The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog

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 the video version of this clip.  Speaking of the "boxes" on the corporate flowchart, Greg and I have a series of books calls Business by the Book . Check those out here . If you would like to watch the full...

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

We should be continually adding to our pursuit of becoming Christlike. This will require the Holy Spirit's help in two vital areas. Watch the video version of this sermon.  Check out all of the other messages in this series by clicking here . ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

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 the video...

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

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 http://craigtowens.com .  Check out all of the other sermons in this serie...

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 our full conversation about journaling here . ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclus...

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 clicking here . And you may also want to check out my books for church leaders— Shepherd Leadership and When Sheep Bite . ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scene...

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 the video version of this sermon.  Check out all of the other messages in our series based on 2 Peter called Friends of the Faith . ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters ge...

Journaling 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 y...

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

This may be the single most well known word in the world!   Watch the video version of this episode. The Scriptures I reference in this video are Matthew 5:18; 1 Peter 4:11; 5:11, 18; 2 Corinthians 1:20 .  Learn more about my book of prayers called Amen Indeed by clicking here . ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to...

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 the video version of this sermon.  Here are all of the Scriptures referenced in this message.  Please check out the other messages in the Friends of the Faith series by clicking here . ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this minis...

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 the video version 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 l...

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

There are two amazing gifts Jesus gives His saints so that they can continue to grow in their intimate knowledge of His goodness.  Watch the video version of this sermon. Check out the other messages in this series from 2 Peter called Friends of the Faith . ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials....

All uncertainty is made certain in the One and Only Jesus. You may also want to check out: The powerful name of Jesus The Advent "nicknames" of Jesus ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

The world finishes the well-known cliche "With friends like these" in a rather somber way. Christians must find a different way to complete this phrase, and the apostle Peter gives us four places to start. Watch  the video of this sermon.  Check out all of the message in this series from the book of 2 Peter by clicking here . ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Pa...

It seems like many people put business and faith in two separate boxes, considering them entirely different topics of discussion. Greg and I completely disagree—the Bible is a resource for all areas of our lives, from the board room to the living room. That's why we wrote our Business By The Book series . This is a guide to help you apply biblical principles to the corporate world. In today's epis...

If the answer you hoped for—prayed for—has been so long in coming that you now fear the answer may never come, here is a story that will renew and unleash your faith to believe for a miracle.  Check out my book on prayer called Amen Indeed .  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 m...

Coming into the king's presence can be a fearful activity. Through the life of King David, we can see how we can approach the throne of King Jesus without fear of judgment.  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 we've discussed in this series, you can check them all out here . ►► Would you...

When it comes to leaders being hurt by those under their care, it is not a matter of if but when. How leaders respond to these attacks reveal three key attributes that must be addressed. On the Ailbe Podcast, T.M. Moore and Rusty Rabon asked me what attributes pastors needed to develop to respond to sheep bites in a God-honoring way.   Watch the video version of this interview.  Watch more videos...

Although Jesus didn't lash out at those who reviled Him, He did have a very important conversation.  My book When Sheep Bite is all about seeking to respond supernaturally when we have been treated unfairly and unkindly. This book is especially for pastors, but I also shared several posts and videos for all Christians in a series called When Sheep Bite Sheep . You may also want to check out these...

Alexander the Great startled a dozing soldier on guard duty and learned that his name was also Alexander. Clearly, this soldier's conduct was not representative of his leader who had the same name.   Watch the video version of this clip.   The full sermon from which this clip came is here . Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens   ►► Would...

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 necessar...