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 from community mental health work into the classroom, why anxiety and loneliness are so prevalent on campus, and how college is really a season of “adulting light” where students still need support. Together, they unpack common myths about counseling—especially the idea that it’s only for crisis—offer a simple “five-session” framework for trying therapy, and explain how the WBU community walks with students as they grow, heal, and discover who God is calling them to be.

Learn more about the Psychology Department: https://williamsbu.edu/psychology

Learn more about counseling at WBU: https://williamsbu.edu/counseling/

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 Startup Chapel: a guest recital with soprano Sarah VandenBrink and TJ Bedgood’s long-awaited senior recital.

You’ll also hear details about the National Civil Rights Museum trip to Memphis, including how to register, and what it costs.

Plus, the crew runs down intramural volleyball, Prayer Night’s new time, a full slate of home baseball and softball doubleheaders, and a fun behind-the-scenes story about Coach Abenathy, Moneyball, and dreaming big about lights at Shell Field.

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 program, to finding home at Williams and later returning as head coach, Coach Abanathy reflects on what it takes to invest in that many student-athletes without losing the personal touch. He talks about walking with players through family loss, challenging them to get off their phones and have real conversations, and relying on a strong group of team captains to create a true “all-in” locker room.​

Along the way, he also opens up about his work as a Jonesboro police officer, how recruiting has shifted to Twitter and national showcases, and why he wants his players to leave Williams as dependable men, husbands, and leaders—not just better ballplayers.