Podcast University

Podcast University

By iamwilliediggs

Welcome to Podcast University a mobile classroom for leaders. Here we will flow through the core values of academics, professionalism, and spirituality. We believe through instruction and mentorship you can live the life you are created for.
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"The Power of the Right Mentor" w/ Pastor Willie

Podcast University Sep 23, 2026
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"The Power of the Right Mentor" w/ Pastor Willie

"The Power of the Right Mentor" w/ Pastor Willie

The Power of the Right Mentor with Pastor Willie — The right mentor can change your perspective, strengthen your purpose, and help you become who God has called you to be. Join Pastor Willie in a powerful conversation on mentorship, growth, faith, and walking in purpose. You don't want to miss this one...

Sep 23, 202614:51
"Lessons Learned Along the Way" with Pastor Willie

"Lessons Learned Along the Way" with Pastor Willie

Have you ever asked yourself, Why did that work? Have you ever evaluated the elements of your success? These are some questions Pastor Willie explores in this episode on Podcast University, entitled Lessons Learned Along the Way. Be sure to listen in and take copious notes.

Sep 09, 202613:48
"Provisions in Unexpected Places" w/ Pastor Willie

"Provisions in Unexpected Places" w/ Pastor Willie

Don't miss this week's amazing Podcast as Pastor Willie continues to provide vital tips for building with the future in mind, in "Provisions in Unexpected Places". Don't miss this pour. Don't sleep on these tips. Lean in. Take copious notes.

Sep 03, 202615:10
"Wasted Capacity" with Pastor Willie

"Wasted Capacity" with Pastor Willie

In this powerful episode of Wasted Capacity, Pastor Willie challenges us to examine the gifts, talents, purpose, and potential God has placed inside of us. Too often, fear, doubt, comfort, or life’s circumstances keep us from using what God has given us. This conversation is a reminder that what remains unused cannot fulfill its purpose. Don’t die full of what God gave you—use your capacity for His glory.

Aug 26, 202615:30
The Pageantry of the Finish Line w/ Pastor Willie

The Pageantry of the Finish Line w/ Pastor Willie

The Pageantry of the Finish Line with Pastor Willie

The finish line is a moment—but it does not define who you are. The Pageantry of the Finish Line with Pastor Willie explores the journey behind every achievement: the struggles, sacrifices, lessons, faith, and growth that brought you there. Success is worth celebrating, but you are so much more than the victory you achieved. Don’t forget the process that shaped you. The finish line may mark where you arrived, but the journey reveals who you became.

Aug 12, 202615:42
Managing the Tension with Rebellion w/ Pastor Willie

Managing the Tension with Rebellion w/ Pastor Willie

Join Pastor Willie for another dynamic Podcast concerning Managing the Tension with Rebellion. Whether you're wrestling with authority, church hurt, leadership, family relationships, or simply trying to discern the condition of your own heart, this conversation will challenge you, encourage you, and point you back to God's heart for restoration. Don't miss this message and make sure you take copious notes.


Jul 22, 202615:32
Baggage Check with Pastor Willie

Baggage Check with Pastor Willie

You can't step into your future while dragging the weight of your past. Every new season requires a willingness to release old hurts, broken relationships, past failures, offenses, fear, and anything else that keeps you bound. Before God can fill your hands with what's next, you may have to empty them of what's been holding you back.

Join Pastor Willie as he explores the spiritual importance of checking your baggage before the journey ahead. Through biblical insight and practical encouragement, discover how letting go creates room for healing, growth, and the purpose God has prepared for you. It's time to stop carrying what God never intended you to keep and travel lighter into the destiny waiting on the other side.

Jul 15, 202619:10
Prepared in the Pit w/ Pastor Willie

Prepared in the Pit w/ Pastor Willie

Some of God's greatest preparation happens in the places we never wanted to be. The pit isn't the end of your story—it's the classroom where your faith is strengthened, your character is refined, and your purpose is forged. Just as Joseph's pit prepared him for the palace, your season of isolation, disappointment, or delay is producing something greater than you can see.

Join Pastor Willie as he unpacks the powerful truth that God never wastes a pit season. Discover how adversity develops endurance, hidden seasons build spiritual maturity, and every test is preparing you for the assignment God has already destined for you. If you've ever wondered why you're in the pit, this episode will remind you that you're not being buried—you're being prepared.

Jul 08, 202614:06
The Sent One w/ Pastor Willie

The Sent One w/ Pastor Willie

Growth rarely happens in comfort. In this episode of The Sent One, Pastor Willie explores how God often sends us into unfamiliar, uncomfortable places—not to punish us, but to develop us. Discover how seasons of stretching, uncertainty, and discomfort are preparing you for the purpose God has already ordained. Don't run from the process; embrace the place where God is shaping the one He has sent.

Jul 01, 202615:01
This is Our Moment w/ Pastor Willie

This is Our Moment w/ Pastor Willie

In this episode, Pastor Willie explores the power of recognizing the moments God places before us—and the wisdom to embrace them boldly. He teaches that divine opportunities often show up in ordinary moments, and our growth comes from learning how to seize them with faith, clarity, and intention.

