Mariposa Faith & Community | Pastor Ben Youngren

In this episode of Behind the Fence, we sit down with Pastor Ben Youngren of First Baptist Church in Mariposa for a conversation about faith and community.Ben shares his background and journey into vocational ministry, along with what life is really like as a pastor — including the highs, the challenges, and the realities that people may not always see. We also talk about relationships, the unique nature of pastoral leadership, and the question of whether pastors can truly have close friendships.We discuss the role churches and faith communities play in small towns like Mariposa, and why they continue to be an important part of supporting and connecting people.Behind the Fence is a local show focused on the people who shape our community.Follow the show to be notified when new conversations are released!