Episodes

Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
S5E10 - Dr. Matt Cook on Current Religious Demographics
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
Wednesday Apr 16, 2025
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.

Friday Apr 04, 2025
S5E9 - Dr. Hardin on Launching a Hispanic Ministry
Friday Apr 04, 2025
Friday Apr 04, 2025
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.

Friday Mar 21, 2025
S5E8 - Dr. Jeremy Weekley on an Effective Shepherding Model
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Friday Mar 21, 2025
Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews FHU alum Dr. Jeremy Weekley on his recent church leadership research on an effective shepherding model. Dr. Weekley is the minister at the West End Church of Christ in Knoxville, TN.

Friday Mar 14, 2025
S5E7 - Jerrie Barber - Church Leadership and Retirement
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Friday Mar 14, 2025
Host Dr. Josh Ketchum discusses with interim minister and longtime located preacher Jerrie Barber the challenges and blessings involved in retiring. This is a thought-provoking discussion on a topic most church leaders will face. How do they handle their retirement from work. What challenges does it bring? How can they use their new-found time in service to the Lord?
Jerrie Barber's podcast is Gleaning Mustard Seeds. It can be found wherever you get your podcasts. Here is a link to where it is hosted.

Friday Mar 07, 2025
S5E6 - Dr. Rogers on Top Ten Leadership Books - Pt. 2
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
Dr. Justin Rogers continues his discussion with Dr. Josh Ketchum on the top ten leadership books. In this second part of the series they count down from 6-10.
6. Crucial Conversations - by Patterson, Grenny, McMillan, and Switzler
7. They Smell Like Sheep - by Lynn Anderson
8. The Culture Code - Daniel Coyle
9. Give and Take - by Adam Grant
10. How to Lead When You're Not in Charge - by Clay Scroggins

Friday Feb 28, 2025
S5E5 - Dr. Rogers on Top Ten Leadership Books Pt. 1
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Friday Feb 28, 2025
Dean of the College of Bible at FHU Dr. Justin Rogers comes on the podcast to discuss his top ten favorite leadership books. This is a two part series. This episode discusses 1-5.
1. Leadership on the Line by Heifetz and Linsky
2. 7 Habits of Highly Effective People - by Stephen Covey
3. Start with Why - Simon Sinek
4. The Five Dysfunctions of a Team - Patrick Lencioni
5. The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership by John Maxwell

Friday Feb 21, 2025
S5E5 - T.J. Kirk on Using Passion as a Leader
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews Vice-President T.J. Kirk on how he uses passion in his preaching and leadership. This is an insightful, authentic, and challenging conversation for preachers, teachers, and church leaders to consider.

Friday Feb 14, 2025
S5E3 - Dr. Mark Blackwelder on the Five Dysfunctions of a Team
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Host Dr. Josh Ketchum discusses with Dr. Mark Blackwelder the principles from Patrick Lencioni's book, "The Five Dysfunctions of a Team." This is a helpful and challenging discussion for all church leadership teams to consider.

FHU Leadership Podcast
This podcast is about spiritual and church leadership. Aimed primarily at elders, deacons, and ministers in the church. The podcast is produced by the Center for Excellence in Spiritual Leadership at Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tennessee. You can learn more about the center at www.supportingspiritualleadership.com