Things Above

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Conversation with Michael Wise Apr 13, 2022

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James 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 lectures on the Dead Sea Scrolls from coast to coast. Dr. Wise is ordained as a minister in the Evangelical Free Church and regularly teaches adult Sunday School classes. […]

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Kronstadt Apr 06, 2022

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James 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 uses this passage to help us look for traces of mercy. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Related Episodes: 1. Trifle 2. Conversation […]

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Trifle Mar 30, 2022

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James 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 could not answer. The question was, does God ever let us get away with anything? James goes on to explain why we want a God who is […]

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Conversation with Marlena Graves Mar 16, 2022

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James 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 she wrote the book. Marlena is a writer, deep thinker, and speaker who is passionate about the eternal implications of our life in God. She is a […]

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Both And Mar 09, 2022

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James 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 God. To help explain his thought from above, Jim states that grace is God’s action in our lives. Smith gives two stories to help further […]

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Authentic Change Mar 02, 2022

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In 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 three verse eighteen. Smith uses this verse to help explain how we are able to see the glory of God through Jesus. James closes the […]

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Conversation with Brian Zahnd Part 2 Feb 16, 2022

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James 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 why he wrote this book and both discuss the impact of secularism in society today. James asks Brian a series of questions to help explain why we need this […]

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Everything is a Gift Feb 09, 2022

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James 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 Alexander Hamilton. James goes on to further explain his thought from above with a passage from Will Smith’s memoir. Smith closes the episode restating his thought from above and […]

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Witness Feb 02, 2022

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James 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 Angela Gorrell. In the book, Angela explains two important ideas about helping others grieve the loss of a loved one. Smith closes the episode with a […]

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Conversation with Curt Thompson Jan 19, 2022

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James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with Curt Thompson about his latest book “The Soul of Desire.” Curt Thompson MD, is a psychiatrist, speaker, and author. Inspired by deep compassion for others and informed from a Christian perspective, Curt shares fresh insights and practical applications for developing more authentic relationships and fully experiencing […]

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