Things Above

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Integrate Like Jesus
James Bryan Smiths thought from above in this episode is, Integrate Like Jesus. This week, James follows up on his previous episode, discussing Gods deep longing for us. Smith explains the four mo
Your Project
James Bryan Smiths thought from above this week is pay attention to your project. In this episode, James addresses some big questions about the project of our life and why its so important we unde
Live By The Spirit
James Bryan Smiths thought for this week is, Live By The Spirit. In this episode, James quotes several passages from C.S. Lewiss book Mere Christianity to help explain his thought. Interested in d
Conversation with Michael Stewart Robb
James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with author Michael Stewart Robb about his book, The Kingdom Among Us: The Gospel According to Dallas Willard. Despite perennial attraction to his t
False Frames
In this episode, James Bryan Smiths thought from above is, Find freedom from the false frames. This week, James talks about three false narratives that he had to change in his life. Smith uses the
Everything Okay Forever
James Bryan Smiths thought from above this week is, Jesus makes everything okay forever. In this episode, James discusses a recently-read book titled The Thing That Would Make Everything Okay Fore
Awe Filled Appreciation
James Bryan Smiths thought from above today is, Practice Awe-Filled Appreciation. In this episode, James teaches us the spiritual practice of Awe-Filled Appreciation. James gives five examples of w
Conversation with Ian Morgan Cron
James Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with Ian Morgan Cron about his latest book, The Fix. We all suffer from a sense of spiritual homelessnessa feeling that were not fully at home in
Solitude
James Bryan Smiths thought from above this week is, Solitude is the furnace of the soul. In this episode, James talks about temptation and how we can deal with it through the practice of solitude.
Trusting and Training
In this episode, James Bryan Smiths thought from above is, quit trying, start trusting, and begin training. Smith explains why we need to quit relying on our efforts to live a Christian life and st