Branches of Faith
This is an exploration into different houses of religion and an attempt to find any underlying consistencies and commonalities. We visit a different House of Worship each week and report back in the podcast. Members and leaders will also be interviewed. These locations are primarily in the Midwest of USA. Our running notes and links from research: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13JSX0jmaPcKR5FagGYXtWafArfKZ9aV_d4s7GfS09jw/edit?usp=drivesdk
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What would it be like to walk into a church you've never heard much about, where healing happens with prayer and illness and suffering are seen as illusion? In this episode of Branches of Faith, Kate and Ben visit the Christian Science Society in Peoria and share their honest reflections and discoveries. With warmth and curiosity, they explore the unique beliefs rooted in the teachings of Mary Baker Eddy, the power ...
What happens when Native American traditions and Christian faith come together in worship? How does a sacred drum become the heartbeat of a congregation? And what can we learn from a church built with deep reverence for the land it stands on?
In this episode of Branches of Faith, we take you inside Dayspring Native American United Methodist Church in East Peoria, Illinois—a hidden gem of faith, culture, and community. Fro...
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In this heartfelt episode of Branches of Faith, we take you to Renewed Life Church in Peoria, Illinois, a small yet passionate congregation led by the energetic and inspiring Pastor Quentin Johnson—known as “Coach Q” to many.
What happens when love, faith, and service meet in one of the most underserved areas of town? Join us as we reflect on themes of reciprocity and renewal, inspired by Pastor Q...
In this enlightening episode of Branches of Faith, we step into the vibrant and welcoming community of the Hindu Temple of Central Illinois. Join us as we explore the intricacies of Hindu spirituality, from the colorful deities on the altar to the profound connection between faith, cosmology, and nature.
We'll share our reflections on the temple's beautiful rituals, the Navagrahas (celestial forces tied to karma...
The First Church of the Brethren in Peoria is part of the Church of the Brethren denomination, which emphasizes peace, simplicity, and community. The Church of the Brethren has roots in the Anabaptist movement, originating in Germany in the early 18th century. The congregation in Peoria shares these core values, focusing on service, social justice, and living out the teachings of Jesus in daily life. The church is invol...
We learned about the Sabbath, Jesus bringing a man to water to heal him, Ben was wearing a strange face, and Kate wants to invite you over for dinner. In the first week of the NFL season, Kate and Ben went to Imago Dei Church in Peoria and took notes on a plethora of "boots on the ground" kinds of activities that they're doing for their community. The message from Pastor Melinda was that we need to do wh...
We sure learned a lot about Baha'i for this visit. Listen and witness Ben's emotional sentiments, Kate's introduction to the Baha'i when she was 10, and her "factoid" about a house she lived in and how it connects to the Baha'i of Peoria. Thanks to the wonderful people we met, and for a celebrity guest appearance (we pulled some Hollywood strings for this one) and come learn about wha...
Learn about Kate's Catholic background and the St. Mary's Cathedral in Peoria. With special guest, our daughter, Genevieve, we retell our visit to a beautiful building and a message about "being hungry" for peace, community, and joy in a modern world full of all shapes and sizes of comforts and connections.
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Learn about Pastor Greg Washington, his love for music and how the Jackson 5 influenced everyone in his neighborhood to get into music. Discover how he got into ministry, leading a church, and how his roll as a UPS driver has helped him establish relationships in the community that he serves. He has a great "StepUp" program finding housing and work for men recently released from incarceration. People are out...
Katie had a beautiful visit to Ephraim Moravian Church in Door County, Wisconsin and is excited to share what she experienced with you all.
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We had a powerful visit to United Fellowship Ministries in Peoria, Illinois and are excited to share what we experienced with you all.
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We visited the First United Methodist Church in Peoria, Illinois. Ben and Kate share their observations and reflections.
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We get to discuss our time at the North Parkway Assembly of God Church in Pekin with Pastor Chris and Pastor Missy.
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We visited the All Saints Greek Orthodox Church. Ben and Kate share their observations and reflections
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We visited the First Federated Church. Ben and Kate share their observations and reflections
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We visited the Unitarian Universalist Church. Ben and Katie share their observations and reflections.
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