Gardner-Webb University: Podcast Network

This is the official podcast channel for Gardner-Webb University. Here, you will find shows exploring the many aspects of Bulldog Nation. GW students, faculty, staff, alumni and community are thinkers, doers, and world-changers, seeking to advance the frontiers of knowledge, and inspired to make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of those around us. Our guests offer a landscape of diverse thought and engaging discussions covering a wide-range of topics impacting our world at home and around the globe.

Gardner-Webb University: Podcast Network is a education podcast hosted by Gardner-Webb University, with 174 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Gardner-Webb University hosts Gardner-Webb University: Podcast Network, a education show with 174 episodes published.

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  Your Life Is Your Ministry: Faith, Missions & Argentina | Parrott’s Perch S2E2

  Sep 10, 202651 minS2

  What if missions isn’t only about where you go—but how you live wherever you are? In Season 2, Episode 2 of Parrott’s Perch, host Dr. Josh Parrott reconnects with Kelly Kemp and Marcos Somadossi following Gardner-Webb University’s mission experience in Argentina. Kelly has served in Argentina for a decade through SCORE International, focusing on discipleship and evangelism. Marcos is a theological studies student, young-adult ministry leader, translator, and tour guide who helped Gardner-Webb students navigate not only a different language, but a different culture. Together, they explore what God is doing in Argentina and what students can learn by stepping outside their comfort zones to serve others. Kelly and Marcos share their own journeys of faith and calling, the importance of discipleship, the fears that can keep people from taking a step of faith, and why mission work doesn't require having all the answers. And through it all emerges a challenge that reaches far beyond international missions: Be faithful where you are. Your life is your ministry. About Parrott’s Perch Recorded on the campus of Gardner-Webb University, Parrott’s Perch creates space for conversations about faith, calling, leadership, and the unique ways God shapes our lives for impact. Theme Music: “Echoes of Dawnlight” by Lyria #ParrottsPerch #GardnerWebb #ChristianMissions #Argentina #MissionTrip #FaithInAction #Discipleship #Evangelism #ChristianCalling #StudentMissions #CampusMinistry #ChristianHigherEducation #SCOREInternational #FaithAndService #BulldogNation

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  Mental Health, Wellness & Counseling: What College Students Should Know | Be Well, Bulldogs!

  Sep 3, 202638 minS1

  Be Well, Bulldogs! — Episode 1 Mental Health, Wellness & Counseling: What College Students Should Know College can be exciting and overwhelming, thrilling and exhausting—and sometimes all of those things at once. Welcome to Be Well, Bulldogs!, a new Gardner-Webb University podcast dedicated to supporting student mental health and wellness through honest conversations, practical information, campus resources, and encouragement. In the debut episode, host Megan Peek, University Counselor, is joined by Kim Retherford, Director of Counseling Services, and Bogdan Podgaisky, University Counselor, to start with the fundamentals: What do we really mean when we talk about mental health and wellness? And what does counseling actually look like? Together, they explore mental health across the college experience, risk and protective factors that can influence well-being, common mental health concerns, and the role counseling can play in helping students navigate challenges and grow. And perhaps most importantly: You don't have to be in crisis to benefit from counseling. Counseling can support students facing academic pressure, relationships, major life transitions, everyday stress, or simply a desire to better understand themselves and develop healthy coping skills. Whether you're adjusting to college, navigating a difficult season, looking for practical tools, or simply curious about mental health and wellness, Be Well, Bulldogs! is a space to feel informed, encouraged, supported, and connected. Be well, Bulldogs! #BeWellBulldogs #GardnerWebb #MentalHealth #StudentMentalHealth #CollegeMentalHealth #MentalHealthMatters #StudentWellness #CollegeWellness #Counseling #CollegeCounseling #MentalWellness #StudentSupport #CollegeLife #StressManagement #SelfCare #WellBeing #MentalHealthAwareness #BulldogNation #GardnerWebbUniversity

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  U2, Faith and the Search for Hope | Hearing Hope Episode 1

  Sep 1, 202626 minS1

  For nearly five decades, U2 has wrestled with some of life’s biggest questions: faith and doubt, justice and grace, love and loss, brokenness and hope. In the premiere of Hearing Hope, host Noel T. Manning II welcomes theologian and author Dr. Steve Harmon to explore the spiritual imagination running through U2’s music. Steve and Noel share first encounters with the band, why albums such as War, The Unforgettable Fire and The Joshua Tree left a lasting impression, and how songs including “Sunday Bloody Sunday” and “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” express a faith that continues to seek, question and hope. The conversation also considers why U2 has connected with listeners both inside and outside the Christian faith—and what it means to hear the band’s music as an invitation to imagine the world not simply as it is, but as it could be. Hearing Hope is a limited podcast series hosted by Noel T. Manning II and created as a companion to Steve’s book, U2’s Theological Imagination: A Guide for Pilgrims on the Way. Listeners can also explore the music discussed throughout the series through the companion playlist on Spotify. Theme music: “Hopeful Dawn,” composed and performed by Steve Harmon. #HearingHope #U2 #U2Podcast #U2Fans #SteveHarmon #NoelTManningII #TheologicalImagination #FaithAndMusic #FaithAndCulture #ChristianTheology #RockAndRoll #SundayBloodySunday #IStillHaventFoundWhatImLookingFor #TheJoshuaTree #GardnerWebbUniversity

