The Craig T. Owens Audio Blog

The entire Maximize team loves our veterans! Those that volunteer to serve and protect our nation deserve our utmost respect, and we honor their sacrifice. In today's episode Greg and I discuss the leadership lessons we have learned from veterans—some directly and others by simply observing the way our nation's protectors conduct themselves. Join us as we salute the contributions of veterans! Check out 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. ◀︎◀︎

Christians must not get sidetracked or distracted, we must not contend in a contentious way, but we must remain united with Jesus and united with fellow saints as we seek to expand the Kingdom of God. Check out the video version of this sermon.  Check out the Scriptures used in this sermon → http://bible.com/events/49518860  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. ◀︎◀︎

Before a leader can cast a compelling vision for an organization, he or she has to be living a compelling personal vision. Greg and I explain why this is an indispensable first step. Check out the video version of this episode.  This clip is from an episode of The Craig and Greg Show where we are discussing the first book in our new series of books called Business by the Book. The first book is What the Bible says about a CEO's vision-casting. 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. ◀︎◀︎

On this episode of The Podcast, let's talk about seeing something brighter in the darkest of times.  Check out the video version of this episode.  My newest book is a book of prayers for pastors called "Amen Indeed." Get more details at http://craigtowens.com. 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. ◀︎◀︎

Christians must contend for the faith without contention or compromise, and especially without getting pulled into foolish controversies. Check out the video version of this sermon.  If you've missed any of the other messages in our series called Earnestly Contending, you can find them all here. Check out the Scriptures used in this sermon → http://bible.com/events/49515575 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 can all agree that disagreeable people are some of the hardest to work with, constantly shooting down ideas without providing anything constructive in return. These types of people can quickly put a strain on any organization if left unchecked. However, we need to be careful not to lump disagreement into the category of disagreeable. In this episode Greg and I discuss why people in disagreement are actually the exact opposite of disagreeable, and are a valuable asset to your organization. Watch the video version of this conversation.  My book When Sheep Bite is a great resource for dealing with people who are disagreeing to the point of becoming disagreeable. Check it out! 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. ◀︎◀︎

If you go to the doctor because you sense that something is wrong, you want your doctor to tell you the truth. 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 chief weapon for the saints of God who contend for the faith is the Word of God. But before we use it to contend, we have to first allow God to apply it to our personal life.  Watch the full sermon video here.  If you've missed any of the other messages in this series from the Book of Jude, 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 supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

Leaders have an important balancing act to perform every day: remaining in control of their organization without becoming a controlling leader. Over-controlling leaders who micromanage end up stifling creativity that could be unleashed in their teammates. Check out the video version of this clip.  Check out the full conversation on The Craig and Greg Show episode The Balance of Control.  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. ◀︎◀︎

Even Jeremiah—one of the mightiest prophets in biblical history—struggled with self-doubt when facing the difficulties of ministry. Let's learn the same lesson about God's faithfulness that Jeremiah learned.  Check out Shepherd Leadership and When Sheep Bite. 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. ◀︎◀︎

I would like to tell you about my newest book which I didn't really write. On this episode of The Podcast, I'll tell you all about Amen Indeed. Watch the video version of this episode.  You can see the clip from the Ailbe Podcast where the idea for Amen Indeed was first sparked by clicking here. If you are a pastor—or if you want to give your pastor a special gift—please check out 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 ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

As saints entrusted with the faith, we have to learn to contend for this faith without becoming contentious and without compromising the truth. Check out the video version of this sermon.  If you've missed any of the other messages in this series Earnestly Contend, you can find them all here.  Check out the Scriptures used in this sermon → http://bible.com/events/49508871 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. ◀︎◀︎

One of the amazing things about the Bible is that it has practical application for every aspect of our lives—including the business world! Today Greg and I are excited to announce that for the first time in our long friendship we are writing collaborators on a new series of books entitled Business By The Book. In today's episode we preview the first book in this series about a CEO's vision. Check out 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. ◀︎◀︎

In the first ten verses of Ephesians 2 Paul talks about the amazing transformation from who we were before we met Jesus to who we are now with Jesus as our Lord and Savior.  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. ◀︎◀︎

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 pick up a copy for your pastor today. 

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 supporting this ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

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 behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

"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, 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. ◀︎◀︎

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. ◀︎◀︎

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 ministry? My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