Things Above

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A Community of Learning Centered on Discipleship

  1. 3D AGO

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    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.   The post Denyhttps://apprenticeinstitute.org/wp-login.php?action=logout&_wpnonce=bf0d9e6d12 appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

    19 min

  2. SEP 3

    Conversation with Aundi Kolber

    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.

    55 min

  3. AUG 27

    Integrate Like Jesus

    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.

    25 min

  4. AUG 6

    Your Project

    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.

    22 min

  5. JUL 16

    Live By The 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 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.

    19 min

  6. JUN 19

    Conversation with Michael Stewart Robb

    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.

    48 min

  7. JUN 4

    False Frames

    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.

    24 min

  8. MAY 14

    Everything Okay Forever

    James Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “Jesus makes everything okay forever.” In this episode, James discusses a recently-read book titled “The Thing That Would Make Everything Okay Forever: Transcendence, Psychedelics, and Jesus Christ.” The author, Ashley Lande, wrote this to describe her book: For years, psychedelics were my religion. All I ever […] The post Everything Okay Forever appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

    18 min
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A Community of Learning Centered on Discipleship

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  • Creator
    Apprentice Institute
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    226
  • Rating
    Clean
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    Things Above

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