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The Williams Pulse
by Williams Baptist University
A student-led podcast for Williams Baptist University students and future Eagles. Join us each week as we bring you the news, upcoming event info, and hot takes submitted by students.
Episodes
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New Eagles, New Stories: VIP Day Conversations
In this special VIP Day episode of The Williams Pulse, we sit down with new Williams Baptist University students who are officially joining the Eagle family this fall. You will hear how God has led them from small towns and big cities across the country to a Christ centered campus in Walnut…
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Wrapping Up the Year with SAB: Finals Week Fun, Surveys, and Softball
In this SAB edition of The Williams Pulse, Big Sip and Miss Jessica host their last episode of the school year and walk you through everything happening as campus winds down. From the Spring Fling hangover and a much-needed break for the Student Activities Board to upcoming events like Play &…
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VIP Day Live: New Eagles, New Roomies, and Next Steps for Fall 2026
In this special live episode of The Williams Pulse, we’re on the floor at VIP Day, April 16, 2026, capturing the energy of future Eagles and the families who brought them to campus. Host Bill Jeffery sits down with incoming students, including scholarship athletes, Williams Works students, future...
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Spring Fling Week at WBU: Touch Grass, Throw Hands, and VIP Day
It’s Spring Fling week at Williams! Big Sip and Mrs. Jessica break down everything happening on campus so you don’t miss a thing—from Miss WBU and Monday’s cookout + bonfire worship, to Tuesday’s Touch Grass and Throw Hands inflatables and IDOP. We’ll walk you through VIP Day (why you definitely...
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Major Moments: Psychology, Research, and the Road to Grad School
In this Major Moments installment of The Williams Pulse, campus therapist Taylor Jeffery sits down with senior psychology majors Kaelyn Gooch and Rebecca Fowler to unpack what studying psychology at Williams is really like. Together they talk through their Synthesis of Psychology capstone course,...
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Crowns, Choirs, and Day One + Miss WBU Week at Williams
This week on The Williams Pulse, Big Sip, Miss Jessica, and special guest Bill Jeffery walk through a packed schedule at Williams. From 14 contestants vying for the Miss WBU crown—with talents ranging from balloon art and tap and photography—to a Pack the Nest crowd in the Southerland-Mabee…
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Catching Fire: Addie Foster on Softball, Mental Toughness, and Finding Family at Williams
In this Take Flight athletic edition of The Williams Pulse, Athletic Director Mitch Mathis sits down with freshman catcher Addison “Addie” Foster from Fort Smith, Arkansas, to talk about her journey from dad-coached travel ball to anchoring the Lady Eagles behind the plate. Addie shares how early...
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Why College Feels So Big (and how Ellie is making it manageable)
College planning can feel like constant scholarship scrambles, pressure to pick the “perfect” school, and the fear that everyone else has it figured out but you. In this special admissions-hosted episode of The Williams Pulse, Bill Jeffery and admissions counselor Hannah Johnston sit down with...
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Murder Mystery at Cherry Creek | Your Weekly Campus Guide
This week on The Williams Pulse Podcast: SAB Edition, Miss Jessica and Big Sip invite special guest Jessica Carnes on to share all details on Murder at the Cherry Creek Saloon, a live-action Clue-style mystery coming to the Maddox on March 19 at 7 p.m. with Western wear, snacks, prizes, and a…
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Take Flight: Chasing Iowa with Lady Eagle Basketball Players Joi Montgomery & Taylor Hooten
In this Take Flight athletic edition of The Williams Pulse, host Mitch Mathis sits down with Lady Eagles standouts Joi Montgomery and Taylor Hooton as they get ready to head to Montgomery, Alabama, for the NAIA Women’s Basketball First & Second Rounds. From Joi’s JUCO journey and Taylor’s…
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Flyest Eagles: Fight Night Watch Party, Lip Sync Battle, and Spring Fling Sneak Peek
Big Sip and Mrs. Jessica are joined by special guest Ian Halfacre to run through a loaded week at WBU. They kick things off with a Fight Night UFC watch party in the Grill (with snacks, hot dogs, and a firm reminder: no fighting each other), then hit everything from intramural volleyball and the...
