Welcome to Living My Faith, a weekly show that celebrates everyday believers walking with Jesus not just on Sundays, but in every area of life. From relationships and parenting to health, habits, and home, our guests share how they keep their faith at the center of it all. Hosted in Jacksonville, Florida, and supported by Christ-centered partners, Living My Faith is a space where real life meets real faith. Today, our host, Daniel Poor, spoke with Charles Hall.
Charles Hall
MDiv Student at Liberty University
Website Address: https://www.facebook.com/charles.hall2
Short Company Description:
Former lead pastor of Covenant Bible Church in Sumter, SC, a small generational Southern Baptist Church with 20-30 members.
Can you share a moment or experience that significantly deepened or shaped your faith journey?
Many moments. Perhaps one of the most colorful was the importance of having peppermints in a glass bowl on the pastors desk and in the sanctuary for the congregants. While seemingly very inconsequential, God convicted me to make sure the sheep feel cared for. It’s the little things that matter most sometimes.
In what ways do you actively live out your faith in your daily life — at work, home, or in your community?
We homeschool through a Christian curriculum. I share a ministry message through text and social media daily that is sort of a devotion. The community knows that I have been engaged with ministry for a long time so I have opportunities pop up to serve in various contexts on a regular basis. I bookend my days with solitude, prayer, and the Bible to stay grounded in Christ. Each day is an opportunity to repent and share the grace of God that regularly receive.
What encouragement or scripture has been especially meaningful to you in this season, and why?
Romans 8:1 is a clear reminder as I struggle with sin that I am not condemned by God. The closer you get to Christ the unavoidable reality of the fallen condition becomes clearer. This aspect causes much grief and can cause stagnation if you’re too focused on your failures. Remembering that there is no condemnation is great encouragement to stay closer to Christ. The fallen condition creates the need for Christ and the compassion of Christ keeps us close to Him.
What advice would you give to someone who’s struggling to live out their faith or looking to grow spiritually?
I would share that daily Bible reading outside of a Bible reading plan in organic communication with God is what will truly shape your relationship with Him. Plans, programs, and devotions are helpful, but they should not be the bedrock of a unique relationship in Christ. Just as Bartimaeus came to Christ with nothing more than his loincloth blindly stumbling through the very public crowd after being shushed by trusted advisors he did not let the shame of his condition stop him from publicly crying out to Christ no matter the consequence. Our private time with God will encourage us to move publicly for Him and toward Him in all faithfulness.
