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Apprentice Institute hosts Things Above, a religion show with 239 episodes published.
James Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “Christ in You, The Hope of Glory.” In this episode, Smith continues his three-part series on the book of Colossians. Interested in donating to the T
James Bryan Smith’s thought from above in this episode is, “You are in Christ wherever you are.” Smith starts a three-part series on the book of Colossians. In this episode, he focuses on the first chap
James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with Dr. Keas Keasler about his book, Kingdom Apprenticeship – Dallas Willard’s Formational Theology and Missional Vision A Groundbreaking Analysis of Dallas
James Bryan Smith and Emily P. Freeman announce the launch of the Formation Writers Guild. The guild is a year-long guided journey for writers who sense a vocational call within the field of Christian spiritual formation
James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with Liz Hall and Kelly Kapic about their book, “When the Journey Hurts.” Transform Your Suffering with Tools from Theology, Psychology, and Spiritual Formation We don’t
James Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “There is no condemnation in Christ Jesus.” In this episode, James explains his thought from above, recalling a story about trust and how we can eliminate fear when we
James Bryan Smith’s thought from above this episode is, “We are living in a spiritual world.” This week, James explains how we are all spiritual beings living in a spiritual world. He uses his mornings to practice conson
James Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with author Dr. Kelly Flanagan. In this episode, James discusses Kelly’s book “The Road Less Triggered.” Learn more about Kelly’s book and order it here! Interested in do
James Bryan Smith’s thought from above this episode is, “The Gospel Is Bigger.” In this episode, Smith discusses an article from Christianity Today that led him to the thought above. Smith cites Dallas Willard, John Mark
James Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “God is the most joyous being in the universe.” In this epiode Smith explains how and why God is joyous. He gives examples from the book of Job and The Divine Conspira
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 s
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 voic
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,
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
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
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
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 spirit
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 Thing
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 Wil
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
Liz Hall
journalist, coach, mindfulness teacher, editor of Coaching at Work magazine
1 appearance on this show
James Bryan Smith
Integrating Faith and Psychology
2 appearances on this show
Dr. Kelly Flanagan
licensed clinical psychologist and relationship coach · FIGJAM (Formerly Incarcerated Girls Justice Advocates Melbourne)
1 appearance on this show
AJ Swoboda
Pastor, Professor, and Writer
1 appearance on this show
Nijay Gupta
senior translator for the New Living Translation · Tyndale House Publishers
1 appearance on this show
Michael Cusick
licensed counselor, spiritual director, and author
1 appearance on this show
Ian Morgan Cron
bestselling author, psychotherapist, Enneagram teacher, Episcopal priest
2 appearances on this show
Aundi Kolber
licensed professional counselor (MA, LPC)
2 appearances on this show
Dr. Alison Cook
Therapist and Author of 'I Shouldn't Feel This Way'
2 appearances on this show
Dr. Curt Thompson
Psychiatrist, Author, Speaker, and Founder of The Center for Being Known
1 appearance on this show
Ashley Lande
1 appearance on this show
Matt Johnson
Johns Hopkins psychiatry and behavioural sciences professor · Sanford School of Public Policy at Duke University
2 appearances on this show
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