The Crucified Message
The Crucified Message, hosted by Pastor Tony B. Young Jr., Ph.D., of Christ Gospel Church of St. Petersburg, Florida, is a message of hope, grace, and transformation through Jesus Christ and Him crucified. Through Christ’s sacrifice on Calvary, the price for sin was paid, and through Him we are made righteous. The Crucified Message exists to encourage, educate, and empower listeners to grow in faith and fulfill their God-given destiny. Dr. Young is a certified family counselor, accomplished musician, and author.
Episodes
In this episode of The Crucified Message, Dr. Tony Young, Jr. continues his teaching on the renewed mind by turning to Philippians 2:5-11 — “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.” He shows the clear difference between positive thinking and biblical thinking: the goal is not simply believing in ourselves, but receiving the mind of Christ.
Drawing from Jesus’ examp...
In this episode of The Crucified Message, Dr. Tony Young, Jr. delivers a powerful word on the connection between our thoughts and the direction of our lives. Drawing from Proverbs 23:7, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 10:5, and Philippians 4:8, he teaches that what we continually feed our minds shapes our beliefs, choices, and behavior.
Dr. Young challenges listeners to take every thought captive, renew their...
In this episode of The Crucified Message, Dr. Tony Young, Jr. teaches from Isaiah 54:17 — “No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper.” He unpacks the promise, protection, and power of God for every believer facing opposition. Weapons may be formed through distractions, disappointments, and even destruction, but they do not get the final word. God does. Drawing from Nehemiah, Joseph, and the...
In this episode of The Crucified Message, Dr. Tony Young, Jr. teaches from Hebrews 10:19-21 about the torn veil and the open access believers now have through the blood of Jesus. Using the Old Testament tabernacle as a backdrop, he shows that the cross did more than forgive—it opened the way into God’s presence. Behind the veil we find access, mercy, power, peace, and a secure identity in Christ.
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In this episode of The Crucified Message, Dr. Tony Young, Jr. teaches from John 9 about the man born blind and the four key words every believer needs: Problem, Presence, Process, and Participation. Jesus refuses to treat the man’s condition as simple punishment and instead reveals that the works of God can be displayed through it. Dr. Young shows how the presence of Jesus, the Light of the World, changes everyt...
In this episode of The Crucified Message, Dr. Tony Young, Jr. teaches from 2 Peter 3:8-9 and 2 Corinthians 1:20 that every promise of God is “yea and amen.” He reminds listeners that God’s promises are not based on our performance—Abraham, Noah, Jacob, and David all failed yet still received what God had spoken. The second key truth is that God’s promises do not need our frantic activity;...
In this powerful episode of The Crucified Message, Dr. Tony Young, Jr. preaches from Ezekiel 37 on the valley of dry bones with the bold declaration: “Dead, but not done.” Drawing from Israel’s darkest season of captivity and despair, he reminds listeners that what looks finished to us is only a comma in God’s story. Through three clear points—don’t panic over what you see, prophesy...
In this encouraging episode of The Crucified Message, Dr. Tony Young, Jr. teaches from John 14:27 on the peace Jesus offers that the world cannot give. Using powerful illustrations—from a check-engine-light story to Jesus sleeping in the storm—he shares three keys to holding onto supernatural peace: receive His peace as a free gift, rest in His presence by keeping your mind stayed on Him, and refuse to pan...
In this encouraging episode of The Crucified Message, Dr. Tony Young, Jr. addresses one of the hardest realities of the Christian life: what to do when you’ve prayed and heaven seems silent. Drawing from Jesus’ parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18, he teaches three powerful truths—pray with persistence, pray with patience, and pray with perspective. Using the illustration of a bamboo seed that ...
In this encouraging episode of The Crucified Message, Dr. Tony Young, Jr. teaches from Mark 4 on praying through the storm. When the disciples faced a violent storm and Jesus slept in the boat, they discovered that the answer was not just stopping the wind—it was getting into His presence. Dr. Young shares three powerful truths: prayer brings His presence, produces peace, and preserves our faith. Learn practical...
