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 “sacred secret ministry.”

In this heartfelt conversation, Doug reflects on how God used a life-altering tragedy to pave the way for this ministry. Two years ago, Doug survived a head-on collision with a tractor-trailer, enduring severe injuries that required seven surgeries. At the time, the pain and recovery seemed overwhelming, but Doug now sees God’s hand in it all. The accident opened unexpected opportunities, leading him to this new calling in the Philippines, where he’s witnessing God’s redemptive power in remarkable ways. Enjoy!