Gardner-Webb University: Podcast Network

What happens when your identity becomes bigger than the sport you play? In Season 2, Episode 3 of Parrott's Perch, host Dr. Josh Parrott welcomes Gardner-Webb University student-athletes and Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) leaders Claire Bauer and Luis McElearney, along with Jaquan "Legacy" Lynch, Associate Minister to the University for Athletic Ministries. Claire, a cross-co...

Fifty years in, U2 is still giving us reasons to listen closely. Noel T. Manning II and Dr. Steve Harmon explore the band’s latest music, tracing questions of faith, silence, spectacle and hope through “Street of Dreams,” “Silencio” and “The Greatest Show on Earth.” What might these songs reveal about the next chapter? And how do they connect with earlier releases, “Days of Ash” and “Easter Lilly?...

Can a mask reveal the truth? Noel T. Manning II and Dr. Steve Harmon explore U2’s bold reinvention in the 1990s, following the spiritual questions beneath the irony, characters and spectacle of Achtung Baby, Zoo TV and beyond. Emily Dickinson’s invitation to “tell it slant” offers a starting point for listening more deeply. Inspired by Harmon’s book, U2’s Theological Imagination: A Guide for Pilgr...

Meet two of the educators helping shape music at Gardner-Webb University. This episode of Bulldog Mindset features Dr. Joshua Cheney, associate professor of music and director of choral activities, and Dr. Aaron Rice, professor of music and chair of the Department of Music. Get to know the people behind the programs and their work with Gardner-Webb’s student musicians. You can also check out the m...

Could a private Christian education be within your family’s reach? Host Noel T. Manning II welcomes Gardner-Webb President Nate Evans and Dr. Lauren Gullett, vice president of Enrollment, to explore the university’s new Open Door Guarantee. Beginning in fall 2027, the program will cover tuition and mandatory university fees for eligible new first-time freshmen and transfer students from families e...

From a student radio club in the 1960s to 88.3 FM and today’s WGWG.org, explore the history of Gardner-Webb University radio. Host and former General Manager Noel T. Manning II joins Jeff Powell, a former student worker in the 1980s who now serves as general manager and program director, to celebrate the students, volunteers, staff and musicians who shaped the station. WGWG broadcast on FM from 19...

Nursing is a calling—and preparing future nurses takes knowledge, compassion and confidence. Dr. Kerstin “Angel” Queen, Gardner-Webb University’s 2026 Rising Star Faculty Award recipient, joins host Noel T. Manning II to share her journey from nursing to teaching. Discover how she helps nursing students build confidence, navigate challenges and prepare to care for others through the Hunt School of...

What separates hope from optimism—and what might U2’s music help us hear? Noel T. Manning II and Dr. Steve Harmon explore faith, love and the sound of yearning, inviting listeners to consider how hope shapes the way we listen and live. Hearing Hope is inspired by Harmon’s book, U2’s Theological Imagination: A Guide for Pilgrims on the Way. Explore the companion playlist through the QR code in the...

Self-care is more than a spa day or a break from your to-do list. In this episode of Be Well, Bulldogs!, host Megan Peek welcomes Kara Alves, Gardner-Webb University’s director of Success Initiatives and First Year Experiences, for a conversation about wellness in college. Together, they explore the eight dimensions of wellness, the connection between daily habits and overall well-being, and pract...

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...

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 some...

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 some...

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 ho...

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...

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...

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, ca...

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, T...

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 conversat...

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 b...

What does it mean to advance a university? For Jeff Cogburn, it starts with people. On this episode of WebbChat, host Noel T. Manning II sits down with Jeff Cogburn, Gardner-Webb University’s Vice President for Advancement, for a conversation about relationships, leadership, philanthropy, and creating opportunities for students. Jeff shares the journey that brought him to Gardner-Webb, the experie...

Dawg Tracks is back for Season 3! Host Noel T. Manning II kicks off the new season with Gardner-Webb alumna Lenea Brewton Walker, Head Cheer Coach and Director of Fan Experience for Runnin’ Bulldog Athletics. For Walker, Gardner-Webb is much more than a workplace—it’s part of her family story. Both of her parents attended GWU, her father became a three-time All-American football player and Gardner...

In this episode of Beyond the Pages, Gardner-Webb University student Walter Medina reflects on the experiences that continue to shape his life, faith, and future. Through an unexpected love of swing dancing, meaningful mentorship, and a growing passion for ministry, Walter shares how communication, community, and servant leadership all begin with learning to listen. From discovering a sense of bel...

In the season premiere, host Noel T. Manning II welcomes Gardner-Webb alumna, entrepreneur, digital marketing strategist, and founder of Socially Stetson, Stetson Patton, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, lifelong learning, and the power of authentic storytelling. Patton shares her journey from Gardner-Webb student to successful business owner, reflects on the ever-changing world of socia...

Long before she became a two-time recipient of Gardner-Webb University's Excellence in Teaching Award, Dr. Paula Qualls was simply a young woman trying to understand God's calling for her life. In this episode of Beyond the Pages, Qualls reflects on the quiet moments that shaped an extraordinary career—an encouraging word from a friend, a growing love for Scripture, the unexpected path into teachi...

Every great conversation leaves an impact. Every great host helps shape the journey. In this special Season 2 finale of The Bulldog Mindset, Dr. Greg Pillar reflects on his time at Gardner-Webb University and the conversations that have defined the podcast's first two seasons. From faculty and staff to students, and campus leaders, the series has highlighted the people whose passion, leadership, a...