Podcast Episodes

The Emotional Life

Season 6

In 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 e…

2 years, 9 months ago

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The Good Life

Season 6

In 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 t…

2 years, 10 months ago

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Conversation with Ruth Haley Barton

Season 5

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with Ruth Haley Barton. In this episode, James and Ruth discuss her book, “Embracing Rhythms of Wor…

2 years, 11 months ago

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Abba Experience

Season 5

James 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 th…

2 years, 11 months ago

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We Need The Church

Season 5

James 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 …

3 years ago

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Conversation with Trevor Hudson

Season 5

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with long-time friend and author Trevor Hudson. In this episode, James asks Trevor questions about …

3 years ago

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Perfect Peace

Season 5

James 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 …

3 years ago

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Doubting Thomas

Season 5

James 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 “Dou…

3 years, 1 month ago

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Conversation with Seth & Heather Thompson Day

Season 5

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with Seth & Heather Thompson Day. James talks with Seth and Heather about their co-authored book, “…

3 years, 1 month ago

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King & Kingdom

Season 5

James 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 cam…

3 years, 1 month ago

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