Episodes

  • 42. The gods we still bow to

    42. The gods we still bow to
    Jul 28 2026
    What does the Bible actually say about manifesting?

    Manifesting is everywhere—from social media to self-help books—but what if it's just a new version of an ancient human tendency?

    In this conversation, Josh and Nick explore why every person is wired to worship something and how our desire for control often turns our relationship with God into a transaction instead of a covenant. From the worship of Baal in the Old Testament to today's pursuit of success, purpose, money, and self-fulfillment, we uncover the timeless patterns that continue to shape our lives.

    If you've ever wondered what the Bible has to say about manifesting, idolatry, grace, and where true peace is found, we hope this conversation challenges and encourages you.

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    51 mins
  • 41. The church we were meant to build

    41. The church we were meant to build
    Jul 20 2026
    The church has never struggled to create methods—it has struggled to remember its mission.

    In this episode of The Dialog, we explore the difference between biblical principles and human preferences, why Jesus gave the Church a mission instead of a blueprint, and how tradition can quietly become mistaken for truth.

    From governance models and house churches to worship, discipleship, sacrifice, and community, this conversation wrestles with one important question:

    What did Jesus actually intend the Church to be?

    Whether you've grown up in church, wrestled with disappointment, or are simply trying to understand its purpose, this episode offers a fresh perspective on why methodology should never replace mission.

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    29 mins
  • 40. Have we mistaken tradition for truth?

    40. Have we mistaken tradition for truth?
    Jul 14 2026
    What happens when traditions become more important than truth?

    In this episode of The Dialog, we unpack one of Christianity's biggest questions: What is the Church actually supposed to be? From house churches to megachurches, traditions to biblical principles, we explore why every generation wrestles with church models—and why Jesus may have been after something much deeper than methods.

    Along the way, we discuss greatness, God's glory, legalism, the Pharisees, generational change, and why distinguishing preferences from principles could completely transform how we view the Church.

    If you've ever wondered whether we've confused tradition with truth, this conversation is for you.

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    39 mins
  • 39. Blame is keeping you stuck

    39. Blame is keeping you stuck
    Jul 7 2026
    It's easy to blame what happened to you. It's much harder to ask what needs to change in you.

    In this episode, Josh and Nick explore how blame can quietly become one of the biggest obstacles to personal growth. After Josh receives unexpected feedback from his literary agent to shelve his first book, the conversation becomes much bigger than publishing. Together, they wrestle with what it means to receive criticism with humility, take ownership instead of making excuses, and communicate truth in a way that people can actually receive.

    From leadership and influence to faith and communication, Josh and Nick discuss why being right isn't always enough, how feedback reveals our blind spots, and why real growth begins when we stop looking for someone else to blame. If you've ever felt misunderstood, resisted correction, or found yourself stuck waiting for someone else to change, this episode will challenge you to embrace responsibility and discover the freedom that comes with it.

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    19 mins
  • 38. Whatever you blame controls you

    38. Whatever you blame controls you
    Jun 30 2026
    Blame feels productive because it gives us an explanation. Responsibility feels harder because it demands action.

    In this episode of The Dialog, Josh and Nick explore why so many people search for someone to blame—God, their parents, society, their circumstances—and why that mindset quietly robs them of the power to change. They discuss the problem of evil, self-awareness, depression, responsibility, leadership, and why meaning is often found through serving others rather than focusing on ourselves.

    If you've ever wrestled with unfair circumstances, difficult emotions, or the tension between fault and responsibility, this conversation offers a different way to think about growth.

    Because the moment you stop asking, "Who's to blame?" you can finally start asking, "What can I do now?"

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    24 mins
  • 37. The voices in our head

    37. The voices in our head
    Jun 22 2026
    Why do some people grow through adversity while others stay stuck?

    In this episode, Josh and Nick discuss insecurity, self-awareness, depression, personal responsibility, and the ongoing conversation happening inside every person. They explore the difference between opinions and fruit, why understanding a problem isn't the same as solving it, and how learning to lead yourself may be one of the most important skills in life.

    Whether you're wrestling with self-doubt, criticism, motivation, or simply trying to become a better thinker, this conversation offers practical wisdom rooted in philosophy, faith, and lived experience.

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    29 mins
  • 36. What feedback really looks like

    36. What feedback really looks like
    Jun 16 2026
    After spending months writing what he believed was the most important book of his life, Josh received a surprising response: the problem wasn't the message—it was how it was being communicated.

    In this episode, Josh and Nick revisit the conversation on feedback and explore a lesson that has surfaced repeatedly throughout Josh's life: great ideas alone aren't enough. Whether you're leading a business, writing a book, building a ministry, or simply trying to help people, the challenge isn't just discovering what's true—it's learning how to communicate it in a way people can actually receive.

    Along the way, they discuss literary agents, publishing, ambition, networking, authenticity, leadership culture, and why some of the most valuable feedback is often the hardest to hear.

    If you've ever struggled with criticism, felt misunderstood, or wrestled with balancing truth and influence, this conversation is for you.

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    31 mins
  • 35. The difference between honor and agreement

    35. The difference between honor and agreement
    Jun 16 2026
    Most people don't struggle with authority when they agree with it. The real test comes when they don't.

    In this episode of The Dialog, Josh and Nick continue their conversation on spiritual authority, exploring why submission, honor, and trust are some of the most difficult values to live out in a culture built around personal preference and individual choice.

    Through stories from Scripture, leadership experiences, and practical examples from everyday life, they examine the difference between principle and preference, why disagreement doesn't automatically justify rejection, and how our response to authority often reveals deeper issues of pride, entitlement, and trust.

    Because the question isn't whether leaders are imperfect—they always are. The question is whether we trust God enough to honor authority while He works through imperfect people.

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    34 mins