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

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

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

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

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

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