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The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogYou 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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogNot 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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogEffective 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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogWhat 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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogAll-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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogFriending like Jesus
There are some incredible benefits that come when saints are friends with saints the way that Jesus is friends with us. Watch the video version of this sermon…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogPace 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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog"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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogAbiding 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 Craig T. Owens Audio BlogWriting 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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe 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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogKnowledge 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 the video version of…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe 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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogProving 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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe 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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogL.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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe 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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogDivine 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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe Craig and Greg Show: The power of ink
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogConfirmation
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe most well known word
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe 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 the…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogWhy 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 the video…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogServing 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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogIntimate knowledge
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogJesus is THE One and Only
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogWith friends like these
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 Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe Craig and Greg Show: Business by the Book (part 2)
It seems like many people put business and faith in two separate boxes, considering them entirely different topics of discussion. Greg and I completely…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogFaith unleashed
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogNo fear of God's holy mountain
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog3 vital attributes for healthy leaders
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogLet your silence do the talking
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogChange your conduct or change your name
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe grind to excellence
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogGod's vision, not mine
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogGood lives or good deeds?
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogYour King is the Perfect Judge
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe heavy responsibility of pastoring
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogAndrew Murray on Psalm 119
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe security in our King
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogDo you look like the King?
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogEyes on the prize
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogInviting others to our King
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe Craig And Greg Show: Resilience over resignation
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogWatch out for the "Mine!" attitude
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogA book review of "A Year with G.K. Chesterton"
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogStill breathing? Still useful!
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogDoes practice make perfect?
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogWhat do you see? What do you hear?
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogResting in our King
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogUnsafe shepherds
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 Craig T. Owens Audio BlogStop talking about other people
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogRoyal robes
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogRun away or face it?
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogDaily transformation and testimony
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogOur confidently humble King
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogThe Craig and Greg Show: Don't settle for cooperation
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogA book review of "Why Is Greater Than What"
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogOne father's courage
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…
The Craig T. Owens Audio BlogIt's good for you too
Charles Spurgeon, the man called the Prince of Preachers, knew how important it was for his congregation to be praying for him. Check out the video version of…