Episode 23 – An Indigenous Perspective with Randy Woodley

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On this episode of the Liturgical Rebels podcast, Randy Woodley shares his various life journey, rooted in his Native American heritage and formed by his experiences in Western Christianity. He discusses the challenges and insights gained from his religion journey, emphasizing the significance of Indigenous values and the idea of Eloheh, which represents residing in concord. Woodley additionally displays on his guide, ‘Shalom and the Group of Creation,’ exploring the values that promote a harmonious existence inside communities and the pure world. On this dialog, Christine Sine and Randy Woodley delve into the profound themes of concord, Shalom, and Indigenous values. They discover the interconnectedness of creation and the significance of residing in concord with the atmosphere and one another. Woodley shares ecological and religious insights from his youngsters’s guide ‘The Concord Tree’. The dialogue additionally touches on his collaborative work together with his spouse Edith on the Eloheh Indigenous Middle for Earth Justice, emphasizing the necessity for regenerative practices and the educating of Indigenous spirituality. They conclude with a mirrored image on common values that may result in a extra steady and comfortable society.

Takeaways

• Randy Woodley questioned the assimilation into Western Christianity and sought a deeper understanding of his Native heritage.
• Woodley emphasizes the disconnect between Western Christianity and the teachings of Jesus.
• He believes that God works exterior conventional church settings. He and his spouse, Edith, determined to comply with Jesus inside their very own native cultural context.
• Eloheh represents the concept of residing in concord and peace inside Indigenous cultures.
• The idea of Shalom encompasses residing in concord with creation and group. It’s a way of life, not only a greeting.
• Woodley identifies core values shared amongst varied Indigenous peoples.
• The Eloheh Indigenous Middle promotes Earth justice and teaches Indigenous spirituality.
• Decolonizing and indigenizing is a journey for everybody.
• Storytelling is crucial for passing on values.

Rev. Dr. Randy Woodley is the co-founder, together with his spouse, Edith, of Eloheh Indigenous Middle for Earth Justice and Eloheh Farm & Seeds in Yamhill, Oregon, a regenerative educating farm.  He’s a Cherokee descendent acknowledged by the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians and is Distinguished Professor of Religion and Tradition Emeritus at Portland Seminary.  Randy has written quite a few chapters, articles, and 13 books together with Changing into Rooted and Journey to Eloheh which he co-authored together with his spouse. The Woodley’s have been serving Indigenous folks and others for over 4 many years. See eloheh.org

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