The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog

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

One father’s courage 06/22/2026

One father’s courage A righteous father who came on the scene some 2800 years ago is still speaking valuable lessons for men (and especially fathers) today. Watch of 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/41717635

It’s good for you too 06/18/2026

It’s good for you too Charles Spurgeon, the man called the Prince of Preachers, knew how important it was for his congregation to be praying for him. Check out of this episode. Order a copy of today for your favorite pastor. ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/41605405

The King’s currency 06/17/2026

The King’s currency Our King wants our lives to be valuable currency for His kingdom. 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/41669220

Empowered understanding and application 06/15/2026

Empowered understanding and application The Book of Proverbs anticipates the role of the Holy Spirit who will bless us with “skillful and godly Wisdom” and help us “get understanding...from God’s Word and life’s experiences.” Watch of this sermon. Check out all of the verses 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/41641480

A difficult leadership decision 06/11/2026

A difficult leadership decision One of the most difficult—but rewarding—decisions a leader will ever make is to honestly confront themselves on their part in a relationship or organizational problem. Check out of this conversation. Check out the full conversation Greg and I had on the Craig and Greg Show episode called . And you may also want to check out a whole series of messages I shared in the series . Get more information on my book by clicking here. ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/41580535

Helping others follow Jesus 06/10/2026

Helping others follow Jesus As the writer of Hebrews instructs saints on how they should interact with their leaders. But what if we flip the script to see how leaders should live in a way that allows others to follow them. This is part 88 in my series on godly leadership. You can check out all of my posts in this series by . And you may also want to check out my books for church leaders— and . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/41590950

Our joyful duty 06/08/2026

Our joyful duty Jesus was sustained in doing His Father’s work by the joy that He knew would be realized in the completed work. This joy in the Holy Spirit is the same thing that keeps Christians delighted in their duties today. Watch of this sermon. Check out in this sermon. Check out all of the messages in this series about the power of the Holy Spirit in our lives . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/41565860

Be careful about arguing 06/04/2026

Be careful about arguing If you are reading the Gospels with the words of Jesus printed in red, there is one place where the red ink virtually disappears: When Jesus is on trial before Pilate, Herod, and the Sanhedrin. There’s an important lesson here for us. Check out of this clip. This clip was from a sermon entitled . The Scripture I reference in this clip is . I allude to three related blog posts: My book addresses some biblical responses to the attacks that come our way. I encourage you to check it out. ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/41528365

A book review of “Night Of The Assassins” 06/03/2026

A book review of “Night Of The Assassins” A true-life story that reads like a fictional crime story. Check out my book review of “Night of the Assassins.” 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/41500795

Power to defeat temptation 06/01/2026

Power to defeat temptation Temptation isn’t sin, but it’s an invitation to allow the Holy Spirit to help us overcome temptation’s pull, just as He helped Jesus when He was tempted. Check out of this sermon. Check out all of the other messages in our series We Are: Pentecostal . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/41485725

The Craig and Greg Show: Combatting toxicity 05/28/2026

The Craig and Greg Show: Combatting toxicity When some sort of chemical or toxin is spilled in the environment it doesn’t just stay put, it spreads, corrupting everything around it. The same principle is true in our organizations—toxic behaviors that are allowed to fester will spread until they consume your entire team. So put on your hazmat suit and join Greg and me as we address common toxic behaviors and offer strategies on how to root them out before they can take hold. 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/41432635

Sabbath-rest 05/27/2026

Sabbath-rest There is a once-in-the-Bible word used in the New Testament, but it’s a longing that is seen all throughout the Scripture—a desire for a place of eternal rest in God’s presence. 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/41432515

Extraordinary insight 05/26/2026

Extraordinary insight The Holy Spirit wants to develop the mind of Christ within us. With this mind, our lives will be transformed and we will be empowered to be His witnesses. Check out of this sermon. Here are all of the verses 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/41414855

When Jesus says, “Amen!” 05/21/2026

When Jesus says, “Amen!” It’s amazing to think that the way I pray could result in Jesus saying, “Amen” at the end of my prayer! Check out of this clip. I wrote a book of prayers to help pastors pray for themselves and their ministries. Check out and order a copy today. ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/41368090

