Best Willis Wheeler Podcasts (2024)

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Geoff & Akasha Balkman - Oglala Lakota / Yankton & Oglala Lakota 1:01:13

3d ago1:01:13

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Ah...where to begin with this one. Geoff and Akasha came to my house. And they didn't use a tissue once. You might need one though. This is a tough, tough story. They lost their son out of the blue. Their son just didn't wake up one day. The baby of their family. And I'm so sorry for their loss. I asked them after we recorded how they felt this los…

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Jacob Obioma - Navajo 55:29

9d ago55:29

55:29

One of a kind. Literally. Jacob is Navajo and Nigerian. No siblings. He's one of a kind. But something else that I love about Jacob is that he has dedicated his life to sharing his love of Jesus Christ. He wants people to see Jesus through his actions, speech, and works. It's interesting how sometimes I some of my guests surprise me with how deep t…

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LaRue Willie - Navajo 48:26

17d ago48:26

48:26

One of the first people that has sent me multiple emails is LaRue. She often sends me a note to tell me how much something someone said on Tribe of Testimonies has affected her. It's taken me a couple years to get her to agree to be a guest. I'm glad she finally accepted my invitation. She has a strong testimony. During the interview, she mentions …

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Joshua Freeman - Hopi 58:55

1M ago58:55

58:55

The longer we talked, the more I appreciated the things Josh had to say about life and family. We talked a lot off the recording as well. There is just so much that I could appreciate about his experiences. Josh shares about some of his family's trials of mental and physical health--and the toll those have on his mental health. I can commiserate! H…

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Ira Jones - Seneca 48:21

1M ago48:21

48:21

In a few days from the posting of this episode, a full eclipse will pass over much of the United States. In this conversation, Ira explains a Seneca story about making promises of peace during an eclipse. He is planning on doing a similar pledge with his family and friends during the eclipse. I think that's beautiful! (I wish I could be there!) But…

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Brighten Crawford-Martin - Assiniboine & Sioux 49:23

2M ago49:23

49:23

About a year ago I reached out to Brighten to ask her to be a guest. It didn't work out, so I just left if. But recently I was scrolling through old messages and saw our open conversation and I reached out to her again. This time was the right time. A year ago it wasn't. This time Brighten was not only willing to share her story and testimony, but …

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Tamera Wheeler - Anishinaabe from Sagkeeng First Nation & Navajo 49:30

2M ago49:30

49:30

I remember when I was a student at BYU, I saw this sweet little girl dancing at the Harold A. Cedartree powwow. She was there pretty much every year that I was. Her name is Tamera Wheeler. So, I've seen her around for a long time. She told me that she remembers me coming to her house with my friend, Sommer, to get help making regalia. Tamera has gr…

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Kalista Hill - Yankton & Lakota 54:28

2M ago54:28

54:28

It feels like Kalista and I have a lot in common. We both grew up in eastern Utah. We both spent time in Washington, DC. We both have sought reconnection with our heritage. But there are a lot of things we don't have in common. I have not lived as many places as she. We are obviously from different tribes. The biggest common denominator, however, i…

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Jada Vargas - White Mountain Apache 37:59

2M ago37:59

37:59

Holy cow! This young lady is amazing. AH-MAZE-ING. I am so impressed with her testimony and her sweetness. She has lost a great many people in her life. She could choose to be bitter or hard. But instead she is sweet and soft. She is seeking our Savior Jesus Christ actively. She seeks to surround herself with people that live high standards and she…

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Emmerson Mose - Navajo 51:19

2M ago51:19

51:19

Brother Mose was a cowboy. A bull rider, to be exact. Was. Until he got hurt. Since that injury, he's moved on with life. He doesn't do all the things that he once did. Now he does other things to improve his life and the life of those around him. He serves others. He has served as a branch president. He has served with the Boy Scouts. And he serve…

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Marilyn Reed - Navajo 52:53

2M ago52:53

52:53

Some of the most powerful things that Marilyn Reed taught me were: meet people where they are (children or adults); when teaching, allow imperfection and give them the right tools and instructions; grow hope; and make connections with people, Mother Earth, and especially the Godhead. Marilyn has worked hard in all her pursuits. She has received a b…

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Anne Wildcat - Cree & Nakoda (AB, Canada) 50:36

3M ago50:36

50:36

As I listened to Anne, I was struck with how much she LOVES family. She's a single woman. But she clings to family, including those by close blood relations, those of her Nation, those who love Jesus Christ, and those who are members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She started really regularly going to the temple because of the …

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Cheryl McManus - Tobacco Plains Ktunaxa, aka Kootenay (BC, Canada) 59:23

