The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog

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

The grind to excellence 08/13/2026

The grind to excellence When I would be struggling with stick-to-it-iveness, my Mom would say to me, “Anything worth having is worth working for.” From a young age, she was encouraging me to grind through the tough work to get to the payoff on the other side. This is a great leadership principle, not only for leaders but for the teams they lead as well. Check out this clip where Greg and I talk about the grind necessary to achieve greatness. Watch of this clip. My book will help pastors who are trying to grind through the painful experience of biting sheep. This book has helped so many pastors see the factors that led up to the bite, the biblical responses to bites, and the resilience we can discover to help these shepherd leaders stay faithful to God’s calling. Check it out! ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/42377915

God’s vision, not mine 08/12/2026

God’s vision, not mine There are only two ways for a leader to cast vision for their personal life and for the organization they lead: Your way or God’s way. Please pick up a copy of today. 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/42379350

Good lives or good deeds? 08/11/2026

Good lives or good deeds? What’s more impactful: living a good life or doing good deeds? Let’s talk about that on this episode of The Podcast. Watch 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/42319845

Your King is the Perfect Judge 08/10/2026

Your King is the Perfect Judge Psalm 98 is a call to worship because our King is coming to judge the world. Does that seem like cause for rejoicing? It certainly is when you consider how our King will carry out His judgments. Watch of this sermon. If you’ve missed and of the other messages on these Royal Psalms, . 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/42372045

The heavy responsibility of pastoring 08/06/2026

The heavy responsibility of pastoring Even Charles Spurgeon—a man called “the prince of preachers”—recognized the heavy responsibility of God’s call on someone to serve as a pastor. The best resource a pastor can tap into is prayer, and I would suggest that the first person a pastor should pray for is himself. This is where my book can be a huge blessing. This is a book that helps pastors turn the Scriptures into prayer. If you are a pastor who has been wounded in your ministry work, you may also want to check out my book . /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/42303765

Andrew Murray on Psalm 119 08/05/2026

Andrew Murray on Psalm 119 Andrew Murray claimed that a careful study of the longest chapter in the Bible is a key to unlocking the study of the rest of the Bible. Here he gives us six things to notice in Psalm 119. I took time with my congregation to look at each 8-verse section individually, and then see how those sections amplified the entire 119th Psalm. . 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/42285680

The security in our King 08/03/2026

The security in our King Being reminded and assured that Jesus is the all-powerful, all-knowing King of kings should give Christians a sense of security like nothing else will. Living from this place of security becomes a powerful testimony to the world. Check out of this sermon. Here are all of the Scriptures referenced in this message → If you’ve missed any of the other messages about the Royal Psalms, check out our series All Hail King Jesus . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/42293620

Do you look like the King? 07/30/2026

Do you look like the King? The longer someone is a Christian the more they should look like Jesus. Watch of this sermon clip. You can check out the full sermon that this clip came from . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/41968440

Eyes on the prize 07/29/2026

Eyes on the prize A sneak peak at Chapter 1 of our “Business by the Book” book for CEO’s in their role as vision-casters. You can check out where we talk more about this project. And then . Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/42212465

Inviting others to our King 07/27/2026

Inviting others to our King King David composed a psalm of praise in which he expressed his desire for all nations and all people to know the King of kings personally. That is still the invitation Christians should be extending today. Watch of this sermon. If you’ve missed any of the other messages on the Royal Psalms, . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/42220590

The Craig And Greg Show: Resilience over resignation 07/23/2026

The Craig And Greg Show: Resilience over resignation An insidious killer may be stalking your organization. As you look around at your team some of them may have already resigned. They might be showing up every day, but mentally and spiritually they have already quit trying. Join Greg and I as we discuss how resignation can creep in, and how your example of resilience can help stave it off. Check out of this leadership conversation. Greg and I have co-authored the first book in our new series . Get your copy today. 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/42132215