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Lip Sync Battles, Cheese Doodles, and Doubleheaders: Your WBU Week in 3 Minutes
This week on The Williams Pulse: SAB Edition, Drake Lewis, Jessica Colley, and guest cohost Owen Knight walk you through everything happening at Williams—from intramural volleyball and prayer night as midterms kick off, to chapel with the WBU Singers, National Cheese Doodle Day celebrations, and…
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Pulse Check: Why Counseling Isn’t Just for "Rock Bottom"
In this Pulse Check episode of The Williams Pulse, Campus Therapist Taylor Jeffery sits down with Dr. Denny Vowell, chair of the Psychology Department at Williams Baptist University, to talk about mental health, calling, and the hope they see in today’s students. Dr. Vowell shares how God led him...
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Threads, Recitals, and Road Trips: Your WBU Week in 7 Minutes
In this SAB takeover of The Williams Pulse, Big Sip and Jessica are joined by Bill for a fast-paced walk through everything happening at WBU this week—from chaotic Threads feeds to serious campus fun. They shout out the new SAB leadership team and a SAB reel, then preview two free music events in...
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Real Talk: Inside WBU Baseball with Coach Abanathy – Recruiting, Relationships, and the Reality of 2026 College Sports
In this Real Talk episode of The Williams Pulse, Head Baseball Coach Stephen Abanathy shares why relationships and responsibility sit at the center of how he coaches, recruits, and leads at Williams. From growing up a pastor’s kid in the Missouri bootheel and getting humbled at a Division I...
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Your Weekly Campus Guide: Blues, Barbecue, and Black History
This week on The Williams Pulse Podcast: SAB Edition, hosts Sip and Miss Jessica are joined by guest host Nevaeh Larkins to share all the excitement happening at Williams Baptist University! From honoring Black History Month with incredible events—like the JHS step team performance, the Night of...
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Your Weekly Campus Guide: Galentine’s, the Big Game, and What’s Happening at WBU
Season 7, Episode 6 of The Williams Pulse (SAB Edition) is your weekly guide to what’s happening on campus at Williams Baptist University. Sip and Mrs. Jessica are joined by guest host Kaedynce Miller, ARD for Women’s Residence Life, to highlight Galentine’s—a ladies-only pajama party celebrating...
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Pulse Check: An Unexpected Support System During the Most Formative Years of Your Life
In this Pulse Check episode of The Williams Pulse, host Taylor Jeffery sits down with Dean of Students Laquietta Stewart to talk about what makes Williams Baptist University feel less like an institution and more like a community that truly walks with you. Through stories from her 27 years in...
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Pulse Check: The Science of Stress, Faith, and Healing with Dr. Ruth Provost
In this Pulse Check episode of the Williams Pulse Podcast, host Taylor Jeffery, WBU Campus Therapist, welcomes Dr. Ruth Provost, Vice President for Academic Affairs and former Psychology Department Chair. Their conversation blends neuroscience, counseling, and faith as they unpack what really...
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Your Weekly Campus Guide: Spy Week Recap, Spring Involvement Fair, & Big Game Watch Party
Snow days and Spy Week made for a chaotic start to the week at Williams Baptist University—and the SAB team is here to recap it all. In this episode of The Williams Pulse, hosts Big Sip and Mrs. Jessica are joined by guest co-host Rachel Dudley to reflect on Spy Week highlights and walk through...
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Take Flight: Deion Wesson and Playing for Something Bigger
On this episode of Take Flight, we sit down with Williams men’s basketball guard Deion Wesson, a student-athlete whose impact at Williams Baptist University reaches far beyond the court. Known for his confidence, tempo, and ability to deliver in big moments, Deion has emerged as one of the AMC’s...
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Your Weekly Campus Guide: Snow Days, Spy Week & What’s Ahead at Williams [January 22nd]
Snow is in the forecast, Spy Week is about to begin, and there’s a lot happening on campus. In this early-release episode of The Williams Pulse, the SAB team breaks down everything WBU students need to know for the week ahead. From snow-day tips and how you’ll get official campus updates, to Spy...
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Your Weekly Campus Guide: Student Life, Res Life & More | Jan. 17
In this episode of The Williams Pulse, Jessica, Big Sip, and a student co-host walk you through what’s happening at Williams this week and how future Eagles can jump in. From Preview Days and VIP Days designed to help students experience campus and get fully enrolled, to MLK Day schedule changes,...
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The Right Way to Play: Madyson “Shoe” Busselle on Finding Her Place and Playing with Purpose
In this kickoff episode of The Right Way to Play, host Mitch Mathis, Athletic Director at Williams Baptist University, sits down with Madyson “Shoe” Busselle, standout shortstop for the Williams Lady Eagles Softball team. Shoe shares her journey from Bald Knob to Williams, how faith guided her...