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  Money, Microbes & Cybersecurity | Bulldog Mindset Season 3 Premiere

  Aug 27, 202640 minS3

  The Bulldog Mindset – Season 3, Episode 1 New Faces, New Ideas: Meet Three New Gardner-Webb Faculty A new season. A new host. And three new faculty members ready to make their mark at Gardner-Webb University. The Bulldog Mindset returns for Season 3 with Dr. Robert Prickett, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, stepping behind the microphone as the show's new host. For his first conversation, Robert welcomes three new members of the Gardner-Webb faculty: Wayne Durr, Assistant Professor of Finance; Dr. Christina Johnson, Assistant Professor of Biology; and Dr. Tyler Thomas, Assistant Professor of Computer Science. Their disciplines couldn't be more different, and neither could the paths that brought them to Boiling Springs. Durr brings a career spanning military service, the corporate world, and higher education—and a passion for financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Johnson brings extensive experience in plant biology, microbiology, and research connected to NASA, along with a commitment to active, collaborative learning. Thomas specializes in cybersecurity, software engineering, and computer science and wants students to understand technology by getting their hands on it, breaking things safely, and learning how to build them better. Along the way, the three professors share the unexpected "plot twists" that helped shape their careers, what students can expect inside their classrooms, and what excites them most about beginning this new chapter at Gardner-Webb. There's also coffee, a decades-old Army Code of Conduct card, NASA keys, a mysterious spinning top, and at least one rock that apparently must remain in a professor's pocket. It's an energetic, funny, and surprisingly personal introduction to three educators—and the perfect way to launch a new chapter of The Bulldog Mindset. Subscribe to The Bulldog Mindset and discover more stories from the faculty, students, and staff who make Gardner-Webb University what it is. Music featured in The Bulldog Mindset: “Beatnik Brew” by Rueger and “Quarantini Time” by Kelley Williams #CollegeProfessor #Finance #FinancialLiteracy #Biology #Microbiology #Cybersecurity #ComputerScience #STEMEducation #Teaching #CollegeLife #FacultySpotlight #HigherEd #ChristianHigherEducation #BoilingSpringsNC #BulldogNation #BulldogMindset #GardnerWebb #GardnerWebbUniversity #NewFaculty #HigherEducation

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  Beyond the Uniform: Jaquan Lynch on Faith, Identity & Athletic Ministry | Parrott’s Perch S2E1

  Aug 19, 202640 minS2

  Parrott’s Perch returns for Season 2 with a conversation about faith, identity, athletics, and discovering purpose beyond the uniform. Host Dr. Josh Parrott welcomes Jaquan Lynch, Gardner-Webb University’s Associate Minister to the University for Athletic Ministries, to talk about his calling to serve student-athletes and the experiences that shaped his approach to ministry. Lynch shares how his background in psychology and mental health counseling informs the way he approaches discipleship and spiritual care, the importance of creating spaces where students feel safe asking difficult questions, and some of the identity challenges facing college athletes today. The dialogue also explores what competition can teach us about faith, why service matters in spiritual formation, and what Lynch hopes to bring to Gardner-Webb as he begins walking alongside Runnin’ Bulldog student-athletes. Noel T. Manning II serves as producer—and occasionally jumps into the conversation from the sidekick chair. About Parrott’s Perch Recorded in the historic Elliott House on the campus of Gardner-Webb University, Parrott’s Perch creates space for conversations about faith, calling, leadership, and the unique ways God shapes our lives for impact. Looking for more Gardner-Webb podcasts? Visit gardner-webb.edu/podcast. To learn more about Christian Life and Service at Gardner-Webb, visit gardner-webb.edu and search “Christian Life and Service.” #ParrottsPerch #JaquanLynch #GardnerWebb #GardnerWebbUniversity #FaithAndSports #AthleticMinistry #StudentAthletes #ChristianLeadership #FaithAndIdentity #SpiritualFormation #CollegeAthletics #CampusMinistry #ChristianHigherEducation #RunninBulldogs #BulldogNation #Season2Premiere

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