In this episode of The Integrated Life podcast, Diana is thrilled to have Joshua Craft, Lead Executive Pastor at Elevate Life Church in Frisco, Texas. Diana and Josh will discuss his newly released book, The Way to Live: Purpose Isn't Discovered. It Is Created. They will explore the meaning of life, why it is important to understand how philosophy impacted scripture, and how you can have and live a great life.
Listen and be ready to be challenged to change the way you think.
Episode Links:
Joshua Craft's book, The Way to Live:
https://www.amazon.com/WAY-LIVE-Purpose-discovered-created/dp/1733094598
Elevate Life Church: https://elevatelife.com/
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Quick Episode Summary:
Today's special guest is Josh Craft, pastor of Elevate Life, talking about his book, The Way to Live
Josh gives a little insight into his childhood, his family, and becoming a pastor
Josh shares about his book and how it came about
Josh discusses how meaning isn't discovered, it's created
A "typical" dad's main focus is being a provider for the family, focusing on nothing else
What is the idea behind universal greatness?
Greek philosophy and the philosophers who wrote the books of the Bible
Josh dives into Old and New Testament history
What are the three main elements of Stoicism?
Knowing Philosophy is the transformation of the mind
Those who don't have a great philosophy base all their decisions off of how they feel
Knowing God and knowing yourself is the key to living a purposeful life
Josh talks about how we become what we think about
Jesus is the embodiment of knowledge of God and the knowledge of self
Sometimes God's plan doesn't look good for you, but can impact others
God created man with the ability to endure tough situations
Overcome the things that happen to me that I can't control by controlling what I can
If we can learn to think like God and do what He says, He promises a great life
Follow the links above if you are interested in buying a copy of Josh's book!