At the same time, Pastor Willie emphasizes the importance of stillness. He reminds listeners that some of the most defining moments aren’t about action but about pausing long enough to hear God, reset our spirit, and realign our focus. Through practical insight and biblical encouragement, this episode invites you to move when God says move and rest when He calls you to be still—because both are part of stewarding your moment well.

Feb 18, 202617:56
The Weight of the Called w/ Pastor Willie

The Weight of the Called w/ Pastor Willie

In this impactful episode, Pastor Willie Diggs explores the often-overlooked realities of walking in a God-given calling. He teaches listeners how to prepare for purpose by embracing the quiet, hidden seasons that shape character and deepen faith. Pastor Diggs explains the importance of learning to carry vision without applause, reminding us that true calling is not validated by public recognition but by private obedience. He also emphasizes the need to develop capacity before opportunity, allowing God to stretch and prepare us long before doors open. Finally, he underscores the power of practicing faithfulness in hidden assignments, showing how consistency in the small and unseen places becomes the foundation for greater responsibility. This episode is a powerful encouragement for anyone navigating a season of preparation, waiting, or spiritual growth.

Feb 17, 202616:16
Divine Visibility – Managing Hidden Seasons with Pastor Willie Diggs

Divine Visibility – Managing Hidden Seasons with Pastor Willie Diggs

In this powerful episode of Divine Visibility, Pastor Willie Diggs unpacks one of the most challenging yet transformative parts of the Christian journey: the hidden season—those moments when God is working behind the scenes, shaping us when no one is watching.

Pastor Diggs brings deep biblical insight, transparency, and practical wisdom as he explains why hidden seasons are not punishments but divine preparations. Through relatable stories and Scripture, he explores how God uses obscurity to build character, strengthen endurance, and cultivate the spiritual maturity required for future purpose.

Listeners will learn:

  • How to discern when they are in a hidden season

  • What God is developing internally when external results seem delayed

  • The dangers of rushing visibility before preparation is complete

  • What to do in waiting periods-develp patience

  • Why divine timing always protects, positions, and ultimately elevates

This episode encourages anyone who feels overlooked, forgotten, or impatient with their journey. Pastor Diggs reminds us that God hides what He values, and when the time is right, He reveals what He has refined.

Feb 16, 202614:06
🎙️ Unqualified But Chosen with Pastor Willie

🎙️ Unqualified But Chosen with Pastor Willie

What happens when God calls the unlikely, the overlooked, and the imperfect to do His perfect work? In Unqualified But Chosen, Pastor Willie dives deep into raw, real conversations about faith, purpose, and destiny. This episode reveals powerful biblical truths and practical wisdom to help you see that God’s call on your life isn’t based on your résumé—it’s rooted in His grace. Whether you feel unworthy, unprepared, or underestimated, this podcast will encourage you to walk boldly in your calling because, no matter how you feel, you are chosen.

Sep 03, 202516:50
"Built Different" with Willie Diggs

"Built Different" with Willie Diggs

In this powerful episode of Built Different, Pastor Willie dives deep into the story of Joseph from the book of Genesis—a man who was set apart from the beginning, marked by a dream that seemed impossible. Betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, and thrown into prison, Joseph’s path looked nothing like the promise God gave him. But his dream wasn’t denied—only deferred.

Join Pastor Willie as he unpacks what it truly means to be built different—to carry a calling that others may not understand and to hold on when life takes unexpected detours. Through Joseph’s journey, you’ll discover how divine delay is not divine denial, and how favor can still find you in the darkest pit.

If your dream feels distant or buried under disappointment, this episode will remind you: you were built different for a purpose that can’t be canceled.

Aug 01, 202520:26
"Don't Fall Asleep" with Willie Diggs

"Don't Fall Asleep" with Willie Diggs

When Jonah fell asleep in the boat, a storm raged—and it wasn’t just his life at stake. Don’t Fall Asleep is a powerful wake-up call hosted by Willie Diggs, challenging believers to rise up, speak out, and walk boldly in their calling.

Pastor Willie helps listeners shake off complacency, find their voice, and fulfill the assignment God placed on their lives.

...Don't fall asleep on your purpose, so that other people suffer.

Jun 12, 202515:02
"Mat Mentality: Pick Up Your Mat"

"Mat Mentality: Pick Up Your Mat"

In this powerful episode of Mat Mentality, Pastor Willie dives deep into the story found in John 5—where Jesus encounters a man who had been lying by the Pool of Bethesda for 38 years. Through rich storytelling and spiritual insight, Pastor Willie unpacks the significance of the man’s mat—not just as a symbol of his condition but of his mindset.

What does it mean to be healed yet still holding on to your mat? What habits, identities, or excuses have we been lying on for too long? Pastor Willie challenges listeners to examine their "mat mentality" freedom and discover when Jesus says, "Take up your mat and walk."

Tune in for encouragement, revelation, and a call to rise above stagnation and step into purpose.

Apr 17, 202516:28
"The Power of Starting Small"

"The Power of Starting Small"

Join Pastor Willie on this inspiring episode as he explores The Power of Starting Small. Whether you're launching a new dream, growing in faith, or overcoming obstacles, every great journey begins with a single step. Tune in and be encouraged to embrace the process, trust God’s timing, and take bold steps toward your purpose—one small start at a time!

