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.
That voice in your head telling you you’re not enough? It’s time to fight back. In Part 2 of “The Battle for Your Mind,” Pastor Ben Young gives practical steps for winning the war of worry, shame, an…
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,…
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…
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 conversati…
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 tod…
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 …
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 of…
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 t…
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…
There is a massive issue that can cause people to reject God and prevent them from connecting with Him. It happens when we take the negative, destructive attributes of our earthly father and project …
We have a deep need to have a connection with our father. They define us and give us our identity. When we don't have a good father or no father, we look for someone or something to give us that sens…