Things Above

In this episode James Bryan Smith’s thought from above is, “take leaps with faith.” In this episode James defines faith as “an extension of knowledge based on knowledge.” To help illustrate his thought from above, Smith tells the story of the beggar Bartimaeus. Related Episodes: 1. Be Happy for God 2. Look for the Glory 3. Know Your Enemy 4. Sin is Slop 5. Conversation with Philip Yancey Donate to the Things Above Podcast! The post Leaps with Faith appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with Philip Yancey. Philip is one of the best-selling contemporary Christian authors. In this episode, Jim interviews Philip on his memoir “Where the Light Fell.” Jim and Philip discuss the book as well as the moments in Philips’s life that changed his faith forever. Related Episodes: 1. Conversation with Sarah Clarkson 2. Conversation with Michael John Cusick 3. Conversation with Tish Harrison Warren 4. Conversation with Bruce McNicol and Robby Angle 5. Conversation with John Mark Comer Donate to the Things Above Podcast here! The post Conversation with Philip Yancey appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

In this episode, James Bryan Smith’s thought from above is; be happy for God. Smith quotes from the book, “The Divine Conspiracy” by Dallas Willard to help explain his thought from above. James points out that we should seek out beauty in our everyday life. When we do this we will start to feel a sense of joy for and with God. Donate to the Things Above Podcast here! Related Episodes: 1. Look for the Glory 2. Conversation with Sarah Clarkson 3. Conversation with Bruce McNicol and Robby Angle 4. You are Blessed 5. Beauty, Goodness and Truth The post Be Happy for God appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is; Look for the Glory. Smith opens the episode with a story about a photograph he saw in Australia back in 2017. This photo reminded Jim of Psalm 119 and how it can help us to see the glory of God. James defines glory as the combination of power and beauty. To close the episode, James quotes C.H. Spurgeon. “Though all preachers on earth should grow silent, and every human mouth cease from publishing the glory of God, the heavens above will never cease to declare and proclaim his majesty and glory. They are forever preaching; for, like an unbroken chain, their message is delivered from day to day and from night to night.” Related Episodes: 1. Conversation with Sarah Clarkson 2. Know Your Enemy 3. Sin is Slop 4. Conversation with Bruce McNicol and Robby Angle 5. You are Blessed Donate to the Things Above Podcast Today! The post Look for the Glory appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

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 God who reaches out to us in a real and powerful way through the “taste and see” goodness of what he has made and what he continues to create amid our darkness. Visit Sarah’s website here! Related Episodes: 1. Conversation with Bruce McNicol and Robby Angle 2. Conversation with Casey Tygrett Part 2 3. Conversation with Dorothy Greco 4. Conversation with John Mark Comer 5. Conversation with Michael John Cusick Donate to The Things Above Podcast The post Conversation with Sarah Clarkson appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

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 the passage and explains how we can use it today. Related Episodes: 1. Sin is Slop 2. Soul Wellness 3. You are Blessed 4. Beauty, Goodness and Truth 5. Episode 00 If you are interested in donating to the podcast you can do so here! The post Know Your Enemy appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

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 to explain his thought from above. James closes the episode by explaining the spiritual practice of examen and how it has helped him focus on God. Related Episodes: 1. You are Blessed 2. Conversation with Bruce McNicol and Robby Angle 3. Soul Wellness 4. Conversation with Casey Tygrett Part 2 5. Beauty, Goodness and Truth The post Sin is Slop appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

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 Willard of The Kingdom Life on spiritual formation. Bruce is also President Emeritus of Trueface, whose mission is to equip people to experience authentic relationships with God and others. Bruce co-founded Trueface and co-authored The Cure and Bo’s Cafe and The Ascent of a Leader–all 4.5+ books on Amazon. Robby Angle: Robby is the president and CEO of Trueface. Robby served for over 7 years at North Point Community Church in Atlanta, Georgia founded by Andy Stanley. In his role, Robby utilized Trueface resources through his various positions as Director of Adult Ministry Environments and Director of Men’s Groups. Related Episodes: 1. Conversation with Casey Tygrett Part 2 2. Conversation with Dorothy Greco 3. Conversation with Scot McKnight 4. Conversation with Susie Larson 5. Conversation with Kyle Strobel The post Conversation with Bruce McNicol and Robby Angle appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

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 help illustrate his thought from above. “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love he predestined us for adoption to sonship through Jesus Christ, in accordance with his pleasure and will, to the praise of his glorious grace, which he has freely given us in the One he loves. In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God’s grace.” Donate to the Things Above Podcast Related Episodes: 1. Blessed 2. Soul Wellness 3. Wanted by the Trinity 4. God is Greater Than Our Hearts 5. Beauty, Goodness and Truth The post You are Blessed appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

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 Beautiful You” and comes out in the spring of 2022. Before he finished the book, James went to “Restoring the Soul” for some soul rejuvenation. It was there that he came to understand this week’s thought from above. After his experience, James studied how we allow God to care for our soul. During that time he stumbled upon a song by Carolyn Arends titled, “God’s Speed” Smith closes the episode by sharing a spiritual practice he found to be helpful for his soul. The spiritual practice is called holy leisure, and the goal is to do nothing that accomplishes anything. Put another way; do nothing, for God’s sake. Interested in coming to The Apprentice Gathering? Learn more and register here! Related Episodes: 1. Conversation with Casey Tygrett Part 2 2. Wanted by the Trinity 3. Beauty, Goodness and Truth 4. God is Greater Than Our Hearts 5. Already There The post Soul Wellness appeared first on Apprentice Institute.