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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 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.
Aug 3, 2026
Aug 3, 2026
25 min
Freedom starts with resting in Christ, not striving. We're children of promise, not slaves to the law. Stop flexing, start resting. Your acceptance comes from God's grace, not your performance. Rest in His love, His finished work. You're good enough. You're loved. That's true freedom.
Jul 31, 2026
Jul 31, 2026
25 min
Death can come at any time and rip future chapters out of someone's life. When we embrace that reality rather than denying it, it can give us the passion to make better choices in our life right now. Though Christ had to die for us, His resurrection proves we do not have to fear death or the future because we know Who has won the ultimate victory and empowers us today.
Jul 30, 2026
Jul 30, 2026
25 min
One of life’s biggest questions is – what happens to us when we die? For Christ-followers, the Bible tells us we will be resurrected one day as Christ was resurrected. But what kind of resurrection body will we have in the next life? How will it be similar to the body we have now and how will it be different? How does this effect how we live today in our earthly bodies?
Jul 29, 2026
Jul 29, 2026
25 min
God has designed us to be goal-oriented people. And our ultimate goal should be to find His purpose for our life and live it out. But how do we face and fight the forces inside and outside of ourselves that hinder the changes we need to make and the focus to accomplish this goal?
Jul 28, 2026
Jul 28, 2026
25 min
When God created this world there was order until one man, Adam, brought disorder and chaos through one decision to rebel against God. But all is not lost because one man, Jesus Christ, made one decision to surrender to the will of His Father, restoring order and bringing a new kingdom for those who believe. Through His resurrection power, we can overcome our past and make a difference in our broken world.
Jul 27, 2026
Jul 27, 2026
25 min
When we trust in Christ as our Savior, we become resurrection people because we believe God brings dead things back to life. His forgiveness of the wrong things we’ve done gives us a fresh start, a new identity and power to face life’s challenges. Is it time for you to reach out to the Savior who loves you enough to die for you and make a fresh start?
Jul 24, 2026
Jul 24, 2026
25 min
Trying to earn acceptance can leave us exhausted and wondering if we've ever done enough. The good news of the gospel is that God's love isn't based on our performance. Be reminded that faith begins by trusting His promises and resting in the grace He freely offers.
Jul 23, 2026
Jul 23, 2026
25 min
What if the freedom you're looking for isn't something you achieve, but something you receive? While many of us live exhausted by striving, comparing, and trying to measure up, God offers a different way. Explore how grace breaks down the barriers that separate us from Him and invites us into a life of confidence, peace, and hope.
Jul 22, 2026
Jul 22, 2026
25 min
Everyone carries regrets, failures, and mistakes they'd rather forget. But what if the path to freedom starts by bringing those things into the light? See how God's grace meets us in our brokenness and offers forgiveness, healing, and a new way forward.
