The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog

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Eliminating toxicity 11/20/2025

Eliminating toxicity On an episode of The Craig and Greg Show, Greg and I discussed some toxic behaviors that can creep into your workplace and cause major discord. Two attitudes to watch out for are confidence without humility, and humility without confidence. Watch this video clip . Check out this full Craig and Greg Show episode . And check out my Shepherd Leadership book where I dive into this topic in greater depth at . /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/39084755

(Extra)Ordinary people 11/19/2025

(Extra)Ordinary people What the world calls ordinary or even unclean, Jesus can make extraordinarily powerful. 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/39084700

Remember Who’s in control 11/17/2025

Remember Who’s in control Look back through the pages of history and you will see a common theme. Whether it’s world history or your own personal history, you have so much for which you can give thanks. Remember: We can quickly go from contentment mode to crisis mode when we forget that God is in control, so remain full of thanks. Check out of this sermon. Check out all the Scriptures in this sermon → 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/39052720

The Craig and Greg Show: Leadership lessons from veterans 11/11/2025

The Craig and Greg Show: Leadership lessons from veterans The entire Maximize team loves our veterans! Those that volunteer to serve and protect our nation deserve our utmost respect, and we honor their sacrifice. In today’s episode Greg and I discuss the leadership lessons we have learned from veterans—some directly and others by simply observing the way our nation’s protectors conduct themselves. Join us as we salute the contributions of veterans! Check out of this episode. 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/38986905

Contend for people 11/10/2025

Contend for people Christians must not get sidetracked or distracted, we must not contend in a contentious way, but we must remain united with Jesus and united with fellow saints as we seek to expand the Kingdom of God. Check out of this sermon. Check out the Scriptures used in this sermon → 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/38970710

Personal vision comes first 11/06/2025

Personal vision comes first Before a leader can cast a compelling vision for an organization, he or she has to be living a compelling personal vision. Greg and I explain why this is an indispensable first step. Check out of this episode. This clip is from where we are discussing the first book in our new series of books called Business by the Book. The first book is What the Bible says about a CEO’s vision-casting. 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/38630895

The change from “Why?” to worship 11/05/2025

The change from “Why?” to worship On this episode of The Podcast, let’s talk about seeing something brighter in the darkest of times. Check out of this episode. My newest book is a book of prayers for pastors called “Amen Indeed.” Get more details at . 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/38869230

Avoiding foolish controversies 11/03/2025

Avoiding foolish controversies Christians must contend for the faith without contention or compromise, and especially without getting pulled into foolish controversies. Check out of this sermon. If you’ve missed any of the other messages in our series called Earnestly Contending, . Check out the Scriptures used in this sermon → 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/38885750

The Craig and Greg Show: Disagreeing is not disagreeable 10/30/2025

The Craig and Greg Show: Disagreeing is not disagreeable We can all agree that disagreeable people are some of the hardest to work with, constantly shooting down ideas without providing anything constructive in return. These types of people can quickly put a strain on any organization if left unchecked. However, we need to be careful not to lump disagreement into the category of disagreeable. In this episode Greg and I discuss why people in disagreement are actually the exact opposite of disagreeable, and are a valuable asset to your organization. Watch of this conversation. My book is a great resource for dealing with people who are disagreeing to the point of becoming disagreeable. Check it 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/38779465

The healing word 10/29/2025

The healing word If you go to the doctor because you sense that something is wrong, you want your doctor to tell you the truth. 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/38815415

Study to apply 10/27/2025

Study to apply The chief weapon for the saints of God who contend for the faith is the Word of God. But before we use it to contend, we have to first allow God to apply it to our personal life. Watch here. If you’ve missed any of the other messages in this series from the Book of Jude, . 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/38786445

Micromanagement stifles creativity 10/23/2025

Micromanagement stifles creativity Leaders have an important balancing act to perform every day: remaining in control of their organization without becoming a controlling leader. Over-controlling leaders who micromanage end up stifling creativity that could be unleashed in their teammates. Check out of this clip. Check out the full conversation on The Craig and Greg Show episode . 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/38631160

God provides for His servants 10/22/2025

God provides for His servants Even Jeremiah—one of the mightiest prophets in biblical history—struggled with self-doubt when facing the difficulties of ministry. Let’s learn the same lesson about God’s faithfulness that Jeremiah learned. Check out 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/38734495

Did I write this book? 10/21/2025

Did I write this book? I would like to tell you about my newest book which I didn’t really write. On this episode of The Podcast, I’ll tell you all about Amen Indeed. Watch of this episode. You can see the clip from the Ailbe Podcast where the idea for Amen Indeed was first sparked by . If you are a pastor—or if you want to give your pastor a special gift—please 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/38723705