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Pulse Check: Burned Out Already? Simple Self-Care That Actually Helps
Feeling maxed out, stretched thin, or guilty for even thinking about rest? In this Pulse Check episode, campus therapist Taylor Jeffery breaks down what real self-care looks like for busy college students and why it is about sustainability, not selfishness. She unpacks three practical types of...
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Real Talk: Dr. Brett “Just Brett” Cooper on 30+ Years of Williams, Walnut Ridge, and the Williams Works Vision
Episode Overview This long‑form episode of The Williams Pulse welcomes Dr. Brett Cooper—better known across campus as just “Brett”—for a wide‑ranging conversation about three decades of life and leadership at Williams Baptist University. From coffee breaks with founder Dr. H.E. Williams and the...
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Big Changes, Big Semester: Welcome to Season 7
Season 7 of The Williams Pulse marks the beginning of a new chapter for the podcast and for campus storytelling at Williams Baptist University. In this episode, Bill is joined by Jessica Coley, Director of Student Life, and Kaedynce Miller from Res Life to share why the podcast is expanding and…
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You’re Not Alone: How Counseling at WBU Works with Our New University Therapist
Welcome to Season 7 of the The Williams Pulse — and happy new year from all of us over at The Williams Pulse. In this long-form episode, host Bill Jeffery sits down with Taylor Jeffery, who officially joined Williams Baptist University on December 1, 2025, as the university’s new licensed campus...
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Top Eagle Radio: The SAB Homecoming Takeover
This isn’t your ordinary episode of The Williams Pulse — this is Top Eagle Radio. The Student Activities Board has officially taken over the show to kick off Homecoming & Family Week at Williams Baptist University! Get ready for a fast-paced, laugh-filled ride as the SAB crew walks you through...
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Clack Attack, Fall Break, and the Best Preview Day Yet!
It’s season six, episode nine of The Williams Pulse—and this week, hosts Bill Jeffery, Nyla Clack, and Truett Brannon are back with laughs, stories, and campus updates you won’t want to miss. From Nyla’s family’s legendary “Clack Attack” to Truett’s road trip plans, the crew covers fall break…
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Faith, Friendship, and Fall Break: Meet Campus Minister Jordan West
In Season 6, Episode 8 of The Williams Pulse, hosts Nyla Clack and Bill Jeffery welcome Jordan West, Williams Baptist University’s new Campus Minister. Between fall break updates, funny behind-the-scenes stories from the admissions team, and a near-drone disaster at the golf tournament, the...
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Macy Miller and Molly Tabor: Writing Stories and Preserving History
Season 6 Episode 7 of The Williams Pulse features juniors Macy Miller and Molly Tabor. Macy, a liberal arts major, shares how she is nearly finished writing her first Young Adult romance novel and what inspired her to become an author. Molly, also a liberal arts major, talks about her passion for...
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Your Guide to a Jam-Packed Week at Williams
Get the inside scoop on everything happening at Williams this week! Your hosts — Truett Brannon, Archer Dienst, and Bill Jeffery — run through the campus calendar, from Ultimate Frisbee on Monday to Kickball on Saturday, plus highlights like Bingo Night in the Caf, Clash of Cakes in Southerland,...
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Pursuing Purpose Through Theology: Reesie Tritch & Dr. Robert Foster
At Williams Baptist University, we believe education is more than earning a degree—it’s about discovering who you’re called to become. In this episode of The Williams Pulse, Reesie Tritch, a passionate high school junior, shares her vision to make Scripture accessible through devotional writing,...
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Believe: Valentina Marin & Coach Carney on the Beautiful Game of Soccer/Football/Fútbol
Valentina Marin joins The Williams Pulse alongside her coach, Daniel Carney, from Liverpool, England, to discuss the successful start to the Women's Soccer Team's season, how to “be a goldfish” when mistakes happen, and why the game is about so much more than winning—it’s about heart, hope, and…
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The Office (of Admissions) | Preview Day: "That’s What She Signed Up For"
Ever wondered what it’s really like inside Williams Baptist University’s admissions office? Guest hosts Nyla Clack and Archer Dienst pull back the curtain with plenty of laughs. From who in the office matches which character from The Office, to the biggest surprises they’ve discovered working...
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Locking In Your Rhythm — How Not to Burn Out at College
After the buzz of New Student Orientation, real campus life has kicked in. Week one was a sprint, but week two is where you start building your playbook. This episode is all about finding your rhythm, protecting your energy, and staying connected without burning out. Joining us are Assistant...
