Episodes

  • A Glimpse of My Circle
    Jun 14 2025

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    Part 1

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    my email is estherishimwe2019@gmail.com

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    49 mins
  • Intro Series: A Glimpse of My Circle
    May 16 2025

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    Hey friends!! I’m so excited, for the first time, I brought some of my favorite people onto the podcast! 🎉 We’re kicking off a new series where you will get to learn a lot about the friendships that have helped shape my faith, my fun hobbies, my growth, and emotional strength.

    If you’ve been craving real community and wondering how faith fits into friendships, this one’s for you. 💛


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    my email is estherishimwe2019@gmail.com

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    19 mins
  • Life Has Meaning: A Story of Hope
    Mar 28 2025

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    In this episode of Beyond the Books, I had the opportunity to sit with Hayes, a student who has overcome an unthinkable past. After losing both parents in a tragic event and beating cancer at 17, he found healing, purpose, and a reason to keep live.

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    my email is estherishimwe2019@gmail.com

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    1 hr
  • God’s Design: Gender Roles & Unity in Love
    Mar 21 2025

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    Join in today, Beyond the Books as we break down common misconceptions, discuss how faith shapes our relationships, and explore what true partnership looks like in today’s world.

    Esther sits down with a college chaplain for a deep and thought-provoking conversation on gender roles in Christian relationships. What does the Bible really say about men’s and women’s roles in love, partnership, and church? How can we embrace unity while honoring God’s design?



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    My Instagram is @be.yondthebooks
    my email is estherishimwe2019@gmail.com

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Physical Boundaries in Godly relationship!
    Feb 22 2025

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    In this episode, we talked about physical boundaries in dating.

    We read from 1 Corinthians 6: 18-19, Romans 8:1 and Romans 12:1-2

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    My Instagram is @be.yondthebooks
    my email is estherishimwe2019@gmail.com

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    45 mins
  • Beginning of Love Series
    Feb 14 2025

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    Welcome to the first episode of our special Love Series! In this episode, we’re diving into what it means to pursue romantic relationships as Christian college students. How do we date with intention? What does a God honoring relationship look like in today’s world? And how do we navigate the pressures of college dating while keeping faith at the center?

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    My Instagram is @be.yondthebooks
    my email is estherishimwe2019@gmail.com

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    46 mins
  • Get to know me!
    Feb 7 2025

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    Get to know Esther, the host of Beyond The Books:)

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    My Instagram is @be.yondthebooks
    my email is estherishimwe2019@gmail.com

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    33 mins
  • Faith Under Pressure: Thriving as Young Christians
    Jan 31 2025

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    In this episode of Beyond the Books, we dive into how we, as young Christians, can hold onto peace and hope not just for ourselves, but for those around us—when times are tough. We talk about what it means to be a light in the darkness, stay strong in our faith even when it’s hard or unpopular, and live as Christ’s example in college and beyond. If you’ve ever struggled with balancing faith and real-world challenges, this episode is for you!

    Please share your thoughts and feedback!!
    My Instagram is @be.yondthebooks
    my email is estherishimwe2019@gmail.com

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    38 mins