The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog

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My most popular Bible study resource 06/04/2025

My most popular Bible study resource What began as a resource to help me in my personal Bible study time is now being downloaded thousands and thousands of time each year. Check out of this episode. You can find all of the download information for this chart . A few of my other popular downloads: ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/36841065

Eyewitnesses and embarrassment 06/03/2025

Eyewitnesses and embarrassment Both the eyewitness testimony and the embarrassing details in the Bible attest to its accuracy and historicity. 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/36810505

Sanctified experiences 06/02/2025

Sanctified experiences The Holy Spirit teaches us best when we are willing to learn from our painful mistakes. Our “misses” can become sanctified experiences. Check out of this sermon. If you’ve missed any of the other lessons in this series, . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/36810355

Is it selfish to pray for success at work? 05/30/2025

Is it selfish to pray for success at work? When Jabez and Joseph were successful on the job, everyone around them knew it was because they did things God’s way. 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/36762155

God’s loving “Stop!” 05/29/2025

God’s loving “Stop!” Does it sound loving when the Bible says that God’s hand was against His people to defeat them when they went out to battle? It’s actually one of the most loving things God could do for them. 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/36716665

Counting noses 05/28/2025

Counting noses It appears there are too many CEO-like metrics being used to gauge the success of a church. There is a better way. You can . . I would also encourage you to where I discuss in more depth the right and wrong metrics for our churches and para-church ministries. ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/36721530

A.I. bots and temptation 05/27/2025

A.I. bots and temptation Believe it or not, an article about A.I. bots got me thinking about temptation. Check out of this episode of The Podcast. Here are some other blog posts you could read to go deeper on this area: 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/36698420

The Mind of God 05/26/2025

The Mind of God It’s great hearing the Holy Spirit’s Voice, but He also empowers us to know the Mind of God. The examples throughout the Bible should encourage us to seek the baptism in the Holy Spirit. Watch of this sermon. If you’ve missed any of the messages in this series, . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/36711385

Don’t forget to remember 05/22/2025

Don’t forget to remember I think we rush too quickly through our celebrations. It seems that at each milestone, we pause only briefly to move on toward the next milestone. But if we don’t celebrate well, we are actually setting ourselves up for a disappointing future. I was honored to be invited to offer the commencement address for some amazing students graduating from the Parent Teacher Co-op program. Check out of this commencement address. My Patreon supporters had early, exclusive access to this video. You may also be interested in a couple of related blog posts and videos: 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/36604800

More popular than Jesus? 05/21/2025

More popular than Jesus? How would the words of John the Baptist sound coming out of the mouth of today’s ultra-popular preachers and evangelists? 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/36649280

When the world fears Christians 05/20/2025

When the world fears Christians When Christians are doing good in the world, why do non-Christians fear them and quite frequently lash out in anger at them? A well-known story in the Bible gives us some perspective for 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/36633525

The Voice in your ear 05/19/2025

The Voice in your ear The Holy Spirit wants to be in constant communication with us—directing our actions and words at each step of our day. But in order to be tuned in to His voice, we have to be willing to obey whatever He tells us. Check out of this sermon. Check out all of the messages in our series leading up to Pentecost Sunday by . 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/36617780

Don’t fake it 05/16/2025

Don’t fake it Have you ever had someone tell you, “Fake it until you make it”? Not only is this not in the Bible, medical science says it’s not good for you either. I talk a lot about dealing with our strong, negative emotions 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/36585080

Pay attention to the signals 05/15/2025

Pay attention to the signals Leaders need to pay very careful attention not to disregard the signals others are sending them. . Check out the full 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/36555200

Who God rewards 05/14/2025

Who God rewards We tend to look at the external signs of “success” and conclude God is blessing that bigness. But God is looking for faithfulness more than He is bigness. Check out 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/36555395

Know, Go, Show 05/13/2025

Know, Go, Show God calls His leaders to know His ways, to walk in integrity in that way, and then to call others to walk in that way too. This is part 84 in my series on godly leadership. You can check out all of my posts in this series by . 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/36541900

