
<p>Nora brings on Ian and Bridget Laird to share fun stories from Servant, the travelling worship ministry they lead at the school. Plus, the gang finds it nearly impossible to count to 10 (with all the numbers...


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Beyond is the Books is a Bible college podcast where we explore the student experience beyond academics!From Elim Bible College in Lima, New York, each episode dives into topics like faith, community, and future goals, all while keeping Christ at the center.With inspiring guests, heartfelt conversations, and plenty of fun, we aim to encourage and uplift students as they seek to balance their studies with their spiritual journeys.Join us and discover how to thrive in college and grow in faith—because there’s so much more to your experience than just the textbooks!https://elim.edu
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Signup to Generate a PitchBeyond is the Books is a Bible college podcast where we explore the student experience beyond academics! From Elim Bible College in Lima, New York, each episode dives into topics like faith, community, and future goals, all while keeping Christ at the center.
Beyond the Books is hosted by Elim Bible College. The show has published 20 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "What happens when we serve? (with Ian and Bridget Laird ) | S2 EP07" (7 April 2026, 41 minutes), "Prayer Week 2026 Recap (with Hannah Camiolo) | S2 EP06" (23 January 2026, 45 minutes), and "Christmas Special 2! (with Landon Barfknecht) | S2 EP05" (22 December 2025, 76 minutes).
Beyond the Books publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 51 minutes across 20 episodes.
Booking probability for Beyond the Books is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Beyond the Books requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Beyond the Books's contact route on record: verified email.
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Elim Bible College hosts Beyond the Books, a religion podcast with 20 episodes published.
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<p>Nora brings on Ian and Bridget Laird to share fun stories from Servant, the travelling worship ministry they lead at the school. Plus, the gang finds it nearly impossible to count to 10 (with all the numbers...

<p>For the first episode of 2026, Nora brings on sophomore Hannah Camiolo to recap some of the great things God did this year during Elim's Week of Prayer!</p><p><br></p><p>To learn more about Elim Bible College...

<p>Today on Beyond The Books, Nora invites a freshman, Landon, for the Christmas Special episode! They cover some favorite traditions in the home and what goes on at Elim during the holidays.</p><p><br></p><p>(Featured...

<p>Today Nora brings on Nando to dive into the topic of Thanksgiving, what it means, and what traditions we celebrate.Happy Thanksgiving to everyone from Beyond The Books!</p><p><br></p><p>To learn more about Elim Bible...

<p>Today, Nora brings on our Elim student worship leaders to discuss the ins and outs of what it means to be a worship leader.</p><p>To learn more about Elim Bible College, visit elim.edu.</p><p>Follow us on...

<p>Today, Nora is joined by freshman Isaiah Bowden as he talks about growing up on the mission field in Niger and what it actually takes to be a missionary! </p><p><br /></p><p>To learn more about Elim Bible College...

<p>New semester, more memories! Beyond the Books is back with a brand new host Nora Keir! Today she brings on a guest Ava Peters to talk about what it is like to be a freshman!</p><p></p><p>To learn more about Elim...

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<p>While we're between seasons, enjoy this testimony from one of our friends, Jeffrey Hicks. Hearing what God has done through his time at Elim should be an encouragement to anyone!</p><p><br /></p><p>Keep an eye out...

<p>Colin and Rob share memories from around campus from the past school year. Alex Nguchu also makes a presence in this Season 1 Finale episode!</p><p><br /></p><p>Season 1 is over, but Beyond the Books will return...

<p>Colin and Rob bring on two freshmen, Phillip Chandler and Nora Keir, to learn about Elim's NYSUM missions trip! Plus, a new round of Guess The Emojis with Bible stories, where apparently "🐾😔❤️🧑⚕️" means the Good...

<p>In this episode, Colin and Rob bring on student and worship leader James Mason to talk about the Worship Leadership class here at Elim Bible College! (apologies for Colin's mic lol)</p><p><br /></p><p>To learn more...

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<p>Colin and Rob dive into the heart of the chapels that Elim has to offer! Oh, and Colin came up with an incredibly subjective Guess Who game...</p><p><br /></p><p>To learn more about Elim Bible College, visit...

<p>Colin and Rob bring on a current freshman, Sam Taylor, to dive into what life is like at Elim Bible College as a freshman!</p><p><br /></p><p>To learn more about Elim Bible College, visit elim.edu.</p><p>Follow...

<p>Colin and Rob talk about what how they came to Elim by putting their faith and trust in God. Hope you enjoy! Share your testimony with us in the comments!</p><p><br /></p><p>To learn more about Elim Bible College...

<p>Today we bring on Ian Laird, an alumnus, staff member, worship leader, and the new host from Zero In, to talk about the average day of a student here at Elim! Stick around for Worship Song Blind Rankings, and let us...

<p>Today we talk about Elim's opportunities when it comes to worship, from leading worship to all the other ways you can get involved!</p><p><br /></p><p>To learn more about Elim Bible College, visit...

<p>Today we are excited to bring on the Senior Admissions Counselor here at EBC, Shaniah Bell! After playing Blind Rankings, she brings an encouraging word about contentment and peace! Enjoy!</p><p><br /></p><p>To learn...

<p>This is our first ever CHRISTMAS SPECIAL, complete with a Christmas Movie draft and more.</p><p>We hope you've been enjoying Beyond the Books so far! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and we'll see you in...

<p>Colin and Rob bring on another student from Elim, Elena Renaldo! Stay tuned as she shares some of her favorite and wild memories at Elim!</p><p><br></p><p>To learn more about Elim Bible College, visit...

<p>What does "taking action" look like with God? Colin and Rob dive in to bring some encouragement. Also - are we on the same wavelength? Can you do better? Let us know in the comments!</p><p>Share your Elim Story with...
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