Things Above

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Conversation with Sarah Clarkson Sep 15, 2021

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James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with author Sarah Clarkson. In this episode, James and Sarah discuss her book “This Beautiful Truth.” In This Beautiful Truth, Sarah shares her own encounters with beauty in the midst of her decade-long struggle with mental illness, depression, and doubt. She paints a compelling picture of the […]

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Know Your Enemy Sep 08, 2021

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The thought from above in this episode is, know your enemy. James Bryan Smith explains how the enemy (the devil) tries to deceive us and what we can do to defend ourselves from him. Smith quotes from Ephesians 6:11-17 to talk about the armor of God. James talks about each piece of armor listed in […]

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Sin is Slop Sep 01, 2021

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The thought from above this week is, sin is slop. In this episode, James Bryan Smith gives us two ways to help us win the battle against sin. The first is to stay focused on God, and the second is to see sin for what it is. Smith uses the story of David and Bathsheeba […]

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Conversation with Bruce McNicol and Robby Angle Aug 18, 2021

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James Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with Bruce McNicol and Robby Angle. Smith asks both guests questions about their work with Trueface, and the book “The Cure.” Both Bruce and Robby will be teaching at The Apprentice Gathering 2021. Learn more and register here! Guest Biographies: Bruce McNicol: Bruce is co-contributor with Dallas […]

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You are Blessed Aug 11, 2021

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In the second episode of season four, for the Things Above podcast, James Bryan Smith thought from above is; “you are blessed.” Smith begins the episode with a story about his new puppy Wesley. The thought from above came to Jim through his experience of adopting and training Wesley. Smith quotes Ephesians 1: 3-7 to […]

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Soul Wellness Aug 04, 2021

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Season 4 has arrived! James Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week focuses on soul wellness. Smith opens the episode by saying we have a soul, and it is very needy. In the episode, James announces he finished the 4th book in “The Good and Beautiful” series. The book will be titled “The Good and […]

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Conversation with Casey Tygrett Part 2 Jun 16, 2021

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James Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with Casey Tygrett. Casey is back for his second appearance on the Things Above podcast. In this episode, Casey and James talk about the impact the pandemic has had on us now that we have been dealing with it for over a year. They discuss the importance […]

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Conversation with Dorothy Greco Jun 09, 2021

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James Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with Dorothy Greco. In this episode James and Dorothy discuss her latest book, “Marriage in the Middle.” Dorothy is the author of Making Marriage Beautiful and Marriage in the Middle. Her work has appeared in Christianity Today, Missio Alliance, MOPs, Relevant Magazine, and many other publications. She […]

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Wanted by the Trinity Jun 02, 2021

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James Bryan Smith’s thought from above in this episode is, “You are wanted by the Trinity.” In this episode Smith explains the importance of understanding the Trinity. Understanding the Trinity informs us that God wants to be in relationship with us. To help explain his thought, James quotes Dallas Willard “The advantage of believing in […]

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God is Greater Than Our Hearts May 26, 2021

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Today’s thought from above is this: God is greater than our hearts. In this episode James Bryan Smith unpacks his thought from above with a story from his childhood. Smith explains the importance of understanding our identity in order to get over our own shame. When we realize that our identity is formed with Jesus […]

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