Finding Purpose, Building Resilience with Lucy Merritt & Hodges McCathern

Season 2 kicks off with two Gardner-Webb students who embody what it means to live the Bulldog Mindset. Nursing major Lucy Merritt has found purpose in labs, worship, and serving others—even in tough seasons. Biochemistry major Hodges McCathern, a researcher and former athlete, shares how leadership, reflection, and perseverance have shaped his path toward medicine.Together, Lucy and Hodges open up about challenges faced, lessons learned, and the surprising ways they’ve discovered belonging at Gardner-Webb. From faith-filled moments to hard-won resilience, their stories reveal the power of connection, calling, and community.🎧 Tune in now to hear the next generation of Bulldogs share their journeys and inspire us all to lead with heart. Learn more about GWU’s podcast series at gardner-webb.edu/podcast.🎵 Music: “Honey for Nothing” by Ikoliks#BulldogMindset #GardnerWebb #FaithAndLearning #StudentVoices #Resilience #Purpose