Things Above

Latest Episodes:

God is Looking for You Dec 22, 2025

Show notes

James Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “God is looking for you.” In this Christmas-themed episode, James talks about how God invites us into a relationship with him through the Holy Spirit. Smith quotes a sermon from St. Augustine to help explain his thought from above. Interested in donating to the Things Above […]

The post God is Looking for You appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

Conversation with AJ Swoboda and Nijay Gupta Dec 03, 2025

Show notes

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with AJ Swoboda and Nijay Gupta about their book, “Slow Theology.” In our fast-paced world of outrageous headlines and knee-jerk reactions, we struggle to hear God’s voice amid the noise. Despite constant connectivity, our lives lack true spiritual connection and depth. A. J. Swoboda and Nijay Gupta […]

The post Conversation with AJ Swoboda and Nijay Gupta appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

Love Has You Nov 12, 2025

Show notes

James Bryan Smith’s thought from above in this episode is, “Love Has You.” Smith talks about the impact five authors have had on his spiritual life. These five authors are: Ian Morgan Cron, Michael Cusick, Aundi Kolber, Alison Cook, and Curt Thompson, M.D. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Learn more […]

The post Love Has You appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

Deny Nov 05, 2025

Show notes

James Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is Christ is lower, still. In this episode, James talks about an acronym he uses called DENY. Depend on God. Embrace God. Nurture and Yield to God. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Learn more about the Christian Spiritual Formation degree Scholarship at […]

The post Deny appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

Conversation with Aundi Kolber Sep 03, 2025

Show notes

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with Aundi Kolber about her book, “Try Softer: A Fresh Approach to Move Us out of Anxiety, Stress, and Survival Mode–and into a Life of Connection and Joy.” Aundi Kolber believes that we don’t have to white-knuckle our way through life. In her debut book, Try Softer, she’ll […]

The post Conversation with Aundi Kolber appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

Integrate Like Jesus Aug 27, 2025

Show notes

James Bryan Smith’s thought from above in this episode is, “Integrate Like Jesus.” This week, James follows up on his previous episode, discussing God’s deep longing for us. Smith explains the four modes of being we live in: family, work, play, and entertainment. He describes how Jesus engaged in each of these modes and why […]

The post Integrate Like Jesus appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

Your Project Aug 06, 2025

Show notes

James Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is “pay attention to your project.” In this episode, James addresses some big questions about the project of our life and why it’s so important we understand what a spiritually fulfilling life looks like. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Learn more about […]

The post Your Project appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

Live By The Spirit Jul 16, 2025

Show notes

James Bryan Smith’s thought for this week is, “Live By The Spirit.” In this episode, James quotes several passages from C.S. Lewis’s book Mere Christianity to help explain his thought. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Learn more about the Christian Spiritual Formation degree Scholarship at Friends University! Related Episodes: 1. […]

The post Live By The Spirit appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

Conversation with Michael Stewart Robb Jun 19, 2025

Show notes

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with author Michael Stewart Robb about his book, “The Kingdom Among Us: The Gospel According to Dallas Willard.” Despite perennial attraction to his teachings, Dallas Willard’s theology has not been easy for his readers and colleagues to figure out or piece together. His approach to theology was […]

The post Conversation with Michael Stewart Robb appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

False Frames Jun 04, 2025

Show notes

In this episode, James Bryan Smith’s thought from above is, “Find freedom from the false frames.” This week, James talks about three false narratives that he had to change in his life. Smith uses the image of a frame to help explain his thought from above. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate […]

The post False Frames appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected