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View From the Hill
by Lindsey Wilson
A weekly podcast about a United Methodist liberal arts college in Columbia, Kentucky that's been serving every student, every day since 1903.
Episodes
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#53 – The Humanities are for Everyone
On this episode of View from the Hill, we’re talking all things Humanities Month! Join us in celebrating storytelling, human connection and the things that bring us together.
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#52 – Let's Talk New Majors
On this episode of View from the Hill, Courtney Carter and Paisley Bolin discuss our two newest majors, Agribusiness and Sport Performance. Both programs launched at the beginning of the fall semester.
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#51 – A Bountiful Feast of Theatre
On this episode of View from the Hill, we take a look at Lindsey Wilson University’s 2026 fall theatre season.
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#50 – Curtain Call Countdown
In this episode, we sit down with Theatre Graduate Assistant Kassidy Phelps and a few Lindsey Wilson theatre students to take you behind the curtain on the rest of the spring season. We also discuss what’s next for them and how their time in the theatre program is shaping their plans and passions...
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#49 – New Majors, New Opportunities
Two new majors. Endless new opportunities. In this episode of VFTH, we sit down to talk about our two new majors launching this Fall – Sport Performance and Agribusiness. We sat down with Dr. Benson Sexton and Dr. Eric Carter to unpack what students can expect from these programs and the vision...
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#48 – Meet Zach Isaacs
This week on VFTH, we welcome Zach Isaacs, one of the newest members of Lindsey Wilson’s communication faculty. Zach shares why he decided to study and teach communication and what he’s enjoyed most since joining the Blue Raider community in fall 2025.
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#47 – Let's Talk Art: Turning Passion Into a Profession
Let’s talk art! Instructor of Art Karly Flynn joins us to discuss what an art degree from LWU looks like, where it can take you and why it has a real place in today’s workforce.
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#46 – Lent: 40 Days of Reflection
On this episode of View from the Hill, we sit down with Rev. Tyler Brumfield and Dr. Curt Lee to reflect on the meaning of Lent and what this season of prayer, sacrifice and renewal invites us to consider in our own lives.
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#45–Get Ready for Flag Football
This week on VFTH, we’re diving into a historic moment for Lindsey Wilson University athletics: the launch of the inaugural women’s flag football season! We sat down with Coach Chris Raggard and a few of our players to discuss the excitement, challenges and pride of making history in one of the...
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#44 – Getting to Know the Begley Scholars
In this episode, you'll meet a few of our Begley Scholars and hear their stories, goals and experiences at Lindsey Wilson. Hear how this scholarship has impacted their journeys and what inspires them as they look toward the future.
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#43 – Preparing for Ireland
In this episode, Dr. Karolyn Steffens and several students sit down to discuss their upcoming study abroad trip to Ireland, beginning with the Irish film screenings that are shaping their understanding of culture and storytelling. They share why they chose to study abroad, what they’re most…
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#42 – On Stage This Spring
In this episode of VFTH, Robert Brock and Kassidy Phelps join us to talk about the upcoming spring season. Join us as we unpack each production and the vision that drives the season’s selections. Whether you’re a longtime supporter or new to LWU Theatre, this episode offers a preview of what’s...
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#41 – The Wesley Scholar Experience
This week on VFTH, we sat down with some of Lindsey Wilson University’s newest Wesley Scholars to hear their stories, what drew them to LWU and how the Wesley Scholars program is shaping their college experience.
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#40 – A Holly Jolly Chat with Curt Lee
In this episode of VFTH, we’re joined by Curt Lee for a Christmas-centered conversation exploring the meaning of the season and why this time of year invites reflection, gratitude and hope. Merry Christmas from all of us at Lindsey Wilson University!
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#39 – What's Happening in Blue Raider Athletics
In this episode of View from the Hill, we sit down with Associate Athletics Director Chris Wells '01 for a full rundown of what’s happening across Lindsey Wilson sports. From standout moments in the fall season to the excitement building around winter competition and the early look ahead at…
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#38 – A Walk Through the Katie A. Murrell Library
In this episode of View from the Hill, Director of Library Services Jason Keinsley joins us to share updates, new initiatives and what’s ahead for the Katie A. Murrell Library.
