The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog
Just like my written blog except you get to hear me talk!
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What’s your passion?
09/30/2024
What’s your passion?
We will be more likely to persevere through the challenging times when we are doing what we are gifted to do. One of the ways we discover our God-giftedness is by what thrills us. Here are three things to notice. Check out of this sermon. If you’ve missed any of the messages in our series Living in Your Gift Zone, . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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I Am Jehovah
09/27/2024
I Am Jehovah
When Jesus proclaimed His “I Am” statements in the New Testament, He was tying Himself to all of the “Jehovah” titles of the Old Testament. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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The Craig and Greg Show: Be clutch for your team
09/26/2024
The Craig and Greg Show: Be clutch for your team
The game-winning field goal, the bottom of the ninth home run, the last-second fadeaway jumper! In sports we are quick to recognize a clutch player. You might not perform in front of millions of fans, but you can be a clutch player for your organization as well! Join Greg and me as we discuss what it means to be clutch for your team, and lay out how your leadership can help empower others to do the same. Check out of this conversation. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at
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A book review of “Redeeming Productivity”
09/25/2024
A book review of “Redeeming Productivity”
The Bible calls on Christians to work with excellence, to be both efficient and effective in our daily lives. Let Regan Rose’s “Redeeming Productivity” be your guide to help you get started or improve what you’re already doing. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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We are all gifted
09/23/2024
We are all gifted
God created you as a gift to the Body of Christ. Your gift is absolutely essential if the Body is going to grow into the vital, life-changing, God-glorifying force it is intended to be. Check out of this sermon. If you’ve missed any of the other messages in this series, . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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What are rules for?
09/20/2024
What are rules for?
Following rules just to follow rules misses the point. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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The difference between mentoring and coaching
09/19/2024
The difference between mentoring and coaching
Both mentoring and coaching are valuable skills in leadership development, but they are not interchangeable skills. Check out how Greg and I unpack this important distinction. Watch the video of this clip , or check out the full conversation from The Craig and Greg Show . Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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The power of “yet”
09/18/2024
The power of “yet”
I’d like to teach you an important lesson from 2nd Grade. I had the opportunity to interact with some young students, and I think we all learned something valuable. Check out of this episode of The Podcast. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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Not that other stuff, but prayer
09/17/2024
Not that other stuff, but prayer
The Church heard the threats from the Sanhedrin, warning them not to talk about Jesus anymore. Their first response was to go to God in prayer. You may also like my blog post and sermon , and my whole series on prayer called . Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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Getting uncomfortable with staying comfortable
09/16/2024
Getting uncomfortable with staying comfortable
God has gifted us to soar, but we have mostly limited ourselves to our comfort zone. God is calling us to get uncomfortable with staying comfortable by confronting the lies that have kept us trapped. Check out of this sermon. How do you discover your gifts? That’s what we are going to unpack in this series over the next few weeks, I hope you will continue to follow along. . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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Undecided or uncommitted?
09/13/2024
Undecided or uncommitted?
Say what you mean and mean what you say. Jesus said, “Anything beyond this is from the evil one.” Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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The Craig and Greg Show: Leaders at every level
09/12/2024
The Craig and Greg Show: Leaders at every level
You might be checking out this episode with the hope of one day being a leader. Well, Greg and I have good news for you—you already are! Leaders are not just the person at the top, but if you have a leadership mindset you can be a leader in whatever position you currently occupy. Join us as we chat about how important it is to start being a leader before you have the “leader” title. Check out of this conversation. If you’d like help getting better in this or any other area of leadership, Maximize would love to help you! Head over to and fill out the form at the bottom of the coaching page for more information on how a leadership coach can explode your growth. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at
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Agreement with Scripture
09/11/2024
Agreement with Scripture
The first Church in the Book of Acts could have easily become the first two churches right from the beginning. It’s instructive how these groups were able to maintain the unity of just one Church. Check out of this clip. This is a clip from a sermon I shared called . Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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When shepherds and sheep talk
09/10/2024
When shepherds and sheep talk
Jesus—the Good Shepherd—gives His sheep reasons to trust Him, and He gives His under-shepherds an example to follow. You can order my books, check out my other podcasts, and find other resources that I have available at ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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Do not judge?
09/09/2024
Do not judge?