The perfection race 05/20/2026

The perfection race Your daily race, run in the perfection of Jesus, matters! 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/41356080

The normalcy of extraordinary power 05/18/2026

The normalcy of extraordinary power Have Christians today accepted a life that is sub-normal to what Jesus promised and what we read about the first Christians? If so, how do we address this? Watch of 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/41324655

The Craig and Greg Show: Are you accountable to them? 05/14/2026

The Craig and Greg Show: Are you accountable to them? Accountability is a word you might have some negative connotations attached to. Many people have only heard the word in the context of taking ownership for a mistake or a “shape up or else” talk with the boss. In today’s episode Greg and I offer a different perspective, discussing how a healthy accountability culture can strengthen and grow your organization. Check out of this leadership 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/41253725

Serving words vs. smooth talking 05/13/2026

Serving words vs. smooth talking There is a massive difference between serving words and smooth words. This will be made abundantly and eternally clear when Jesus returns and judges our words. 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/41271370

The legacy of a mother’s sincere faith 05/11/2026

The legacy of a mother’s sincere faith Godly mothers and grandmothers, know that your life has power today and it has influence that will continue to be felt long after you are gone! Watch of this sermon. Check out all of the Scriptures I use in this message → 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/41241250

Do we need a pulpit? 05/08/2026

Do we need a pulpit? Nearly every church has a pulpit where the pastor stands to deliver the weekly sermon. And almost every evangelical church gathering has the same order of service. Where did these things originate? Check out of this podcast. I talk more about biblical and non-biblical issues , and in my blog post and video called “.” 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/41211265

The cure for disintegrating morality 05/06/2026

The cure for disintegrating morality When culture gets a hold of it, morality always decays. But this example from Jesus shows us the cure. 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/41170435

Casting your pearl before swine 05/04/2026

Casting your pearl before swine Christians have precious, invaluable, life-changing treasures to share, but some aren’t ready for it yet. We must be discerning with what we share and with whom we share it. Watch of this sermon. Check out I use in this message. 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/41134505

The Craig and Greg Show: Intuition and execution 04/30/2026

The Craig and Greg Show: Intuition and execution Gut instinct, a feelings, a sixth sense—we have a lot of different phrases for intuition. Whatever you want to call it, we all have those moments where we just know what the right decision is. Join Greg and I as we discuss why it’s important to develop this skill, and how to find the right time to turn your intuition into execution. 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/41055655

When I am fully me 04/29/2026

When I am fully me God created me to be me. I am the most alive when I am allowing God to work thought my plans, thoughts, and actions. 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/41055135

Two questions about death 04/27/2026

Two questions about death How a person dies and how their body is disposed of makes no difference to where that person will spend eternity. Watch of this sermon. Check out all of the Scriptures I use in this message → Check out more of the questions we have covered in our Is That In The Bible? series . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/41023395

The importance of “Therefore” 04/23/2026

The importance of “Therefore” I want to give you a life-changing Bible study tip in just one word. 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/40983350

Holding on to help others hold on 04/22/2026

Holding on to help others hold on It all starts with what we are looking at the most attentively. 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/40965805

The Lion and the Lamb 04/20/2026

The Lion and the Lamb It’s a well-known and longed-for sentiment: The lion will lay down with the lamb. Is that in the Bible? You may be surprised by the answer. Watch of this sermon. Check out the previous statement we have discussed in this series . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/40928625

The Craig and Greg Show: Growth from the hard road 04/16/2026

The Craig and Greg Show: Growth from the hard road Think back to some of the hard times you’ve been through. Do those times conjure up fond memories and a longing to return to yesteryear? Of course not! Most people do their best to forget these moments as quickly as possible, but a mature leader recognizes the value of the suffering they’ve endured. Join us for today’s episode as we discuss how your most painful moments have the potential to be your biggest opportunities for growth. Check out of this conversation. In this episode I talk about my book When Sheep Bite. . /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/40802800

A gentleman for Jesus 04/15/2026

A gentleman for Jesus Christians should be known as the best of gentlemen or gentlewomen wherever they go and in whatever circumstances they find themselves. 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/40794695

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