Podcast Episodes

Trust Without Reservation

Season 5

James Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “faith is trust without reservation.” In this episode, James explains that faith is an extension…

3 years, 2 months ago

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Rhythms of Grace

Season 5

James Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “learn the unforced rhythms of grace.” In this episode, James discusses four questions that Dall…

3 years, 3 months ago

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Conversation with Richard Foster

Season 5

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with Richard Foster. James and Richard have been good friends for over 40 years. In this episode, J…

3 years, 3 months ago

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God is Glorious

Season 5

James Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is God is Glorious. In this episode, James talks about a recent challenge he gave himself.

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3 years, 3 months ago

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Magnificent Mission

Season 5

James 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 t…

3 years, 4 months ago

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Conversation with AJ Swoboda Part Two

Season 5

James Bryan Smith has a second Things Above conversation with AJ Swoboda. James interviews AJ on his latest book, “After Doubt.” Learn more about AJ …

3 years, 4 months ago

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With God Life

Season 5

James 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 …

3 years, 4 months ago

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The Best Gift

Season 5

James 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 t…

3 years, 5 months ago

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Conversation with Matt Tebbe and Ben Sternke

Season 5

James 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…

3 years, 5 months ago

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You are Called

Season 5

James 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 li…

3 years, 6 months ago

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