3M ago59:23

59:23

The spirit of Elijah is strong with Cheryl McManus. She has felt pulled to her ancestors--sometimes literally. She talks about experiences she has had with them and how their influence has been felt and blessed her life. Cheryl also talks about how, in some regards, she has felt lost because of how her mother was unable to live and cherish her own …

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Victoria Enas - Hopi, Mojave, & Pima 51:16

3M ago51:16

51:16

As I was listening to Sister Enas, I just kept thinking that she's doing a lot more good than she realizes. She's humble. She's kind. She's a good person to be around. I love her stories about how she came back to church and has slowly been immersing herself fully into the Gospel of Jesus Christ. She sees how the church helps us become better peopl…

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Mondo Hand - Mescalero Apache & Chiricahua Apache 53:12

3M ago53:12

53:12

Talking with a surfer dude was kind of fun. But he was also pretty inspiring. Mondo Hand really talked a lot about the Holy Ghost. He talked about how the Holy Ghost can help us in relationships. And he especially talked about how the Holy Ghost can help protect us. I loved that Mondo emphasized that we who have been baptized and confirmed members …

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Carlos Reed - Ute 52:56

4M ago52:56

52:56

I've often talked about how, as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Native Americans, we have a different view than others. I have a different view than those who were raised "traditionally." And also, every tribe's "traditionally" is different. But as Carlos Reed and I talked about these things, it was very clear to me. …

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Pamela Womack-Canon - Choctaw 37:03

4M ago37:03

37:03

I think I'm going to tell the missionaries I'm no longer interested.... Well, that's didn't happen. The Holy Ghost told Sister Pam to go to church with those young missionary sisters. I'm glad she did go to church with them. Pam's spirit is so sweet and beautiful. I love at the end when she talks about what she feels as a member of the Tribe of Isr…

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Podcast Testimonials 14:29

4M ago14:29

14:29

Thanks to Carrie, Rachel, Michelle, and Olivia. These women called in to share some of their experiences with Tribe of Testimonies. I'm so grateful for their few minutes with us. My hope is that you can experience similar blessings in your life through the testimonies of my guests. I hope you have a super, wonderful, awesome day!…

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Announcements! 5:05

5M ago5:05

5:05

This very short episode is all about announcements. 1. I am planning on continuing with Tribe of Testimonies in 2024. 2. I would love if you could call in and leave a short message about what you have loved, what you have learned, who you loved listening to, etc. I would like to make a compilation episode. 3. I'm looking for new music.…

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Ann Marie Sherman - Navajo & Zuni 56:02

5M ago56:02

56:02

This conversation was fun for me because Ann Marie asked me a question. And then we talked about it a bunch. What was the question? She asked me about how I hear the Holy Ghost. She has heard the Holy Ghost at three pivotal times in her life and has been grateful she followed those promptings. We talked about how other people have listened to promp…

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Deborah Blackburn - Mississippi Choctaw & Cherokee 40:41

5M ago40:41

40:41

It was super fun to get to interview someone I only slightly knew before. Debbie Blackburn has spent most of her married life in the same little town I grew up in. She was a fixture of my youth because I always saw her driving a school bus. But learning about her history and about her struggles and blessings has given me a whole new appreciation fo…

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Levi Esquerra - Chemehuevi 52:18

6M ago52:18

52:18

He's a gem. I found a gem! Levi Esquerra has been polished and now shines. He attributes a lot of his success to his mother, to other good people in his life, and of course to the Savior. He's been able to get a great education and then use that to benefit others. He served, for a season, his tribe as tribal chairman. Now he serves in a public univ…

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Levi Heperi - Mohawk 56:30

6M ago56:30

56:30

This conversation was so fun! We laughed much. Mostly at ourselves. We talked about how we are each needed in God's plan. Remember in the New Testament how we're each a different part of the body? Yes. We are also all important spokes in a wheel moving toward God's kingdom. Levi Heperi talks about how even as he has moved forward in life without kn…

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Austin Lynn - Cherokee 49:02

6M ago49:02

49:02

So many of us have learning curves--not just speaking about formal education. We have learning curves where we learn to treat people better, where we learn to value things better, and where we understand life better. Austin Lynn is going through learning curves some of us will go through differently. He's learning about his past. He's learning abou…

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Lottie Orcutt - Navajo 1:00:02

6M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

The testimony Lottie Orcutt shares about responsibility and trust is amazing. She really knows that Jesus Christ, through His Atonement in our behalf, is The Answer. The answer to what? Like, pretty much everything. The attacks on the family. The relationships are confusing. The health challenges we face. The questions people have about the Gospel.…

