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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
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
The biggest battles in life don’t always happen out loud—they happen in our thoughts. In this powerful message on The Battle For Your Mind, Pastor Ben Young uses Ephesians 6 to reveal how lies, fear, and shame gain ground in our minds when we’re not paying attention. Learn how to stand firm, take every thought captive, and fight back with God’s truth.
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
What does it mean to take a stand in a culture that's constantly shifting? Ephesians 6 shows how believers can stand strong in the face of deception, pressure, and spiritual attack. With truth as our foundation and God’s strength as our armor, we’re called to live with conviction, compassion, and courage.
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Thursday Feb 20, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
Wednesday Feb 19, 2025
What is critical theory—and why does it matter for Christians today? In this eye-opening message, Pastor Ben Young breaks down the roots and impact of critical theory, and how it’s shaping conversations around identity, justice, and truth in our schools, culture, and even churches. More importantly, he contrasts it with the unifying hope of the Gospel found in Ephesians 2. If you’re seeking clarity in cultural confusion, don’t miss this.
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Our world feels more chaotic than ever—and it’s no accident. In this message, Pastor Ben Young unpacks the influence of Karl Marx and how his ideas about family, identity, and freedom still shape today’s culture wars. But there’s hope. Through Ephesians 5, we’re reminded that love, purity, and truth still matter—and that courageously following Christ is the way forward.
Monday Feb 17, 2025
Monday Feb 17, 2025
In a world where feelings have replaced facts and identity seems more confused than ever, what does it mean to truly know who you are? Explore how cultural voices—especially Freud—have shaped how we define ourselves. But God offers something deeper. Discover the freedom that comes from rooting your identity in Christ, not in chaos.
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Friday Feb 14, 2025
Who am I—really? In this bold and thoughtful message, Pastor Ben Young takes us through Ephesians 2 and unpacks how our culture's obsession with self-expression has shaped our identity—and how God offers something better. If you’ve ever wrestled with identity, desire, or the pressure to “be your true self,” this message will point you back to the One who made you.
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
Thursday Feb 13, 2025
What if the strength you’re looking for starts with answering three simple—but life-changing—questions? Learn about the spiritual battle we all face and how Ephesians points us toward real strength through identity, community, and purpose. If you’ve ever asked, “Who am I? Where do I belong? What difference can I make?”—this is the message for you.
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Wednesday Feb 12, 2025
Ever feel like you're drifting through life, just going through the motions? This powerful message sounds the alarm from Ephesians 5—urging us to wake up, wise up, and warm up to what God is doing in our lives and in the world. If you've been asleep at the wheel spiritually, it's time to open your eyes and follow the light of Christ.