Both Christians and non-Christians alike quote the words, “Do not judge.” Is that in the Bible? If so, is that phrase being applied correctly? Check out the next installment in our series “Is that in the Bible?” Check out . If you’ve missed any of the other messages in this installment of our series Is That In The Bible?, . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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A word that’s hard to say
09/06/2024
A word that’s hard to say
Perhaps the best way to make your “Yes” mean “Yes” is to say “No.” Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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The hour, the power, and the procedure
09/05/2024
The hour, the power, and the procedure
If you’re going through a dark time in your life right now, I’ve got a word of encouragement from you. Well, actually three words of encouragement! Check out of this episode of The Podcast. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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Oh, the silliness!
09/04/2024
Oh, the silliness!
In the middle of the horrific treatment that Jesus endured during His Passion, I found one of the silliest statements I have ever read in the Bible! But it’s a silliness that could easily apply to you and me still today. You may also be interested in these related blog posts: The silence and the words of Jesus during this sham trial— and Some more thoughts about God’s rules versus man’s traditions— and Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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Don’t take advice from armchair quarterbacks
09/03/2024
Don’t take advice from armchair quarterbacks
There are some know-it-alls who want to tell pastoral leaders how they should have done things differently. Much like the “armchair quarterbacks” that seem to know all the right calls a team should make, even though they have virtually no experience. Check out of this conversation. Please check out both and . And get in touch with me if you would like someone to talk to. You can check out the full conversation I had with John Opalewski and Jim Wiegand on their . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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An eye for an eye
09/02/2024
An eye for an eye
An important principle in biblical interpretation is learning the context of a statement. From Moses to Jesus, what is the context of the phrase, “An eye for an eye”? Check out of this sermon. Check out all of the other topics we have covered . Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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No apologies needed
08/30/2024
No apologies needed
Jesus talked a lot, but He never had to apologize. Is it possible for this to be said of us too? Check out my video called where I talk about so-called Freudian slips, and my blog post . Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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The Craig and Greg Show: Patience and impatience
08/29/2024
The Craig and Greg Show: Patience and impatience
In today’s episode we’re going to—IMPATIENCE! Yes, we’re talking about impatience. As a leader it can be hard to resist the temptation of impatience, but Greg and I believe that developing patience is a vital skill for leaders. In this episode we’ll explore some of the pitfalls of impatience, and share strategies for you to develop into a more thoughtful and patient leader. Check out of this conversation. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at
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An apologetic for apologetics
08/28/2024
An apologetic for apologetics
I would like to give Christians an apologetic about Christian apologetics. Check out of this episode of The Podcast. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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Honoring friends and “enemies”
08/27/2024
Honoring friends and “enemies”
Invaluable lessons from two lifelong friends on how to honor both those close to us and those who seem to be enemies. ou may also be interested in a related blog post: . Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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The serenity prayer
08/26/2024
The serenity prayer
Is the Serenity Prayer in the Bible? If it’s not, is it acceptable for Christians to pray man-made prayers? This is the next installment in our series “Is That in the Bible?” Check out of this sermon. Check out some of the other topics we have covered in this . Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens
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It’s not about me
08/23/2024
It’s not about me
Whenever you walk through a dark time, you too might be tempted to say, “God, this isn’t fair!” Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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Time to check the mirror
08/22/2024
Time to check the mirror
All leaders—but especially pastoral leaders—need to work on a better response when we are bitten by a sheep in our pasture. Get a copy of my book “When Sheep Bite” and check out other resources I have available at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens
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Unity is not conformity
08/21/2024
Unity is not conformity
Unity is not conformity nor is it mimicry. The Holy Spirit unites Christians in their message of hope to the world, but He does this by empowering each of our unique testimonies to our culture. This is a message I shared with the congregation at Country Chapel during their week-long revival meetings. Check out . Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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What’s in a name?
08/20/2024
What’s in a name?
You don’t have to try to make a name for yourself—let God do that for you! Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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Blessing the blesser
08/19/2024
Blessing the blesser
God-fearing servants follow the example of Jesus and use their leadership position to bless and serve as many people as they can. In blessing others, we are blessing the God who has already blessed us and who longs to bless us for all of eternity! . If you’ve missed any of the messages looking at the fifteen Songs of Ascent, . Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎
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