Episodes

Curt Thompson M.D. is back for part two of his Things Above conversation with James Bryan Smith. In this episode, James asks Curt questions regarding his books, “The Soul of Desire” and “The Soul of Shame.” Psychiatrist, speaker, and author Curt Thompson connects our intrinsic desire to be known with the need to tell truer stories about ourselves — showing us how to form deep relationships, discover meaning, and live integrated, creative lives. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast...

In episode two of season five, James Bryan Smith opens the episode with Colossians 2:6. A key word in this verse is “walk” Smith explains what Paul means in this verse through a story from his high school track team. James closes the episode with 10 things about who we are in Christ, from his latest book “The Good and Beautiful You.” Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Related Episodes: 1. Called 2. Exchanged 3. Conversation with Angela Gorrell 4. Dedicated 5. D...

Season five of the Things Above podcast has arrived! To start off the new season James Bryan Smith shares a story to explain how God doesn’t call the qualified but rather God qualifies the called. Smith closes the episode by explaining how grace is opposed to earning not effort. When we receive grace we must also acknowledge that it is not opposed to effort. When we realize God has chosen us that should inspire effort on our part. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here...