In this episode, James Bryan Smiths thought from above is, The good life is a deep, passionate, and emotional life. Following up on the previous episode about the good life, Smith talks about the i

In this episode, James Bryan Smiths thought from above is, The good life is the obedient life. Smith begins the episode by discussing a class he teaches at Friends University called The Good Life.

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with Ruth Haley Barton. In this episode, James and Ruth discuss her book, Embracing Rhythms of Work and Rest: From Sabbath to Sabbatical and Back Aga

James Bryan Smiths thought from above this week is, You can have an Abba experience. Smith opens the episode with the question, what is the one thing you think God most wants for you? He gives a fe

James Bryan Smiths thought from above this week is, we need the church. In this episode, James talks about the impact of attending church and why we need it. To help illustrate his thought from abo

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with long-time friend and author Trevor Hudson. In this episode, James asks Trevor questions about his upcoming book, Seeking God-Finding Another Kin

James Bryan Smiths thought from above this week is, your portion is perfect peace. In this episode, James talks about times when we struggle with our faith and what we can do during those times. Sm

James Bryan Smiths thought from above this week is, Our doubts do not trouble Jesus. In this episode, James talks about the disciple known as Doubting Thomas, and explains why we should not think

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with Seth & Heather Thompson Day. James talks with Seth and Heather about their co-authored book, Ill See You Tomorrow. You can learn more about Se

James Bryan Smiths thought from above this week is, As is the king, so is the kingdom. In this episode, James talks about Holy Week, how Jesus came to defeat death for good, and a leaders impact o