James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with author Ken Shigematsu about his book, Now I Become Myself. Drawing on a rich variety of personal experience, Scripture, spiritual formation cla

James Bryan Smiths thought from above this week is, Have a glorious morning and evening. This is the second part of the two-part episode. Smith discusses the spiritual practice of examen. He expand

James Bryan Smiths thought from above this week is, Have a glorious morning and evening. In this two-part episode, Smith discusses his spiritual practice, the two-minute morning. He expands on th

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with author John Mark Comer about his book, Practicing The Way. We are constantly being formed by the world around us. To be formed by Jesus will re

In this episode, James Bryan Smiths thought from above is, Begin with the end in mind. Smith explains his thought from above by talking about his two mentors John Wesley and Dallas Willard. James i

James Bryan Smiths thought from above this week is, Live life with an open hand. In this episode, Smith discusses one of his favorite prayers, The Serenity Prayer. James talks about the meaning b

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with author A.J. Swoboda about his book, The Gift of Thorns. Todays follower of Jesus exists at a moment in history when our desires, longings, and w

James Bryan Smith asks, what is the greatest opportunity you have ever been given? In this episode, James explores this question and explains that our greatest opportunity is to follow Jesus. Smith ex

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with author Brian Zahnd about his book, The Wood Between the Worlds. Everything about the gospel message leads to the cross, and proceeds from the c

James Bryan Smith gives his second spiritual practice for 2024, called the two-minute morning. In this episode, James explains how to do this practice and why he feels it helps him set his mind on Thi