A leadership measurement trap 05/12/2025

A leadership measurement trap Leaders have to be very careful of the trap of measuring the growth of their teammates by the wrong metrics. The things that matter most are often the things that are the most difficult to measure, but leaders must find a way. Check out of The Craig and Greg Show clips in this episode. Check out the full conversation we had on this topic on . Find out more about . 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/36519575

Stand-up Christians 05/09/2025

Stand-up Christians Aimee Semple McPherson noted, “The Holy Spirit...puts a real ‘stand up for Jesus spirit’ within you.” Check out how the Bible tells us the Holy Spirit does this. 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/36460810

The Craig and Greg Show: Cultivate your garden 05/08/2025

The Craig and Greg Show: Cultivate your garden Here in West Michigan, the city of Holland has a yearly festival that has just begun called Tulip Time where attendees will see millions of the most beautiful flowers growing everywhere. It is a stunning display, but perhaps even more impressive is the hard work and care that goes into the cultivation of these flowers. In today’s episode, Greg and I want to encourage you to bring the mindset of a gardener to your leadership. With hard work, patience, and just the right amount of careful pruning, your team will grow from small seeds in the ground to a dazzling beauty that rivals any horticultural display. 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/36403405

Leaders are the first to step into the unknown 05/07/2025

Leaders are the first to step into the unknown Leaders not only go first, they stand courageous and unmoving to help their people see God’s path and step into His blessings. 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/36460600

Is it time to move on? 05/06/2025

Is it time to move on? No one wants to over-stay their welcome, but it seems that frequently pastors are a little too quick to want to move on to a different pasture. Check out my thoughts about this which I shared on the Leading From Alignment podcast. Check out of this conversation. The New Testament stories I reference are found in . I blogged about both of these experience in more depth: Philip’s story in Paul’s story in If you are in a difficult place in your leadership assignment, I encourage you to check out . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/36446815

Good grief from a friend 05/05/2025

Good grief from a friend God places fellow saints in our lives to make our journey more enjoyable and to help keep us from wandering off God’s path. Here are four ways Christians can help each other through good grief. Watch of this sermon. This is the final message in our series Grief Into Joy. If you missed any of the messages, . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/36430525

Too busy 05/02/2025

Too busy Jesus says that nothing else on your To-Do list is more important than this. 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/36363935

Confronting to restore 05/01/2025

Confronting to restore If an organization is going to grow in a healthy way, leaders must learn how to correctly address wrong attitudes and behaviors. They do this best when they use confrontation only as a means to restoration. Check out of this podcast. You can watch or listen to the full conversation Greg and I had on this topic . You may also be interested in a couple of previous posts I have shared: And to really go deep on this topic, please check out my book . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/36301400

Never invulnerable 04/30/2025

Never invulnerable Just like farmers know the proper season to plant, to weed, to harvest, and to rest, the devil knows the best season and strategy to attack us. We need to remain ready because we are never invulnerable. 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/36363900

A different response to attacks 04/29/2025

A different response to attacks Sir Isaac Newton may have said for every action there was an equal and opposite reaction, but that’s not true for God-fearing leaders. 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/36301145

Grief from God 04/28/2025

Grief from God God is trying to speak to us in our grief. Sometimes the grief we experience is God-sent as He lovingly prompts us to move off the path that is leading us away from Him. Watch of this sermon. You can check out all of the other messages in this series . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/36331030

Invited to common ground 04/25/2025

Invited to common ground This is an audio portion of a video teaching I recently shared with my Patreon supporters. My supporters received the full teaching video and audio, along with some supporting resources. ? My supporters get exclusive content that no one else receives, as well as early access to content that will eventually be shared publicly. /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/36104015

The Craig and Greg Show: Blind spots 04/24/2025

The Craig and Greg Show: Blind spots , Greg and I discussed how vital it is to focus on your own internal development. If you’ve been doing that, chances are you have identified a few blind spots in yourself. While it might feel more comfortable to simply hide these away and hope nobody notices, we would like to encourage you to be vulnerable: Drag your blind spots into the light, address them, and watch how your leadership improves as a result. Watch 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/36231200

Again and again and again 04/23/2025

Again and again and again One of the reasons that the consistent message of the Scripture is repeated again and again and again is so that everyone will have a chance to hear it and believe it. Check out the book reviews I’ve shared on these study Bibles: ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/36269660

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