Branches of Faith

Ben and Kate

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

  1. MAR 6

    Sacred Drumbeats: Exploring Worship at Dayspring Native American UMC

    Send us a text 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. From a potluck welcome to a powerful water blessing and a mesmerizing drum circle, we share our firsthand experience of a worship service unlike any other. Join us as we uncover the rich history of this church, its deep roots in both Native American and Methodist traditions, and the ways it brings people together—Native and non-Native alike. You’ll hear about the breathtaking forest setting, the significance of their Four Directions prayers, and even the story of how century-old oak trees became part of the church itself. What does it mean to “walk the good road” in faith? Can we rediscover awe in our spiritual lives? And how can embracing different traditions deepen our understanding of God? Tune in for a heartfelt, thought-provoking episode that just might change the way you see faith, community, and the sacred spaces around us. 🎧 Listen now and walk this journey with us! Support the show References and Links Support Branches of Faith Donations Follow Kate: -Medium Blog -Facebook -IG -Website Follow Ben: -Facebook -IG -Tiktok

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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