{"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":"40. Have we mistaken tradition for truth?","slug":"40-have-we-mistaken-tradition-for-truth","published_at":"2026-07-14T19:02:05+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dialog-7546821/40-have-we-mistaken-tradition-for-truth","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dialog-7546821","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/40-have-we-mistaken-tradition-for-truth--72973250","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72973250/the_dialog_episode_40.mp3","summary":"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. 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":"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 t…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2331,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-dialog-7546821/episodes/40-have-we-mistaken-tradition-for-truth/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dialog-7546821/40-have-we-mistaken-tradition-for-truth.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}