Mar 27, 202515:34
No More Excuses: Time to Get Up!

No More Excuses: Time to Get Up!

Tune in as Pastor Willie delivers an inspiring, podcast-style message based on his sermon at The City Worship Center on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Get the push you need for your next level of living.

Mar 13, 202517:56
The Science of Resetting

The Science of Resetting

Discover 8 ways to reset and refresh your life this season with Professor Willie.

Jan 15, 202517:06
Ways to Improve Communication

Ways to Improve Communication

Oct 04, 202424:38
10 Things You Need to Do to Be Successful

10 Things You Need to Do to Be Successful


Sep 18, 202422:56
Managing Your Mindset

Managing Your Mindset

During this episode we discuss and provide tips on how to manage your mindset and how those beliefs influence your outcomes. Grab a pen and pad and let grow together!
May 19, 202218:15
A Push to ReFOCUS

A Push to ReFOCUS

During this podcast we encourage the listeners to regain their focus so that they can get to the place that they have seen. Commitment is required on the life journey!
Jan 24, 202214:16
Growing & Going

Growing & Going

During this Podcast we discuss tips that will help you build a life you desire. The world is filled with opportunities and these simple steps will allow you to maximize your life experience in this season.
Jan 15, 202215:13
Here Comes The Dreamer

Here Comes The Dreamer

During this episode we share the ups and downs in the life of the dreamers. Every dreamer has challenges and during this episode we take a look at the biblical character Joseph and share how he overcame the trials of his life. Take a listen and let’s dream together!
Jul 17, 202120:04
The Value of A Strong Community

The Value of A Strong Community

In this episode we discuss 6 roles/relationships that is needed when you are trying to get to the next level. Many times we can’t get to the next level because we have people misplaced in our community.
May 12, 202121:35
Commitment in a time of distraction!

Commitment in a time of distraction!

One of the main reasons why people don’t win can be found in one word... Commitment!!!
Aug 08, 202015:21
Game Changers

Game Changers

During this episode we review the attributes of the game changer. The goal is to set the tone for game changers and to help individuals identify their success traits.
Apr 25, 202037:49
Refocus

Refocus

During this episode we review 3 things that you can do to maintain your focus!
Jun 30, 201906:50
I’m struggling with my money!

I’m struggling with my money!

I’m struggling with my money!!!! In this episode Mentor Willie Diggs and Marco Gonzalez a financial and fitness guru dive into a discussion about money management. During this episode we give strategy for budgeting and prioritizing our funds! Take a listen and grow in the area of your finances!
Jan 14, 201931:53
Domestic Violence Discussion

Domestic Violence Discussion

A informative conversation on domestic violence with DV expert Tanesha Hannon of SafePlace. This episode deals with trauma, groups, and safety measures.
Nov 17, 201818:41
Hype yourself up!!!

Hype yourself up!!!

This short podcast is to hype you up on this journey called life. If you are in need of a power boost this one is for you!
Nov 07, 201803:48
What to do when you are drowning!

What to do when you are drowning!

This episode will serve as an empowerment tool to assist you with surviving the drowning process. You can make it and you are suppose to be here!
Oct 31, 201806:43
SWK Leadership

SWK Leadership

During this podcast we discuss Effective Social Work Leadership and traits of bad Leadership.
Oct 11, 201816:05
Review Your Strategies

Review Your Strategies

During this episode we will review our current strategies to meet our goals. This episode is filled with tips and empowerment!
Oct 05, 201815:10
SW Methods #312 SWK Roles

SW Methods #312 SWK Roles

During this podcast we review the 11 Social Work roles.
Oct 03, 201817:33
SW Methods 10 Techniques #312

SW Methods 10 Techniques #312

During this episode we review the 10 Techniques to enhance worker-client communication.
Oct 02, 201819:15
SW Methods #312

SW Methods #312

During this episode we review Social Work objectives and get a clear understanding of the differences between micro, mezzo, and macro.
Oct 01, 201818:28
SW Methods #312 GIM

SW Methods #312 GIM

During this episode we review the 7 steps of the GIM model.
Oct 01, 201820:14
Are you ready for college?

Are you ready for college?

During this episode on podcast university our guest professor Elizabeth Ford from Alabama A&M University joins us and shares some common tips that will assist students in being successful in college. This will be a very insightful dialogue to for students and parents to prepare for the college experience. Be prepared to take notes!
Sep 20, 201815:05
Know Your Circle

Know Your Circle

Today’s topic deals with 3 main people (editor, true friend, protégé) who should be in your circle of influence.
Aug 15, 201814:04
Goal Setting

Goal Setting

This Podcast deals with goal setting techniques and explains things you can do to remain focused.
Aug 06, 201812:47
Equipment

Equipment

On today's episode we will discuss the importance of a changed mindset, watching your dreams, and the value of your words. You have what the greats have!!!! #iMentor #PU
Aug 03, 201814:37
Introduction to Podcast University

Introduction to Podcast University

Aug 01, 201801:27