Ben Young serves as the senior pastor of Second Baptist Church.
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.
What does it mean to speak truth in love in a world that’s confused about identity? In this timely and grace-filled message, Dr. Ben Young tackles one of the most sensitive and urgent topics of our t…
There’s a cultural storm sweeping through our nation—and it's not going away. In this eye-opening message, Dr. Ben Young confronts the rise of Neo-Marxism and how it's shaping the way we think, speak…
Life isn’t won on the mountaintops—it’s shaped in the trenches. In this practical and powerful message, Dr. Ben Young reminds us that real transformation happens through the small, everyday choices w…
Fear shows up in all of our lives—but it doesn’t have to call the shots. In this message, Dr. Ben Young explores the stories of two people in Scripture who were paralyzed by fear until they encounter…
What if your biggest problem isn’t what you think it is? In this insightful message, Dr. Ben Young dives into the strange and life-changing story of Jacob wrestling with God. Through struggle, pain, …
What if everything changed because one man walked out of the grave? In this powerful Easter message, Dr. Ben Young explores the doubts, fears, and failures of Jesus’ first followers—and how everythin…
Life is tough, unfair, and full of challenges—but you were made to overcome. In this powerful message, Dr. Ben Young dives into John 10:10, showing how resurrecting personal responsibility can transf…
We live in a world that’s confused and consumed by sex—but what does God actually say about it? In this bold and grace-filled message, Dr. Ben Young dives into 1 Corinthians 6 to unpack the beauty, p…
We lock our homes, protect our phones, and secure our data—but what about our hearts? In this powerful message from 1 Corinthians 6, Dr. Ben Young calls us to stop ignoring what really matters. From …
What happens when the church confuses being “nice” with being faithful? In this eye-opening message, Dr. Ben Young confronts the tension between cultural tolerance and biblical truth. Drawing from 1 …
What if everything changed because one man walked out of the grave? In this powerful Easter message, Dr. Ben Young explores the doubts, fears, and failures of Jesus’ first followers—and how everythin…
Shame—it's the silent killer we all carry, but rarely talk about. In this powerful message, Dr. Ben Young unpacks how toxic shame can quietly wreck our hearts, our relationships, and our faith. But t…
Giving doesn’t have to be complicated—or guilt-driven. In this practical and encouraging message, Dr. Ben Young compares giving to a simple free throw: you learn it, practice it, and trust God with t…
When culture divides, what brings us back together? In this message, Dr. Ben Young explores the unseen threat of division in the early church—and how it mirrors the identity politics and polarization…