# Episode 77: The Theology of the Cross--Why the Death and Resurrection of Jesus Changes Everything

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Podcast: [Natives Follow Jesus](https://stenobird.com/podcast/natives-follow-jesus-7072948)
Published: 2026-04-06T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

SHOW NOTES: Why did Jesus have to die? And why does His resurrection matter today? In this episode of Natives Follow Jesus, we explore the deep meaning of the cross through an Indigenous lens—connecting suffering, restoration, and new life. This isn’t just theology. It’s transformation. The resurrection means your story is not over. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Sign up for monthly newsletter. Click sign up link, scroll down to email form, complete form, respond to email prompt, and get my newsletter. Join the movement on Instagram @nativesfollowjesus Send me an email at nativefollowsjesus@gmail.com to connect with me or to ask me a question. Thanks. Give a review of this podcast on Podchaser.com Join us for the next episode when you can discover what it looks like to live with a "resurrection mindset" after the Easter celebration.

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