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#37 – Checking In With Nursing
On this episode of View from the Hill, we sit down with Lindsey Wilson University nursing faculty and students to explore what makes the program one of the University's standout successes.
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#36 – The Sport Major Collective
In this episode of View from the Hill, we talk about The Educational Value of Sport panel, where four national scholars make the case for a new academic path: a major in sport performance. Hear members of the Sport Major Collective explain why competitive athletics belong in the classroom, how...
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#35 – What's Next On Stage for LWU Theatre
On this episode of VFTH, Robert Brock and Kassidy Phelps sit down to talk about the two remaining fall productions and what's going on in LWU's theatre program.
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#34 – English Work in Progress
On this episode of View from the Hill, English professor Rachel Carr sits down with five seniors — Morgan Bryant, Jesse LaGrange, Zachariah Lawson, Chloe Taylor and Megan Whitson — to discuss their senior thesis projects.
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#33 – Career Week 2025
On this episode of View from the Hill, Allison Cross and Annissa Crewe-Brown share an inside look at Career Week 2025 — a new Lindsey Wilson University event designed to help students explore the many directions their education can take them. From healthcare and STEM to business, education, and…
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#32 – The Podcast Studio Debut
In this episode we sit down with Dr. Benson Sexton, Dr. Jennifer Furkin, and Dr. J.C. Phelps to discuss the launch of the new podcast studio in the J.L. Turner Leadership Center at Lindsey Wilson University. They reflect on what this space means for the campus, the vision behind it and how it…
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#31 – Anne of Green Gables
In this episode, Sabrina Ruiz, Kassidy Phelps and Reilly Wells discuss Lindsey Wilson Theatre’s fall production Anne of Green Gables: The Musical. They share what makes this timeless story relevant for today’s youth, what it’s like to perform for hundreds of local schoolchildren and what sets the...
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#30 – Arts and Humanities Month
In this episode, Dr. Allison Smith, Dean of the School of Arts and Humanities at Lindsey Wilson University, joins us to preview Arts and Humanities Month. Dr. Smith highlights the exciting events planned for October and explains why the humanities are valuable to all students, no matter their major.
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#29 – Malvina Farkle Day 2025
In this special episode of VFTH, we stop and talk with several Blue Raiders while they are out laughing, working and playing in the community.
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#28 –LWU Hall of Fame
In this special episode, we celebrate the legacy, passion, and unforgettable impact of Lindsey Wilson University’s newest Hall of Fame inductees. Recorded live from the Roberta D. Cranmer Dining & Conference Center, we hear directly from all eight honorees—Jared Barnes, Trent Coffee, Andre…
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#27 – Perfect Teachers
In this episode, we’re joined by Education Program Director Jennifer Antoniotti-Neal ’98 to discuss an impressive milestone. For the second year in a row, graduates of the Education Program have achieved a 100% pass rate on both the Praxis II and Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exams....
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#26 – Meet the SGA Exectutive Cabinet
In this episode, the 2025-26 Student Government Association executive cabinet at Lindsey Wilson University shares their goals for the year and their future ambitions beyond LWU.
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#25 – #MeetMeAtTheMural
In this episode, we dive into the story behind Lindsey Wilson University’s newest campus landmark, a stunning mural by local artist Dani Ford of Jamestown, Kentucky. Painted on the historic Phillips Hall, one of LWU’s oldest residence halls, the mural blends tradition with creativity to create a...
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#24 – Welcome to LWU
Dean of Students Dr. Chris Schmidt and Assistant Dean of Students Dr. Abe Cross sit down to discuss the excitement surrounding our first opening weekend as Lindsey Wilson University.
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#23 – A Year in Blue Raider Athletics
Lindsey Wilson College Athletic Director Willis Pooler and Associate Athletics Director Chris Wells close out the 2025 podcast season of “A View from the Hill” by recounting records set and championships won by Blue Raider student-athletes in 2024-25.
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#22 – Service, Culture and Leadership in Mexico
Kisha Burton and Yayi Sonnabend reflect on the Bonner Scholars’ service experience in Chapala, Mexico.
