FHU Leadership Podcast

S7E2 - Jerrie Barber on Dealing with Conflict

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 
Fleecy Clouds - Gail Barber
Jerrie also has a weekly podcast that is exceptional. You can listen to it here or subscribe wherever you get your favorite podcasts.   It is call "Gleaning Mustard Seeds"

S7E1 - Jason Pierce - How Churches Can Support Missionaries

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. 

S6: Bonus Episode - Dear Church Podcast: Josh and Austin Ketchum Discuss "At His Table" Book

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 Church Podcast so you can subscribe and follow this great podcast.  
Here is the Amazon link to purchase the book. 
 

S6E10 - Mark Simons on Leading in the Small Church

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. 

S6E9 - Dr. Andrew Phillips on Learning from People's Stories

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. 

S6E8 - Dr. Aarek Farmer on Planting a New Congregation

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 Supper send an email to jketchum@fhu.edu.  Here is the link to purchase the book.  

S6E7 - Dr. Andrew Phillips on Types of Sermons

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.  

S6E6 - Dr. Lanciloti on What Ministers Should Know about Tax Issues

Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews business professor and tax accountant Dr. Brandon Lanciloti on what ministers should understand and know about tax issues.