Episodes

  • 14. Who is my neighbor?

    14. Who is my neighbor?
    Jan 13 2026
    In this episode of The Dialog, we talk about the modern Christian reflex to critique from a distance. We unpack how American church culture has trained us to form strong opinions about pastors, movements, and “the way it should be,” without ever getting close enough to actually see the fruit. The question underneath the criticism is simple and personal: are we judging people we don’t know, based on races we aren’t running?

    From there, we wrestle with discipleship, altar calls, and the tension between measurable moments and real transformation. A Christmas production sparks a deeper conversation about what counts as evidence of God at work, what we can and can’t control, and why the timeline for spiritual growth rarely fits our systems. The goal isn’t to argue tactics, but to recover humility and trust God with people while we keep doing our part.

    Finally, we take Jesus’ command seriously when He redefines “neighbor” and calls us to love in ways that confront our categories. We talk about enemies, fear, and the temptation to reduce people into labels instead of treating them like humans made in God’s image. If the Great Commandment and Great Commission are really the main thing, then this episode is an invitation to look in the mirror first, ask what love requires of you, and let your life produce the kind of fruit you hope to see in the world.


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    59 mins
  • 13. Judge the fruit

    13. Judge the fruit
    Jan 6 2026
    In this episode of The Dialog, we talk about Christian media and why so much of it has historically felt like a subculture that only Christians can tolerate. We compare what’s being made today to the broader world of film and music, and we give real credit where it’s due. From Angel Studios to artists like Forrest Frank, there’s a shift happening, and it’s exciting to see believers aiming higher, not just for a message, but for excellence.

    But the conversation doesn’t stop at “is it good or not.” We get into something deeper: the way Christians critique. Why are we so quick to assign motives, tear down people we don’t know, and use scripture like a weapon? We talk about how easy it is to sit on the sidelines and judge, and how dangerous it is when we confuse preferences with righteousness.

    At the end of the day, we come back to a simple filter Jesus gave us. Don’t obsess over assumptions about someone’s heart, look at the fruit of their life over time. Are they faithful in relationships, steady in character, and producing real outcomes that align with the kingdom? This isn’t about defending celebrities or building platforms. It’s about learning how to discern with humility, honor authority, and keep the main thing the main thing.


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    52 mins
  • 12. What should church be?

    12. What should church be?
    Dec 30 2025
    What is the future of the Church and who actually gets to decide? In this episode of The Dialog, we wrestle with the tension between God’s intent for the Church and our human tendency to organize, systematize, and protect what feels familiar. From early church leadership models to modern megachurch expressions, we keep circling back to the deeper question beneath it all: what is the Church actually for?

    We talk through how traditions are formed, how good ideas slowly turn into unquestioned dogma, and how being just a little off course can create serious drift over time. Along the way, we touch church history, Catholic and Protestant differences, cultural relevance, and the danger of turning methods into mandates. We also challenge the modern habit of critiquing churches from a distance, without relationship, humility, or real context.

    At the center of it all is the Great Commission. If the Church exists to make disciples, then the real question is whether our structures are producing spiritual maturity or just activity. This isn’t a debate or a takedown. It’s an honest search for truth and an invitation to rethink how we build the future of the Church together.

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    57 mins
  • 11. Why you MUST believe in Santa Claus

    11. Why you MUST believe in Santa Claus
    Dec 23 2025
    Why you MUST believe in Santa Claus is not about a man in a red suit or flying reindeer. It is about what Santa represents. Hope. Generosity. The belief that good people still exist and that giving can be done for no reason other than love.

    In this Christmas episode, Josh and Nick explore the real story of St. Nicholas of Myra. A man shaped by loss, faith, persecution, and courage. They unpack the history behind Santa Claus, from secret gifts to standing against injustice, including the famous moment at the Council of Nicaea. Along the way, they wrestle with what it means for something to be real, why people stop believing in good, and how innocence is often lost long before childhood ends.

    Christmas is the reminder that Jesus came to bring hope into a broken world. But it is also a reminder that we are set apart to carry that hope forward. To be generous. To be courageous. To be the kind of people others can still believe in.

