The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog

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 Business by the Book: What the Bible says about a CEO's Vision-casting today. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens   ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this minist...

What's more impactful: living a good life or doing good deeds? Let's talk about that on this episode of The Podcast. Watch  the video version of this episode.  Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens   ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials....

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 the video version of this sermon.  If you've missed and of the other messages on these Royal Psalms, you can find them all here .   Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more a...

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 Amen Indeed can be a huge blessing. This is a book that helps pastors turn the Scriptures into prayer. I...

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. You may want to use this series as a means of helping you study t...

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 the video version of this sermon. Here are all of the Scriptures referenced in this message → http://bible.com/events/49643192 If you've missed any of the other...

The longer someone is a Christian the more they should look like Jesus.   Watch the video version of this sermon clip.  You can check out the full sermon that this clip came from by clicking here . ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

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 this episode of The Craig and Greg Show where we talk more about this project. And then pick up a copy of Business by the Book: A CEO's Vision-casting .   Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens  

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 the video version of this sermon.  If you've missed any of the other messages on the Royal Psalms, you can find them all here . ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this mi...

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 the video version of this leadership conversation...

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 http://linktr.ee/craigtowens   ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to e...

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 http://linktr.ee/craigtowens   ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

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 the video version of this sermon.  Che...

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 the video version of The Podcast.  Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens   ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to e...

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 http://linktr.ee/craigtowens   ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

Psalm 95 is both an invitation and a warning, and it's important that we heed both of them. Watch the video version of this sermon.  Here are all of the Scriptures referenced in this message.  If you've missed any of the other royal psalms which we have already explored, you can find them all by clicking here . ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporter...

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 the video version of this conversation.  Please check pick up a copy of When Sheep Bite today. ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the...

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: Exposing the bitterness of gossip Slander don'ts and dos [Video] Goals instead of gossip Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens   ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My P...

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 the video version of this sermon.  Here are all of the Scriptures referenced in this message → http://bible.com/events/49631557   If you would like to check out the other Royal Psalms that we've already looked at, you can find those here . ►► Would you please prayerfully...

A storm is coming. What are you going to do: brace for it or run for cover? Watch the video version of this episode.  The Scriptures I reference in this video are Proverbs 27:12; Matthew 6:8, 32; James 1:2-4; and Romans 5:3-5 . I also mentioned a previous related blog post entitled Faith Over Fear . One of the storms many leaders face is the attack from those whom they lead. I address this topic e...

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 http://linktr.ee/craigtowens   ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

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 the video version of this sermon.  If you would like to check out the other Royal Psalms we have already unpacked, please click here . ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry?  My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scen...

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 betwe...

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 http://linktr.ee/craigtowens   ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-s...

A righteous father who came on the scene some 2800 years ago is still speaking valuable lessons for men (and especially fathers) today.  Watch the video version of this sermon.  Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens   ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to ex...