The Dialog

In this episode of The Dialog, hosts Josh Craft and Nick Surface explore one of the most persistent illusions of modern life — the pursuit of happiness. Is happiness something we can ever truly achieve, or is it the wrong target altogether?Through a thought-provoking blend of Stoic philosophy, biblical truth, and Eastern wisdom, Josh and Nick unpack what it means to stop treating life like a problem to solve and start seeing it as a reality to experience. Drawing on insights from Kierkegaard, Lao Tzu, Romans 8:28, and Epictetus, they confront the modern obsession with control and certainty — and reveal why peace and joy are found not in mastering circumstances, but in mastering the mind.Follow Josh Craft on Instagram by clicking hereFollow Nick Surface on Instagram by clicking hereGet more information and get in touch at joshuacraft.com 

In this episode of The Dialog, hosts Josh Craft and Nick Surface dive into one of the most deceptively simple questions in human history: Is happiness really worth pursuing?From Aristotle’s eudaimonia and Stoic virtue ethics to biblical joy and modern dissatisfaction, this conversation explores how ancient philosophy and timeless Scripture converge on a radically different understanding of happiness. It’s not about chasing feelings — it’s about becoming the kind of person who lives in harmony with truth, virtue, and reason.Drawing on Socrates, Aristotle, Musonius Rufus, and Romans 8, Josh and Nick uncover how logic, faith, and human flourishing all connect — and why joy, not happiness, might be the truer measure of a meaningful life.Follow Josh Craft on Instagram by clicking hereFollow Nick Surface on Instagram by clicking hereGet more information and get in touch at joshuacraft.com 

In the premiere episode of The Dialog, hosts Josh Craft and Nick Surface invite you into a deep, thought-provoking conversation about what it means to seek truth in a world obsessed with being right. Drawing on the timeless wisdom of thinkers like Socrates, Kierkegaard, and Musonius Rufus, they explore how philosophy, theology, and history can illuminate the questions that modern life still hasn’t answered — questions about happiness, purpose, and how to live well.This episode challenges one of the most uncomfortable but liberating truths: growth begins when we realize we’re wrong. Through lively discussion and honest reflection, Josh and Nick show how humility, curiosity, and meaningful dialog are the keys to discovering truth and building a “winning philosophy of life.”Follow Josh Craft on Instagram by clicking hereFollow Nick Surface on Instagram by clicking hereGet more information and get in touch at joshuacraft.com