Q&A with Pastor Charlie
Welcome to Q&A with Pastor Charlie, a podcast designed to help you better understand God’s Word and how it applies to everyday life. Each episode, Pastor Charlie answers your questions about sermons, spiritual matters, and current events from a biblical perspective. Do you have a question you’d like answered? Email us at questions@firstmoore.com.
Episodes
31 episodes
What is the Ancient Near East Cosmological View of Creation?
What if we're asking Genesis questions that its original audience wasn't asking?Pastor Charlie shares how his understanding of Genesis 1–3 has changed over the years and explains why he increasingly finds the Ancient Near East cosmologic...
What Did God Create in Genesis 1? The Historical Creation View
What if Genesis 1 is telling us more than simply how God created the universe?In this episode of Q&A with Pastor Charlie, we take a closer look at the Historical Creation view of Genesis 1 and explore how the Hebrew words for “land” ...
How Does the Trinity Work? Father, Son & Holy Spirit
The Trinity is one of the most important and most difficult doctrines of the Christian faith. What does it actually mean when we say that God is one God who eternally exists in three distinct persons?In this episode of Q&A with Pasto...
Light Before the Sun? | Exploring Genesis 1
How could there be evening and morning before God created the sun, moon, and stars?In this episode, Pastor Charlie explores several historic Christian views on Genesis 1, discusses what Moses was communicating to Israel, and explains why...
Is the Rapture Biblical?
Is the rapture real? Why do faithful Christians disagree about it?In this episode, Pastor Charlie explores one of the most discussed topics in Christian theology: the rapture and the return of Christ. He explains the major biblical views...
Is Melchizedek a Pre-Incarnate Appearance of Christ?
Who was Melchizedek, and could he have been a pre-incarnate appearance of Jesus?In this episode, Pastor Charlie explores one of the Bible's most intriguing figures found in Genesis 14 and Hebrews 7. While Scripture doesn't give every ans...
How Should Christians Read Genesis?
As our upcoming Genesis sermon series approaches, Pastor Charlie lays the foundation for how Christians should study one of the Bible's most fascinating and debated books. Instead of chasing speculation or assuming we have every answer, this ep...
What Does the Bible Say About Divorce?
Divorce is one of the most difficult and emotionally charged topics Christians face. Does the Bible ever permit divorce? What did Jesus actually teach? And what about situations involving abandonment or abuse?In this episode, Pastor Char...
Spiritual Warfare in Everyday Life
Many Christians know spiritual warfare is real, but few understand what it actually looks like in everyday life. In this episode, Pastor Charlie explores Ephesians 6 and discusses the enemy’s most effective tactics against believers, including ...
What Defines a Godly Man?
In this special Father’s Day episode of the Q&A with Pastor Charlie Podcast, Pastor Charlie reflects on the godly men who have shaped his life and shares a heartfelt challenge to men of every age.From fathers and mentors to pastors a...
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 encourag...
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 actuall...
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 thought...
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 t...
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? Do...
Does God Really Have a Plan for Your Life?
When a child in our church asked about Jeremiah 29:11, it sparked a meaningful and encouraging conversation about how we read and understand God’s Word. In this episode of Q&A with Pastor Charlie, we not only celebrate the curiosit...
Prescriptive vs. Descriptive: Reading the Bible with Clarity
In this episode of Q&A with Pastor Charlie, we tackle an important question for anyone serious about studying the Bible: how do you know if a passage is a command for us today or simply describing what happened in history?Pastor Char...
What is Sheol? A Biblical Look at the Place of the Dead
In this episode of Q&A with Pastor Charlie, we tackle a big and often misunderstood question: What is Sheol?Is it the same as hell? Is it a place of judgment, rest, or something in between? And what does the Bible actually say happen...
Should Christians Leave Inheritance to Unbelieving Family?
What should a Christian do with their money at the end of their life, especially when loved ones may not share their faith or values? In this episode of Q&A with Pastor Charlie, we tackle a thoughtful and often emotional question about inhe...
The Heart of Holy Week: Why the Resurrection Matters
In this special Good Friday episode of Q&A with Pastor Charlie, we pause during Holy Week to reflect on what this sacred weekend is truly about. While many associate Easter with traditions and celebrations, the events of Jesus' death and re...
Is Israel Still God’s Chosen People? Understanding the Three Biblical Views
In this episode of Q&A with Pastor Charlie, we tackle a question many Christians are asking today: Is Israel still God’s chosen people?With global events constantly bringing Israel into the spotlight, believers often wonder how Old T...
If I Give Everything to God, What’s Left for Me?
What happens to your life when you give everything to God? Do you lose your identity, your dreams, or your future?In this episode of Q&A with Pastor Charlie, we tackle a thoughtful question from a listener who wonders whether fully s...
Does Paul Contradict Jesus?
In 1 Corinthians, Paul says that eating food sacrificed to idols isn’t inherently sinful. Yet in Revelation 2, Jesus rebukes churches for participating in that very practice. Does this mean Paul is at odds with Christ?In this episode, Pa...
Wise Discipline + Loving Intentions = Biblical Parenting
Parenting may be one of the hardest callings God gives us and discipline is often the most difficult part of it. In this episode, Pastor Charlie tackles a thoughtful question about raising children in a Christ-centered way, especially during th...
Fishes, Loaves, and Ghosts!
In this episode of Q&A with Pastor Charlie, a student’s question leads us into the story of Jesus walking on the water in Mark chapter six. What does it mean that Jesus intended to pass by the disciples, and why did they mistake Him for a g...