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Beyond The Pulpit

Beyond The Pulpit

By: Life Church Lead Pastors Jon and Andrea Schwartz & Friends
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BEYOND THE PULPIT is a podcast hosted by Lead Pastors Jon and Andrea Schwartz of Life Church in Lehigh Valley, Berks County, PA and beyond. Join us for honest, engaging conversations that go deeper than Sunday mornings.


Through real stories, church updates, and meaningful discussions, we’re here to help you love God, love people, and do something with your faith. Whether you’re part of the Life Church family or just exploring, there’s something for everyone. Let’s go beyond the pulpit together!

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Episodes
  • S5 EP7: Scroll Less, Live More: Social Media, Comparison & Digital Health
    Jun 8 2026

    Guests: Jaiden Scherr & Zach Erwin

    Hosts: Pastor Jon & Pastor Andrea

    Release Date: June 8


    Episode Summary

    Social media can be a powerful tool, but it can also quietly shape our hearts, habits, and sense of worth. In this episode, Pastors Jon and Andrea have an honest conversation about comparison, digital overload, and what it looks like to live with clarity and contentment in a constantly connected world. They discuss how Scripture calls us to renewal of mind, how to set healthy boundaries, and how to stay rooted in our identity in Christ rather than online approval. This episode is an encouragement to live present, free, and anchored in what is true.


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    Beyond the Pulpit is a podcast hosted by Life Church.

    To learn more about Life Church, visit lifechurchusa.org or follow us online: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    35 mins
  • S5 EP6: Anxious Minds, Anchored Souls: Mental Health & Faith
    May 18 2026

    Hosts: Pastor Jon & Pastor Andrea

    Release Date: May 4th


    Episode Summary

    Anxiety, burnout, and emotional exhaustion are realities many people face, yet it can feel difficult to talk about them honestly in faith spaces. In this episode, Pastors Jon and Andrea have a compassionate conversation about mental and emotional health through the lens of Scripture. They discuss how faith and mental health are not opposed, how God meets us in seasons of struggle, and how the peace of Christ can anchor us even when life feels overwhelming. This episode is an invitation to find hope, healing, and support in the presence of Jesus.


    Beyond the Pulpit is a podcast hosted by Life Church.

    To learn more about Life Church, visit lifechurchusa.org or follow us online: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    36 mins
  • S5 EP4: A Guide to Adulting with Purpose: Career Direction, Success & Calling
    May 6 2026

    Hosts: Pastors Jon & Andrea Schwartz

    Release Date: April 20th


    Episode Summary

    Adulthood is often filled with big decisions: career choices, financial pressure, future planning, and the constant question of “Am I on the right path?” In this episode, Pastors Jon and Andrea have an honest conversation about navigating work, purpose, and calling with wisdom and faith. They discuss what it means to pursue success through a Kingdom lens, how to trust God in seasons of uncertainty, and how our jobs fit into a bigger story of discipleship. This episode is an encouragement for anyone trying to follow Jesus while figuring out life one step at a time.


    Beyond the Pulpit is a podcast hosted by Life Church.

    To learn more about Life Church, visit lifechurchusa.org or follow us online: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    33 mins
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