FHU Leadership Podcast
The podcast dedicated to developing and encouraging spiritual leaders for the Kingdom. The podcast is produced by the Center for Excellence in Spiritual Leadership at Freed-Hardeman University. Contact Josh Ketchum at jketchum@fhu.edu with questions or feedback.
Episodes
Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews Jon Paul Gulledge on a recent project he did with leaders from their congregation to develop their conviction, missional focus, and non-anxious presence. They defined their values and discussed harmful responses to challenging situations. They discuss the leadership theory of Bowen Family System theory and its application to congregational settings.
Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews his mentor and friend Stan Dauck on long-term ministry and the challenges of serving both as an elder and minister at the same church. Stan has been preaching with the Bernie Church of Christ in Bernie, Missouri for 38 years serving as an elder for 18 of those years.
To receive the Leader's Guide to this Episode send an email to gradstudies@fhu.edu.
Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews Dr. Matthew Morine from the Castle Rock Church of Christ on the church's vision. He discusses the minister's role in promoting the vision and the importance of a vision for a congregation.
Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews Dr. Matthew Morine preacher at the Castle Rock Church of Christ on the value of reading for leaders. Matthew shares his reading tips along with his favorite books and lessons from them for leaders.
Here are the books he recommended.
Overcoming the Darkside of Leadership - by Gary McIntosh
Dear Chairman by Jeff Gramm
Anti-fragile - by Nassim Taleb and Joe Ochman
When the Center Does Not Hold by D...
Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews FHU alum and preacher at the Maple Hill Church of Christ in Lebanon, TN on understanding church sizes and the transitions required by leadership. In this episode they discuss how churches can break size barriers for growth, how ministers and leaders must shift leadership philosophy in when changing size churches, and how transitions are challenging.
Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews long-time gospel preacher and interim minister Jerrie Barber on his experiences and wisdom with how to deal with conflict. Jerrie share two books of which he and his wife Gail have written which can be found here.
Between Preachers - Jerrie Barber
Jerrie also has a weekly podcast that is exceptional. You can listen to it here or subscribe wherever you get your favorit...
Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews FHU alum and current missionary-in-residence on the challenges of foreign mission work and what local leadership can do to support and encourage their missionary.
In this bonus episode we share Chris McCurley's Dear Church Podcast which was released on December 4, 2025. In this episode Dr. Josh Ketchum, our normal host, is interviewed with his son Austin Ketchum about their new book: At His Table. The book contains 53 devotionals centered around the Lord's Supper. It is designed for the worshipper to be able to use it to enrich their communion each Lord's day.
Here is the link to the Dear C...
Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews his good friend Mark Simons on the leading in the small church. Mark is an FHU alum and preacher at the Roan's Creek Church of Christ. Mark discusses the strengths, challenges, and unique blessings that are available through the small church.
Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews Dr. Andrew Phillips about interpersonal communication. They discuss how to consider the story you are telling yourself and how to listen to the stories and statements of others. These skills are very valuable for church leaders.
Also you can email Josh Ketchum at jketchum@fhu.edu to be entered in his book drawing by Nov. 5, 2025. To purchase a copy or learn about the book check out this link.
Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews Dr. Aarek Farmer in this episode. Dr. Farmer is an education professor at FHU and a minister and elder in the church. He discusses his involvement in the recent church plant in Arlington, TN. He tells an exciting missional story of how the Great Oaks Church of Christ in Memphis area planted this new congregation.
Also to enter the book giveaway of Josh and Austin Ketchum's new book on the Lord's ...
Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews Dr. Andrew Phillips, a minister with the Graymere Church of Christ in Columbia, Tennessee on inductive versus deductive preaching outlines. Andrew explains the difference and how both types can be used effectively for the preaching of God's word.
Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews business professor and tax accountant Dr. Brandon Lanciloti on what ministers should understand and know about tax issues.
Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews Dr. Brandon Lanciloti, business professor and tax accountant, on what churches should know about employee tax issues. They address forms, housing allowances, retirement, health insurance, and fraud issues.
Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews Dr. Andrew Itson, preaching and community engagement minister at the Madison Church of Christ in Madison, Alabama. They discuss the importance of churches intentionally and wisely engaging their communities to influence the community and win souls to Christ.
Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews Dr. Andrew Itson who serves as preaching and community engagement minister at the Madison Church of Christ in Madison, Alabama. In this episode they discuss the importance of church leaders leading themselves and what this practically involves.
Host Dr. Josh Ketchum speaks with Dr. Rick Brumback on how church leaders should be intentional about organizing and developing their Bible School program. This is a good discussion ranging from curriculum to how to recruit teachers.
Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews Dale Jenkins of The Jenkins Institute on his new church growth book he recently released. You can purchase the book at this link.
Host Dr. Josh Ketchum discusses with Dr. Matt Cook, Missions Professor at FHU, current religious demographics. They discuss the Pew Research study, Cooperative Election Study, and the book The Great Dechurching by Jim Davis and Michael Graham.
Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews Dr. Perry Hardin, missionary and Spanish professor at FHU, on how churches can think through and launch a hispanic outreach effort.
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