Dec 18, 2024 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSMatt 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...
Dec 11, 2024 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames 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...
Nov 27, 2024 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s 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...
Nov 13, 2024 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “Let nothing disturb you.” In this episode, Smith recites a prayer from St. Teresa of Avila. James...
Oct 22, 2024 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s thought from above in this episode is, “God wants to talk with you.” Following up from his previous episode, Smith talks about how we...
Oct 2, 2024 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “God wants you to talk to him.” In this episode, James discusses the Lord’s Prayer. Smith...
Sep 4, 2024 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “Jesus is gentle and he is mighty, he is good, but he isn’t safe.” In this episode, Smith talks...
Aug 21, 2024 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s thought from above in this episode is, “There will be suffering in life, but it is different with Jesus.” In this episode, James talks...
Aug 7, 2024 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s thought from above in this episode is, “Walking with Jesus is the greatest of all adventures.” Smith starts the episode by talking...
Jul 3, 2024 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “Are you preparing for your weight of glory?” In this episode, James discusses the essay by C.S....
Jun 19, 2024 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames 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...
Jun 12, 2024 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s 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...
Jun 5, 2024 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “Have a glorious morning and evening.” In this two-part episode, Smith discusses his spiritual...
Apr 24, 2024 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames 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...
Apr 10, 2024 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSIn this episode, James Bryan Smith’s thought from above is, “Begin with the end in mind.” Smith explains his thought from above by talking about his two...
Mar 28, 2024 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “Live life with an open hand.” In this episode, Smith discusses one of his favorite prayers,...
Mar 20, 2024 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with author A.J. Swoboda about his book, The Gift of Thorns. Today’s follower of Jesus exists at a moment in history...
Feb 28, 2024 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames 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...
Feb 21, 2024 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with author Brian Zahnd about his book, “The Wood Between the Worlds.” Everything about the gospel message...
Feb 14, 2024 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames 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...
Jan 31, 2024 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with author and friend Emily P. Freeman. James interviews Emily on her upcoming book, “How to Walk into a...
Jan 24, 2024 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSIn this episode, James Bryan Smith talks about how we can experience grieving with hope. James opens the episode by talking about what he considers to be his favorite book...
Jan 17, 2024 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith starts the new year with an episode about a spiritual discipline he enjoys called breath prayer. In this episode, James explains what breath prayer is,...
Dec 6, 2023 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with author Farrell Mason on her latest book, “Soulfull: A Weekly Devotional to Nourish the Mind, Body, and...
Nov 29, 2023 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “Jesus is God’s Glory, Grace and Truth.” This is the 4th episode of the series of episodes on...
Nov 15, 2023 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “Our souls long for relationships.” Over the last three episodes, James has been discussing the...
Nov 1, 2023 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with author and spiritual director Casey Tygrett. James and Casey discuss Casey’s latest book, “The Gift of...
Oct 25, 2023 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSIn this episode, James Bryan Smith’s thought from above is, “We all long to be loved.” Smith picks up where he left off the last episode, talking about...
Oct 18, 2023 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is “Your spirituality is what you do with your longings.” Smith is starting a four-part-episode series...
Sep 13, 2023 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with author and publisher Jeff Crosby. James and Jeff discuss Jeff’s book, “The Language of the Soul: Meeting...
Sep 6, 2023 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “Everything turns on the turn.” In this episode, James explains the meaning behind this thought from...
Aug 30, 2023 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “Christ is your greatest treasure.” Following up on his first two episodes of season six, James...
Aug 23, 2023 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with author Ann Voskamp about her book, “Waymaker: Finding the Way to the Life You’ve Always Dreamed...
Aug 9, 2023 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSIn this episode, James Bryan Smith’s thought from above is, “The good life is a deep, passionate, and emotional life.” Following up on the previous...
Aug 2, 2023 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSIn this episode, James Bryan Smith’s thought from above is, “The good life is the obedient life.” Smith begins the episode by discussing a class he...
Jun 14, 2023 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames 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...
Jun 7, 2023 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “You can have an Abba experience.” Smith opens the episode with the question, what is the one thing...
Jun 1, 2023 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “we need the church.” In this episode, James talks about the impact of attending church and why we...
May 17, 2023 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames 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,...
May 10, 2023 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “your portion is perfect peace.” In this episode, James talks about times when we struggle with our...
Apr 26, 2023 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “Our doubts do not trouble Jesus.” In this episode, James talks about the disciple known as...
Apr 12, 2023 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with Seth & Heather Thompson Day. James talks with Seth and Heather about their co-authored book, “I’ll...
Apr 5, 2023 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s 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...
Mar 29, 2023 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “faith is trust without reservation.” In this episode, James explains that faith is an extension of...
Mar 1, 2023 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “learn the unforced rhythms of grace.” In this episode, James discusses four questions that Dallas...
Feb 23, 2023 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with Richard Foster. James and Richard have been good friends for over 40 years. In this episode, James talks with Richard...
Feb 8, 2023 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is God is Glorious. In this episode, James talks about a recent challenge he gave himself. Interested in donating to...
Feb 1, 2023 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s thought from above in this episode is, we are all on a magnificent mission. This week James discusses what Dallas Willard calls the “Great...
Jan 18, 2023 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith has a second Things Above conversation with AJ Swoboda. James interviews AJ on his latest book, “After Doubt.” Learn more about AJ on his...
Jan 12, 2023 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “the kingdom of God is the with-God life.” James opens the episode with a story about a time he was a...
