FHU Leadership Podcast

Freed-Hardeman University
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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    S7E6 - Stan Dauck - Serving as an Elder and Minister

    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.

    23 min

  2. MAR 5

    S7E5 - Matthew Morine on Setting Vision for the Congregation

    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.

    34 min

  3. FEB 26

    S7E4 - Matthew Morine on the Value of Reading to Leaders

    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 David Brubaker Making Shifts Without Making Waves - by Edward Hammett and James Pierce

    30 min

  4. FEB 19

    S7E3 - Adam Noles - Understanding Church Size and Transitions

    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.

    37 min

  5. FEB 12

    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"

    36 min

  6. FEB 3

    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.

    25 min

  7. 12/10/2025 · BONUS

    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.

    22 min

  8. 11/07/2025

    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.

    41 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Freed-Hardeman University
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    69
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2023 All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    FHU Leadership Podcast

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