Episodes

7 days ago
Lead Like You Are Chosen Podcast Pt. 2
7 days ago
7 days ago
Lead Like You Are Chosen Podcast Pt. 2
Rev. Dr. Frozine Reece-Smith & Minister Delphine Burton
Bethel Baptist Church 1 Fisher Court, White Plains, NY 10601
Dr. Edward O. Williamson, Pastor-Teacher

Monday Dec 08, 2025
Lead Like You Are Chosen Podcast
Monday Dec 08, 2025
Monday Dec 08, 2025
Title: Lead Like You Are Chosen
After Sermon Scoop Podcast
Dr. Edward O. Williamson, Pastor-Teacher
Bethel Baptist Church
1 Fisher Court
White Plains, NY 10601

Monday Nov 03, 2025
Homecoming Pt 3 (Family & Faith) With the Young's
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Monday Nov 03, 2025
Homecoming Pt 3 (Family & Faith) With the Young's

Monday Sep 22, 2025
Homecoming Podcast Pt. 2 "Staying Rooted" Feat. Bro. Michael Rhodes
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Monday Sep 22, 2025
Homecoming Podcast Pt. 2 "Staying Rooted" Feat. Bro. Michael Rhodes

Monday Sep 01, 2025
Homecoming Podcast Episode.1 "New Season, Same God"
Monday Sep 01, 2025
Monday Sep 01, 2025
✨New Season. Same God. ✨
The After Scoop Podcast with Dr. Edward O. Williamson is back! 🎙️🔥
We’re kicking off strong with the first 3 episodes you don’t want to miss—real conversations, fresh perspectives, and timeless truth. 🙌🏾
Tap in, spread the word, and get ready for a season full of wisdom + faith-filled dialogue. 🚀

Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Stay Woke The Sermon
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Tuesday Apr 08, 2025
Beyond the Podcast:
Dr. Edward O. Williamson's "Stay Woke" Sermon Ignites a Call to Action
You might have encountered the term "stay woke" within the context of social commentary, especially through platforms like the "Stay Woke Podcast." But now, it's time to delve deeper and experience the transformative power of the message through a different lens. Dr. Edward O. Williamson, the esteemed Pastor-Teacher of Bethel Baptist Church, delivers a powerful and compelling sermon titled "Stay Woke," and it's an imperative listen for anyone striving for awareness and positive change in today's world.
This sermon transcends the simple definition of being aware of social injustices. Dr. Williamson masterfully weaves together spiritual guidance with a critical examination of the realities we face, urging listeners to go beyond passive observation and embrace active participation in building a more just and equitable society.
While the "Stay Woke Podcast" may offer insightful discussions, Dr. Williamson's sermon provides a grounded, faith-based perspective. He connects the call to "stay woke" to core Christian principles of love, empathy, and service, highlighting our responsibility to stand up for the marginalized and speak truth to power.
Visual Video of the sermon

Sunday Apr 06, 2025
Stay Woke The Discussion
Sunday Apr 06, 2025
Sunday Apr 06, 2025
Stay Woke with
Dr. Edward O. Williamson, Pastor-Teach of Bethel Baptist Church, White Plains, NY
Rev. Shaun E. Jones, Pastor of Star of Bethlehem, Ossining, NY
Sis. Jenifer Vigile
Sis. Stefanie Powell
YouTube Visual: https://youtu.be/rs33D0teLb4

Monday Sep 16, 2024
Be An Influencer Pt. II
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Be An Influencer Pt. II
Dr. Edward O. Williamson, Pastor-Teacher
Bethel Baptist Church
1 Fisher Court, White Plains, NY 10601

Monday Sep 16, 2024
Be An Influencer Pt. 1
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Monday Sep 16, 2024
Be An Influencer Pt. 1
Dr. Edward O. Williamson, Pastor-Teacher
Bethel Baptist Church
1 Fisher Court, White Plains, NY 10601

Saturday Jan 20, 2024
Living By Faith
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
Living By Faith
Dr. Edward O. Williamson, Pastor-Teacher
Bethel Baptist Church
1 Fisher Court
White Plains, NY 10601

Dr. Edward O. Williamson, Pastor-Teacher
Dr. Edward O. Williamson has been serving as the pastor-teacher of the Bethel Baptist Church of White Plains, New York since 2004. He is a native of East St. Louis, Illinois. Dr. Williamson is married to Rev. Deborah A. Williamson. They have been married for over 30 years and they have two daughters, Stefanie and Jennifer.
Dr. Williamson was educated in the public school system of East St. Louis. He is a 1979 graduate of East St. Louis Lincoln Senior High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1983 from Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois and his Master of Arts degree in General Theological Studies from Covenant Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri in 1999. He also completed one year of postgraduate theological studies at Eden Theological Seminary in St. Louis, Missouri. He received the Doctor of Ministry Degree with an emphasis in Christian Education and Urban Ministry from the United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio in May of 2006.
Dr. Williamson answered the call to the gospel ministry in 1985 and was licensed to preach the gospel at the Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church located in East St. Louis, Illinois, the late Rev. John H. Rouse, pastor. He was ordained in 1988 at Mt. Zion. Dr. Williamson served as an assistant to the pastor of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in East St. Louis, Illinois for two years. Dr. Williamson served as pastor of the Southern Missionary Baptist Church located in Madison, Illinois for nine years. Served as the pastor of Beautiful Plain Baptist Church in Binghamton, NY for five years. He is a certified instructor and a certified dean of Christian education for the Sunday School Publishing Board of the National Baptist Convention, USA, Inc. He formerly served as the Dean of Christian Education for the Central Hudson Baptist District Association and now serves as its Vice President of The Congress of Christian Education. Additionally, he serves as an assistant state dean for the Empire Missionary Baptist State Convention of New York. Dr. Williamson is the Regional Coordinator of the Northeast region of the Sunday School Publishing Board.
Dr. Williamson has held several occupations including serving as a district executive and senior district executive for the Boy Scouts of America, an intensive drug abuse probation officer in St. Clair County Illinois, and as clinical interventionist and aide in a mental health and chemical dependency treatment center.
Dr. Williamson currently is a member of the Ministers Fellowship Council of White Plains, Vice-Chairman of the board for the Thomas H. Slater Community Center, a member of the White Plains/Greenburgh Branch NAACP, Chaplain for the White Plains Public Safety Department, a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. the Beta Alpha Alpha Chapter. Actively involved in many other community development and social service activities. Dr. Williamson has received numerous awards and recognition for his service to the church and community. His motto for life, ministry, the church, and the community is,
“We’re all in this together.”

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