The Fruitland Podcast
The Fruitland Podcast is a collection of interviews from Fruitland Baptist Bible College’s faculty, staff, students, and alumni. You will hear discussions on practical Christian living, college experiences, pastoral leadership, and much more.
Episodes
26 episodes
Baptist On Mission- Deep Impact on Campus
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 the...
Pastor Jesse Carr on Ministry Influences and Sermon Preparation
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 encounter...
Dr. Justin Alexander on Ministry and Preaching Affectional Targeted Sermons
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 ...
Pastor Cliff McKnight on Ministry and Biblical Education
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 ...
Dr. Brian Buckner on Preaching as an Act of Worship
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 doc...
Dr. Scott Eanes on Longevity in the Pastorate
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 ...
Michael Nelson and Danny Rector on Carpenter's Hands Ministry
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 need...
Kevin Long and Kevin Parsons on Bi-Vocational Ministry
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 ...
The Impact of Baptist On Mission
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 i...
Steve Scoggins on "Practical Pastoring"
Join Dr. David Horton and Dr. Justin Alexander as they interview Steve Scoggins, a professor at Fruitland Baptist Bible College, about Professor Scoggins' new book: "Practical Pastoring: What I Wish Pastors Knew About Ministry." During this epi...
Dr. Brian Buckner and Dr. Chris Gray on the Importance of Philosophical Thought
Join us as Dr. David Horton and Dr. Scott Thompson interview Dr. Brian Buckner and Dr. Chris Gray, professors at Fruitland Baptist Bible College. Dr. Buckner and Dr. Gray discuss the importance of teaching students about the ethical and philoso...
Jesse Peters and Steven Blanton on Planting Churches and Discipleship
Join Dr. David Horton and Dr. Scott Thompson as they interview Jesse Peters, Pastor of Naples Baptist Church, and Steven Blanton, Pastor of Ebenezer Baptist Church. Jesse and Steven discuss the importance of creating disciples who "puts [their ...
Dr. Ronnie Owen on 40 Years at Fruitland
Join Dr. David Horton and Dr. Scott Thompson as they interview Dr. Ronnie Owen, Professor of Old Testament at Fruitland Baptist Bible College. Dr. Owen is entering his 40th year as a professor at Fruitland, and during this episode, he tal...
Cameron Bowlby and Micah Winters on The Fruitland Experience
Join Dr. David Horton and Dr. Scott Thompson as they interview two Fruitland alumni, Cameron Bowlby and Micah Winters. Cameron and Micah created a close friendship during their time at Fruitland, and they spend time discussing how Fruitland imp...
Collin Terenzini on Life in the Church
Join Dr. David Horton and Dr. Scott Thompson as they interview Collin Terenzini, an alumnus and professor at Fruitland Baptist Bible College. Mr. Terenzini speaks about his transition into the pastorate at Shaws Creek Baptist Church, special ev...
Steve Scoggins and Dr. Justin Alexander on Success in Successions
Join Dr. David Horton as he interviews Pastor Steve Scoggins and Dr. Justin Alexander. Pastor Scoggins and Dr. Alexander discuss the details of the pastoral transition they made at First Baptist Church in Hendersonville, North Carolina.
Dr. Randall Wood on Evangelism and Going Into the Plentiful Harvest
Join Dr. David Horton and Dr. Scott Thompson as they interview Dr. Randall Wood, Senior Pastor at Midway Baptist Church. Dr. Randall Wood reminds listeners that all Christians are called to a life of evangelism, and challenges them to be labore...
Sam Lopez on Obedience and Discipleship
Join Dr. David Horton, Dr. Scott Thompson, and Lisa Furstenberg as they interview Sam Lopez, a current student at Fruitland Baptist Bible College. Sam shares how simple obedience to the Lord has shaped her life and ministry, and the importance ...
An Update after Hurrican Helene
Dr. David Horton, Lisa Furstenberg, Dean of Students, and Bobby Garrett, Director of Campus Facilities, give an update after hurricane Helene hit Fruitland Baptist Bible College's campus.
Dr. Eric Williamson on the Calling to Teach
Join Dr. David Horton and Dr. Scott Thompson as they interview Dr. Eric Williamson, a professor at Fruitland Baptist Bible College. Dr. Williamson discusses his calling, as well as his experiences teaching students both at Fruitland and in secu...
Zack Minnick on Balancing Life and Ministry
Join Dr. David Horton and Dr. Scott Thompson as they interview Zack Minnick, Alumnus and Director of Student Recruitment at Fruitland. Zack discusses how he balances his life as husband, father, youth pastor, football coach, and more.
Steven Blanton on Church Revitalization
Join Dr. David Horton and Professor Steve Scoggins as they interview Steven Blanton, alumnus and professor at Fruitland Baptist Bible College. Steven discusses his time entering the pastorate, and how his church went through the process of revi...
Rev. Tim Trexler on Revival in the Church
Join Dr. David Horton and Dr. Scott Thompson as they interview Rev. Tim Trexler, Pastor of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church in Shelby, North Carolina. Dr. Trexler discusses his memories of Paul Sorrells, a former professor at Fruitland Baptist Bible Co...
Dr. JD Grant on His Years at Fruitland
Join Dr. David Horton, Dr. Scott Thompson, and Dr. JD Grant, Fruitland Alumnus and professor, as they discuss Dr. Grant's experience as an Fruitland student, serving in ministry among multiple generations, and receiving their doctorates togethe...