The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog

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

Opportunities 11/12/2026

Opportunities We will see and seize only the opportunities that align with our heart. 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/43733434

Next man up 11/11/2026

Next man up In today’s episode Greg and I honor our veterans and discuss how applying this battle-tested principle to your organization can help you to maintain effectiveness when transitions occur. Check out of this conversation. Check out our co-authored . 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/43677509

Don’t cross the line 11/09/2026

Don’t cross the line Care can easily cross the line into worry and anxiety unless we keep a strong boundary in place. That protective line is fortified by two essential actions. Watch of this sermon. Have you missed any of the other messages in this series on gratitude? . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/43685194

Is there a place for resigning? 11/05/2026

Is there a place for resigning? Greg and I had been talking about resiliency vs. resignation, but then Greg asked if there is a place for resigning. The short answer is yes, but check out the proper way for leaders to help facilitate this in a healthy way. Watch of this conversation. Check out the full conversation from The Craig and Greg Show called . 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/43644369

Questions to ask when you’re attacked 11/04/2026

Questions to ask when you’re attacked Those calling themselves Christians need to check why insults may have come their way. Here are four questions that will help. Check out more thoughts about this supernatural response of Jesus in . And you may also be interested in the post . If you are a church leader, I also invite you to read my book . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/43626884

Say so 11/02/2026

Say so The Bible warns us that contentment can be a double-edged sword, either keeping us watchful for God’s blessings or keeping us crippled by anxiety. There is one key thing that keeps our contentment in a God-honoring place. Watch of this sermon. Check out the other messages in this series called The Peace in Gratitude . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/43593889

You have not arrived 10/29/2026

You have not arrived You have spent years training, honing your craft, and climbing the corporate ladder. Now, you’ve finally made it. The corner office, the fancy title, the big raise is all yours. Time to kick up your feet and enjoy your success, right? NO! Feeling like you have “arrived” is a common sentiment among leaders, but it is incredibly destructive to your impact and effectiveness. In today’s episode Greg and I discuss how detrimental an arrival mindset can be, and we give you strategies to help reframe your thinking, if you feel that sense of entitlement starting to creep in. Watch of this conversation. Our next book is now available! Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/43524594

Not this way, but this way 10/28/2026

Not this way, but this way Three times the apostle Peter counsels pastors in the type of shepherding that pleased our Savior. I invite you to check out three of my books to help shepherd leaders: : The metrics that really matter : Help for shepherds who may have experiences the painful bites : Prayers for pastoral effectiveness ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/43480349

Effective and productive 10/26/2026

Effective and productive Just as there are higher mortality rates for those who retire from their jobs early, there are also dangers for Christians who “retire” from growing in their knowledge of Jesus. Watch of this sermon. . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/43442534

What makes prayer difficult? 10/23/2026

What makes prayer difficult? Some people think that pastors have so much time for prayer, so they must be really good at it. But prayer is difficult for all of us—pastors and saints. Check out of this interview. My book Amen Indeed was written to help pastors pray. This book contains over 100 Scripture-based prayers organized by topic, weekly prayers before preaching a sermon, and some historical quotes about prayer. /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/43413979

All-in all the time 10/21/2026

All-in all the time The Christian walk isn’t something to dabble in, but it should be in everything we do at every single moment of our lives. 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/43381659

Friending like Jesus 10/19/2026

Friending like Jesus There are some incredible benefits that come when saints are friends with saints the way that Jesus is friends with us. 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/43347274

Pace your change 10/15/2026

Pace your change Being the new leader of an organization is a difficult task. It doesn’t matter if you’re a first-time leader or have decades of leadership experience, you’re still “the new guy” to everyone else in the organization. So when you step into your new role and have to begin making changes you will most likely encounter areas of resistance. In this episode, Greg and I have a thought-provoking discussion on how to mitigate and confront resistance to change, as well as laying out why we think patience can often be your most important trait during a transition. Watch of this conversation. Greg and I have for you to explore. now. Check out my other podcasts, my books, and so much more . /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/43266208

“Have to” or “Get to” 10/14/2026

“Have to” or “Get to” Love for Jesus—our First Love—is seen not in what we think we have to do, but in delighting in what we get to do. 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/43268578

Abiding in worship 10/12/2026

Abiding in worship In the progression of virtues that Peter gives to saints, there is a built-in warning to not give in or give up too soon. If we continue to abide with Jesus, the transformation of our lives will become a powerful testimony. Watch of this sermon. Check out all of the other messages in this series from 2 Peter called . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/43251698

