Theology, Things & Stuff

Dr. Richard Hanner is a longtime teacher and leader in the Body of Christ. As a vocational church planter, Dr. Hanner pioneered Courts of Praise Christian Center in LaGrange, Georgia, and served there through its 10th year. In 1989, he accepted a faculty position at Christ For The Nations Institute (CFNI) in Dallas, Texas. This role allowed him to serve as Dean of Students and Professor of New Testament during his 17 years of full-time and adjunct tenure.

In May 1995, while at CFNI, Dr. Hanner led a team to plant Redeemed Community in the inner city of Dallas, Texas. He served the multi-racial congregation for 10 years. In June 2005, he and his wife Regina returned to LaGrange, Georgia, where they launched Christ the Redeemer. The church later changed its name to Church of the King after being gifted their beautiful church facilities.

Dr. Hanner holds a Master of Religious Education from Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a Doctorate in Practical Theology from Master’s Graduate School of Divinity in Evansville, Indiana. He currently serves as a Presbyter with Christ the King Family of Ministers and Churches.

Residing in LaGrange, Georgia, Dr. Hanner has been married to Regina for 51 years. They have one daughter, Amanda; three grandchildren, Andrew, Anna, and Aaron; and one great-granddaughter, Millie.

On this episode of Theology, Things, and Stuff, Pastor Sonny Flock of Covenant Life Church in Ferdinand, IN, shares the miraculous story of how he survived a horrific ski accident that required an emergency helicopter rescue in the snowy peaks of Colorado. Against all odds, Pastor Sonny made a full recovery and is now thriving alongside his wife, Cassie, and their four children: Joel, Jude, Jentzen, and Josie. He credits his recovery to the divine hand of God’s protection.

Our host, Pastor Chris McMichael, discusses God’s biblical promises of protection and explains how we can apply them to our own lives.

Born in Sunderland, England, in 1960, Sapper Alan James (#871) joined the British Army in 1978 and served for 12 years in the Corps of Royal Engineers before joining the police force in 1990. He recounts his time serving as a patrol officer during The Troubles (also known as the Northern Ireland Conflict), openly sharing about his battle with PTSD and how he became a born-again follower of Christ in his mid-fifties. Still living in the UK, this army veteran is a faithful member of New Life Church in Billingham, where he testifies to having found his place building God’s Kingdom through the structure, accountability, and support of his local church.

Ray Bensch is a teacher of the Bible to this generation. A graduate of Central Michigan University and Supernatural Ministries Teaching Institue Bible college. He has been an ordained minister since 1992. Rev Bensch lives in the USA and teaches in approximately 80-100 churches annually, he has also ministered to 15 nations preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ and teaching Christians everywhere how to serve God in victory and strength.

He is the Founder and President of Many Waters International Ministry and the author of a new book “Work Ethic: The Traits God Uses to Build Your Future”

Ray has been married to his wife Janine for 38 years, he has 2 children and 5 grandchildren. They all attend church together and serve in the ministry of helps as a family dedicated to God.

Website: https://raybensch.com/

Evangelist • Psalmist • Worship Leader
For over 30 years Rev. Martin has been serving the Lord around the world, preaching and singing the word of GOD. Helping others to seek an intimate relationship and lifestyle of worship with the Lord. Mark is know for his seminar teachings, mentoring worship teams and leaders, as well as helping pastors wherever needed. His testimony of his own miraculous encounter with the Lord not only healed and delivered Mark from death, but has changed countless lives around the world, by the power and presence of GOD!

Website: markmartinministries.com

Pastor Luke worked in Christian TV for 15 years in the UK, at a time that religious broadcasting was just starting to emerge in Europe. He worked as a producer and director in that time and left in 2014. Since then he has Pastored New Life Church, Teesside in the north east of England, where he lives with his wife.

Chief Scott Winfree, who hails from Cookeville, Tennessee, was recently appointed Chief of Police of his hometown. After graduating from Upperman High School in nearby Baxter in 1983, Chief Winfree continued his education at Tennessee Technological University (TTU), earning his BS in Sociology and AS in Criminal Justice in 1987. Joining the police force shortly after graduating TTU in 1989, Chief Winfree brings 36 years of distinguished experience to his new position as chief. In 1992, Chief Winfree married his wife, Stephanie, and together they have three sons, three daughters-in-law, and three grandchildren.

Pastor Ronnie Pittman is the founding pastor of Glory Tabernacle Church in Asheville, North Carolina, a vibrant non- denominational ministry established in 1990. Born and raised in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Ronnie’s early life was shaped by hardship, military service in Vietnam, and a powerful spiritual awakening that led him from addiction to redemption. Alongside his wife Kathy, Ronnie answered the call to ministry with unwavering faith. What began as a small gathering in a basement has grown into a thriving church located at 1221 Sweeten Creek Road, offering weekly services, prayer gatherings, and community and mission outreach rooted in biblical truth and discipleship. Known for his heartfelt preaching and authentic leadership, Pastor Ronnie has spent over three decades guiding others toward spiritual transformation. His journey is a living testimony to the grace of God and the power of perseverance.

My name is Silvana Spahiu! Married with the love of my life, mother of five. I received Jesus when I was 9.

Being born with an incurable sickness life was very hard.
But Jesus touched my heart, my body and transformed me into a new person.
Today I'm living my dream, serving and loving God, seeing His people changed and free it's beyond my wildest dreams. Together with my husband we've been pastoring Living Word church in Thumane and Tirane, Albania for 17 years.

Jesus is the only hope for this dying world and I will witness this as long as I breath.

Website: https://fjalaegjalle.com
Youtube:  ⁨@kishafjalaegjalle3486⁩
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Brother Ben is a missionary to an undisclosed Arab nation. Please pray for his protection, wisdom, success, and support.