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
When Restlessness Becomes Calling: Dr. Ruth Provost on Finding Home, Hearing God, and Following Him into Leadership
In part two of our conversation, Dr. Ruth Provost returns to the Lifework Podcast to look more closely at her vocational journey—especially how God led her back to Williams and ultimately into academic leadership.
Host Dr. Stan Norman asks Ruth to unpack the “heavenly call” that accompanied an unexpected job offer, the holy restlessness that marked much of her young adulthood, and the incredible peace she experienced when she finally arrived at the place God intended to be her home.
Dr. Provost shares the internal wrestling she felt when first encouraged to apply for the position of Academic Dean, the wise counsel that confirmed God’s leading, and how surrendering her will opened the door to a new season of joyful, meaningful work.
Drawing on insights from The Gospel at Work and her own years of mentoring students, she offers practical wisdom for anyone struggling with questions of calling: how to discern God’s prompting, how to take faithful next steps, and how to trust that God wastes no life experience.
A thoughtful, encouraging episode for students, leaders, and anyone learning to follow God’s direction with open hands.