Watch out for the “Mine!” attitude 07/22/2026

Watch out for the “Mine!” attitude Screwtape, the wily demon in C.S. Lewis’ book about the strategies used to tempt Christians, knows the importance of getting Christians to yell “Mine!” about their daily agenda. 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/42172520

A book review of “A Year with G.K. Chesterton” 07/21/2026

A book review of “A Year with G.K. Chesterton” An outstanding year-long read for both those who are already fans of G.K. Chesterton and for those who have never before heard of this amazing author. 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/42150985

Still breathing? Still useful! 07/20/2026

Still breathing? Still useful! There is no finish line for you while God still has you on earth. If you’re still here, He’s still working on you so that He can work through you. So take a deep breath. If you’re still breathing, God still has a plan for you. Don’t worry about the finish line (God will take care of that), but keep learning, growing, and serving all the way to the end. 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/42144820

Does practice make perfect? 07/16/2026

Does practice make perfect? Is it really true that practice makes perfect? And if so, what exactly does perfection look like? Check out this episode of The Podcast. Watch 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/42060980

What do you see? What do you hear? 07/15/2026

What do you see? What do you hear? The “Hall of Fame of Faith” in Hebrews 11 tells us about people who saw and heard what God promised them long before those things came to be. 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/42044070

Resting in our King 07/13/2026

Resting in our King Psalm 95 is both an invitation and a warning, and it’s important that we heed both of them. Watch of this sermon. Here are referenced in this message. If you’ve missed any of the other royal psalms which we have already explored, . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/42051340

Unsafe shepherds 07/09/2026

Unsafe shepherds Gentleness is both a safe word and an unsafe word, which makes gentleness such an indispensable trait for shepherd leaders. Check out this clip from my time on the Leading from Alignment podcast. Watch of this conversation. Please check pick up a copy of today. ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/41847425

Stop talking about other people 07/08/2026

Stop talking about other people The Bible has much to say to those who talk about others, and none of it is good. You may also want to check out a couple of related posts: [Video] 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/41961510

Royal robes 07/06/2026

Royal robes The clothing of King David not only points us to the clothing of King Jesus, but also the clothing of the saints as well. Watch of this sermon. Here are all of the Scriptures referenced in this message → If you would like to check out the other Royal Psalms that we’ve already looked at, . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/41967885

Run away or face it? 07/02/2026

Run away or face it? A storm is coming. What are you going to do: brace for it or run for cover? Watch of this episode. The Scriptures I reference in this video are . I also mentioned a previous related blog post entitled . One of the storms many leaders face is the attack from those whom they lead. I address this topic extensively—and a better alternative to a fight-or-flight response—in my book . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/41791725

Daily transformation and testimony 07/01/2026

Daily transformation and testimony As our lives are transformed, we become living, breathing testimonies to others of the life-changing power of God’s love in us and through us. 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/41861890

Our confidently humble King 06/29/2026

Our confidently humble King This prayer of King David not only points to the advent of King Jesus, but it outlines a pattern for the servants of the King to live out every day. Watch of this sermon. If you would like to check out the other Royal Psalms we have already unpacked, . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/41855020

The Craig and Greg Show: Don’t settle for cooperation 06/25/2026

The Craig and Greg Show: Don’t settle for cooperation Greg and I promise we aren’t here to nitpick your grammar, but in some instances understanding the full meaning of words can help us to realize how they are affecting our patterns of thinking. In today’s episode we are discussing cooperation and collaboration—two words that are often used interchangeably. However, a deeper examination reveals that their differences can be the deciding factor between a surviving team and a thriving team. Watch 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/41701855

A book review of “Why Is Greater Than What” 06/24/2026

A book review of “Why Is Greater Than What” This is a vital book to helping you live in a way that brings God glory and fills you with a sense of purpose and satisfaction. Check out my review of “ Why Is Greater Than What” by Jim Wiegand. 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/41744610

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

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