Pastoral Thoughts

Judy Bowman is a soulwinning cyclist who travels the country telling people about Jesus. In these episodes, you will hear about people who came to know the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. It is our prayer that these episodes inspire and inform believers how to be better witnesses for the Lord and to encourage unbelievers to put their faith and trust in Jesus for their soul's salvat...

Session #3 of our 2025 Marriage Retreat in Niagara Falls is a heartfelt and challenging message from Pastor Scott Wendal on building lasting love through selflessness and sacrifice. Drawing from Scripture and real-life experience, Pastor Wendal encourages couples to embrace their God-given roles and reflect Christ’s love in their relationship. This session is filled with practical truths that can...

In this episode of the Pastoral Thoughts Podcast, Pastor Jack Young sits down with Dr. Bill Grady—author, evangelist, and defender of biblical truth—for a wide-ranging discussion on the importance of sound doctrine, the legacy of the King James Bible, and the spiritual battles facing today’s churches. With his signature boldness and conviction, Dr. Grady shares insights from decades of ministry, t...

In Session #2 of our 2025 Marriage Retreat in Niagara Falls, Pastor Scott Wendal continues building on the foundation of a Christ-centered marriage. This session dives deeper into the heart of communication, commitment, and spiritual unity in the home. With biblical insight and practical application, couples are challenged to grow together in grace and truth. Don’t miss this encouraging message—an...

Join us for an inspiring episode of the Pastoral Thoughts Podcast, recorded on June 5, 2025, at 03:49 PM EDT, as Pastor Jack Young sits down with Evangelist Doug Whitesides, an 83-year-old veteran of 60 years in ministry. Having preached in all 50 states and served in over 50 countries, Doug shares the incredible story of a new door God has opened for him in the Philippines—a work he calls his “sa...

Join us for Session #1 of our 2025 Marriage Retreat held in beautiful Niagara Falls this past May. In this powerful opening session, Pastor Scott Wendal brings practical, Christ-centered wisdom to encourage and strengthen marriages. Whether you're newlyweds or have been married for decades, you'll find timeless biblical principles and encouragement in this message. Subscribe to Pastoral Th...

In this heartfelt Father’s Day special, Pastor Jack Young is joined by his father, Dr. Tim Young, for a meaningful conversation on generational faith. Together, they unpack the recent three-part sermon series Man From The Beginning (Genesis 1-3), originally preached at Lighthouse Bible Baptist Church, exploring God’s design for manhood through worship, work, warfare, and relationships. As a father...

Join us on this episode of the Pastoral Thoughts Podcast, recorded on May 22, 2025, as we welcome Dennis Celestine from Grenada. Dennis shares his powerful testimony of coming to Christ as a young man on the island during the communist control of the early 1980s, before the United States intervention in 1983. He reflects on how the Gospel transformed his life and led him to plant four churches in...

In this inspiring episode, Pastor Jack sits down with missionary Jason Russell, who has served with his family in Papua New Guinea since 2000. Hear how God has used their ministry to plant 12 churches, train national pastors through a Bible institute, and bring both physical water and Living Water to remote villages through their well-drilling outreach, Baptist Drillers. From jungle challenges to...

In this special episode recorded at a marriage conference in Niagara Falls, Pastor Jack sits down with Pastor Scott Wendell and his wife Jodie, the featured speakers for the retreat. Together, they explore the lasting value of marriage retreats, share practical tips for churches and pastors looking to host one, and offer biblical wisdom for building stronger, Christ-centered marriages. Whether you...

Join us on Pastoral Thoughts Podcast for an inspiring episode with Corey Chartier, a missionary serving in India, as he shares his remarkable journey from military service to the mission field. Having spent years in route clearance—ensuring safe passage for troops by clearing improvised explosive devices—Corey felt a divine call to a different kind of mission: sharing the Gospel in India. In this...

In this episode of Pastoral Thoughts Podcast, we sit down with Evangelist Dr. Tom Stiles from Arise Ministries to unpack two major topics: President Trump’s first 100 days as the 47th President and the newly passed 2025-2026 New York State budget. From mass deportations and federal budget cuts to housing initiatives and mental health funding in New York, we explore what these changes mean for Chri...

In this heartfelt episode, Pastor Jack Young sits down with Rob Gassman to reflect on their shared experiences growing up in an Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) context. Together, they discuss the challenges and blessings of a strict religious upbringing, and how—despite potential for rebellion—they each came to a genuine, personal faith in Jesus Christ. This honest conversation explores grac...

In this episode of The Pastoral Thoughts Podcast, Pastor Jack Young is joined by Vincent Basile and Gabriel Gonzalez for a thoughtful, down-to-earth discussion on one of Christianity’s most debated theological topics: Calvinism. Together, they explore: What Calvinism teaches—and why it matters. How God's sovereignty interacts with human responsibility. The challenges and insights surrounding e...

In this episode of Pastoral Thoughts, Pastor Jack Young is joined by Pastor Curtis Baker and Pastor Jonathan Mager for a discussion on the first three chapters of Dr. Hugh Pyle’s book, What Every Preacher Should Know: The Pastor’s Success Handbook. Together, they explore timeless principles for pastoral leadership, preaching, and ministry effectiveness. Whether you’re a seasoned pastor or just sta...

In this episode of Pastoral Thoughts, Chaplain Ayesha Kruetz shares her powerful testimony of redemption and purpose. Raised in a dysfunctional home by hippie parents, she struggled with addiction, experienced the pain of abortion, and navigated life as a young mother. But everything changed when she encountered Christ. Now a passionate advocate in the pro-life movement and a leader with the Frede...

Join us as we explore scripture, unpack biblical prophecy, and dive into today’s most pressing questions. From examining whether figures like Donald Trump could be the Antichrist or Elon Musk the False Prophet, to wrestling with the rise of AI technology through a spiritual lens, we blend thoughtful theology with contemporary issues. Tune in for insightful discussions that challenge, inspire, and...

In this episode, Pastor Dolton Robertson preaches this phenomenal message at our Men’s Meat Feast 2025! Enjoy!

Pastor Dolton Robertson: Insights on Preaching, Practical Tips, and the Independent Fundamental Baptist Movement!

Kerby Richmond has been a full-time Children’s ministry pastor for over thirty years. In this episode, he shares how a husband and wife in the church he attended radically impacted his life by taking him under their wing and discipling him in the faith. Enjoy!

In this episode, Brother James Grandinetti and I discuss the importance of why to put on men’s events and ministries. Enjoy!

Since its conception, the NEW King James Version (NKJV) has been advertised as a "modernization" of the Authorized 1611 Bible. Many Christians tragically take this bait. In this episode, Pastor Jack Young and brother Vinnie Basile will discuss the differences between the two texts and expose the nefarious plots behind what Vinnie likes to call, "THE UNAUTHORIZED VERSION OF 1982.&quo...

Pastor Jon Mager and I discuss practical ways to start your family devotions today. Every family can and should enjoy the wonderful blessing of family devotions! Enjoy!

Dr. Craig was saved in 1960 at the age of eight. After attending college as a music major, he heard God's call to the ministry. He attended Bible college completing a double major and obtained his doctor's degree in 1987. Dr. Craig pastored very successfully for forty-two years mostly in the state of New York. After recovering from major surgery, Dr. Craig resumed his ministry as a "Doctor to the...

1.) Identify your God-given Roles. 2.) Define Your Goal. 3.) Answer the Big Why. 4.) Describe the Specifics of Your Goal. 5.) Develop Daily Habits.