The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog

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

Go for the win-win 03/06/2025

Go for the win-win Christians should always be striving for a win-win in our relationships. If we try to “win” at the expense of other saints, we all end up losing. 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/35550285

The glorious Gospel 03/05/2025

The glorious Gospel The apostle Paul loved the word “gospel,” using it more than anyone else in the Bible. What did this word mean to him? What should it mean to 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/35536300

What’s inside? 03/04/2025

What’s inside? Far too many leaders spend more time making sure things look good on the outside than they do addressing whether things are good on the inside. Of course, I’m talking about issues like character, and humility, and servant-mindedness. Check out of this conversation. I dive a lot deeper into the issue of true leadership coming from the inside out in my book . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/35520160

Time for a self-check 03/03/2025

Time for a self-check When it appears we have been unfairly attacked, let’s not react immediately in a natural way. Instead, let’s allow the Holy Spirit to empower us to respond in a supernatural way. Check out of this sermon. Please follow along with all of the messages in this series . P.S. If you are a pastor, you may want to check out my book . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/35504005

No conspiracies here 02/28/2025

No conspiracies here Could it be that Jesus died and rose again just like the Bible says? Or does it need to be more complicated than that? 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/35473935

The Craig and Greg Show: “The Business Baton” 02/27/2025

The Craig and Greg Show: “The Business Baton” Every business owner needs to be prepared for an eventual transition. Whether it be retirement, moving on to a new opportunity, or an M&A offer, nobody can run their business forever. In today’s episode Greg and I sit down to discuss Greg’s new book . 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/35389600

Never self-sufficient 02/26/2025

Never self-sufficient Far from teaching us to provide for ourselves, Jesus wants us to remain vitally dependent on Him. 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/35428085

Leaders lift up or push down 02/25/2025

Leaders lift up or push down A leader’s attitude toward his or her teammates either starts an upward cycle of success or a downward cycle toward poor performance and frustration. This is part 82 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/35390425

Praying for our fellow saints 02/24/2025

Praying for our fellow saints When God has brought us through a dark valley, the lessons we learned in that time are to help us pray for other saints. Watch of this sermon. If you’ve missed any of the messages in this prayer series, . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/35400070

Soap opera drift 02/21/2025

Soap opera drift Don’t assume you’re doing right in God’s eyes; KNOW that you’re doing right in God’s eyes by following His Word. 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/35319635

T-I-M-E 02/20/2025

T-I-M-E My podcast partner Greg Heeres asked me if I had found one thing that really worked in developing or deepening relationships. My answer is short and to the point. 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/35289065

A little is still enough 02/19/2025

A little is still enough What you consider “a little” is still enough to accomplish the purpose God has for your life. 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/35340980

Murmuring sheep 02/18/2025

Murmuring sheep f you’re a shepherd leader, what do you do when the sheep under your care go, “Grrrr!”? Check out of this episode of The Podcast. I would encourage you to pick up a copy of to help you handle your murmuring sheep in a productive and God-honoring way. ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/35296380

When God says “No” 02/17/2025

When God says “No” God loves to answer the prayer requests of His children. But He is too loving to give us just anything—He only wants to give us His best. Check out of this sermon. If you’ve missed any of the other messages in this series, . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/35301325

The Craig and Greg Show: Healthy leaders 02/13/2025

The Craig and Greg Show: Healthy leaders In today’s episode, Greg and I discuss what it means to be a healthy leader. We break down the various facets of leadership health, and highlight why each piece is part of an essential structure that supports all of the other parts. This was a very important part in my book . 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/35205045

The best sermons 02/12/2025

The best sermons In one short question, the apostle Paul gives a master class for preachers today to design a sermon that is both applicable and memorable. 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/35247005

The people God loves to help 02/11/2025

The people God loves to help Who does God love to guide and teach? Check this out! Watch of this episode. You may also want to check out two related blog posts: ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/35231625

