The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog

Just like my written blog except you get to hear me talk!

Don’t confuse pleasure with joy 01/16/2025

Don’t confuse pleasure with joy The dictionary’s definition for “joy” is missing just a couple of words to make it align with the biblical definition of joy. Christians need to be aware of this so that we don’t confuse fleeting pleasure with lasting joy. Check out of this 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/34631730

“The days of Noah” 01/15/2025

“The days of Noah” Jesus said His Second Coming would occur at a time in history that was just like the behaviors during “the days of Noah.” For Christians, I think this means there are two vital things we need to be doing. ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/34827445

The prayer before the prayer 01/13/2025

The prayer before the prayer There are two errors that can keep us prayerless. In order to have our hearts prepared to meet with God, we need to pray before we pray. Check out of this sermon. If you’ve missed any of the messages in our prayer series, . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/34827005

How Paul “reasoned” with unbelievers 01/10/2025

How Paul “reasoned” with unbelievers This is the audio of an exclusive video that I shared with my . We are currently in a series of lessons learned from Paul’s second missionary journey. This is the third lesson in this series. My Patreon supporters get exclusive content, as well as early access to content that will be shared publicly at a later date. . /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/34715545

The Craig and Greg Show: There are no shortcuts 01/09/2025

The Craig and Greg Show: There are no shortcuts When you’re trying to accomplish a task it’s natural to want to search for the quickest way to get it done. But what if that’s not the best way? In this episode Greg and I discuss why rejecting shortcuts and persevering through struggles will make you a better leader, and also allow you to help your team get better as well. Join us for some powerful motivation to kick off the new year! 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/34713860

Grumbling people 01/08/2025

Grumbling people Grumbling people can present a difficulty for a leader. Here are a couple of things godly leaders need to guard against. If you are a leader, you may also want to check out these two related posts: ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/34674700

The unexpected slap 01/07/2025

The unexpected slap Have you ever walked through a door that God so obviously opened just to get smacked by the people on the other side? Let’s talk about the lessons we can learn from that. Check out of this episode of The Podcast. Get more information on my book When Sheep Bite . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/34746820

3 hindrances to prayer 01/06/2025

3 hindrances to prayer If Jesus needed prayer to start His day, how much more do we need this! Here are three hindrances to consistent and meaningful prayer, and three action steps you can implement immediately to help you overcome these hindrances. Check out of this sermon. I will be elaborating more on the idea of using the words of the Bible to form on our prayers as we continue our series . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/34730070

Year-end review (2024 edition) 12/30/2024

Year-end review (2024 edition) I take some time at the end of each calendar year for a quick recap of everything we have learned during this year at Calvary Assembly of God. Check out of this recap. To access all of these series and the individual sermons in each 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/34647495

Christ’s Advents bring love 12/26/2024

Christ’s Advents bring love Jesus said there were two proofs that we are His followers, but we can sum it up in one word: Love. Our love must be serving and growing if we want to shine brightly for our Savior and bring glory to our Heavenly Father. Check out of this sermon. If you’ve missed any of the other messages in our Advent series, . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/34614210

Christ’s Advents bring joy 12/23/2024

Christ’s Advents bring joy The English dictionary has the right definition for joy; unfortunately, all of the examples the dictionary gives for joy are fleeting external things. In order for us to know true joy, we need a Source that is other-worldly. Check out of this sermon. If you missed it, check out the lights of hope and peace in our previous messages in this series . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/34573425

Jesus is the Supernova 12/20/2024

Jesus is the Supernova In astronomy, a supernova releases so much energy and light that creative power is unleashed. The Advent of Jesus Christ did the same thing for us. Check out the other ways Jesus shined brightly at His Advent in our series . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/34505595

The Craig And Greg Show: Help Your Teammates Thrive During The Holidays 12/19/2024

The Craig And Greg Show: Help Your Teammates Thrive During The Holidays It’s no secret that the holiday season becomes extremely busy for us at work and in our personal lives. If we are too busy, we can miss out on the joy of this season. On this episode, Greg and I discuss ways that leaders can help their teammates not just survive but thrive during the holidays. 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/34423720