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Ty Yellowman - Navajo 46:51

7M ago46:51

46:51

Ty Yellowman is at a turning point in his life. He's about ready to graduate from college. But he has already had enough experiences that he recognizes how blessed he is. He has wonderful people in his life, including his parents, institute leaders, and church leaders. He served a mission where he learned time management skills as well as spiritual…

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Lemikki Westlund - Port Gamble S'Klallam 51:54

7M ago51:54

51:54

Growing up in a teeeeeeeeny tiny Utah town has its benefits. One of those is that when you finally get yourself to the temple after a tumultuous youth, there will inevitably be loved ones there welcoming you. People who knew you when you were a rough stone. People who saw the gem in you. Lemikki Westlund was one of those rough stones. But now she h…

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Daniel Nehring - Monacan Indian Nation of Virginia 51:35

7M ago51:35

51:35

As we prepared for the Utah Gathering of Tribes, my friend and I put a few signs up in a couple locations. One of those locations was at the Trading Post in West Valley, Utah. Daniel Nehring doesn't frequently shop there. But, the day before the Gathering, Daniel was out and about doing some errands. As he was heading home, a very distinct promptin…

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Amy Fa'atoafe - Navajo & Hopi 50:20

7M ago50:20

50:20

Once upon a time, this sweet family wanted to upgrade their house to a little larger house. They had been working toward this goal for a long time. They prayed to Heavenly Father to help them find the right house. He told them it was in Utah! Whaaaat!?! Yes. So this sweet family moved from Mesa, Arizona, to Utah. And they have found peace and bless…

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Christopher Keel - Choctaw & Chickasaw 54:59

7M ago54:59

54:59

It's so awesome how when you go into a conversation with an open mind you can learn so many new things. And it's also amazing how you can find commonalities. I knew hardly anything about Chris, but those good things happened for me. Persistence was a word that Chris uses to describe his son. But I could tell from some of his own stories that he was…

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Special Guest Dontrelle Willis talking about Phils vs Cardinals on Apple TV Friday Sept 15 29:44

8M ago29:44

29:44

The Phillies Talk Podcast has a special guest on this week! It's Dontrelle Willis, Apple TV Analyst, talking about the upcoming game on Apple TV with the Phillies and the Cardinals. We also talk about his awesome career, helping the then 'Florida' Marlins win their 2nd World Championship ever in 2003 in his first year in the MLB, and a whole lot mo…

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Sky Young - Navajo 59:47

8M ago59:47

59:47

Sky is a son, a brother, a spouse, a father. He talks about each of these roles with so much love and devotion. In all, he talks with gratitude. I love how we can talk about doctrine and conjecture with reason. I love how we could talk about vision. Sky has been blessed with a willing heart. He recognizes that as he learns about what is in store fo…

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Joleen Begay - Navajo 57:07

8M ago57:07

57:07

Growing up where I did, there were just a few other Navajos around. Joleen's family was one. I wanted to be like Joleen from the time I met her. She has always chosen to be kind, to love people, and to let the Light of Christ radiate from her. She's a single mother now, but that hasn't held her back. She has worked hard to be able to provide for he…

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Leslie Rodriguez-Burnette - White Mountain Apache 44:56

8M ago44:56

44:56

There has already been a point in Leslie's life where she questioned her faith in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. It's probably hard in a daily environment where people don't want to talk about religion, where people put religion down, or where you are reminded again and again of un-Christlike uses of religion. But, with encouragement and an invitation…

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St. Louis at CBP - the Dog Days of August 2023 34:08

8M ago34:08

34:08

Solo for now, with the show that I call Phillies Talk Podcast! Matt, I need you back on the show! St. Louis comes into Philly for a 'Dog Days' of August weekend series and more!

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Ah-in-nist Sipes - Cheyenne & Caddo 1:02:44

8M ago1:02:44

1:02:44

When Ah-in-nist Sipes decided to really find out if The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was true, he came with three questions. First, what is the real doctrine--if any--about the color of skin? Second, how does being a believing Cheyenne work with the teachings of the Church? Third, who really is Jesus Christ? Ah-in-nist describes how …

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Mylo Fowler - Navajo 1:05:15

9M ago1:05:15

1:05:15

Mylo Fowler is a famous photographer. I wish we had time to hear more of his story. But I want you to hear how gratitude and stewardship led to more light in his life. Light now directs his life. Light leads his life through photography as well as his spiritual growth. Light. Don't block the light. Pay your tithing so heaven can shine its light dow…

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Ralph Murrietta - Tohono O'odham 58:00

9M ago58:00

58:00

I don't know about you--but I have some theories about the Church, about some of the scriptures, and maybe even doctrine. But they're just theories. Ralph Murrietta had some theories about Jesus Christ before Ralph joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He presented them as a college student in a public speaking class. Because he w…

