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The Dialog

The Dialog

By: Josh Craft
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Ancient philosophers used the dialog to find answers to life’s greatest questions. The Dialog is a search for truth in modern life through the lens of ancient philosophy, history, and theology. This podcast will challenge your assumptions, change your thinking and show you how to master modern living.
Josh Craft Hygiene & Healthy Living Personal Development Personal Success Philosophy Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Social Sciences
Episodes
  • 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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    Get more information and get in touch at joshuacraft.com
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    29 mins
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