Fractured Faith seeks to rethink the way of Jesus of Nazareth through exploring the biblical and historical context for different church doctrines along with thinking about the practical implications these doctrines have had on the mental health of believers, methods of evangelism, and people leaving the church. Hosted by Indigenous author and mystic Joshua Hopping (Cherokee Nation), this podcast explores the cracks surrounding the Faith in the United States while seeking to better understand the Way of Jesus.
Fractured Faith: A Mosaic of Belief
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Fractured Faith seeks to rethink the way of Jesus of Nazareth through exploring the biblical and historical context for different church doctrines along with thinking about the practical implications these doctrines have had on the mental health of believers, methods of evangelism, and people leaving the church. Hosted by Indigenous author and mystic Joshua Hopping (Cherokee Nation), this podcast explores the cracks surrounding the Faith in the United States while seeking to better understand the Way of Jesus.
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Recent Episodes
July 20, 2026
Do Native Americans Worship the Devil?
<p>Did Native Americans worship the devil? Or is that claim rooted more in misunderstanding than in Scripture or history?</p><p>In this episode of Fractured Faith, Joshua Hopping explores how the Bible understands the devil, how Scripture identifies the true Creator, and why many Native nations—including the Cherokee—did not view the spiritual world through a system of competing gods. He also discusses why Christians are called to discern the spirits through the person of Jesus Christ, recognizing both God's work among Indigenous peoples and the need for the fuller revelation found in the incarnation.</p><p>Join the conversation as we explore Indigenous theology, biblical interpretation, and the relationship between Christianity and Native cultures.</p>
July 3, 2026
Two Flags in My Heart: A Cherokee Reflection on America's 250th Birthday
<p>As America commemorates the 250th anniversary of its founding, Joshua Hopping explores one of the most personal and emotionally complex holidays of the year.</p><p><br></p><p>As both an American patriot and a citizen of the Cherokee Nation, Joshua reflects on what it means to celebrate a nation whose birth represents both liberty and loss. Through his own family history—one ancestor who fought for American independence and another who likely fought alongside the British in defense of Cherokee sovereignty—he examines the American Revolution from two very different perspectives.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of Fractured Faith, Joshua explores the often-overlooked role of Native nations during the Revolutionary era, the struggle over western lands that helped shape the nation's founding, the Declaration of Independence's infamous reference to "merciless Indian Savages," and the long road to freedom experienced by Native Americans and African Americans long after 1776.</p><p><br></p><p>Rather than rejecting America's founding ideals, Joshua asks a more difficult question: Freedom for whom? He wrestles with the tension of loving his country while acknowledging that the promises of liberty were not extended equally to all people. The result is an honest conversation about patriotism, historical memory, justice, and hope—one that seeks neither to condemn nor to romanticize America's past, but to tell the truth about it.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you approach the Fourth of July with celebration, sorrow, or a mixture of both, this episode invites listeners to consider how history, faith, and identity shape our understanding of freedom—and why telling the whole story matters.</p><p><br></p><p>Additional Resources</p><p><br></p><p>The following books, articles, and historical resources provide additional context for many of the topics discussed in this episode:</p><p><br></p><p>- <a href="https://www.pushkin.fm/podcasts/first-americ" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">First America podcast</a> by Rebecca Nagle</p><p>- <a href="https://amzn.to/4glP5i8" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">A People's History of the United States</a> by Howard Zin (affiliate link)</p><p>- <a href="https://amzn.to/4vQSESm" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">How to Hide an Empire </a>by Daniel Immerwahr (affiliate link)</p><p>- <a href="https://amzn.to/3T0CvuO" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States</a> by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz (affiliate link)</p>
June 22, 2026
Being a Good Ancestor: Reflections from the NAIITS Symposium
<p>What happens when Indigenous identity, Christian faith, and theological education meet in the same space? In this episode of Fractured Faith, Joshua Hopping reflects on his experience attending the recent NAIITS Symposium and shares some thoughts on the people, conversations, and ideas that made a lasting impression on him. He also introduces listeners to NAIITS and discusses his opportunity to assist with their Indigenous Spirituality and Formation course following the symposium. This episode offers a personal reflection on learning, community, and the ongoing work of reimagining faith through Indigenous perspectives.</p>
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