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Jeff Young - San Carlos Apache 43:26

9M ago43:26

43:26

Two things stood out to me about this conversation with Jeff. First--he literally found happiness while he was studying The Book of Mormon. He was in a deep despair when he remembered some advice he has learned again and again as a child. He took that challenge and read The Book of Mormon and found a happiness he had been looking for. Second--he ha…

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Mario Platero - Navajo & Zuni 54:55

9M ago54:55

54:55

As I was visiting with Mario Platero, I was struck by his great humility. Humility doesn't always mean shy. In fact, it definitely doesn't. It means knowing that the blessings we have come from hard work, from love of and for others, and from Heavenly Father. Mario talks about how his callings, both at church and in his career, have blessed him. On…

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Phils Looking At Trade Deadline, Painter Elbow, and more! 33:19

10M ago33:19

33:19

It's a brand new edition of the Phillies Talk Podcast with Rich and Matt talking Phillies baseball! It's so good having Matt on the show with great anaylsis as usual. We're talking how the Phillies team looks going into the All-Star Break and now out of it, with only 2 weeks until the trade deadline! All of this and so much more, subscribe to the s…

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Charles Knife Chief - Pawnee 51:19

10M ago51:19

51:19

Listening to Charles Knife Chief talk about both the good and the bad about his tribe's history, and then later mentioning the good and the bad about other things in his life just made me think about what we learn in The Book of Mormon. There is supposed to be opposition in all things so that we may know the difference. It isn't supposed to be easy…

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Penny Walker - Anishinaabe from Sagkeeng First Nation 56:39

10M ago56:39

56:39

This lady is a powerhouse! She talks about so many people who have been good to her and for her. She talks about them being powerful in her life in a variety of ways. I think she must be good at taking the good from people and incorporating it into the way she lives her life. She recognizes that paths cross for a reason. She knows that Heavenly Fat…

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Phils at the All-Star Break 2023 - Special Guest Louis Schiff 42:29

10M ago42:29

42:29

It's an All-Star Game edition of Phillies Talk Podcast with Rich Baxter. Talking about how the Phillies have done up to this All-Star break, what to expect the rest of the way. Also talking about the Phils vs Marlins series and the Marlins at the All-Star Break with the great Louis Schiff, Marlins fan, and baseball author and SABR member, I welcome…

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Ken Shields - Dakota 1:06:18

10M ago1:06:18

1:06:18

I had this episode in my pocket for a while because my June was super busy. So as I relistened to all the things Ken Shields shared, I was humbled again. He, like our Apostles and Prophets today, is old and therefore can see things better. He can see the value of the lessons his parents taught him. He can see that holding on the Gospel of Jesus Chr…

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Jared Holt: Republicans have disinformation researchers in their crosshairs 41:09

10M ago41:09

41:09

This week, we are joined by Jared Holt, who researches domestic extremism at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue, to talk about how Congressional Republicans are using their power and your tax dollars to harass and attempt to silence those who study and attempt to mitigate dangerous disinformation. Then Joshua Holland welcomes journalist Parker Mo…

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Al Frank - Nez Perce & Klamath 50:28

10M ago50:28

50:28

Humility seems like an attribute Al Frank has, whether he agrees or not. It could be circumstantial, or it might be because he's worked on it. Or both. Maybe there are other reasons as well. He wasn't raised as a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. But when he was shown the blessings that he could have by joining, he knew it …

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The devastating human toll of the neofascist attacks on LGBTQ+ people 48:27

10M ago48:27

48:27

On this week's show, we are joined by journalist Evan Urquhart, who is transgender, to talk about a topic that's rarely covered by the legacy media: The psychological and emotional toll that the right's relentless assault on the LGBTQ community's rights--and in many cases, on their very existence--takes on queer people. It is hard to be the target …

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The Mets come to Citizens Bank Park for first time in 2023 - Gary Mack special guest Mets Preview 34:57

10M ago34:57

34:57

It's a special Mets vs. Phillies preview show with a great friend and fellow podcaster and blogger, Mr. Gary Mack, of MetsMusings.com and I break down some history between these two teams and of course a preview of the weekend series in Philadelphia. It's a great time, hope you enjoy it! Subscribe and share this show with your friends. Want to do a…

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Summer is here! The Phils face the NL East at home in Philly 25:28

10M ago25:28

25:28

It's officially summer today! Welcome in Summer! The NL East is heating up in baseball as the Phillies welcome in the Braves, and then the Mets. Listen in as I talk about the first game with the Braves, and what to look forward to this weekend!

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