Podcast Episodes

Remember the Door

Season 2

The thought from above for this episode is: Remember the Door. In this episode, James Bryan Smith recites a poem by Samuel M. Shoemaker titled, "So …

6 years, 7 months ago

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Act of Faith

Season 2

The thought from above for this episode is: Faith is acting on what you believe. James uses a story about the Prussian missionary George Mueller to h…

6 years, 7 months ago

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Conversation with Jan Johnson

Season 2

In this episode James Bryan Smith sits down for a Things Above Conversation with author Jan Johnson. James and Jan have known each other for many yea…

6 years, 7 months ago

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Open Your Eyes

Season 2

In episode 51 titled "Adversity can be a Blessing" James Bryan Smith tells the story of his friend Tim's biking accident. Tim's story of healing is a…

6 years, 8 months ago

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Adversity can be a Blessing

Season 2

“When the clock of one’s own crisis strikes, the hour for believing in the benevolence of a greater mystery is near” (Adrian van Kaam) We all go thro…

6 years, 8 months ago

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Spiritual Mirror

Season 2

In this Things Above episode, James Bryan Smith explains the concept of a spiritual mirror. Smith learned about the phrase “spiritual mirror” from Ge…

6 years, 8 months ago

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Conversation with Josh Larsen

Season 2

Josh Larsen sits down with James Bryan Smith for a "Things Above Conversation" about Josh's latest book "Movies are Prayers." Josh is the co-host of …

6 years, 9 months ago

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Jesus Holds Everything Together

Season 2

Anger and worry are two emotions we deal with on a daily basis. We worry because we feel like it will help us to fix whatever problem we are dealing …

6 years, 9 months ago

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Conversation with William Paul Young

Season 2

In this Things Above conversation, James Bryan Smith interviews William Paul Young. Paul is best known for his book “The Shack” which has sold over a…

6 years, 9 months ago

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Your Identity is in the Invitation

Season 2

Discovering our identity can be a lifelong journey. We all want to know who we are. In this episode, James Bryan Smith explains how our journey towar…

6 years, 9 months ago

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