Christ Our Redeemer Seminary Podcast

Jeff Kyle is the vice president of China Partnership. Their mission is to support an indigenous gospel movement in China. Hoffman and Jeff's friendship goes way back to their time working together in China. You can learn more about China Partnership at https://chinapartnership.org/ And you can find the Call to Pray at https://youtu.be/5tzxImXNvn0?feature=shared This episode was hosted by Hoffm...

Dr. Richard Pratt is the president of Third Millennium Ministries. Their mission is to provide biblical education for the world for free. Hoffman and Dr. Pratt had such a great conversation that we split it into two episodes, this is part two. You can learn more about Third Mill at https://thirdmill.org/ This episode was hosted by Hoffman Rhyne Our special guest was Dr. Richard Pratt Research led...

Dr. Richard Pratt is the president of Third Millennium Ministries. Their mission is to provide biblical education for the world for free. Hoffman and Dr. Pratt had such a great conversation that we split it into two episodes, this is part one. You can learn more about Third Mill at https://thirdmill.org/ This episode was hosted by Hoffman Rhyne Our special guest was Dr. Richard Pratt Research led...

This week, Hoffman talks finance with Dr. Nate Dunlap. Dr. Dunlap serves as the Executive Director of the PRF Institute and the Interim Director of Circles Opelika. The PRF Institute is a financial-based teaching ministry, and Circles Opelika seeks to reduce poverty in Opelika. You can learn more about those organizations here: PRF Institute - https://www.prfinstitute.org/ Circles Opelika - https:...

In this episode, Hoffman invites Rozi Dover from Homelink Reality and Jenifer Lovvorn from JL Reality group to discuss where people come from when they move to Lee County. This episode was hosted by Hoffman Rhyne Our special guests were Rozi Dover and Jenifer Lovvorn Research led by Parker Williams Editing by Michael Harvey For more info, visit christourredeemer.org

In this episode, Hoffman is joined by Daniel González to discuss how to minister to and with the Latino community in Lee County. Originally from Cuba, Daniel is the Latino Pastor at First Baptist Church of Opelika. He is currently pursuing a doctorate in church planting. This episode was hosted by Hoffman Rhyne Our special guest was Daniel González Research led by Parker Williams Editing by Michae...

The studio was full as Hoffman was joined by Lara Potts, the founder of Redeeming Grace Ministries, Kari Glemaker, Christ Our Redeemer student and volunteer at Redeeming Grace, and Emily, a resident of Redeeming Grace. Redeeming Grace offers a residential program for women transitioning out of a correctional facility or rehabilitation program that equips them to maintain their recovery. You can le...

Dell Crosby, the founder of Mercy Medical Ministry, and Kitti Magruder, the steward of encouragers at Mercy Medical, join Hoffman on the show. Mercy Medical Ministry has been in Auburn for over two decades, and they have had a front-row seat to how this community has grown and changed. If you want more info on the ministry, check out their website: https://www.mercymedicalauburn.org/ This episode...

In this special two-part episode, Jay and Anna Hovey join Hoffman and discuss their perspectives from lifetimes in Lee County and careers in public service. In this second episode, Jay Hovey, Alabama State senator representing District 27, shares stories of his experience. He shares the need for winsome disagreement and models civil discourse as he seeks to represent the people of District 27 well...

In this special two-part episode, Jay and Anna Hovey join Hoffman and discuss their perspectives from lifetimes in Lee County and careers in public service. In this first episode, Anna Hovey, President and CEO of the Auburn Chamber of Commerce, shares how the growing diversity of business in Auburn is leading to a more stable community. Her role in supporting businesses and nonprofits gives her an...

Auburn City’s chief of police, Cedric Anderson joins Hoffman on the show today. In this episode, chief Anderson tells of how he has witnessed Auburn grow and change over his decades long career and how the low crime rates and perceived safety are leading to Auburn’s continued growth. He and Hoffman also discuss the redemptive approach the Auburn police officers employ when serving the community. M...

