Episodes

  • Don't cross the line
    Dec 3 2025

    The apostle Paul tells us not to be anxious about anything. So a great question for us to ask is: When does legitimate concern cross the line to become worry and anxiety?

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    4 mins
  • Jesus is Wonderful Counselor
    Dec 1 2025

    As you live between the Advents, I pray that the glory of our Wonderful Counselor will become more real to you and that it will shine out of every word you speak and everything you do!

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    Check out the other posts in this series Jesus Is... here.

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    33 mins
  • Review your history
    Nov 24 2025

    Psalm 107 calls us to look back at the history of God's faithfulness, and then use those lessons to give God thanks in our current situations.

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    26 mins
  • Eliminating toxicity
    Nov 20 2025

    On an episode of The Craig and Greg Show, Greg and I discussed some toxic behaviors that can creep into your workplace and cause major discord. Two attitudes to watch out for are confidence without humility, and humility without confidence.

    Watch this video clip here.

    Check out this full Craig and Greg Show episode here.

    And check out my Shepherd Leadership book where I dive into this topic in greater depth at http://shepherdleadershipbook.com.

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    2 mins
  • (Extra)Ordinary people
    Nov 19 2025

    What the world calls ordinary or even unclean, Jesus can make extraordinarily powerful.

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    3 mins
  • Remember Who's in control
    Nov 17 2025

    Look back through the pages of history and you will see a common theme. Whether it's world history or your own personal history, you have so much for which you can give thanks. Remember: We can quickly go from contentment mode to crisis mode when we forget that God is in control, so remain full of thanks.

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    Check out all the Scriptures in this sermon → http://bible.com/events/49521902

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    27 mins
  • The Craig and Greg Show: Leadership lessons from veterans
    Nov 11 2025

    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!

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    20 mins
  • Contend for people
    Nov 10 2025

    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

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    29 mins