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#21 – The Sounds of Change
Meet Director of Choral Activities Jennifer Bersaglia and Director of Bands Robert Palmer. Both will lead Lindsey Wilson University’s diverse musical ensembles in 2025-26.
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#20 – Memorial Weekend Magic
Memorial Weekend 2025 was one for the books! In this episode, we celebrate three new Blue Raider national champions and take you behind the scenes of a unique Kentucky tradition — the Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival.
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#19 – LWC's TheatreFest!
Lindsey Wilson's Robert Brock, Kassidy Phelps, and TheatreFest! interns give a preview of summer theatre fun on The Hill.
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#18 – Madi Corbin '26 & Reilly Wells '25
Current Lindsey Wilson students Madi Corbin and Reilly Wells share why they chose Lindsey Wilson and offer a glimpse into their college experiences.
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#17 – An Ode to the Maestro of Puns
Lindsey Wilson Singers Alumni come together to talk about how the program and Dr. Gerald Chafin leave a lasting impact on students' lives.
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#16 – LWC Teachers of the Year
Meet two of Lindsey Wilson’s outstanding faculty – Dr. JC Phelps, who was named the Student Government Association’s Teacher of the Year; and Dr. Benson Sexton ’04, who received the Exemplary Teacher Award from The United Methodist Church Division of Higher Education.
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#15 – L3 Award Recipients
Meet the three extraordinary student leaders who received top honors at this year’s L3 Student Leadership Banquet: Caitlin Higdon, Mia Weigel and Reilly Wells.
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#14 – LWC Theatre Presents: "Little Women"
Co-Director Kassidy Phelps previews the musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s classic “Little Women,” which will be presented April 24-27 in historic V.P. Henry Auditorium. To purchase tickets, visit https://sites.google.com/lindsey.edu/lwctheatre/tickets
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#13 – Lindsey Wilson Celebrates "The Great Gatsby"
English professors Dr. Rachel Carr and Kendall Sewell discuss the impact, significance and greater meaning of F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby."
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#12 – ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Rex Booth '10
Rex Booth '10 discusses why he chose to work in education and reminisces about his days at Lindsey Wilson.
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#11 – LWC Theatre Presents: "The Weir"
Theatre professor Robert Brock previews Conor McPherson's "The Weir," which will be performed April 2-4 & 6 in V.P. Henry Auditorium. To purchase tickets, visit https://sites.google.com/lindsey.edu/lwctheatre/tickets
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#10 –ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Kylie Jackson '24
English graduate Kylie Jackson '24 discusses her senior thesis, which connects Taylor Swift's "The Albatross" with Samuel Taylor Coleridge's "The Rime of the Ancient Mariner."
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#9 – Blue Raiders in D.C.
Political science professor Matthew Powers joins seniors Jackson Logan, Maia Sapp and Anatoliy Voloshyn to discuss the extraordinary opportunities offered to Lindsey Wilson students who participate in the Capitol Hill Internship Program. The episode also features CHIP Dean and Executive Director...
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#8 – ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT: Katie Brown '18
Katie Brown ’18 reflects on lessons learned, starting with her award-winning teaching career on the eve of the COVID-19 pandemic, what makes Lindsey Wilson a great place to learn how to become a teacher, and why Begley Scholars Day is one of her favorite days of the year.
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#7 – Emiley Button
Director of Nursing Dr. Emiley Button discusses what makes Lindsey Wilson’s nursing program one of the best in Kentucky.
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#6 – Lindsey Wilson's Wesley Scholars
The Wesley Scholars discuss what called them to Lindsey Wilson and what they enjoy most about being a christian ministries major.
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#5 – Caitlin Higdon
Caitlin Higdon ’25 of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, talks about her study-abroad experiences as an Irish American Scholar studying at Ulster University’s campus in Coleraine, Northern Ireland – where she introduced the natives to Thanksgiving and was moved to tears by Edinburgh Castle.
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#4 - Dr. Jennifer Antoniotti-Neal
Director of Education Jennifer Antoniotti-Neal discusses what makes Lindsey Wilson’s education program one of the best in Kentucky.
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A weekly podcast about a United Methodist liberal arts college in Columbia, Kentucky that's been serving every student, every day since 1903.
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