FHU Leadership Podcast

Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews FHU President David Shannon on his nine year tenure at FHU. He reflects back on some of the key moments of his tenure, his leadership philosophy and aims, and discusses his transition back to Mount Juliet Church of Christ.  President Shannon takes us behind the desk and into his heart in a vulnerable and authentic way of reflection. 

Here is the leadership guide for this episode. 

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.  

Here is the Leadership Guide for this episode.

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 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 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. 

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. 

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.