{"podcast":{"title":"The Dialog","slug":"the-dialog-7546821","podcast_index_feed_id":7546821,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6742822/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-dialog--6742822","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dc9324ef1d1aa61cf3caad325cf5682c.jpg","author":"Josh Craft","episode_count":42,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T14:18:14.118784+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dialog-7546821"},"episode":{"title":"13. Judge the fruit","slug":"13-judge-the-fruit","published_at":"2026-01-06T06:00:09+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dialog-7546821/13-judge-the-fruit","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dialog-7546821","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/13-judge-the-fruit--69315542","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/69315542/episode_13_1_5_26_4_23_pm.mp3","summary":"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. Follow Josh Craft on Instagram by clicking here Follow Nick Surface on Instagram by clicking here Get more information and get in touch at joshuacraft.com","meta_description":"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 tolera…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3108,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-dialog-7546821/episodes/13-judge-the-fruit/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dialog-7546821/13-judge-the-fruit.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}