Charge On with Pastor Wayne Bray

This discussion centers on the Southern Baptist Convention's recent passage of the Truth and Unity Amendment, which clarifies that the office of pastor is limited to men. The hosts provide historical context, tracing the conversation back to the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, and explain that this amendment is not a new ban but rather a constitutional clarification of what Southern Baptists h...

This episode focuses on the state of Upstate Church, reflecting on God's incredible blessings over the past five years and looking ahead to the next five years. The pastors emphasize that this growth came through ordinary obedience, unity, and a culture of giving away rather than holding onto ministry opportunities. As they enter a season of transition with building projects, new campuses, and...

In this episode, the pastors discuss the importance of calling out both heresy and apostasy regardless of political affiliation, using President Trump's recent social media post depicting himself in a messianic role as an example. They emphasize that Christians must speak truth with grace, not defending what is clearly wrong simply because of political alignment. The conversation then shifts t...

This episode focuses on the sermon from Easter Sunday on Ephesians 2:1-10, emphasizing that salvation is not about being 'almost good enough' but about being spiritually dead and needing resurrection. The pastors challenged the common cultural misconceptions that people are basically good and just need to try harder, instead teaching that only good people go to heaven and that there are no...

This episode explores Ephesians 1:15-23, where Paul prays for believers to have spiritual eyes opened to see the fullness of what God has made available to them in Christ. The pastors emphasize that many Christians settle for a surface-level connection with God, experiencing salvation but missing out on the abundant life Jesus promised. Paul's prayer focuses on three key areas: knowing the hop...

This episode explores Ephesians 1:3-14, focusing on God's election and predestination of believers. The pastor emphasizes that these deep theological concepts should bring clarity and comfort rather than confusion, explaining that God chose believers before the foundation of the world for adoption as His children. The message addresses the tension between divine sovereignty and human responsibilit...

Pastor Wayne Bray discusses his nomination for Southern Baptist Convention Pastors Conference President and explains what the Southern Baptist Convention is to church members. The pastors also address cultural challenges facing Christians today, specifically discussing politicians like James Talarico who claim Christianity while holding unbiblical positions on issues like homosexuality and abortio...

This Episode from the Culture War series focuses on God's design for marriage as revealed in Matthew 19, where Jesus responds to the Pharisees' question about divorce by pointing back to Genesis. The pastors emphasize that marriage is not a contract but a covenant, designed by God from the beginning as a permanent union between one man and one woman. The message challenges both secular and selecti...

This episode addresses sexual immorality from 1 Corinthians 6, where Paul instructs believers to flee from sexual sin. The pastors emphasize that sexual sin is not just about external actions but about what happens within the temple of the Holy Spirit - our bodies. Paul was addressing the Greek philosophy that separated body and soul, arguing that only the soul mattered. However, Paul teaches that...

In this Episode, Pastor Wayne & Dallas sit down with Upstate Church's Student Director, Brandon Shiley, to discuss how the students at Upstate Church are taking on the Great Commission to reach the Upstate. They also discuss how gender identity has had a pervasive influence in today's culture, including today's youth. Pastor Wayne emphasizes that while society struggles to define basic concept...

Pastor Josh Powell, candidate for Southern Baptist Convention president, shares his journey from a Southern Baptist pastor's son to leading churches through revitalization. He emphasizes his consistent commitment to the gospel and his thankfulness for being Southern Baptist. Powell discusses the need for unity of purpose around the Great Commission while addressing current denominational challenge...

This episode focuses on viewing work as worship to God, challenging the cultural mindset that sees work as merely a burden to endure until retirement. Drawing from Genesis 1-2, the pastors explain that work existed before sin entered the world, making it a blessing and calling from God rather than a curse. The discussion covers three key outcomes: working for God's mission (not as consumers but as...

This week's episode focuses on the sanctity of human life, primarily examining Psalm 139, where David describes how God forms each person in the womb with intentional care. The pastor emphasized that this is fundamentally a biblical issue about the value God places on all human life, not merely a political stance. The message highlighted that human value is received from God as our Creator, not ac...

This episode addresses spiritual apathy and slothfulness as foundational issues Christians must overcome before engaging culture. Drawing from Romans 12, the pastors explain that slothfulness means 'shrinking backwards' due to unpreparedness, leading Christians to either isolate from cultural conversations or escalate into aggressive fighting. The episode emphasizes that apathy isn't just laziness...

This episode is the start of a new season based on our new series called 'Culture Wars'. The series is about addressing the cultural chaos, confusion, and uncertainty of our times. The pastors emphasize that Christians are constantly being discipled by culture through technology and media, which shapes our worldview more than God's word. Rather than withdrawing from culture or warring against it,...

This podcast episode features Pastor Wayne Bray, Dallas Wilson, and new Greenville campus pastor Hayden Crompton discussing the soft launch of Upstate Church's Greenville campus and their ministry philosophy. The conversation centers around 1 Corinthians 2:1-5, where Paul emphasizes preaching Christ crucified rather than impressive speech or wisdom. The pastors explain how this passage shapes...

This episode focuses on the importance of obedience to God's calling, even when it leads to unexpected and uncomfortable places. Using the example of Will Bray's calling to plant a church in Arizona, the message emphasizes that following Jesus means being willing to leave security and comfort behind when God calls us to something different. The sermon highlights that God is always calling...

In this episode, Pastor Wayne Bray unpacks the heart of the Great Commission—reminding us it’s not optional but essential to the church’s identity. He challenges believers to live missionally right where they are, focusing on two key arenas: the family and the workplace. Pastor Bray highlights the family as the foundation of Christian mission, calling men to lead spiritually by loving and treasuri...

In this bonus episode of the Charge On Podcast , Dallas and Pastor Wayne share the incredible story behind the Haywood campus roof collapse — how God’s providence protected the church, how the team responded overnight, and what’s next for both Haywood and Five Forks. Hear updates on construction, insurance, and how God continues to grow His church through every challenge.

Pastor Wayne Bray preached from Psalm 63 about four priorities for encountering God during the church's Encounter Initiative. The sermon emphasized that it's 'time to seek the Lord' based on Hosea 10:12, focusing on breaking up fallow ground in our hearts. David's example in the wilderness shows us how to earnestly seek God even in difficult circumstances. The four priorities a...

In this podcast episode, Pastor Wayne Bray and host Dallas Wilson discuss how Christians should engage with culture in today's polarized and chaotic world. They explore the tension between standing firm on biblical truth while effectively engaging with a culture that often holds opposing values. The pastors emphasize that Christians should neither isolate themselves from culture nor assimilate...

In this episode of the Charge On Podcast, hosts Dallas Wilson and Pastor Wayne Bray discuss leadership lessons and pastoral wisdom. Dallas shares a list of valuable insights he's learned from Wayne over their eight years working together. They explore how to view people through a lens of compassion rather than anger, especially when dealing with sinful or spiritually immature individuals. Wayn...

Episode 1 - Welcome to Charge On with Pastor Wayne Bray. In this introductory episode, we'll learn about the calling of God on Pastor Wayne's life and what it truly means to Charge On.