In this encouraging episode of The Crucified Message, Dr. Tony Young, Jr. teaches from James 5 on the power of prayer made possible by the cross of Jesus Christ. Prayer is not just talking to God — it is the privilege purchased at Calvary that gives every believer direct access to the Father. Dr. Young shares three powerful truths: prayer seeks God’s presence, strengthens God’s promises, and shares G...
In this powerful episode of The Crucified Message, Dr. Tony Young, Jr. teaches from John 15 on Jesus as the True Vine and the Father as the vinedresser. Every branch that does not bear fruit is taken away, but those that do are pruned so they can produce even more. Dr. Young explains that pruning is not punishment but preparation — God cuts away dead and unfruitful things so new growth can come. Learn what the f...
In this powerful and practical episode of The Crucified Message, Dr. Tony Young, Jr. teaches how to discover your God-given purpose. Drawing from Jeremiah 29, he explains that purpose begins with God, is found through prayer and wholehearted seeking, and is bigger than your career or current circumstances. Learn the five foundational truths for purpose, how pain prepares you for your assignment, and why perseverance m...
In this inspiring episode of The Crucified Message, Dr. Tony Young, Jr. teaches powerful lessons from the Garden of Eden in Genesis. Discover why God, the ultimate Gardener, placed man in a garden and gave him five key mandates: be fruitful, multiply, replenish the earth, subdue it, and have dominion. Dr. Young explains how God gives us seeds — not instant trees — and expects us to sow, nurture, and trust ...
In this practical and faith-filled episode of The Crucified Message, Dr. Tony Young, Jr. delivers a timely word on overcoming worry, fear, and anxiety with the powerful declaration: “Don’t Worry, God Got This.” Drawing from Matthew 6, he shares four life-changing steps — release your pressures, remember God’s promises, refuse to live in fear, and rest in His peace. Learn how worry chokes ...
In this special Father’s Day episode of The Crucified Message, Dr. Tony Young, Jr. honors earthly fathers while leading us into a deeper understanding of our perfect Heavenly Father. Teaching from the Lord’s Prayer in Matthew 6, Dr. Young shares 10 meaningful truths about God — our Abba Father — who is holy, sovereign, providing, forgiving, protecting, and full of power and glory. He reminds us...
In this powerful and encouraging episode of The Crucified Message, Dr. Tony Young, Jr. teaches from 2 Corinthians 12 on Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” and why God sometimes allows thorns in our lives. Discover how thorns protect the rose, create a hedge of protection around you and your family, and keep the enemy from devouring what God has planted. Dr. Young reminds us that God’s grace is suffici...
In this faith-building episode of The Crucified Message, Dr. Tony Young, Jr. delivers a powerful teaching on “There Is Power in the Seed.” Discover why Jesus came as a baby in seed form, how God operates through the universal law of seedtime and harvest, and why your breakthrough, blessing, or miracle often starts as a small seed rather than an instant answer. Dr. Young shares encouraging truths about nurt...
In this uplifting episode of The Crucified Message, Dr. Tony Young, Jr. shares 17 powerful promises from the beloved 23rd Psalm. Discover how the Lord as our Good Shepherd, Great Shepherd, and Chief Shepherd provides a personal relationship, provision, rest, peace, healing, guidance, protection, abundance, favor, and eternal security. Dr. Young reminds us that God always keeps His promises — even when life bring...
In this fascinating episode of The Crucified Message, Dr. Tony Young, Jr. answers common questions about heaven and gives listeners an exciting biblical glimpse of the New Jerusalem. Discover why heaven is a real, physical place — not just a symbol — featuring a massive holy city shaped like a cube (modeled after the cross), 12 pearl gates, foundations adorned with precious stones, and streets of pure gold...
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