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Things Above
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A Community of Learning Centered on Discipleship
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Formation Writers Guild
2w ago00:37:56Tap to summarizeJames 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 and want to deepen their faith, develop their craft, and expand their reach through publication. Listen to learn all about the vision and mission behind the Formation Writers Guild and apply today! Learn more about the Formation Writers Guild here! Click here to apply to the Formation Writers Guild! Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Recent Episodes: 1. Conversation with Liz Hall and Kelly Kapic 2. No Condemnation 3. Spiritual World 4. Conversation with Dr. Kelly Flanagan 5. The Gospel Is Bigger The post Formation Writers Guild appeared first on Apprentice Institute.
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3w ago00:52:28Tap to summarizeJames 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 like pain. So, we find creative ways to go around it. We try to ignore, minimize, or deny our suffering, but we’re still left hurting. The twisting and defiling work of sin on this world is overwhelming and shatters our assumptions about ourselves and our place in the world. And yet, the path forward is through suffering. Our afflictions present an opportunity to encounter God and allow him to redeem our suffering. Drawing on six years of research, When the Journey Hurts untangles common misconceptions about suffering, instead helping you find meaning in it. The authors integrate theology, psychology, and spiritual formation to provide actionable steps and tools that teach you how to suffer well in relationship with God and others. This book introduces seven key practices to help you uncover meaning in your suffering, equipping you to engage with suffering in a healthy, faithful way: Identifying with Christ’s suffering Lament Surrender Forgiveness Gratitude Memento mori (remembering our mortality) Weaving our story of suffering into God’s story Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Recent Episodes: 1. No Condemnation 2. Spiritual World 3. Conversation with Dr. Kelly Flanagan 4. The Gospel Is Bigger 5. God Is Joyous The post Conversation with Liz Hall and Kelly Kapic appeared first on Apprentice Institute.
Transcribe →No Condemnation
Apr 2900:26:44Tap to summarizeJames 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 have trust. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Recent Episodes: 1. Spiritual World 2. Conversation with Dr. Kelly Flanagan 3. The Gospel Is Bigger 4. God Is Joyous 5. God is Looking for You The post No Condemnation appeared first on Apprentice Institute.
Transcribe →Spiritual World
Apr 1500:16:54Tap to summarizeJames 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 consonance, which helps him live out his thought from above. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Related Episodes: 1. Conversation with Dr. Kelly Flanagan 2. The Gospel Is Bigger 3. God Is Joyous 4. God is Looking for You 5. Conversation with AJ Swoboda and Nijay Gupta The post Spiritual World appeared first on Apprentice Institute.
Transcribe →Conversation with Dr. Kelly Flanagan
Apr 100:55:50Tap to summarizeJames 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 donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Related Episodes: 1. The Gospel Is Bigger 2. God Is Joyous 3. God is Looking for You 4. Conversation with AJ Swoboda and Nijay Gupta 5. Love Has You The post Conversation with Dr. Kelly Flanagan appeared first on Apprentice Institute.
Transcribe →The Gospel Is Bigger
Mar 1100:19:06Tap to summarizeJames 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 Comer, and Scot McKnight to explain his thoughts above. 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 Conspiracy. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Related Episodes: 1. God Is Joyous 2. God is Looking for You 3. Conversation with AJ Swoboda and Nijay Gupta 4. Love Has You 5. Deny The post The Gospel Is Bigger appeared first on Apprentice Institute.
Transcribe →God Is Joyous
Jan 2200:27:27Tap to summarizeJames 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 Conspiracy. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Related Episodes: 1. God is Looking for You 2. Conversation with AJ Swoboda and Nijay Gupta 3. Love Has You 4. Deny 5. Conversation with Aundi Kolber The post God Is Joyous appeared first on Apprentice Institute.
Transcribe →God is Looking for You
Dec 2200:22:06Tap to summarizeJames 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 sermon from St. Augustine to help explain his thought from above. 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. Conversation with AJ Swoboda and Nijay Gupta 2. Love Has You 3. Deny 4. Conversation with Aundi Kolber 5. Integrate Like Jesus The post God is Looking for You appeared first on Apprentice Institute.
Transcribe →Conversation with AJ Swoboda and Nijay Gupta
Dec 300:51:49Tap to summarizeJames 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 voice amid the noise. Despite constant connectivity, our lives lack true spiritual connection and depth. A. J. Swoboda and Nijay Gupta offer a practical theology guide for building resilient faith through Christian discipleship. Addressing spiritual deconstruction and doubt with honesty, they show how to fortify your faith against cultural challenges through eight transformative spiritual practices, including ● taking your time in prayer and Bible study, ● building patience for your spiritual journey and faith formation, ● slowing down your thinking and decision-making process, ● finding peace with unanswered questions rather than demanding easy solutions, and ● facing spiritual difficulties head-on instead of avoiding them. This Christian living book helps weary believers reconnect with God and neighbor through intentional spiritual growth. With a foreword by Glenn Packiam, it’s perfect for devotional reading, small group study, or anyone seeking authentic faith formation. 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. Love Has You 2. Deny 3. Conversation with Aundi Kolber 4. Integrate Like Jesus 5. Your Project The post Conversation with AJ Swoboda and Nijay Gupta appeared first on Apprentice Institute.
Transcribe →Love Has You
Nov 1200:25:53Tap to summarizeJames 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. 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. Conversation with Aundi Kolber 2. Integrate Like Jesus 3. Your Project 4. Live By The Spirit 5. Conversation with Michael Stewart Robb The post Love Has You appeared first on Apprentice Institute.
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