{"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":"42. The gods we still bow to","slug":"42-the-gods-we-still-bow-to","published_at":"2026-07-28T05:00:03+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dialog-7546821/42-the-gods-we-still-bow-to","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dialog-7546821","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/42-the-gods-we-still-bow-to--73202138","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73202138/the_dialog_episode_42.mp3","summary":"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. 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 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…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3062,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-dialog-7546821/episodes/42-the-gods-we-still-bow-to/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dialog-7546821/42-the-gods-we-still-bow-to.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}