Lifework Podcast
The Lifework Podcast is where faith, purpose, and calling come together. Hosted by Williams Baptist University President Dr. Stan Norman, this podcast explores the theology of work and why it matters for every believer. At Williams, we believe education is more than a degree — it’s preparation for a Christ-centered life of influence and service.
Through thoughtful conversations with faculty, leaders, and friends of WBU, the Lifework Podcast unpacks how God designed us to find meaning in our work and live out our calling in every sphere of life. Our goal is to inspire and equip listeners to see their lifework not just as a career, but as a way to glorify God and impact the world.
Podcasting since 2024 • 53 episodes
Lifework Podcast
Latest Episodes
From Magnet Cove to March Madness: How Hard Work Shaped Coach Josh Austin’s Calling (Part 1)
In this Lifework Podcast episode, Dr. Stan Norman sits down with Williams Baptist University head men’s basketball coach Josh Austin to trace how a small-town Arkansas upbringing, an IT-dad and jeans-factory-mom, and Saturdays filled with yard ...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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20:38
More Than Wins: Coach Jessica Nutt on Calling, Culture, and Caring for Her Players (Part 2)
In Part 2 of their conversation, WBU President Dr. Stan Norman sits back down with Head Softball Coach Jessica Nutt to explore how God used closed doors, unanswered job applications, and long seasons of waiting to clarify her calling to coach.&...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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21:50
From Bolivar to the Ballpark: How Faith, Family, and Failure Shaped Coach Jessica Nutt
In this episode of the Lifework Podcast, Williams Baptist University President Dr. Stan Norman sits down with Head Softball Coach Jessica Nutt to trace her journey from a sports‑saturated childhood in Bolivar, Missouri, to leading the Lady Eagl...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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19:06
From Whistles to Worship: How Coaching Became Calling for AD Mitch Mathis
In this second part of their conversation, WBU President Dr. Stan Norman sits back down with Director of Athletics Mitch Mathis to trace how a winding coaching career became a clear sense of calling and ministry. Coach Mathis shares how God use...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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22:21
From Pine Bluff to the Ballpark: How Family, Faith, and Hard Work Shaped WBU AD Mitch Mathis (Pt. 1)
WBU President Dr. Stan Norman talks with Athletic Director Mitch Mathis about how a blue-collar childhood in Pine Bluff, a catcher’s grind on the baseball field, and a winding spiritual journey shaped his work ethic, leadership, and calling in ...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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