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. 

Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews Dr. Brandon Lanciloti, business professor and tax accountant, on what churches should know about employee tax issues. They address forms, housing allowances, retirement, health insurance, and fraud issues. 

Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews Dr. Andrew Itson, preaching and community engagement minister at the Madison Church of Christ in Madison, Alabama. They discuss the importance of churches intentionally and wisely engaging their communities to influence the community and win souls to Christ. 

Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews Dr. Andrew Itson who serves as preaching and community engagement minister at the Madison Church of Christ in Madison, Alabama. In this episode they discuss the importance of church leaders leading themselves and what this practically involves. 

Host Dr. Josh Ketchum speaks with Dr. Rick Brumback on how church leaders should be intentional about organizing and developing their Bible School program. This is a good discussion ranging from curriculum to how to recruit teachers.  

Host Dr. Josh Ketchum interviews Dale Jenkins of The Jenkins Institute on his new church growth book he recently released.  You can purchase the book at this link.  

https://www.thejenkinsinstitute.com/shop/growing-healthy-church-the-8th-o-the-hidden-essential-to-church-growth-health

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.