No contention, no compromise 10/20/2025

No contention, no compromise As saints entrusted with the faith, we have to learn to contend for this faith without becoming contentious and without compromising the truth. Check out of this sermon. If you’ve missed any of the other messages in this series Earnestly Contend, . Check out the Scriptures used in this sermon → 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/38637145

The Craig and Greg Show: Business By The Book—A CEO’s Vision 10/16/2025

The Craig and Greg Show: Business By The Book—A CEO’s Vision One of the amazing things about the Bible is that it has practical application for every aspect of our lives—including the business world! Today Greg and I are excited to announce that for the first time in our long friendship we are writing collaborators on a new series of books entitled Business By The Book. In today’s episode we preview the first book in this series about a CEO’s vision. Check out of this episode. 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/38550895

“Were” to “Are” 10/15/2025

“Were” to “Are” In the first ten verses of Ephesians 2 Paul talks about the amazing transformation from who we were before we met Jesus to who we are now with Jesus as our Lord and Savior. 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/38584385

Training for the fight 10/13/2025

Training for the fight Jude doesn’t pull his punches when he tells us how strenuous the spiritual battle is in which Christians have to contend. Check out the training that is required for this battle. Check out of this sermon. If you’ve missed any of the other messages in our series Earnestly Contend, . Check out the Scriptures used in this sermon → My newest book Amen Indeed is a book of prayers for pastors to pray for themselves. . /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/38556830

Point out what’s right 10/09/2025

Point out what’s right Christians need to be known more for what is good than for what is bad. Jesus hasn’t called us to point out what’s bad, but to point out how good Jesus is. Check out of this episode. The parable that I reference in this video is found in . You can watch the full sermon from which this clip came . 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/38517075

The servant stands strong 10/06/2025

The servant stands strong Jude calls on saints to “contend for the faith.” To truly learn what this means, we need to consider the context of both the author and the audience of this powerful epistle. Check out of this sermon. Follow along with all of the sermons in . 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/38473690

The Craig and Greg Show: Leading generations 10/02/2025

The Craig and Greg Show: Leading generations “Kids these days just don’t understand!” That’s probably a phrase you’ve heard more than a few times from members of generations your elder, and there is some truth to it! Each generation has very diverse experiences which make them unique from the groups before and after them. In today’s episode, Greg and I want to encourage you to understand and embrace generational differences to make your team stronger. Check out of this episode. 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/38378570

May I be called servant 10/01/2025

May I be called servant Looking at how such noteworthy people in the Bible viewed themselves, how could I ever claim a title any higher than servant? I get much deeper into this topic of biblically-grounded leadership in my book . 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/38416005

Community involvement 09/29/2025

Community involvement Jesus calls us to be involved in our communities—in our personal mission field. In order to do this in a Christ-honoring way, we have to know what the Bible says about our interaction with others. Check out of this sermon. Check out all of the Scriptures in this message → If you’ve missed any of the previous messages in our series B.A.S.I.C. Christianity, . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/38385930

Shepherd your family 09/25/2025

Shepherd your family One of the most important boundaries that shepherd leaders need to establish—especially when contending with biting sheep—is the protection of their family. Check out of this clip. You can watch the full episode in which Greg and I talk about some of the principles in When Sheep Bite . Please pick up a copy of When Sheep Bite for yourself . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/38347330

Impressing people 09/24/2025

Impressing people The approval of Jesus eternally outweighs the approval or even the persecution of men. 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/38332875

Interceding for others 09/22/2025

Interceding for others The first two brothers in biblical history teach us what it really means to be a “brother’s keeper.” The New Testament builds on this to show us how saints are to step-in for each other. Check out of this sermon. If you’ve missed any of the other messages in this series, . 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/38299495

The Craig and Greg Show: First you need trust 09/18/2025

The Craig and Greg Show: First you need trust In the wise words of John C. Maxwell, “He who thinketh he leadeth and hath no one following him is only taking a walk.” As always Maxwell is right on the money. And the first step to getting others to follow you is trust. If you want to lead your team into uncharted territory they have to first trust that you’re not going to lead them off a cliff! In today’s episode Greg and I cover why trust is so vital and offer suggestions on how to build and maintain trust. Check out of this conversation. 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/38209165

The enemy within 09/17/2025

The enemy within The deadliest enemy is not “out there” but “in here.” 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/38215970

Why? 09/16/2025

Why? Why do Christians minister? The “why” is vital for us to get right. 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/38215845

When I feel afraid 09/15/2025

When I feel afraid Can we take just a couple of minutes to talk about fear on this episode of The Podcast? This isn’t on the list of anyone’s favorite topics, but it is something we all have to confront. Check out of this episode. I shared a whole series of messages called “Do Not Be Afraid” which you . Some other related posts are: 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/38209090

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