The Fruitland Podcast

Join us as Dr. David Horton and our Dean of Students, Lisa Furstenberg, as they interview  Dollie Noa and Kyle Mathis from Deep Impact. We take a deep dive into the phenomenal work Deep Impact is doing here in Western North Carolina as their summer Student and Children's camps are going on. 

For more information their ministry see the links attached below. 

https://baptistsonmission.org/di

https://baptistsonmission.org/dikids

Join Dr. David Horton and Dr. Scott Thompson as they interview Pastor Jesse Carr, the newly elected pastor at Mud Creek Baptist Church in Hendersonville, North Carolina. During the interview, Jesse shares the various influences he has encountered throughout his time in ministry.

Join Dr. David Horton and Dr. Scott Thompson as they interview Dr. Justin Alexander, Senior Pastor at First Baptist of Hendersonville, NC. Justin has ministered at FBCH since 2015 in various roles. In this interview, he shares his journey into ministry and offers insight into his motivation for delivering sermons that are affectionately targeted sermons. 

Join us as we delve into the impactful ministry of Cliff McKnight, a newly dedicated pastor at Rocky Hill Baptist Church located in Cedar Mountain, North Carolina. In addition to his pastoral duties, McKnight serves as a professor at Fruitland Baptist Bible College, where he teaches English Composition courses 201 and 202. His passion for both ministry and education allows him to inspire and equip students with essential communication skills while fostering their spiritual growth. McKnight exemplifies a commitment to enriching both his congregation and the next generation of leaders in the faith.

Join Dr. David Horton and Dr. Scott Thompson as they interview Dr. Brian Buckner, Pastor at New Bridge Baptist Church in Asheville, NC and Professor here at Fruitland Baptist Bible College.  This conversation takes a deep dive into the doctoral work  performed by Dr. Buckner. 

https://www.sebts.edu/news-and-events/headlines/2025/03/equipped-for-the-kingdom-preaching-as-an-act-of-worship/

Join us Dr. David Horton and Dr. Scott Thompson interview Dr. Scott Eanes, Professor of New Testament at Fruitland Baptist Bible College and Pastor of Fairview Baptist Church in Statesville, North Carolina. Dr. Eanes is celebrating 43 years as a Senior Pastor (39 years at Fairview Baptist Church), and in this episode, he discusses the key to having longevity and success in the pastorate.

Join Dr. David Horton and Dr. Scott Thompson as they interview Michael Nelson and Danny Rector, members of Carpenter’s Hands Ministry. Carpenter’s Hands Ministry works to help meet people’s physical needs while also helping their spiritual needs. Michael and Danny speak about the beginning of this ministry, the kind of projects they are involved in, and how other churches can begin a similar ministry.

Join Dr. David Horton and Dr. Scott Thompson as they interview Gary Corbin and Trisha Hunsader, Board members of Blue Ridge Classical Academy. Blue Ridge Classical Academy is a new, Christian school that will be held on Fruitland’s campus beginning in the Fall of 2025, and Gary Corbin and Trisha Hunsader discuss the vision behind BRCA, as well as the focus on classical education.

Find out more about Blue Ridge Classical Academy:

Website: https://www.blueridgeclassicalacademy.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blueridgeclassicalacademy

Join Dr. David Horton and Dr. Scott Thompson as they interview Kevin Long, an alumnus of Fruitland, and Kevin Parsons, Director of Services at Fruitland. Kevin Long and Kevin Parsons are both bi-vocational pastors in Hendersonville, and during this podcast, they discuss expositional preaching and practical ways they balance their vocational job and ministry.

Join Dr. David Horton, Dr. Scott Thompson, Bobby Garret, Director of Campus Facilities, and Lisa Furstenberg, Dean of Students, as they discuss the blessing and impact of Baptist On Mission. Baptist On Mission have done incredible gospel work in the areas surrounding Fruitland, on Fruitland's campus, and across the country. 

Click here to register for Baptist On Mission's training event that will be held on Fruitland's campus May 17th, 2025.