craig and Huron dig deep into their own shared history and friendship as LaDonna asks Huron's wife, Lois, to relive her early days dating, marrying, and for almost five decades, serving together with Huron in missionary work among Indigenous people all over the Western Hemisphere. It's a fascinating story, both personally and ministry wise which will not only enlighten you, but encourage you in your own family's journey in Christ. We all can make a lasting impact for Christ through many generations if we only allow the Lord to do His work in our lives. Be encouraged, friend, as you meet some of the wonderful Victorious Indigenous People the Smiths are privileged to know, and serve together in this generation. Don't miss next week's edition as well, as the story continues to unfold! Be blessed, dear friend as we pay a visit to Huron and Lois Claus!