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Sovereign Steps

Sovereign Steps

Written by: Sharona Farmer
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Sovereign Steps shares Native stories, insights, and reflections on leadership, identity, and community--with heart, humor, and a grounded voice rooted in Choctaw culture.Sharona Farmer Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Spirits Still Speak: Ten Stories from Sovereign Steps
    Oct 19 2025

    Tonight, the stories speak. From haunted bridges to Choctaw legends, Sharona Farmer guides you through ten tales where the past still breathes.In this special Halloween episode, Sharona Farmer takes you through ten stories from the heart of Oklahoma — where history, legend, and spirit walk side by side.
    Some are true.
    Some are ancient.
    And one is personal.

    From haunted bridges and whispering schoolhouses to Choctaw cautionary tales and echoes of ancestral memory, these stories remind us that what’s gone… isn’t truly gone. It waits for us to listen.

    Each story carries a lesson, a warning, or a blessing — woven with the heartbeat of the land and the wisdom of those who came before.

    So settle in, light your fire, and listen closely.
    Because tonight, the spirits still speak.

    Featuring:

    • Dead Woman’s Crossing

    • Aunt Jane of Fort Washita

    • Room 1015 at the Skirvin

    • Nalusa Falaya: The Shadow Serpent

    • The Stick People of the Plains

    • The Last Lesson at Boggy Depot

    • Where the River Remembers

    • plus three more stories that walk the line between truth and the unseen

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    If this episode spoke to your spirit, please share, rate, and comment.
    Every listen keeps our stories alive.

    “May the spirits of our ancestors guide your steps — today and always.”


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    27 mins
  • More Than a Title: Getting to Know Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr.
    Sep 29 2025

    Assistant Chief Jack Austin Jr. joins host Sharona Farmer to share stories of his Choctaw roots, his vision for leadership, and the values of faith, family, and culture that guide his work. From community memories to future initiatives, this heartfelt conversation reveals the heart behind the title.


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    41 mins
  • Guided by Their Steps: How Elders Shape Us
    Sep 16 2025

    In this special episode of Sovereign Steps, I share the story of Choctaw elder Rebecca Good and the peace she brought into my life, Assistant Chief reflects on his grandfather’s resilience and service, and I honor my father—District 4 Elder of the Year—whose life taught me the value of hard work, laughter, and faith. Together, these stories remind us that the steps our elders take shape the paths we walk today.

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    22 mins
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