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Hóčhoka Season 9 Episode 4 – The Stations of the Cross and The Sun Dancer

As Lent begins, we talk with Dr. Damian Costello about the Stations of the Cross and how this devotion compares to the Sun Dance.

Hóčhoka Season 9 Episode 3 – A Student Athlete and the Rec Center

Marlena is a seventh-grade student who plays four sports at St. Joseph’s Indian School. Learn about her experience as a student, as an athlete, and her appreciation of the recently renovated recreation center.

Hóčhoka Season 9 Episode 2 – The School at St. Joseph’s Indian School

St. Joseph’s Indian School educates for life – mind, body, heart and spirit with wrap around care for all aspects of life for the students and families. Today we talk with Sharmel Olson the director of education about the school to better understand her role and the school.

Hóčhoka Season 9 Episode 1 – A student's perspective

To kick off Season 9 of Hóčhoka, meet eighth grader Tristan and senior Jamison as they share what it is like for them to attend St. Joseph’s Indian School.

Hochoka Season 9 Introduction

St. Joseph's Indian School's Hochoka Podcast is kicking off the ninth season with a few updates. Scott Woster and Daryl Thuringer share what to expect with Season 9 in 2026.

Hochoka Season 8, Episode 17 - Fresh Perspectives: Black Elk and the Lakota Morning Star

Black Elk prayed, “Morning Star, there at the place where the sun comes up, you who have the wisdom which we seek, help us in cleansing ourselves and all the people, that our generations to come will have light as they walk the sacred path.” In the Book of Revelation, Jesus says, I am "the bright morning star." How might knowing more about the morning star enrich our faith? Let’s talk.

Hochoka Season 8, Episode 16 - Fresh Perspectives: Advent Joy

“Joy is the infallible sign of the presence of God,” wrote Jesuit Theologian Pierre Teilhard de Chardin. And, Advent joy surprises us and invites us to wonder, says Hóčhoka guest Dr. Chris Hokklotubbe. Let’s talk about it.

Hochoka Season 8, Episode 15 - Fresh Perspectives: Absurd Hope - Standing Firm With the Prophet Isaiah

Here at the outset of Advent 2025, one Indigenous theologian invites, “Instead of rushing toward the baby Jesus … hang back with the prophet Isaiah.” There are lessons in hope to be found here. Let’s learn.

Hochoka Season 8, Episode 14 - The American Indian Catholic Schools Network and St. Joseph’s Indian School

Not so long ago, the concept of synergy was “all the buzz.” Today it is worth revisiting in a conversation with two organizations that can identify how together they bring about a combined effect greater than the sum of their separate endeavors. Let’s join the conversation.

Hochoka Season 8, Episode 13 - Fresh Perspectives: Tent, Tipi, Tabernacle

For Black Elk and the Lakota people, the tipi was a sacred dwelling place that conveyed deep truth. We don't often make a connection to the Bible, where for much of the Old Testament God lived in a tent, and the New Testament literally says Jesus "pitched his tent among us." Tent, tipi, tabernacle: what do these places say about where God dwells? We’re about to find out.