Writing their own job descriptions 10/08/2026

Writing their own job descriptions Greg and I were discussing how to keep your top talent from leaving your organization to find “greener pastures.” Here’s one strategy that can help you keep your superstars from leaving. Watch of this clip. Speaking of the “boxes” on the corporate flowchart, Greg and I have a series of books calls Business by the Book. . If you would like to watch the full episode about retaining your top talent, . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/43184683

The royal welcome 10/07/2026

The royal welcome Three reasons why Stephen may have seen Jesus standing in Heaven, and why you may see the same thing! 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/43077718

Knowledge under control 10/05/2026

Knowledge under control We should be continually adding to our pursuit of becoming Christlike. This will require the Holy Spirit’s help in two vital areas. Watch of this sermon. 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/43168078

The Craig and Greg Show: Retaining top talent 10/01/2026

The Craig and Greg Show: Retaining top talent Over the past several years Greg and I have given you innumerable pieces of advice on how to grow and develop your team. If you’ve been diligently working at mentoring, chances are you’ve got a handful of superstars on your team. So now the question becomes: how do you get them to stay? In today’s episode, we give you strategies to entice your high performers to remain on the team. Watch of this conversation. Greg and I have co-authored a series of books called Business by the Book—what the Bible says about each department in a typical corporation. . 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/43036348

Proving my claims 09/30/2026

Proving my claims Those who say they are Christians can make claims, but there is no better proof for those claims than visible Christlikeness. 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/43042973

The spiritual dance 09/28/2026

The spiritual dance The interaction of the three Persons of the Godhead is like an awesome dance, but even more amazing is that all three Persons of the Trinity invite us to participate in this dance ourselves! **My apologies for missing the first part of this message. If you would like to get some context, check out the notes I’ve shared on . Check out all of the other sermons in this series from 2 Peter . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/43048658

L.E.A.N. into conversations 09/24/2026

L.E.A.N. into conversations On a recent episode of The Craig and Greg Show, we talked about the underutilized leadership practice of journaling. Here is one idea I was able to capture and implement because of my commitment to keeping a journal. Check out . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/43012703

The danger of a leader’s ignorance 09/23/2026

The danger of a leader’s ignorance God’s leaders set the tone. As the leader goes, so go the people. This is part 89 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/42976593

Divine partnership 09/21/2026

Divine partnership This is unheard of: A perfect Partner who gives us everything we need to make a full investment in His partnership, and then reap all of the benefits of that investment! Watch of this sermon. Check out all of the other messages in our series based on 2 Peter called . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/42967703

The Craig and Greg Show: The power of ink 09/17/2026

The Craig and Greg Show: The power of ink is more than just something for women in rom-coms, it’s a practice that has been utilized by many important people throughout history. In our country the journals of the Founding Fathers are full of writings that became the basis of the government we still have today. While your journals might not be the beginnings of a new country, they are still a valuable tool that can help enhance your leadership. Join Greg and me as we discuss the leadership-enhancing power of journaling. 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/42884135

Confirmation 09/16/2026

Confirmation There is an incredible assurance and boldness when God confirms His word to our hearts. 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/42919822

The most well known word 09/15/2026

The most well known word This may be the single most well known word in the world! Watch of this episode. The Scriptures I reference in this video are . Learn more about my book of prayers called Amen Indeed . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/42519080

The power cycle 09/14/2026

The power cycle Jesus gets this cycle of power started for us so that we can live increasingly effective and productive lives that bring God more and more glory. Watch of this sermon. Here are referenced in this message. Please check out the other messages in the Friends of the Faith series . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/42891025

Why a book of prayers? 09/10/2026

Why a book of prayers? It’s a good question: Why would I put all of this effort into writing yet another book? The simple answer: This book basically wrote itself! Watch of this interview. In their book Spiritual Leadership, Henry and Richard Blackaby wrote, “Biblical praying can be the most challenging, exhausting, laborious, and yet rewarding thing leaders do. … More than any other single thing leaders do, their prayer life determines their effectiveness.” This is exactly why I wrote Amen Indeed—I wanted to help shepherd leaders with this laborious yet rewarding discipline. . And if you also want to check out the book that Jim Wiegand held up during this interview, . /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/42816955

Serving for eternal rewards 09/09/2026

Serving for eternal rewards There are 3 very important words Jesus gives to His servants who are looking forward to His second coming. 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/42791245

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