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Craig T. Owens

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28:35

Training for the fight

The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog ·

2025/10/13

Jude doesn’t pull his punches when he tells us how strenuous the spiritual battle is in which Christians have to contend. Check out the training that is required for this battle. Check out the video version of this sermon. If you’ve missed any of the other messages in our series Earnestly Contend, you can find them all here. Check out the Scriptures used in this sermon → http://bible.com/events/49505675 My newest book Amen Indeed is a book of prayers for pastors to pray for themselves. Please

04:46

Point out what’s right

The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog ·

2025/10/09

Christians need to be known more for what is good than for what is bad. Jesus hasn’t called us to point out what’s bad, but to point out how good Jesus is. Check out the video version of this episode. The parable that I reference in this video is found in Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43. You can watch the full sermon from which this clip came by clicking here. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens ►► Would you please prayerfully consider

29:18

The servant stands strong

The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog ·

2025/10/06

Jude calls on saints to “contend for the faith.” To truly learn what this means, we need to consider the context of both the author and the audience of this powerful epistle. Check out the video version of this sermon. Follow along with all of the sermons in this series called Earnestly Contend. 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

28:30

The Craig and Greg Show: Leading generations

The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog ·

2025/10/02

“Kids these days just don’t understand!” That’s probably a phrase you’ve heard more than a few times from members of generations your elder, and there is some truth to it! Each generation has very diverse experiences which make them unique from the groups before and after them. In today’s episode, Greg and I want to encourage you to understand and embrace generational differences to make your team stronger. Check out the video version of this episode. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books,

02:38

May I be called servant

The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog ·

2025/10/01

Looking at how such noteworthy people in the Bible viewed themselves, how could I ever claim a title any higher than servant? I get much deeper into this topic of biblically-grounded leadership in my book Shepherd Leadership: The Metrics That Really Matter. 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

31:47

Community involvement

The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog ·

2025/09/29

Jesus calls us to be involved in our communities—in our personal mission field. In order to do this in a Christ-honoring way, we have to know what the Bible says about our interaction with others. Check out the video version of this sermon. Check out all of the Scriptures in this message → http://bible.com/events/49498639 If you’ve missed any of the previous messages in our series B.A.S.I.C. Christianity, you can find them all here. ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this

03:48

Shepherd your family

The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog ·

2025/09/25

One of the most important boundaries that shepherd leaders need to establish—especially when contending with biting sheep—is the protection of their family. Check out the video version of this clip. You can watch the full episode in which Greg and I talk about some of the principles in When Sheep Bite by clicking here. Please pick up a copy of When Sheep Bite for yourself by clicking here. ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes

02:18

Impressing people

The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog ·

2025/09/24

The approval of Jesus eternally outweighs the approval or even the persecution of men. 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. ◀︎◀︎

34:08

Interceding for others

The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog ·

2025/09/22

The first two brothers in biblical history teach us what it really means to be a “brother’s keeper.” The New Testament builds on this to show us how saints are to step-in for each other. Check out the video version of this sermon. If you’ve missed any of the other messages in this series, you can find them all here. 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

21:50

The Craig and Greg Show: First you need trust

The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog ·

2025/09/18

In the wise words of John C. Maxwell, “He who thinketh he leadeth and hath no one following him is only taking a walk.” As always Maxwell is right on the money. And the first step to getting others to follow you is trust. If you want to lead your team into uncharted territory they have to first trust that you’re not going to lead them off a cliff! In today’s episode Greg and I cover why trust is so vital and offer suggestions on how to build and maintain trust. Check out the video version of this

02:38

The enemy within

The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog ·

2025/09/17

The deadliest enemy is not “out there” but “in here.” 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. ◀︎◀︎

02:48

Why?

The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog ·

2025/09/16

Why do Christians minister? The “why” is vital for us to get right. 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. ◀︎◀︎

06:32

When I feel afraid

The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog ·

2025/09/15

Can we take just a couple of minutes to talk about fear on this episode of The Podcast? This isn’t on the list of anyone’s favorite topics, but it is something we all have to confront. Check out the video version of this episode. I shared a whole series of messages called “Do Not Be Afraid” which you can check out here. Some other related posts are: Unlearning limiting fears Scarecrows in the melon patch Fear vs. hope Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at

02:02

Leaders slow down

The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog ·

2025/09/11

On the Church Lobby podcast, Karl Vaters asked me for the best piece of advice I have received as a pastor. Here’s what a wise mentor told me that changed my leadership style. Check out the video version of this conversation. Leaders can individualize their care for those around them by slowing down. Here’s another conversation I had with Karl on this topic. You may also be interested in my full interview on The Church Lobby podcast. Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much

02:44

Walk by the Spirit

The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog ·

2025/09/10

The apostle Paul makes it so clear that the Holy Spirit is a Person with Whom I should be in regular and intimate conversation by using five different word pictures for the Spirit-led life. 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. ◀︎◀︎

02:52

Recovery time

The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog ·

2025/09/09

The pain you are experiencing from those who attacked you will negatively impact those around you unless you take time to recover. You can check out the article I wrote for Influence magazine here, and then pick up a copy of When Sheep Bite to help your recovery time. Check out what the public ministry of Jesus teaches us about the healthy practice of sabbathing. I also recommend these related posts and videos about self-care: Playtime can be a leadership tool Leaders need to refresh The

03:35

Serving the Body

The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog ·

2025/09/08

What a testimony it is to a watching world when the saints in the church love and serve each other. If you’ve missed the “B” or “A” in our series B.A.S.I.C. Christianity, you can check those out here. ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

02:47

Recovering from mistakes

The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog ·

2025/09/04

Everyone knows that we all make mistakes. Good leaders know more than this: They know that it is their responsibility to help those around them recover from those mistakes. Check out the video version of this clip. You may also want to check out these videos: Learning from mistakes Mulligan! Embrace do-overs And these blog posts may be of interest too: Learning life’s lessons Leaders lift up or push down Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at

03:37

Sword-dropping trust

The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog ·

2025/09/03

God may send you into a spiritual battle without a sword, but you must trust Him. He can deliver you far better than you can deliver yourself. 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. ◀︎◀︎

07:03

Unconsciously strong (and weak)

The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog ·

2025/09/02

Did you know that’s possible for your greatest strength could become your most limiting weakness? Let’s learn how to spot and avoid this pitfall on this episode of The Podcast. Check out the video version of this episode. As leaders, we need to continually work on the “unconscious” areas of our lives. Here are some additional resources to help you. These blog posts: My blind spot How to be wholly healthy These videos: Natural strengths can become limiting weaknesses The Craig and Greg Show:

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