In this, the third and final episode of this amazing visit with T.J. Valtierra, the Smiths as this great young leader of the future what his hopes, dreams, and vision is for his life and ministry, and the inner-city that is so heavy on his heart. T.J. truly does have vision, and he articulates it in a clear and compelling way. In what is a real ongoing redemption story, God has taken this former prodigal, saved him, delivered him, and now uses him to spread the gospel in not only word, but in deed as well. Aren't you blessed to hear this story? There's not many that can match the total amazingness of this life and hope story. And as heavy the discussion has been over these three episodes, the episode ends on a wonderful high not as T.J. talks about being honored by the Minnesota Vikings professional football team for his community service as one of their Hometown Heroes recognition. Included in that honor were two tickets to that year's Super Bowl! It's true that every once and a while God shows great favor on His servants. And for T.J., this was a great honor. It makes us wonder about the honors that are in store for faithful servants like T.J. Valtierra in heaven. As good as this earthly honor was, I'll be looking to see his eternal reward in a. place called Paradise! That's a long way from the inner-city mayhem he's been faithful to serve in here on earth! What a great story! What a great God!

As the Smiths continue their fascinating interview with T.J. Valtierra, T.J. shares how even with such a tough upbringing for all his siblings, including crime, drugs, abuses, gangs, prison, shootings, stabbings, etc., all his siblings now share the gospel of Jesus Christ after He did a salvation work in all their lives! In what continues to be an incredible story of this Native family, we see the redemptive work of the Lord Jesus in some very powerful ways. From there, the discussion moves to how the story that made international news a few years ago about George Floyd hit very close to home for T.J. and his family. T.J. shares his heart on what he and the whole city of Minneapolis experienced in the aftermath of Floyd's death at the hands of Minneapolis police officers. T.J.'s perspective is filled with wisdom that transcends politics and the divisive nature of that difficult time in America's recent history that's worth the time to listen to what he has to say. The more and more the Smiths get to know this dear brother in Christ, the greater respect they have for him and the God T.J. serves. This is a story worth listening to, and we're glad you are along for the ride! To God be the glory, great things He has done is all the Smiths are left with saying as they heard his story first hand, and now bring to you, faithful listeners to the Indigenous Faith podcast/broadcast. Be blessed, dear friends, as you listen to this second part of the remarkable VIP interview with T.J. Valtierra on Indigenous Faith!

The Navajo have a very expressive term for the English expression, "Oh my goodness!" It's Yah-di-lah! All LaDonna and Craig Smith can say regarding the life story of this truly Victorious Indigenous Person, T.J. Valtierra is, YAH-DI LAH! The backstory of this amazing servant of Christ is so incredibly challenging it seems even Hollywood would find it hard pressed to capture it in a blockbuster movie! But true it is, as told right from this amazing warrior for Christ, T.J. Valtierra. Like many Native people in North America, T.J. and his family was raised in the urban inner-city. His parents continue to maintain a faithful ministry of over fifty-years, and yet, for all his siblings, crime, drugs, violence, gangs, and other inner-city woes are their stories. But yet, as you'll hear in this amazing multi-episode series, there is redemption for all at the foot of the cross. Now, T.J. is one of the most powerful young Native preachers in all of Native North America as he continues to serve the Lord in the same inner-city environment that stole so much of his youth and life. The Smiths are privileged to work with T.J. and other young Native ministry workers through their ongoing partnership with On Eagle's Wings and their Warrior Leadership Summit, which is where the Smiths caught up with T.J. and his beautiful young family in the summer of 2025. This is one story you will not want to miss one episode of dear friends. What's better than reading about the life and times of T.J. Valtierra? Well, listening to the life and times of T.J. Valtierra! So without any further delay, the Smiths are excited to share with you this remarkable VIP visit with their dear brother in Christ, T.J.!