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 

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 long-time gospel preacher and interim minister Jerrie Barber on his experiences and wisdom with how to deal with conflict. 

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"

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. 

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. 

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 [email protected] to be entered in his book drawing by Nov. 5, 2025.  To purchase a copy or learn about the book check out this link. 

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 [email protected].  Here is the link to purchase the book.  

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.