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    45 mins
  • 10. Values must be built on virtue

    10. Values must be built on virtue
    Dec 16 2025
    In this episode of The Dialog, Josh Craft and Nick Surface explore why values alone are not enough to build a meaningful life. While most people choose values based on comfort, happiness, or how something feels in the moment, those values often shift with circumstances. Josh and Nick argue that values must be anchored to virtue, principles that are always good, always true, and always right, if they are going to produce lasting fruit.

    Drawing from philosophy, psychology, history, and Scripture, the conversation unpacks how modern culture turned comfort into a guiding value and how that shift has shaped everything from decision making to health, money, and relationships. Using real world examples and personal stories, they show how small internal criteria quietly guide behavior over time, often leading to unintended consequences when those criteria are not rooted in truth.

    Ultimately, this episode invites listeners to examine what actually governs their decisions. It challenges them to move beyond feelings as a compass and begin aligning their lives with virtues like wisdom, discipline, humility, and generosity. When values are built on virtue, they stop drifting and start shaping a life that endures.

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    59 mins
  • 9. Living beyond your own perspective

    9. Living beyond your own perspective
    Dec 9 2025
    In this episode of The Dialog, Josh Craft and Nick Surface explore one of the hardest challenges in modern life: learning to see beyond your own perspective. They look at how personal experience, political identity, social media algorithms, and inherited traditions can trap us in echo chambers where our beliefs go unchallenged. From stereotypes to broken friendships, they unpack why it has become so difficult to admit “I might be wrong” and why humility is essential for finding truth.

    The conversation then shifts into one of the most debated topics in Christianity: prosperity. Josh and Nick walk through the Old and New Testament definitions of wealth, blessing, dominion, and sufficiency, using Scripture, original language, and historical context rather than cultural assumptions. They show how biblical prosperity is not about comparison or greed but about learning to take responsibility, grow, and have more than enough so you can meet the needs of others.

    Ultimately, this episode invites listeners to confront the limits of their own thinking, reevaluate the traditions they’ve inherited, and let Scripture shape their understanding of truth, prosperity, and what God really intends for their lives.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • 8. Who taught you to think the way you think?

    8. Who taught you to think the way you think?
    Dec 2 2025
    In this episode of The Dialog, Josh Craft and Nick Surface explore one of the most overlooked truths of modern life: you don’t see the world as it is, you see the world as you are. From subconscious programming to presuppositions, they unpack how your earliest experiences, cultural environment, and unexamined assumptions quietly shape how you think, respond, and interpret everything around you.

    Drawing from NLP, Stoicism, cognitive behavioral therapy, neuroscience, and Scripture, they trace how humans form mental shortcuts: filters that feel like “truth” but are often inherited, emotional, or unchallenged. Josh and Nick discuss why adults struggle to question their beliefs, how different cultures expose our blind spots, and why intellectual humility is the foundation of personal transformation.

    The conversation leads to a central question: Who taught you to think the way you think, and do you like the fruit of that thinking? Whether the topic is money, faith, identity, or truth itself, you can’t move toward what God says is true until you’re willing to admit that you might be wrong. This episode is an invitation to examine your map, locate where you actually are, and begin the journey toward truth with open hands and an open mind.


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    52 mins
  • 7. What's in your hand?

    7. What's in your hand?
    Nov 25 2025
    In this episode of The Dialog, Josh Craft and Nick Surface confront a tension nearly everyone feels at some point: Why doesn’t my life look like I thought it would? From the “life blueprint” we’ve absorbed from culture to the quiet disappointment of unmet expectations, they explore how comparison, insecurity, and timing shape the way we interpret our own story.

    Drawing from the lives of Moses and David, along with insights from Viktor Frankl and Epictetus, Josh and Nick reveal a challenging but freeing truth: God doesn’t activate you — He redirects you. Instead of waiting for clarity, calling, or a burning-bush moment, Scripture shows us that God meets us as we work. Purpose begins not in perfect circumstances but in faithfulness to what’s already in our hand.

    This conversation unpacks why comfort is often mistaken for calling, why small beginnings matter, and how meaning isn’t discovered but assigned through the way we choose to show up every day. If you’ve ever wondered what you’re supposed to be doing, or whether you’re already behind, this episode offers a grounded, biblical perspective on purpose, effort, and the way God shapes a life.

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    45 mins