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...
Dec 15, 2022 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “Give the best gift you can give.” In light of the advent season, Smith gives us an example of the...
Dec 7, 2022 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with Matt Tebbe and Ben Sternke about their latest book, Having the Mind of Christ: Eight Axioms to Cultivate a Robust...
Nov 30, 2022 | 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 are called.” In this episode, James talks about vocational calling and its impact on our life....
Nov 23, 2022 | 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 have a sacred story.” In this episode, James explains how we all have an origin story that has...
Nov 9, 2022 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSIn this episode, James Bryan Smith is interviewed by his friend Dr. Jeff Bjorck to ask James questions about his latest book, “The Good and Beautiful You.” Dr....
Nov 2, 2022 | 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 are made for God.” James begins the episode explaining why we have a longing for the “more...
Oct 19, 2022 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s thought from above this episode is; you are God’s masterpiece. Following his last episode, Smith talks about our significance to God. Smith...
Oct 12, 2022 | 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, “you are significant.” Smith explains how many of us struggle with the narrative that we are...
Sep 14, 2022 | 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; Jesus is the answer. Smith opens the episode with a couple of questions that many people have about God....
Sep 7, 2022 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with Gem Fadling. In This episode, James and Gem discuss her latest book, “Hold That Thought: Sorting Through the...
Aug 24, 2022 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSCurt Thompson M.D. is back for part two of his Things Above conversation with James Bryan Smith. In this episode, James asks Curt questions regarding his books, “The...
Aug 17, 2022 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSIn episode two of season five, James Bryan Smith opens the episode with Colossians 2:6. A key word in this verse is “walk” Smith explains what Paul means in...
Aug 10, 2022 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSSeason five of the Things Above podcast has arrived! To start off the new season James Bryan Smith shares a story to explain how God doesn’t call the qualified but...
Jun 22, 2022 | 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, “You must live the exchanged life.” Smith opens the episode by telling us that we are all...
Jun 8, 2022 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with Angela Gorrell about her latest book, “The Gravity of Joy.” Dr. Angela Williams Gorrell joined...
Jun 1, 2022 | 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 are dedicated.” In this episode, James recounts a story in which he was fasting to help explain...
May 25, 2022 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSIn this episode, James Bryan Smith thought from above is, “there are benefits to doubt.” Smith gives us three reasons to explain why there are benefits to doubt...
May 11, 2022 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with Dr. Amy Bragg Carey. Amy is the fourteenth president of Friends University and is currently in her seventh year as...
May 4, 2022 | 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 Lord. Smith opens the episode with a reading of Colossians chapter three to help illustrate his thought...
Apr 27, 2022 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith talks about two kinds of love, “gift love” and “need love.” In this episode Smith’s thought from above is, to love one...
Apr 13, 2022 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with Dr. Michael Wise. Michael Wise is an internationally recognized expert on the Dead Sea Scrolls. He frequently...
Apr 6, 2022 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith’s thought from above comes from Saint John of Kronstadt. In this episode, James reads an excerpt from the writings of Saint John of Kronstadt. Smith...
Mar 30, 2022 | 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, don’t trifle with our God. Smith recounts a story where Dallas Willard asked him a question that he...
Mar 16, 2022 | 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 speaker Marlena Graves. James asks Marlena about her latest book, “The Way Up Is Down” and why...
Mar 9, 2022 | 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 way of Jesus is Both And.” In this episode, James tells a story about his one message, the grace of...
Mar 2, 2022 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSIn this episode, James Bryan Smith tells us how we can experience an authentic change in our spiritual life. He begins the episode with a quote from 2nd Corinthians chapter...
Feb 16, 2022 | Things Above Podcast |
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | TuneIn | RSSJames Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with Brian Zahnd. Jim and Brian talk about his latest book, “When Everything’s on Fire.” Jim asks Brian...
Feb 9, 2022 | 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, “everything is a gift.” To help illustrate his thought from above, Smith tells the story of...
Feb 2, 2022 | 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, “can I be a witness?” Smith gets his thought from above from a book he read by his friend...