Elim Bible College
Beyond the Books
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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Episodes
What happens when we serve? (with Ian and Bridget Laird ) | S2 EP07 07.04.2026 40:59
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 replaced) 🔟🤣 To learn more about Elim Bible College, visit elim.edu . Follow us on socials, and find us on other podcast platforms! Instagram Facebook YouTube
Prayer Week 2026 Recap (with Hannah Camiolo) | S2 EP06 23.01.2026 44:53
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! To learn more about Elim Bible College, visit elim.edu . Follow us on socials, and find us on other podcast platforms! Instagram Facebook YouTube
Christmas Special 2! (with Landon Barfknecht) | S2 EP05 22.12.2025 1:15:51
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. (Featured Song: Up on the House Top - Jack Jezzero) To learn more about Elim Bible College, visit elim.edu . Follow us on socials, and find us on other podcast platforms! Instagram ...
We gotta talk about Thanksgiving (with Nando DiPippo) | S2 EP04 25.11.2025 1:01:59
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! To learn more about Elim Bible College, visit elim.edu . Follow us on socials, and find us on other podcast platforms! Instagram Facebook YouTube
Leading Worship at Elim - Part 2 (with Toby, Ana, and Allayzia) | S2 EP03 06.11.2025 53:31
Today, Nora brings on our Elim student worship leaders to discuss the ins and outs of what it means to be a worship leader. To learn more about Elim Bible College, visit elim.edu . Follow us on socials, and find us on other podcast platforms! Instagram Facebook YouTube
Growing up as a missionary kid in Africa (with Isaiah Bowden) | S2 EP02 26.09.2025 56:35
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! To learn more about Elim Bible College, visit elim.edu . Follow us on socials, and find us on other podcast platforms! Instagram Facebook YouTube / Spotify
What we didn't expect about going to Bible college (with Ava Peters) | S2 EP01 19.09.2025 27:31
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! To learn more about Elim Bible College, visit elim.edu . Follow us on socials, and find us on other podcast platforms! Instagram Facebook YouTube / Spotify
BONUS | Elim Stories: Jeffrey Hicks 07.08.2025 7:52
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! Keep an eye out for the next season of Beyond the Books! To learn more about Elim Bible College, visit elim.edu . Follow us on socials, and find us on other podcast platforms! Instagram Facebook YouTube
Our favorite memories from this year | Season 1 Finale! 16.05.2025 58:03
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! Season 1 is over, but Beyond the Books will return later this fall with new hosts and new stories. Stay tuned! To learn more about Elim Bible College, visit elim.edu . Follow us on socials, and find us on other podcast platforms! Instagram Facebook Yo...
What is NYSUM like? (with Phil and Nora) | S1 EP12 09.05.2025 56:38
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 Samaritan was a cardiologist? To learn more about Elim Bible College, visit elim.edu . Follow us on socials, and find us on other podcast platforms! Instagram Facebook YouTube...
Leading worship at Elim (with James Mason) | S1 EP11 26.04.2025 1:02:06
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) To learn more about Elim Bible College, visit elim.edu . Follow us on socials, and find us on other podcast platforms! Instagram Facebook YouTube / Spotify
What is chapel like at Elim? | S1 EP10 12.04.2025 59:49
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... To learn more about Elim Bible College, visit elim.edu . Follow us on socials, and find us on other podcast platforms! Instagram Facebook YouTube / Spotify
Being a freshman isn't so bad after all (with Sam Taylor) | S1 EP09 28.03.2025 1:02:24
Colin and Rob bring on a current freshman, Sam Taylor, to dive into what life is like at Elim Bible College as a freshman! To learn more about Elim Bible College, visit elim.edu . Follow us on socials, and find us on other podcast platforms! Instagram Facebook YouTube / Spotify
Faith and trust... what's in the box?! | S1 EP08 21.03.2025 50:33
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! To learn more about Elim Bible College, visit elim.edu . Follow us on socials, and find us on other podcast platforms! Instagram Facebook YouTube
An average day at Elim (with Ian Laird) | S1 EP07 01.03.2025 1:07:42
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 know who made the better list! To learn more about Elim Bible College, visit elim.edu . Follow us on socials, and find us on other podcast platforms! Instagram Faceboo...
There's always an opportunity to worship! | S1 EP06 14.02.2025 50:52
Today we talk about Elim's opportunities when it comes to worship, from leading worship to all the other ways you can get involved! To learn more about Elim Bible College, visit elim.edu . Follow us on socials, and find us on other podcast platforms! Instagram Facebook YouTube
How to be content (with Shaniah Bell) | S1 EP05 30.01.2025 51:54
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! To learn more about Elim Bible College, visit elim.edu . Follow us on socials, and find us on other podcast platforms! Instagram Facebook YouTube / Spotify
Christmas Special! (with Alex Nguchu) | S1 EP04 20.12.2024 45:30
This is our first ever CHRISTMAS SPECIAL , complete with a Christmas Movie draft and more. We hope you've been enjoying Beyond the Books so far! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, and we'll see you in 2025! To learn more about Elim Bible College, visit elim.edu . Follow us on socials, and find us on other podcast platforms! Instagram Facebook YouTube / Spotify
Bible college shenanigans (with Elena Renaldo) | S1 EP03 06.12.2024 47:55
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! To learn more about Elim Bible College, visit elim.edu . Follow us on socials, and find us on other podcast platforms! Instagram Facebook YouTube
How to TAKE ACTION in your walk with God | S1 EP02 22.11.2024 41:25
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! Share your Elim Story with us! To learn more about Elim Bible College, visit elim.edu . Follow us on socials, and find us on other podcast platforms! Instagram Facebook YouTube
What is Elim really like? (with Alex Nguchu) | S1 EP01 25.10.2024 47:29
This is the very first episode of the Beyond the Books Podcast. Our very first guest is Alex Nguchu, a senior here at Elim! We dive in and talk about how we were brought to Elim and what life here is really like. We hope you enjoy! To learn more about Elim Bible College, visit elim.edu . Follow us on socials, and find us on other podcast platforms! Instagram Facebook YouTube...
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