Beyond the Vow

From Dad's Library: The Devil's Ladder

While 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 discour

We’re Back! Foster Care, Life Changes & What’s Next

We’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 mont

Growth, Grace and the CHM

In this 83rd episode, Nick and Janelle discuss comments recently made by Bro. Gareth Nickerson and Bro. Rollin Mitchell concerning Salvation and Sanctification.

It's been a while

Nick and Janelle are back for 2026!

Comments made at Penns Creek Camp

In 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 denomi

Relearning Desire: The Slow work of Freedom

In 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 epi

The Undefiled Bed: But what does that even mean?

In 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?

Taught to Be Pure, But Not to Be Close

In 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

Overcoming Spiritual Anxiety

In 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 mor

Ministry burnout and the pressure to keep going

In 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? Sho

Recap of 2024 and Updates

In 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 an

The Cycle of Deprogramming from the CHM

In 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

Election reaction and a Life change

In 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

In 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 C

How would Jesus Vote?

In 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

Join the denomination, or lose your kids!

In 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 bec

Anxiety - The what, the When, and the Answer

In 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

Job change, life updates and Trusting God

In 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

Janelle's fertility procedure

In this 67th episode of Beyond the Vow, Nick and Janelle discuss the details and results of Janelle's fertility procedure.

Interview with Ex-Member of The Church of God Restoration

In this 66th episode of Beyond the Vow, Nick and Janelle interview Stephen Nathaniel, a former member of the Church of God Restoration cult. Some of what he shares is hea