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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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