Disciple Hinson

272 -- Get to Know: Marilyn Escher

Tanner Callison

In this "Get to Know" and ministry update episode, Tanner sits down with Marilyn Escher, one of Hinson's global workers serving in Senegal, to hear her testimony, her call to missions, and her journey into Bible translation. Listen as she shares the ups and downs of ministry and offers encouragement to Hinson and to aspiring missionaries.

271 -- On Gospel Infrastructure

Tanner Callison

In this episode, Tanner sits down with Ronnie Jones, director of cities for Reaching and Teaching International Ministries (RTIM), to discuss gospel infrastructure — a framework for understanding the progress of gospel work in a given location and language. Listen as they explore what it looks like to build toward long-term, sustainable gospel work in cities around the world.

270 -- Part Time Theologians: The Trinity (Part 2)

Tanner Callison

IMPORTANT! This is Part 2 of our discussion on the Trinity. Be sure to go back and listen to Part 1 first if you haven’t already.

In this "Part Time Theologians" episode, Hunter leads Tanner and Brandon through part two of their conversation on the Trinity, this time exploring different models used to understand the Trinity. Listen as they weigh the strengths and limits of each model and why mystery and humility is crucial for engaging with this topic.

Slides: (https://drive.google.com/file/d/14jGI4lSA-L6G8H_4IxTUafuKk3s7dth9/view?usp=share_link)

Books mentioned:

- Delighting in the Trinity — Michael Reeves — (https://www.amazon.com/Delighting-Trinity-Introduction-Christian-Faith/dp/0830839836/)

- Philosophical Foundations for a Christian Worldview — J.P. Moreland & William Lane Craig — (https://www.amazon.com/Philosophical-Foundations-Christian-Worldview-Moreland/dp/0830851879/)

- Basil the Great, On the Holy Spirit — (https://www.amazon.com/Holy-Spirit-Basil-Popular-Patristics/dp/0881418765/)

- Gregory of Nazianzus, Five Theological Orations — (https://www.amazon.com/Five-Theological-Orations-Christian-Classics/dp/B08XLGFR7H/)

- Augustine, De Trinitate — (https://www.amazon.com/Trinity-2nd-Works-Saint-Augustine/dp/1565484460/)

- One God, Three Persons, Four Views — ed. Chad McIntosh — (https://www.amazon.com/Three-Persons-Four-Views-Philosophical/dp/1666719056/)

269 - On Caring for Women in Missions

Tanner Callison

In this episode, Tanner sits down with Mary Liebert and Rachel Ware to talk about why the church should care well for women serving in missions. They discuss the unique challenges women face on the field, and close with practical ways Hinson can support them. Listen as they offer wisdom for loving and encouraging our women in missions.

268 - Get To Know: 2026 Pastoral Interns

Tanner Callison

In this "Get to Know" episode, Tanner sits down with Hunter, Jeromy, Benaiah, and Rolly, Hinson's 2026 pastoral interns, to hear their stories. Listen as they share what led them to HBC's pastoral internship program and what they hope to learn along the way.

267 - Get to Know: Yael

Tanner Callison

In this "Get to Know" episode, Tanner sits down with Yael ahead of her departure for Asia, where she'll be doing evangelism and discipleship among college students. Listen as she shares her testimony, the Lord's leading in her life, and practical ways Hinson can stay involved in her ministry.

266 - Part Time Theologians: Making Sense of the Trinity (Part 1)

Tanner Callison

In this "Part Time Theologians" episode, Hunter Smithpeters leads Tanner and Brandon Roark through making sense of the Trinity. Listen as they trace this doctrine through the Old and New Testaments and discuss what it means to be committed to a triune God.

To dive deeper into this subject, consider our book recommendations:

Delighting in the Trinity by Michael Reeves = https://www.amazon.com/Delighting-Trinity-Introduction-Christian-Faith/dp/0830839836

Trinity: An Introduction by Scott Swain = https://www.amazon.com/Trinity-Introduction-Studies-Systematic-Theology/dp/1433561212

The Triune God by Fred Sanders = https://www.amazon.com/Triune-God-New-Studies-Dogmatics/dp/0310491495

265 - Get To Know: Trevor Gilbert

Tanner Callison

In this "Get to Know" episode, Tanner sits down with Trevor Gilbert, an elder nominee who has been part of Hinson since 2021. Listen as they talk through his story, his walk with Christ, and what's shaped his desire to serve the church in this way.

264 - On Elder Priorities (2026-2027)

Tanner Callison

In this episode, Tanner sits down with Stephen Moody and Anthony Locke to talk through Hinson's Elder Priorities for 2026–2027. Listen as they explain what these priorities are, how the elders discern them together, and what it looks like for members to see them lived out.

263 - Ministry Update: The Matsuokas

Tanner Callison

In this ministry update episode, Tanner catches up with Andy and Lyndsey Matsuoka during their short visit back from Taichung, Taiwan. Listen as they provide an update on their ministry and reflect on what God is doing in Taiwan.