From Nominal Faith to Life on Mission | Hoffman Rhyne | Episode 14

Hoffman Rhyne grew up in rural Alabama and came to Auburn University with a faith that was more cultural than real. What followed was a complete transformation—one that led him from nominal belief to a life spent on mission, including nearly two decades of ministry in China.

In this episode of Entrusted, Hoffman shares how learning to read the Bible reshaped his life, how cross-cultural missions exposed blind spots in his own heart, and what the global Church has to teach us about following Christ faithfully.

We also dive into unity in the Church, the dangers of consumerism in American Christianity, and how believers should approach disagreements with humility and conviction.

Today, Hoffman serves with Christ Our Redeemer Seminary in Auburn, Alabama—a seminary built in partnership with local churches to train and send Christlike leaders for God’s global mission. His work is centered on equipping ordinary believers, not just pastors, to understand the Bible, live faithfully, and take part in the mission of God.

If you’ve ever wondered how to grow in your faith, understand Scripture more clearly, or live with greater purpose, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

https://www.christourredeemer.org

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:10 First Birth / Second Birth
00:18:14 Learning to Read the Bible
00:28:40 Approaching Disagreements Among Believers
00:30:30 Sharing the Story of the Bible (Different Lengths)
00:32:42 From Nominal Pagan to Missions in China
00:40:14 Primo
00:41:15 How Perspective Changed After Overseas Missions
00:57:50 Things We Are Blind to in American Culture
01:04:00 Consumerism in America
01:07:10 Christ Our Redeemer Seminary
01:13:30 Unity of the Church
01:35:20 How Regular Christians Can Study the Bible
01:43:16 Wrap Up Questions

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