Today the Smiths begin a new VIP interview series with Colleen Estes and Mario Keeper. Two people who's backgrounds are so diverse and different, only the Divine leading of the Spirit of God could ever bring these two stories together, merging into an amazing story of faithfulness of a missionary, and the new work of God in a man who has faced such tragedy and adversity in his life, only God could redeem and remake such a life into a productive leader for the future. And it's a community that brings these two stories together. It's the community of Pikangikum, Ontario, Canada. Known as one of the most painful communities in all of Native North America, it has an international reputation as a place of darkness, death, substance abuse and suicides that are off the charts compared to the rest of Canada. But in this place, the Spirit of God is at work, moving through the faithfulness of servants of God like Colleen, and moving in the hearts and lives of a generation of young men like Mario. Today, and in the weeks to come, you'll learn about the amazing work of God happening in Pikangikum, a place that has been visited by Craig and LaDonna Smith and the On Eagle's Wings ministry. This series comes to you from an interview Craig and LaDonna did with Mario and Colleen at the recent Warrior Leadership Summit, sponsored by the On Eagle's Wings ministry. Get ready to be blessed beyond imagination as you are reminded about the redemptive power of Jesus Christ and His powerful gospel message!

Craig and LaDonna wrap up their three part visit with On Eagle's Wings team members, Adrian Staples and Miles Davenport. These two young warriors for Christ continue sharing how God has been working in their lives through their involvement in the On Eagle's Wings Summer of Hope tours and by attending the one year intense discipleship program offered OEW team members at the brand new OEW Leadership Center in Harrison, AR. The two complete their visit with the Smiths by sharing how they sense God is calling them into future full-time ministry. The Smith's know you'll be greatly encouraged to see how these two young men, who are young in their faith but yet show great wisdom, faith, and maturity from the strong discipleship they have received through the On Eagle's Wings ministry. They truly will become leaders in their generation for Christ! Now that's a real Victorious Indigenous Person! The Smiths love sharing the stories of mighty men and women of God in the Indigenous Faith broadcasts. Why? Because if God can use young men like Adrian and Miles, there's hope that He can use you as well if you only surrender to the Lordship of Christ in your life! Tune in next week as the Smiths turn are attention northward, across the US Canadian border, as we visit with a real hero of the faith and another younger Native follower of Christ who also shows great potential for a lifetime of service in Native ministry! All on the Indigenous Faith podcast/broadcast! We'll see you then!

Craig and LaDonna continue their VIP visit with On Eagle's Wings team members Adrian Staples (Ojibwe) and Miles Davenport (Meskwaki). These young warriors for Christ share about their early days of being discipled and how they got introduced to the ministry of On Eagle's Wings and their annual Warrior Leadership Summit (WLS). They share about their experiences at the Summit, including the impact of seeing hundreds of Native young adults from many tribes across North America worshipping the God that was now in their lives. From their experience at WLS, they quickly applied to join the On Eagle's Wings on their Summer of Hope evangelistic tour to Native communities way beyond what their exposure was previously. Their story is a shared experience, not only between these two young men, but the many Native youth who have served on past On Eagle's Wings teams. You'll be encouraged as their stories continue to unfold on this and the next episodes of Indigenous Faith. The Smiths ask you to pray for all the young warriors who join this incredible Native youth ministry. They are fast becoming the leaders for the next generation should the Lord hold back His imminent return. Until He does, we will continue to bring you the stories of VIP's like Adrian and Miles through the Indigenous Faith podcast/broadcast. See you next week!