This week's special guest is Bobby Woodard, the senior vice president for student affairs at Auburn University. Dr. Woodard represents the student body to university and city administrators in this role. In this episode, Hoffman and Bobby discuss the growth of Auburn University and how the student affairs office has increased student engagement and health programs to serve the student body bet...

Our special guest this week is Auburn’s mayor, Ron Anders. In this interview, Mayor Anders shares his perspective on Auburn’s rapid growth and the challenges and opportunities that come with it. He also shares his approach to leadership and how his faith influences his work. For more information about Auburn’s growth, check out our blog series. http://www.christourredeemer.org/our-missional-contex...

Hoffman and Max return to the podcast this week to wrap up their discussion on the 2020 Census data. This episode touches on data ranging from poverty rates to home values to the rise of religious nones. Be sure to check out the companion blog post at https://www.christourredeemer.org/new-copy-of-our-missional-context-research-project-podcast-series This article from The Gospel Coalition may also...

In the second episode of “Our Missional Context” Hoffman and Max look over 2020 Census data and consider how the Auburn and Opelika community has changed and how that affects our churches. Be sure to check out the companion blog post at https://www.christourredeemer.org/our-missional-context-lee-countys-rapid-growth. This episode was hosted by Hoffman Rhyne and Max Beebee Research led by Parker Wi...

In this new season titled “Our Missional Context” we will be exploring Auburn, Opelika, and our surrounding community, looking for where God is at work. Each week, we will have a special guest sharing their perspective on the community. In this first episode, Hoffman Rhyne and Max Beebe outline the research that went into this series and look at what is coming next. Be sure to check out the compan...

Pastor and ministry director Trace Hamiter and current Christ Our Redeemer Seminary student Fuller Musselwhite join us on this episode to share their experience with the mentoring program and how it has brought a greater depth to their relationship. They specifically reflect how working through their life stories together has helped them look back on God’s hand at work in their lives through both...

Local business owner and seminary mentor Joshua Fuller joins us on the podcast to discuss how the influence of godly men in his own life has created a model for his mentoring relationship with the seminary. He speaks on how making the sacrifice to step into this mentoring role has helped him cherish all that God has given him and share that perspective with his mentee.

Current students Jeff and Jarrod share how the mentoring program at Christ Our Redeemer Seminary has been a wonderful aid in their spiritual and personal growth as one of the three components of our seminary curriculum. Listen as they reflect on how their mentors have encouraged them in their seminary journey and what is needed to get the most out of a mentoring relationship.

Enjoy another episode with Peter and Sally Ann Doyle as they share their journey in ministry in remaining faithful to one another and the calling the Lord placed on their lives.

In this unique episode, Peter and Sally Ann Doyle share from their wonderful experiences following the Lord’s leading to be his faithful servants all over the world. They have a long life of stories to share, and we’re sure you’ll be edified and encouraged by their testimony.

Mike Wayman is a member of the Board of Trustees for Christ Our Redeemer Seminary. His work and ministry focuses on providing resources and coaching for believers in closed countries to help them own and operate small businesses. By doing this, he has been able to partner with believers in more than 20 countries as they use their businesses to share the gospel with their countrymen and women.

Dr. Gary Spooner is the executive director of The Owen Center, a biblical counseling ministry located in Auburn, Alabama. In this episode, he speaks from his lengthy experience in vocational ministry which includes various pastorates and his later transition into biblical counseling. We hope that you are encouraged by his message of hope and transformation for all people found in the gospel of Jes...

JArthur Grubbs is a bivocational minister who serves as an Associate Pastor at Greater Peace Missionary Baptist Church. He shares from a breadth of life experience which unites around a pattern of leaning in and trusting God when the future looks uncertain.

Tom McClendon is an Associate Pastor at Lakeview Baptist Church. In this episode you’ll hear his story of how God steadily calling him into ministry has guided his humble pursuit of making Christ known through the proclamation of His Word.