Gardner-Webb University: Podcast Network

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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.

  1. 3d ago

    When Research Gets Messy: Summer Scholars Explore Science, History & Psychology | Bulldog Mindset - S3E2

    What happens when you spend a season chasing a question—and the research doesn't go exactly as planned? In this episode of Bulldog Mindset, host Dr. Robert Prickett sits down with Gardner-Webb University Research Summer Scholars Allie Johnson, Slawka Ndubuisi, and Jacob White to explore the challenges, surprises, and discoveries that come with undergraduate research. Three students. Three very different questions. One season devoted to discovery. #BulldogMindset #GardnerWebb #SummerScholars #UndergraduateResearch #StudentResearch #GardnerWebbUniversity #BecomeMore #Research #ExperientialLearning #FacultyMentorship #StudentSuccess #Biochemistry #History #Psychology #HigherEducation #CollegeResearch #UndergraduateExperience #ResearchOpportunities #CollegeStudents #STEMResearch #LiberalArts #SocialMediaResearch #AcademicResearch

    When Research Gets Messy: Summer Scholars Explore Science, History & Psychology | Bulldog Mindset - S3E2

  2. 6d ago

    The Sound of Yearning: How U2’s Music Reaches for the Divine | Hearing Hope Episode 2

    What does yearning sound like? In Episode 2 of Hearing Hope, host Noel T. Manning II continues his dialogue with theologian and author Dr. Steve Harmon about the spiritual imagination found within U2’s music. Drawing from his book U2’s Theological Imagination, Harmon invites us to listen for the longing woven into U2’s sound. How can a guitar express yearning? What allows music to communicate something that words alone cannot? And why does U2’s music so often seem to be reaching toward something just beyond our grasp? Hearing Hope is a limited podcast series exploring faith, doubt, justice, longing and hope through the music of U2 and the theological insights of Dr. Steve Harmon. Continue the journey through the official Hearing Hope companion playlist on Spotify. Theme music: “Hopeful Dawn” by Steve Harmon. #HearingHope #U2 #U2Podcast #U2Fans #Theology #FaithAndMusic #Spirituality #TheEdgesGuitar #WhereTheStreetsHaveNoName #ChristianTheology #MusicAndFaith #TheologicalImagination #SteveHarmon

    The Sound of Yearning: How U2’s Music Reaches for the Divine | Hearing Hope Episode 2

  3. 6d ago

    The Sound of Yearning: How U2’s Music Reaches for the Divine | Hearing Hope Episode 2

    What does yearning sound like? In Episode 2 of Hearing Hope, host Noel T. Manning II continues his dialogue with theologian and author Dr. Steve Harmon about the spiritual imagination found within U2’s music. Drawing from his book U2’s Theological Imagination, Harmon invites us to listen for the longing woven into U2’s sound. How can a guitar express yearning? What allows music to communicate something that words alone cannot? And why does U2’s music so often seem to be reaching toward something just beyond our grasp? Hearing Hope is a limited podcast series exploring faith, doubt, justice, longing and hope through the music of U2 and the theological insights of Dr. Steve Harmon. Continue the journey through the official Hearing Hope companion playlist on Spotify. Theme music: “Hopeful Dawn” by Steve Harmon. #HearingHope #U2 #U2Podcast #U2Fans #Theology #FaithAndMusic #Spirituality #TheEdgesGuitar #WhereTheStreetsHaveNoName #ChristianTheology #MusicAndFaith #TheologicalImagination #SteveHarmon

    The Sound of Yearning: How U2’s Music Reaches for the Divine | Hearing Hope Episode 2

  4. Sep 17

    The Work Won't Lie: Matt Burns Builds a New Era for Gardner-Webb Softball | Dawg Tracks S4E2

    Dawg Tracks – Season 4, Episode 2 What does it take to build a softball program ready to compete for championships? In this episode of Dawg Tracks, host Noel T. Manning II welcomes new Gardner-Webb University Head Softball Coach Matt Burns for a conversation about his coaching journey, his people-first philosophy and his vision for the next chapter of Runnin' Bulldogs softball. Burns shares how a career that began in baseball unexpectedly led him to softball—and why he would never go back. He also explains why Gardner-Webb checked every box when the opportunity came for his first collegiate head coaching position. The conversation dives into Burns' approach to developing the current roster, recruiting, communication and building relationships with student-athletes. At the heart of his philosophy is a simple standard: "people first, athlete second." For Burns, ambitious goals must also be matched by the work required to reach them. And the goals are ambitious. Get to know Coach Matt Burns and hear why he believes the next chapter of Gardner-Webb softball can be something special. Follow Runnin' Bulldogs Athletics for schedules, news and more at GWUSports.com. Dawg Tracks celebrates the people, traditions and stories behind Gardner-Webb University Athletics. #DawgTracks #GardnerWebb #GardnerWebbSoftball #GWUSoftball #MattBurns #RunninBulldogs #BulldogNation #CollegeSoftball #NCAASoftball #DivisionISoftball #BigSouth #SoftballCoach #SoftballLife #CollegeAthletics #StudentAthletes #PlayerDevelopment #TeamCulture #Leadership #Competitiveness #ChampionshipMindset #GoDawgs

    The Work Won't Lie: Matt Burns Builds a New Era for Gardner-Webb Softball | Dawg Tracks S4E2

  5. Sep 17

    The Work Won't Lie: Matt Burns Builds a New Era for Gardner-Webb Softball | Dawg Tracks S4E2

    Dawg Tracks – Season 4, Episode 2 What does it take to build a softball program ready to compete for championships? In this episode of Dawg Tracks, host Noel T. Manning II welcomes new Gardner-Webb University Head Softball Coach Matt Burns for a conversation about his coaching journey, his people-first philosophy and his vision for the next chapter of Runnin' Bulldogs softball. Burns shares how a career that began in baseball unexpectedly led him to softball—and why he would never go back. He also explains why Gardner-Webb checked every box when the opportunity came for his first collegiate head coaching position. The conversation dives into Burns' approach to developing the current roster, recruiting, communication and building relationships with student-athletes. At the heart of his philosophy is a simple standard: "people first, athlete second." For Burns, ambitious goals must also be matched by the work required to reach them. And the goals are ambitious. Get to know Coach Matt Burns and hear why he believes the next chapter of Gardner-Webb softball can be something special. Follow Runnin' Bulldogs Athletics for schedules, news and more at GWUSports.com. Dawg Tracks celebrates the people, traditions and stories behind Gardner-Webb University Athletics. #DawgTracks #GardnerWebb #GardnerWebbSoftball #GWUSoftball #MattBurns #RunninBulldogs #BulldogNation #CollegeSoftball #NCAASoftball #DivisionISoftball #BigSouth #SoftballCoach #SoftballLife #CollegeAthletics #StudentAthletes #PlayerDevelopment #TeamCulture #Leadership #Competitiveness #ChampionshipMindset #GoDawgs

    The Work Won't Lie: Matt Burns Builds a New Era for Gardner-Webb Softball | Dawg Tracks S4E2

  6. Sep 10

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

    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

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

  7. Sep 3

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

    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

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

  8. Sep 1

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

    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

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

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