Q&A with Pastor Charlie

Are Southern Baptists Against Women in Ministry?

In this episode, Pastor Charlie unpacks one of the most discussed topics from the Southern Baptist Convention: women in ministry. What was actually voted on, what does Scripture teach about the office of pastor, and how should churches encourage women to serve and lead within God’s design? Join us as we seek biblical clarity on a topic that often generates more headlines than understanding.

How Should Christian Pray? Understanding the Lord’s Prayer (Part 2)

In this episode of the Q&A with Pastor Charlie podcast, we continue our two part series on prayer by walking through how Jesus teaches us to pray in Matthew 6. After looking at how not to pray in part one, we now focus on what Jesus actually instructs His disciples to do through the Lord’s Prayer. Pastor Charlie unpacks each section of this model prayer, showing how it shapes a healthy prayer life that is relational, reverent, and dependent on God. From honoring the Father, to praying for His will, to asking for daily provision, forgiveness, and spiritual protection, this passage gives believers a clear framework for prayer that is both simple and deeply transformative. Whether you are trying to build consistency in prayer or simply want to understand what Jesus meant in Matthew 6, this episode offers practical guidance and biblical clarity.

How Should Christians Pray? Understanding Matthew 6 (Part 1)

Prayer can sometimes feel confusing, especially when certain passages of Scripture seem to emphasize different things. In this episode of the Q&A with Pastor Charlie podcast, we begin a two-part conversation on prayer by answering a thoughtful question about Matthew 6 and the Lord’s Prayer. Should Christians only pray according to the outline Jesus gave, or are we meant to bring our everyday needs and requests before God? Pastor Charlie walks through Jesus’ teaching in the Sermon on the Mount and explains the difference between genuine prayer and the empty religious performance that Jesus warned against. Along the way, he highlights how Scripture consistently calls believers to pray often, persistently, and sincerely as people who are fully dependent on the Lord. Whether you have struggled with prayer, wondered if God cares about the “small things,” or simply want a clearer understanding of what Jesus taught, this episode offers practical encouragement and biblical clarity on why prayer matters and how God desires His people to approach Him.

Is Celibacy a Spiritual Gift?

In this episode of the Q&A with Pastor Charlie podcast, we explore what the Bible teaches about celibacy, singleness, and marriage through Matthew 19 and 1 Corinthians 7. Is celibacy a spiritual gift? How do you know if God is calling you to singleness, and what does it look like to use singleness for the Kingdom of God? Pastor Charlie unpacks Jesus’ words about eunuchs, Paul’s teaching on singleness, and how both marriage and celibacy can uniquely glorify God and serve His purposes.

The Gospel Is Complete... So What’s Missing?

In this episode of the Q&A with Pastor Charlie podcast, we tackle one of the more difficult verses in the book of Colossians: what did Paul mean when he said he was “completing what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions” in Colossians 1:24? Does this verse imply that Jesus’ death on the cross was somehow insufficient for salvation? Pastor Charlie walks through the context of the passage and explains how Scripture consistently teaches that Christ’s sacrifice was fully sufficient and completely finished. Rather than pointing to something lacking in the power of the gospel, Paul is emphasizing the ongoing mission of delivering that gospel message to the world. This episode is a helpful reminder of both the completeness of Christ’s work and the responsibility believers have to proclaim it.