Behind the Scenes With Ben and Lynley

This week, Ben and Lynley talk through James, temptation, pride, money, and what it looks like to trust God when things don’t go the way you thought they would. They also get into Larry Crabb’s Shattered Dreams, moments when God closed doors in Ben’s life, and how those hard things ended up mattering later. And then it takes a turn into birthday paintings, a hummingbird mask, tiny heads, nursery v...

It’s episode 10, it’s Father’s Day, and it’s Lynley’s birthday week, so this one naturally turns into a family episode. Ben and Lynley talk about parenting moments they’d probably like a do-over on, including a Disney World line-cutting incident, some questionable makeup advice, and the general humbling reality of raising kids. They also get into what they learned from their own dads, what they ap...

Ben and Lynley start this one with the important stuff: fake-stepping at the foot of the bed, panic over hotel alarm clocks, syrup boundaries, and why dogs deserve their own voice. But it doesn’t stay there for long. Lynley talks about a parking lot moment where tired turned into short-tempered real fast, and Ben gets honest about Father’s Day, parenting, and the weight a lot of dads carry. They a...

This one starts with a kayak that barely gets used and a Jeep purchase Ben still regrets. From there, Ben and Lynley talk about the ways ego shows up — wanting control, wanting credit, and realizing how hard it can be to stay humble even after years of walking with God. They also get into addiction, small habits that can start to control us, what they’re trying to teach their kids, and a couple of...

This week, Ben and Lynley talk about Sacred Pathways — basically, the different ways people feel close to God. For Lynley, that usually means being outside. For Ben, it usually means a book and a cup of coffee. They also talk about parenting adult kids, why Ben doesn’t usually get into politics from the pulpit, and a few random things they’d miss about each other… including deer calls and socks in...

Ben and Lynley talk through what stood out from the sermon on Nehemiah 4, including jealousy, comparison, and the temptation to return evil for evil. Ben shares the story of “Banjo Dan,” Lynley admits how hard it is not to play petty games, and they also get into a thoughtful question about spiritual warfare, prayer, and what it means to resist Satan. #behindthescenes #BellevueBaptist #BenAndLynle...

Ben and Lynley start this one with rapid-fire Mother’s Day questions that somehow lead to Reese’s eggs, movie theater jackets, and the worst sound a dog owner can hear. Then the conversation shifts into something more honest — the emotional weight of preaching, criticism, leadership, and how they process hard things people say online. They also talk about sermon feedback at home, the challenge of...

Ben and Lynley try to cover five things in 15 minutes, starting with the sermon illustration about being one degree off and how small drifts can show up in everyday life. They talk about contentment, perfectionism, why honesty matters in relationships and ministry, and then get into a little show-and-tell with a few things that mean a lot to them. They also share some quirks they’ve quietly accept...

This week, Ben and Lynley start with a few lighter questions before getting into what they’re learning in their first year at Bellevue—the things they love, the things that feel hard, and what it’s like trying to know people well in such a big church. They also talk about the Bible passages that are easier to read than they are to live out, especially when it comes to judgment, forgiveness, and le...

This week, Ben and Lynley start by talking about the loss of Mark Blair and what grief can actually feel like in real life. They get into fear, sadness, trust, and the hard truth that clarity doesn’t always come when you want it to. They also talk through a few questions from Sunday’s sermon, including how to make decisions when the road ahead feels unclear, why Ben quotes people outside the Chris...

In episode one of Behind the Scenes with Ben & Lynley , Ben and Lynley share funny first impressions from their first months at Bellevue, reflect on Ezra 1–3, and talk honestly about how God stirred their hearts toward a new season of calling.

Get to know Pastor Ben and his wife, Lynley! Beginning April 13, Ben and Lynley are going beyond the pulpit with unfiltered and heartfelt conversations that will help you connect with them on a deeper level. In short 15-minute episodes, they’ll discuss questions from the most recent sermon Ben preached as well as other topics that arise in Life Groups or hallway conversations. New episodes will dr...