Things Above

Latest Episodes
Conversation with Alison Cook
James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with author, Alison Cook on her latest book, Boundaries for Your Soul: How to Turn Your Overwhelming Thoughts and Feelings into Your Greatest Allies.
Two Kinds of Faith
James Bryan Smiths thought from above this week is, We need two kinds of faith. In this episode, Smith talks about the two kinds of faith we need to have as defined by the author C.S. Lewis. Intere
Michael Cusick Sacred Attachment
James Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with author Michael J. Cusick about his book, Sacred Attachment. Michael will be a plenary speaker at The Apprentice Gathering 2025, register here! Mi
All Things New
In this episode, James Bryan Smiths thought from above is, Jesus makes all things new. To help explain his thought from above, James references the book On the Incarnation by Athanasius of Alexan
Know Your Name
In this episode, James Bryan Smiths thought from above is, Do you know your name? Jamess thought from above comes from one of the unspoken sermons by George MacDonald. Interested in donating to th
Conversation with Matt Johnson Part Two
Matt Johnson returns for part two of the conversation with James Bryan Smith. In this episode, Smith and Johnson continue their conversation about the research on spiritual growth. Interested in donat
Conversation with Matt Johnson
James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with spiritual director and friend Matt Johnson. James and Matt have a conversation about the research they are conducting together about what happens
Gratitude
James Bryan Smiths thought from above this week is, Take your gratitude to the next level. In this episode, James gives us two practices we can do to give thanks to God. Smith explains both practic
Let Nothing Disturb You
James Bryan Smiths thought from above this week is, Let nothing disturb you. In this episode, Smith recites a prayer from St. Teresa of Avila. James goes through the prayer and explains what we can
Talk With God
James Bryan Smiths thought from above in this episode is, God wants to talk with you. Following up from his previous episode, Smith talks about how we can talk with God when we pray. Smith gives so