PUSHing for God’s “Yes 02/10/2025

PUSHing for God’s “Yes Just as parents and grandparents are thrilled when young children continue to look to them to supply all their needs, Jesus tells us our Heavenly Father is even more delighted to be our perfect Supplier. Check out of this sermon. Check out all of the other messages in this prayer series . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/35214685

Grown up love 02/07/2025

Grown up love Love is supposed to be growing up. 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/35148290

Don’t confuse the temporal with the eternal 02/06/2025

Don’t confuse the temporal with the eternal Politics are a reality for anyone who lives under a human government. But Christians need to be cautious that we don’t put more weight on temporal politics than we do on the eternal Kingdom of God. Check out the video version of . And check out 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/35007365

God-sent enemies 02/04/2025

God-sent enemies Could it be that the enemies that are dogging your footsteps are doing so because God incited them to do it? If so, what could God possibly be up to? I wrote about this story from a different angle in my post . And check out my video clip . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/35139480

How do we wait expectantly? 02/03/2025

How do we wait expectantly? King David said that after he laid his prayer requests before God, he waited in expectation. What exactly does that kind of waiting look like? I think the Bible gives us three vital activities. Check out of this sermon. If you want to check out the other messages in this prayer series, . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/35120690

Blessing follows obedience 01/31/2025

Blessing follows obedience God’s blessing always follows our obedience. Check out this example from the life of Noah. 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/35006600

The Craig and Greg Show: The silent killers 01/30/2025

The Craig and Greg Show: The silent killers To you the term “silent killer” might conjure visions of a lone assassin from a spy movie, or perhaps more mundane but equally deadly things like high blood pressure or carbon monoxide leaks. In today’s episode Greg and I are discussing toxic behaviors that creep into the workplace. They aren’t quite as deadly as the ones listed above, but can still cause massive anger, frustration, and discord in your organization. Join us as we discuss some of the most prevalent toxins we’ve seen, and highlight how you as the leader are responsible for being the safeguard against them. Check out of this conversation. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/35006530

The maturing steward 01/28/2025

The maturing steward The growth of a leader’s maturity and influence grows more and more evident with the simple recognition of where his or her strengths originated. 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/35032450

How long? 01/27/2025

How long? Jesus taught us to keep on asking, seeking, and knocking in prayer, but He didn’t tell us how long we should keep on doing this. The “How long?” cry echos through the pages of the Bible, which can teach us the invaluable lesson of how to answer this question. Check out of this sermon. If you have missed any of the other messages in our prayer series, . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/35020750

The testimony of our unified worship 01/23/2025

The testimony of our unified worship When Christians put aside some of their minor differences and are unified in their worship, it becomes a testimony to a watching world. Watch of this episode. This comes from Psalms 120-134, but I especially notice the unity in . This unity is seen during the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost recorded in Acts 2. But unity is not the same thing as conformity, . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/34960645

Lessons from the playground 01/22/2025

Lessons from the playground Some time on the playground with some little kids taught me some great lessons about leadership. Check out of this episode of The Podcast. Check out all of the posts in my godly leadership series and the article from T.M. Moore I mentioned in this video . This is part 81 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/34948740

Wolf deterrent 01/21/2025

Wolf deterrent Both Jesus and the apostle Paul warned shepherd leaders to be on guard against the wolves in sheep’s clothing that would seek to destroy the flock from within. Here is the best wolf deterrent shepherds can use. Find out more about my book . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/34933430

Prayer that opens our eyes 01/20/2025

Prayer that opens our eyes Charles Spurgeon reminds us that we can have a “hopeful expectation” after we have prayed. So when we consider how prayer opens our eyes to the resources God has for us, we cannot help but make prayer our highest priority! Check out of this sermon. If you have missed any of the messages in our series called Our Prayer Book, you can find them all . ►► My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎ /episode/index/show/craigtowens/id/34915770

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