FHU Leadership Podcast

S2E2 - Dr. Mark Blackwelder - How Leaders Can Better Communicate in the Church

Dr. Mark Blackwelder discusses with host Dr. Josh Ketchum how church leaders can better communicate with one another, other leaders in the church, and the congregation as a whole. 

S2E1 - Kyle Butt - The Value of Debates and Why We Should Defend our Faith.

The fall '23 semester season begins with FHU alumnus, Christian apologist, and debater Kyle Butt. Kyle discusses previous debates with atheists and discusses his upcoming debate on the existence of God. Finally, he discusses with host Dr. Josh Ketchum how and why Christians should defend their faith. 

S1E10 - Dr. Josh Ketchum - Church Leadership Workshop and Compassion for People

In this final episode of the Spring 23 semester, Dr. Josh Ketchum previews the fall church leadership workshop and gives a devotional thought about having compassion for the people we serve. 

S1E9 - Jonathan Estes - What Coaching Can Teach Us about Leadership

FHU Athletic Director and former Baseball coach Jonathan Estes comes on the podcast to discuss leadership through the lens of sports. Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews and discusses with him lessons from the sporting world that apply to leadership and to church work. 

S1E8 - Dr. Joe DeWeese - Are Science and the Bible in Conflict

Biochemistry Professor and Christian Apologist Dr. Joe DeWeese is the featured guest to discuss the question "Are science and the Bible in conflict?".  Host Dr. Josh Ketchum explores the significance of this discussion with him from a spiritual and academic perspective.  

S1E7 - Dr. Donnie Debord Discusses the Authority of Church Elders

In this episode Dr. Ketchum and Dr. DeBord discuss the authority elders.  They discuss positional versus relational authority and how leaders should exercise their authority in a local congregation.  

S1E6 - Dr. Doug Burleson - The Danger of Hastily Appointing a Church Leader

Dr. Ketchum and Dr. Burleson discuss 1 Timothy 5:22 and the danger of hastily appointing church leaders. They discuss the wisdom in knowing a man and his family before putting them into the office. Some of the dangers and harm that can come to both the family and the church are discussed.  

S1E5 - Dr. Donnie Debord Discussed the Important Question -- ”Where Are We Going?”

Dr. Donnie DeBord discusses with Josh Ketchum the question all church leaders should be asking, "Where are we going?"  Dr. DeBord suggest the primary answer should be God and aimed at giving Him glory and honor. This should be seen in all aspects of the church.