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Finding Your Why with Brinley Blake
Season 6 kicks off with a powerful conversation featuring SGA president, soccer standout, and Miss Northeast Arkansas — Brinley Blake. In this episode, we explore the idea of finding your why, inspired by Dr. Norman’s Convocation address and Simon Sinek’s approach to discovering purpose through...
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Planting Seeds: Dr. Melissa Davis on Agribusiness, Faith, and Life at WBU
In this episode of The Williams Pulse, we’re planting seeds for the future—both literally and spiritually. Join Dr. Melissa Davis, Williams Baptist University’s new Agribusiness professor, as she shares her journey from Ivy League research at Cornell to launching WBU’s innovative agribusiness...
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plAIgiarism? Cheating, Learning Loss, and the AI Dilemma in Education with Dr. Rhyne Putman, Taylor Baker, and Bill Jeffery
We take on the rise of artificial intelligence in education and ask the big questions: Is using ChatGPT for schoolwork smart… or is it just cheating in disguise? As AI becomes more powerful, we explore the murky line between efficiency and plagiarism—and what this means for the future of…
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Future Eagles Take Flight - Accepted Students Day
In this special episode of The Williams Pulse, we're handing the mic to the future of Williams Baptist University! Join us as we sit down with several incoming students who share their excitement about becoming Eagles. From their chosen degrees to the extracurriculars they’re already diving into,...
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"Beyond Words" with Dr. Chris Hair, English Professor
The English language is how we communicate our thoughts and tell stories that are passed down from generation to generation. That is why we sat down with Dr. Chris Hair, English professor at Williams Baptist University to dig deep into the English Department. Dr. Hair believes that literature…
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Dr. Trent Broussard: "Worship & Purpose"
At Williams Baptist University, we believe music is more than performance—it's a calling with the power to shape hearts, build community, and lead people into the presence of God. In this episode, we speak with Dr. Trent Broussard, Chair of the Music, Fine Arts, and Choral Department, whose…
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Freshman Year: Laughs, Lessons, and Looking Ahead
It’s the Season 5 Finale, and we’re closing things out with the full crew! Truett Brannon, Natalie Collier, Kinsman Pryor, and Archer Dienst gather around the mic to look back on a wild, wonderful, and unforgettable freshman year at Williams Baptist University. From hilarious dorm stories to...
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Inside the Mind: Psychology, TV Obsessions, and Real-World Disorders with our Psychology Department Professors
On this episode of The Williams Pulse, hosts Kinsman Pryor and Bill Jeffery sit down with Dr. Ruth Provost and Dr. Denny Vowell from the Williams Baptist University Psychology Department. They dive into the classes they teach, what makes psychology such a fascinating field, and how real-world...
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Caps, Gowns, and Chaos
Finals season is creeping up, but WBU isn’t slowing down just yet! This week on The Williams Pulse, we’re talking concerts, campus traditions, and the bittersweet countdown to graduation. Our guest shares favorite memories, future plans, and advice for fellow students. Plus — a hot take on group...
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Rooted in Purpose: Sidne Mills on Calling, Leadership, and God’s Faithfulness
On this special Easter week episode of The Williams Pulse, Bill and Kinsman sit down with Sidne Mills — Assistant Resident Director, Miss WBU contestant, ministry leader, and soon-to-be graduate — to reflect on a journey marked by growth, grace, and God’s calling. Join us May 22, 2025 for…
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Accepted Students Day: Meet the Newest WBU Eagle Students
In this special episode, we sit down with some of the newest members of the Williams Baptist University family—from freshmen to transfer students, coming from towns near and far. Hear their stories, their reasons for choosing WBU, and what they’re most excited about as they begin this new…
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Angela Meigs: Work as Mission in the Business Department
In this episode of The Williams Pulse, Bill and Truett are joined by the amazing Mrs. Angie, a dedicated student advisor and key voice in the WBU Business Department. She shares her journey to Williams Baptist University, what makes advising so meaningful, and gives us the inside scoop on the...
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Alyssa Russel: From the Starting Line to the Finish Line
In this episode of The Williams Pulse, Natalie and Bill sat down with record-breaking track star Alyssa Russel, whose speed is only matched by her determination. She shares what got her into hurdles, how she stays motivated, and advice for young athletes chasing big dreams. Plus, we’ve got your…
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A student-led podcast for Williams Baptist University students and future Eagles. Join us each week as we bring you the news, upcoming event info, and hot takes submitted by students.
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