Ben Young Daily Podcast

Why do so many of us feel spiritually stuck? While the world constantly pulls our attention and desires in every direction, God invites us into something deeper. Discover how delighting in Him transforms our hearts, reorders our desires, and leads to lasting spiritual growth and strength.  

Spiritual growth does not happen by accident. In this message, Pastor Ben Young explains what real spiritual maturity looks like and why God calls us to move beyond childish faith. Discover how worship, community, serving others, forgiveness, and encouragement help us grow stronger in Christ and become men and women who reflect His love in everyday life.  

No one wants to stay stuck in life but we often turn to blaming others for our problems or avoiding the hard things that need to be done.  When we learn how to take responsibility for our choices, face our fears and choose to be courageous, we can change the direction of our life.

Blaming others or your past when life isn’t going the way you hoped is a common rut for a lot of us. Break free from the "Blame Game" and discover what’s really behind that pattern. Healing and freedom can begin when you face life honestly and learn to move forward.

It’s confusing and painful when you pray and nothing seems to change. Find answers about what to expect in prayer, why answers don’t always come the way we hope, and how God can still bring growth and transformation through it.

Prayer can feel like trying to learn a foreign language - awkward and out of reach for a lot of us. Learn how to start simple, connect with God honestly, and discover the peace and strength that come from real conversation with Him.

Death and taxes may be certain—but what about your purpose? Pastor Ben Young uses Jesus’ words in Matthew 16 and Soren Kierkegaard’s life framework to explore how we move from a life of pleasure-seeking or performance into something deeper: a life of authentic, tenacious faith. If you want to hear “Well done” at the end of your life, this message will help you live for what matters most.

Drifting into a life that revolves around your own needs and goals is too easy. This message will challenge you to rediscover a bigger purpose and show how living for others can reshape your life with meaning, humility, and impact.

When life gets busy and overwhelming, it’s easy to feel stretched thin and out of balance.  Find out how to slow down, reset your priorities, and find real rest through simple rhythms that bring peace and purpose back into everyday life.

Everyone hits a breaking point where quitting feels easier than going on. Pastor Ben Young reveals how to build endurance, push through life’s hardest moments, and keep moving forward with strength and purpose.

Do you feel stuck in life, compare yourself to others, or hold back because of fear? Learn how to embrace what you’ve been given, face what’s holding you back, and move forward with courage and faithfulness in everyday life.

It is easy to say God comes first while living with priorities that tell a different story. Find out why God is the “God of firsts” and how putting Him first changes the way we live, worship, spend our time, and handle life’s pressures. You'll also discover practical ways to refocus your heart and return to your first love.

In the middle of pain, disappointment, and brokenness, many people wonder if real healing is possible. In this message, Pastor Ben Young looks at the story of blind Bartimaeus and shows how humility, bold faith, and the compassion of Jesus lead to restoration. Discover how Christ meets us in our need and begins transforming us into healed healers who bring hope to others.

Failure does not have to be the end of your story. Pastor Ben Young looks at the life of Peter and shows how Jesus restores people who feel defeated, ashamed, or stuck in regret. Discover how God’s grace gives us the strength to let go of the past, embrace a new future, and keep growing as lifelong followers of Christ.

You can never underestimate the creative grace of God. The creative grace of God uses all things in our lives, good and bad, for His purposes. The Apostle Paul’s story, told in the book of Galatians, is a great example. When we yield to God, submit to Him as our Creator and ask Him to work His creative grace in our lives, He gives us a new life and path that can change the world.

There will always be people around us seeking to pervert, to divert, to pollute, to poison the authentic gospel of Jesus Christ. When this happened in the early churches in the Galatian region, the Apostle Paul penned an explosive letter warning them to be discern between true gospel and false teaching. One of the most important things we can do to defend ourself is to be aware and then know how t...

Everyone has a past and deals with guilt and shame. We've all broken God's commandments and His laws. Shame makes us feel humiliated, unworthy and unacceptable. Shame seeps into our soul because of something that we've done or something that's been done to us. So what do we do with this shame? We go to Galatians and find out that what Christ did is greater than what anyone has done. That's the gos...

We're all searching for something - meaning, freedom, a sense of connection. What if God would give us something concise that would summarize almost everything that He has for us? He did - in the Book of Galatians - the microchip of the entire word of God. When it comes to understanding Who God is and His grace and plan for our life, we want to make Galatians, this microchip, our “go-to” source fo...

Too busy, distracted, or unsure how to help people in need? This story of the Good Samaritan challenges you to slow down, see those right in front of you, and choose real, practical love—even when it costs you time and comfort.

We can look secure on the outside but feel empty or stressed on the inside. This story about the idol of money explores how success can hide deeper issues, why “more” never satisfies, and how learning to trust and give can shift your heart and priorities.

Feeling stuck in the same patterns or quietly resentful on the inside? This look at the prodigal son and his older brother shows how both rebellion and self‑righteousness can hold you back—and how real freedom begins when you let yourself be known, loved, and found right where you are.

Feel like you’ve gone too far or messed up too much? This story of the prodigal son shows how even after failure, pain, and running away, you can come home—and be met with unexpected love, grace, and a fresh start.

Frustrated by hypocrisy or people who don’t live what they claim? This honest look at Jesus and the “idol of bigness” explores why real faith isn’t about appearances. We see how to handle disappointment, and how authenticity can rebuild trust and change lives.

Why does your heart feel stuck, distracted, or disconnected? This story about the sower and the seeds explores how life, pressure, and distractions can keep growth from happening—and how change is still possible, no matter where you are right now.

Feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to turn for help? Seeing Jesus as a counselor explores how honest conversations, humility, and openness can lead to real healing, guidance, and peace—no matter what you’re facing right now.