How are godly leaders to use their authority? 12/17/2024

How are godly leaders to use their authority? The apostle Paul uses a word for authority seven times in his letters. With these words he shows us both the right and wrong application of any pastoral authority. 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/34478980

Christ’s Advents bring peace 12/16/2024

Christ’s Advents bring peace Jesus—the Prince of Peace—is the only One who can end His Father’s warfare against our sin. So unless we trust in Jesus as our Savior, we will never find lasting peace. Watch of this sermon. If you’ve missed any of the other messages in our Advent series, . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/34461045

3 manger lessons 12/13/2024

3 manger lessons Who would you be more likely to have access to: a King or a peasant? This is just one-of-three amazing lessons we learn from Jesus being born in a manger. 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/34371800

A grateful leader is a great leader 12/12/2024

A grateful leader is a great leader Gratitude is a great separator for leaders—it gives them a better vantage point from which to lead people and increases their effectiveness as a catalyst for organizational change. Watch of this clip. 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/34328490

No room for grumbling 12/11/2024

No room for grumbling In a heart full of gratitude there is no room for grumbling. This means a thankful heart can be a safeguard for us to keep the negative thoughts 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/34371745

Faithful service 12/10/2024

Faithful service We don’t minister faithfully so we can receive human applause, because cheers can quickly turn to jeers. There must be something more lasting that motivates us to serve faithfully. Check out by books and . This is part 80 in my series on godly leadership. You can check out all of my posts in this series by . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/34351460

Christ’s Advents bring hope 12/09/2024

Christ’s Advents bring hope We don’t live today merely in gratitude for Christ’s first Advent, but we also live in confident hope of Christ’s second Advent. You can watch . Follow along with all four of the Advent attributes . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/34338970

The barometer of our spiritual health 12/05/2024

The barometer of our spiritual health Jesus not only gave us an example of well-rounded, healthy growth, but He also gave us a barometer of measuring just how healthy we truly are. Check out of this podcast. You can get more information on my Shepherd Leadership 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/34221685

What can I change in me? 12/04/2024

What can I change in me? When a shepherd leader is bitten by a sheep under their care, it’s quite natural to say, “What’s wrong with them?” But God calls His leaders to strive for a supernatural response. To find out more about When Sheep Bite, or to pick up a copy for yourself, . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/34275425

What do we do with really bad leaders? 12/03/2024

What do we do with really bad leaders? How are Christians supposed to respond to really, really bad guys, especially those in positions of leadership? 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. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/34215515

Gratitude that reverberates through the ages 12/02/2024

Gratitude that reverberates through the ages Check out how your lifestyle of gratitude today could become a blessing to future generations that haven’t even been born yet! It all starts with just two simple words. If you’ve missed any of the messages in our Be Thankful 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/34221045

The Craig and Greg Show: We are grateful 11/27/2024

The Craig and Greg Show: We are grateful We are grateful for you! Greg and I love talking about leadership, and it’s a great joy that you tune in to listen. In this episode we discuss why an attitude of gratefulness is so important for leaders year-round, not just around the holidays. 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/34120381

MVP: Most valuable praise 11/26/2024

MVP: Most valuable praise Our MVP—our most valuable praise—happens when humanly speaking there seems to be nothing that is even remotely praiseworthy. 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/34093416

Your gratitude strengthens other saints 11/25/2024

Your gratitude strengthens other saints Your gratitude fortifies you and helps you encourage other saints. As you encourage other saints, they will then be fortified to help other saints—maybe even you! Check out of this sermon. You can download notes for this sermon here → Make sure you check out all of the other messages in . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/34128921

Am I learning? 11/22/2024

Am I learning? When was the last time you learned something new from something old? 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/34049896

Different thinking in difficult places 11/21/2024

Different thinking in difficult places The Israelites had just been released from the slavery in Egypt when they faced one of the most difficult places they would know. God taught them how to thinking differently in this hard place. Check out of this clip. 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/33973077

The above-and-beyond disciple 11/19/2024

The above-and-beyond disciple In one extraordinarily challenging place, an exemplary Christian disciple shows us the above-and-beyond actions that can only be done through the empowering love of Jesus. 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/33975527

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