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Ben Young serves as the senior pastor of Second Baptist Church where he has been on staff since 1989. A native of the Carolinas, Ben moved to Texas in 1978. He holds a Doctor of Ministry degree from Bethel University in San Diego and teaches homiletics, apologetics, and practical theology as an adjunct professor at Houston Theological Seminary. A prolific reader and writer, Ben is the author of several books, including Room for Doubt, The Ten Commandments of Dating, and Devotions for Dating Couples. In his latest book, Survive the Day, he draws from personal experiences to offer insights into not only surviving each dark day but also living every day in ways that make a person stronger, wiser, and more at peace. Ben has served as chaplain for the Houston Astros and has hosted a nationally syndicated radio talk show. In his free time, he enjoys surfing and practicing Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Ben and his wife, Krissie, have six children and 2 grandchildren.
Episodes
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Fresh Start
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The resurrection of Christ is the greatest fresh start this world has ever known. Grounded in reality and attested to by eyewitnesses, it's based on firsthand empirical evidence. You don't have to park your brain to believe it. Receiving and standing on the truth of the Gospel gives us power to be restored from our past and face all the pain, pushback and suffering we encounter in life. Do you need a fresh start?
2 days ago
Greed Warning
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It's very difficult to handle possessions, success and wealth in ways that please God because that's how we keep score in our culture. So when is enough, enough? We are tempted to let greed take over but Jesus warns against storing up things for ourselves but not being rich towards God. Discover how to be rich towards God in attitude and actions and avoid being the fool.
3 days ago
When God Does A New Thing
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3 days ago
Change is difficult. It's easy to get stuck in old habits, behaviors and attitudes. But when God wants to do a new thing in our life, it will always involve change, conflict and possibly some chaos before the growth comes and we reap the benefits - if we cooperate with Him.
6 days ago
Yearning for Acceptance
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Many of us were afraid of the dark as children but today there seems to be a sense of darkness that has enveloped our world and the culture, creating fear and anxiety. Jesus Christ calls His followers to be the light of the world, dispellers of darkness. But how can we get that light inside of us so we can become light to a desperately dark world?
7 days ago
The Sun Also Rises
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7 days ago
Many of us were afraid of the dark as children but today there seems to be a sense of darkness that has enveloped our world and the culture, creating fear and anxiety. Jesus Christ calls His followers to be the light of the world, dispellers of darkness. But how can we get that light inside of us so we can become light to a desperately dark world?
7 days ago
When God Does A New Thing
7 days ago
7 days ago
Change is difficult. It's easy to get stuck in old habits, behaviors and attitudes. But when God wants to do a new thing in our life, it will always involve change, conflict and possibly some chaos before the growth comes and we reap the benefits - if we cooperate with Him.
7 days ago
The Power of Reflection
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7 days ago
If you had to live your life all over again, what would you do differently? Take more risks or do more things that make a lasting impact? How about harnessing the power of reflection to bring power, joy and meaning to your life? When we reflect on the things God has done for us, we can find courage to live a life of meaning and purpose.
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Hinge
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
There can be times when we feel like life has picked us up and hurled us far from where we want to be. We feel stuck, surrounded by fear and frustration as we struggle to move forward again. But God’s Word offers the words of wisdom, a warning and the necessary attitude adjustment that will get us back on track again.
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Searching for the Infinite
Monday Jun 30, 2025
Monday Jun 30, 2025
We’re all searching—for meaning, for purpose, for something more. Pastor Ben Young unpacks two short parables from Matthew 13 that reveal our deepest desire: to find something of infinite value. Whether you’re working, wondering, or wrestling with life’s big questions, Jesus offers something greater than success or status—He offers the riches of His kingdom.
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Snails,Seeds,& Heart
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Friday Jun 27, 2025
Ever feel like life threw you so far off course you’ll never get back? In this powerful and encouraging message, Pastor Ben Young shares how God meets us right where we are—whether we’re moving at a snail’s pace or starting over completely. Through the parable of the mustard seed, we’re reminded: small faith in a big God can move mountains. Start small. Take the next step.