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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
Aug 17, 2026
Aug 17, 2026
25 min
What if the greatest obstacle to freedom isn't your failures—but the belief that you have to fix them on your own? So many of us live under the weight of trying to be good enough, only to discover that the finish line keeps moving. Grace offers a better foundation, replacing fear and performance with acceptance, hope, and the power to truly change.
Aug 14, 2026
Aug 14, 2026
25 min
It's easy to get stuck in old habits, old mindsets, and old ways of living—even when we know God has something better for us. But grace was never meant to leave us where we are. Because of what Christ has done, we aren't defined by our past—we're invited into a completely new way of living. The choice is ours: keep returning to the old life or step into the freedom God has already made possible.
Aug 13, 2026
Aug 13, 2026
24 min
Life rarely changes as quickly as we'd like. When the journey feels long and the challenges keep coming, it's easy to lose heart. Be reminded that God is still at work, using every season to build perseverance, deepen your faith, and strengthen your hope.
Aug 12, 2026
Aug 12, 2026
25 min
Pain is something we all experience, but it doesn't have to be the end of the story. Even in life's hardest seasons, God can use suffering to build perseverance, shape our character, and deepen our hope. See how His grace meets us in the process and leads us toward lasting transformation.
Aug 11, 2026
Aug 11, 2026
24 min
Everyone needs hope, but not all hope lasts. When circumstances feel overwhelming, God offers something deeper than optimism—a confident hope rooted in His promises. Explore how His Word, worship, and community can renew your perspective and give you strength for each new day.
Aug 10, 2026
Aug 10, 2026
25 min
Peace isn't the absence of problems—it's the confidence that you're not facing them alone. Whether you're carrying anxiety, uncertainty, or unanswered questions, God offers a peace that reaches deeper than your circumstances. Explore how His presence brings hope, strength, and calm in every season.
Aug 7, 2026
Aug 7, 2026
25 min
Restoration is our calling. We proclaim Christ's grace, provide healing spaces, and take pride in our growth. Like broken instruments creating beautiful music, the church turns brokenness into beauty. We are healed healers, restored restorers, living out God's transformative love.
Aug 6, 2026
Aug 6, 2026
24 min
Blue pill or red pill? The choice is yours. Live in selfish illusion or wake up to God's reality. Paul's message in Galatians: Choose the fruits of the Spirit over acts of the flesh. Rest in Christ, yield to His Spirit, and watch your life transform. Take the red pill of grace today.
Aug 5, 2026
Aug 5, 2026
24 min
Running the race of grace: Start with the cross, stay fueled by prayer, crash through quitting points. When you hit the wall, surrender to God. Proclaim His goodness to others. Fix your eyes on Jesus—He'll lead you home. Don't focus on failures; focus on the Finisher.
Aug 4, 2026
Aug 4, 2026
25 min
Are you truly free? Freedom isn't doing whatever we want, but being set free from what enslaves us. Listen to God, lean into His grace, and live a life of love. In Christ, we find true freedom.
