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.
Lifework Podcast
From Yemen to Williams: How Calling, Service, and a Missionary Childhood Shaped Dr. Ruth Provost
In this deeply personal episode of the Lifework Podcast, host Dr. Stan Norman sits down with Dr. Ruth Provost, Vice President for Academic Affairs at Williams Baptist University, to explore the surprising and Spirit-led journey that shaped her calling.
Dr. Provost shares her remarkable upbringing as a missionary kid in Yemen, Cyprus, and Jordan—where faith was lived out through quiet service, compassionate action, and the simple witness of love. She reflects on homeschooling in the Middle East, attending boarding school in Germany, her unexpected shift from English major to psychology, and the moment she discovered her “thing”: teaching.
With warmth and humility, she unpacks how God used her parents, her passions, and her unique life experiences to direct her steps—even when she didn’t know where “home” really was. This episode offers a powerful reminder that God shapes our vocation through every chapter of our story, and that obedience—one step at a time—reveals His faithfulness.
A rich conversation for anyone discerning calling, identity, and direction.