Empowered understanding and application

Unsafe 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 Leading from Alignment podcast. Watch the video version [https://youtu.be/qZOR1BVVwsY] of this conversation. Please check pick up a copy of When Sheep Bite [https://craigtowens.com/when-sheep-bite-book/] today. ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? [https://www.patreon.com/craigtowens] My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

Stop 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 bitterness of gossip [https://craigtowens.com/2025/03/24/exposing-the-bitterness-of-gossip/] * Slander don'ts and dos [https://craigtowens.com/2025/06/27/slander-donts-and-dos/] * [Video] Goals instead of gossip [https://youtu.be/IKoG2DDMEuM?si=PqMiFYhrbVzt_-Rj] Check out my blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens [http://linktr.ee/craigtowens] ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? [https://www.patreon.com/craigtowens] My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

Royal 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 [https://youtu.be/SzLxy2N-Smg] of this sermon. Here are all of the Scriptures referenced in this message → http://bible.com/events/49631557 [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 [https://craigtowens.com/2026/06/23/all-hail-king-jesus-2/]. ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? [https://www.patreon.com/craigtowens] My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

Run 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 [https://youtu.be/y_h5-dMhKNI] 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 [https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs%2027%3A12%3B%20Matthew%206%3A8%2C%2032%3B%20James%201%3A2-4%3B%20Romans%205%3A3-5&version=NIV]. I also mentioned a previous related blog post entitled Faith Over Fear [https://craigtowens.com/2022/09/27/faith-over-fear/]. One of the storms many leaders face is the attack from those whom they lead. I address this topic extensively—and a better alternative to a fight-or-flight response—in my book When Sheep Bite [https://craigtowens.com/when-sheep-bite-book/]. ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? [https://www.patreon.com/craigtowens] My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎

Daily 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 blog, my other podcasts, my books, and so much more at http://linktr.ee/craigtowens [http://linktr.ee/craigtowens] ►► Would you please prayerfully consider supporting this ministry? [https://www.patreon.com/craigtowens] My Patreon supporters get behind-the-scenes access to exclusive materials. ◀︎◀︎