Beyond the Vow
by Nicholas and Janelle Lavender
Latest episode
Worldly by Whose Standards? | A Response to James Plank
Worldly by Whose Standards? | A Response to James Plank
About this podcast
Welcome to Beyond the Vow! Beyond the Vow is hosted by Nick and Janelle Lavender and focuses on religious and marital topics. We delve into the ups and downs, the twists and turns, the victories, the struggles, and everything that a couple may encounter as they journey through life and faith together. Habits will be tested, boundaries will be stretched, views will be analyzed, and compromises have to be made. All this and MORE as we go "Beyond the Vow!" You can find us on Facebook by simply searching for "Beyond the Vow".
Episodes
The newest 20 of 85 episodes
- Worldly by Whose Standards? | A Response to James Plank · 1 h 13 min · Episode 87During a recent School of the Prophets session at the Interchurch Holiness Convention (IHC), Pastor James Plank made some interesting comments about the people attending his…
- Beyond the Vow: We have a foster baby · 14 min · Episode 86An unexpected phone call. A little boy. A new chapter of faith, love, and family.
- From Dad's Library: The Devil's Ladder · 41 min · Episode 85While going through Dad's massive library, Nick came across an old book by W. B. Godbey describing what he called "the devil's ladder"—a progression from doubt to discouragement…
- We’re Back! Foster Care, Life Changes & What’s Next · 57 min · Episode 84We’re back! After some time away, Nick and Janelle are finally back behind the microphones for a new episode of Beyond the Vow. A lot has happened over the past six months, and…
- Growth, Grace and the CHM · 1 h 11 min · Episode 83In this 83rd episode, Nick and Janelle discuss comments recently made by Bro. Gareth Nickerson and Bro. Rollin Mitchell concerning Salvation and Sanctification.
- Comments made at Penns Creek Camp · 1 h 14 minIn this 81st episode of Beyond the Vow, Nick and Janelle discuss some controversial comments made during the Penns Creek Camp hosted by the God's Missionary Church denomination.
- Relearning Desire: The Slow work of Freedom · 53 min · Episode 80In this 80th episode of Beyond the Vow, Nick and Janelle conclude their three-part series, "Sacred & Scarred: Reclaiming Sex After Religious Shame". Discussed in this episode…
- The Undefiled Bed: But what does that even mean? · 1 h 10 min · Episode 79In this 79th episode of Beyond the Vow, Nick and Janelle discuss Hebrews 13:4 and what a true undefiled marriage bed consists of. Do we understand what true intimacy is? Do we…
- Taught to Be Pure, But Not to Be Close · 1 h 16 minIn this Episode of Beyond the Vow, we discuss how we were told to wait, but we were never told how to enjoy. Let’s talk about what the CHM taught us about sex and what it left…
- Overcoming Spiritual Anxiety · 1 h 27 min · Episode 77In this episode of Beyond the Vow, Nick and Janelle discuss overcoming Spiritual Anxiety. Do you question your salvation? Do you feel the constant drive to keep doing more…
- Ministry burnout and the pressure to keep going · 1 h 24 minIn this episode of Beyond the Vow, Nick and Janelle discuss exhaustion (burnout) that claims pastors and church workers alike. Should we feel pressured to keep going? Should we…
- Recap of 2024 and Updates · 46 min · Episode 75In this first episode of 2025, Nick and Janelle are back from the Holidays and discuss everything that has occurred in the past couple of months including some updates and future…
- The Cycle of Deprogramming from the CHM · 1 h 2 minIn this episode of Beyond the Vow, Nick and Janelle discuss the deprogramming period after leaving the CHM. New (non-CHM) churches can feel strange, and we may feel guilt and…
- Election reaction and a Life change · 58 minIn this episode, Nick and Janelle discuss a major change with Janelle's job, a recap of the election, and trusting God when things don't go your way.
- The Manual and the Straitjacket · 1 h 33 minIn this 72nd podcast episode, Nick and Janelle discuss their move to KY, fertility, and Dan Stetler's comments at the 2024 World Changers Conference held at Union Bible College.
- How would Jesus Vote? · 1 h 0 minIn this 71st episode of Beyond the Vow, Nick and Janelle discuss how Christians should handle politics by looking at the early church. Is the party greater than the Bible? How…
- Join the denomination, or lose your kids! · 1 h 25 minIn this episode of Beyond the Vow, Nick and Janelle discuss some recent comments made by Rev. Jeremy Fuller at the Midwest Pilgrim Camp. To prevent your children from becoming…
- Anxiety - The what, the When, and the Answer · 1 h 13 minIn this 69th Podcast episode of Beyond the Vow, Nick and Janelle discuss the crippling effects of Anxiety. Do Christians experience anxiety? What caused it and how do we deal…
- Job change, life updates and Trusting God · 38 minIn this 68th episode of Beyond the Vow, Nick and Janelle discuss how busy they have been recently, a job change for Nick, and the importance of trusting God even when we don't…
