James Bryan Smith

Author, Director of the @apprenticeInst for Christian Spiritual Formation, and theology professor at @FriendsU in Wichita, KS.

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Season 6 of the Things Above podcast is underway! I hope you enjoy it, thank you all for listening and supporting the podcast!

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James Bryan Smith’s latest thought from above is, “Christ in You, The Hope of Glory.” In this episode, Smith continues his three-part series on the book of Colossians.

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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.
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Holy Saturday | 1 Peter 2:11-12 (The Message translation)

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"Accustom yourself continually to make many acts of love, for they enkindle and melt the soul." – @jamesbryansmith

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"Our worth comes not from the opinions of others but from God's opinion: we are precious and priceless." – @jamesbryansmith

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In this episode, @jamesbryansmith's thought from above is, “Begin with the end in mind.” Smith explains his thought from above by talking about his two mentors John Wesley and Dallas Willard.

Listen to the episode anywhere podcasts are available or here: https://t.co/VmY7tMfKlQ

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“Remember who you are: you are one in whom Christ dwells and delights. Remember where you are: you are “in Christ,” safe and secure. And remember what you are capable of: you can do all things through Christ.” – @jamesbryansmith

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“To live an undivided life is a deep longing of the soul and we find that in Christ.” – @jamesbryansmith
You can listen to the full episode anywhere podcasts are available or at this link: https://t.co/nbZMWg9ucE

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What is the greatest opportunity you have ever been given? @jamesbryansmith explains that we have been invited to a relationship with Jesus and how it is the greatest opportunity we have been offered.

Listen anywhere podcasts are available or here: https://t.co/OTWSlQlgyo

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“The end goal of our lives is to have wellness of soul. To be able to say, ‘it is well with my soul.’” –@jamesbryansmith
From the Things Above Podcast episode 'Spirituality & Longings.' You can listen to the episode anywhere podcasts are available or here: https://t.co/jz3FOwdDiH

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@ApprenticeInst @jamesbryansmith I have been blessed by each of your podcasts. So glad you are back in production after Christmas. Wonderful encouragement!

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“There is no way for transformation without cruciformation. Without surrendering the form of what is, to the form of Christ.” – @jamesbryansmith, Things Above Podcast episode 'The Turn. You can listen to the episode anywhere podcasts are available or here: https://t.co/qfyAD01kec

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“Truth is that which is in accord with reality, that which we can rely on. If we deem the word to be true, then we believe. Faith comes from hearing the word of God and trusting it.” – @jamesbryansmith

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“... And, since Jesus is now in the position of authority as the resurrected lamb and Lion, nothing– absolutely nothing –can prevent our access to God and His glorious realm.” –@JamesBryanSmith

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@jamesbryansmith starts the new year with an episode about a spiritual discipline he enjoys called breath prayer. In this episode, James explains what breath prayer is, and gives several examples of how to practice it yourself. You can listen here: https://t.co/uSUsvtpS42

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@janisjtartist @jamesbryansmith Thank you! We will be back to our normal release schedule starting next Wednesday 🙌

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“Jesus is the King of the universe, the ruler of all. You and I have been raised with Him, alive to the world above, where He is...” – @jamesbryansmith

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"The spiritual journey can be understood as the movement from seeing God nowhere or seeing God only when we expect him, to seeing God everywhere, especially where we least expect him." – Ruth Haley Barton

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"Eternal life isn’t something that happens after we die. It's something we experience now." – @jamesbryansmith, from the Things Above Podcast episode: 'Abba Experience."

You can listen to the full episode anywhere podcasts are available or at this link: https://t.co/THMdyIeHtr

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"The voice of shame should never be confused with the voice of God…God never turns away from our brokenness." – Michael John Cusick