Podcast appearances and mentions of james bryan smith

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.

James Bryan Smith's thought from above today is, “Practice Awe-Filled Appreciation.” In this episode, James teaches us the spiritual practice of Awe-Filled Appreciation. James gives five examples of why this practice is helpful and how to do it independently. Related Episodes: 1. Solitude 2. Solitude 3. Trusting and Training 4. Conversation with Alison Cook 5. […] The post Awe Filled Appreciation appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with Ian Morgan Cron about his latest book, “The Fix.” We all suffer from a sense of spiritual homelessness–a feeling that we're not fully at home in the world. To cope with our painful feelings and life traumas, we search for quick “fixes” that eventually become habitual, […] The post Conversation with Ian Morgan Cron appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith's thought from above this week is, “Solitude is the furnace of the soul.” In this episode, James talks about temptation and how we can deal with it through the practice of solitude. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Learn more about the Christian Spiritual Formation degree Scholarship at […] The post Solitude appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

In this episode, James Bryan Smith's thought from above is, “quit trying, start trusting, and begin training.” Smith explains why we need to quit relying on our efforts to live a Christian life and start trusting in the grace of Jesus to help us live out our faith. Once we move from trying to trusting, […] The post Trusting and Training appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

Welcome to today's episode of "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." In this insightful discussion, Michael sits down with John Carroll, a key leader from the School of Kingdom Living, which is an integral part of Dallas Willard Ministries. Michael and John dive deep into the profound impact of Dallas Willard's teachings on spiritual formation and how John's journey from corporate healthcare into ministry has been shaped by mentors like James Bryan Smith. They explore how the School of Kingdom Living is designed to guide individuals into a deeper relationship with God through an 18-month program, emphasizing the practical steps to live out the kingdom of God in everyday life.LINK: Dallas Willard MinistriesENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with author, Alison Cook on her latest book, Boundaries for Your Soul: How to Turn Your Overwhelming Thoughts and Feelings into Your Greatest Allies. Boundaries for Your Soul includes relatable anecdotes, helpful exercises, an engaging quiz, and opportunities for personal reflection. Gathering the wisdom from the authors' […] The post Conversation with Alison Cook appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith's thought from above this week is, “We need two kinds of faith.” In this episode, Smith talks about the two kinds of faith we need to have as defined by the author C.S. Lewis. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Learn more about the Christian Spiritual Formation degree […] The post Two Kinds of Faith appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

Welcome to another episode of Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick. Today we're diving into a meaningful conversation on spiritual formation, brokenness, and divine love with our dear friend and ally, James Bryan Smith. In this episode, Michael shares deeply from his own journey of overcoming personal brokenness, including abuse, addiction, deception, and betrayal, to find wholeness through a closer walk with God. He opens up about the stark contrast between his troubled home life and the nurturing he found in visits to a cloistered Carmelite nunnery during his childhood—moments that profoundly shaped his spiritual outlook.Join us as we explore attachment theory, the impact of early emotional bonds, and how our image of God is shaped by our life experiences. Michael & Jim shed light on how recognizing and addressing our deepest wounds can lead to a secure and loving relationship with God, free from the cycle of striving and spiritual exhaustion. Moreover, they discuss the critical role of being seen, soothed, safe, and secure in our spiritual development.They also delve into the false narratives that sustain evil: the lies that we can't trust God and that it's up to us because God won't come through. Michael and Jim's insights provide a refreshing perspective on recognizing our wretchedness not as a condemnation but as an opportunity to receive God's grace and love more fully.ENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with author Michael J. Cusick about his book, Sacred Attachment. Michael will be a plenary speaker at The Apprentice Gathering 2025, register here! Michael John Cusick voices the questions and contradictions that are inherently part of living an authentic spiritual faith. With raw honesty and vulnerability, he […] The post Michael Cusick Sacred Attachment appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

In this episode, James Bryan Smith's thought from above is, “Jesus makes all things new.” To help explain his thought from above, James references the book “On the Incarnation” by Athanasius of Alexandria. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Learn more about the Christian Spiritual Formation degree Scholarship at Friends University! […] The post All Things New appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

In this episode, James Bryan Smith's thought from above is, “Do you know your name?” James's thought from above comes from one of the unspoken sermons by George MacDonald. 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 […] The post Know Your Name appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

Matt Johnson returns for part two of the conversation with James Bryan Smith. In this episode, Smith and Johnson continue their conversation about the research on spiritual growth. 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 […] The post Conversation with Matt Johnson Part Two appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with spiritual director and friend Matt Johnson. James and Matt have a conversation about the research they are conducting together about what happens to people who experience significant spiritual growth. In this episode, they talk about James' triangle of transformation from The Good and Beautiful series. Interested […] The post Conversation with Matt Johnson appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith's thought from above this week is, “Take your gratitude to the next level.” In this episode, James gives us two practices we can do to give thanks to God. Smith explains both practices in detail and gives examples of how we can do them. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? […] The post Gratitude appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith's thought from above this week is, “Let nothing disturb you.” In this episode, Smith recites a prayer from St. Teresa of Avila. James goes through the prayer and explains what we can learn from the prayer in order to help us not be disturbed by difficult times in our lives. Interested in […] The post Let Nothing Disturb You appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

Welcome to another episode of "Restoring the Soul with Michael John Cusick." In today's conversation, Michael sits down with James Bryan Smith to dive deep into the beautiful interplay between faith and psychology. Throughout this dialogue, they explore how spiritual formation and mental health are more intertwined than ever. You'll hear powerful anecdotes about moments that resonated deeply within church communities, the impact of transformative phrases, and the widespread acceptance of mental health tools like the Enneagram.This episode also touches on significant topics like the integration of neuroscience, the evolving views within the Christian community towards therapy, and the importance of addressing sin and forgiveness responsibly. Smith sheds light on the growing acceptance of psychological insights in spiritual practices and the upcoming Apprentice Gathering Conference that aims to integrate these realms further.ENGAGE THE RESTORING THE SOUL PODCAST:- Follow us on YouTube - Tweet us at @michaeljcusick and @PodcastRTS- Like us on Facebook- Follow us on Instagram & Twitter- Follow Michael on Twitter- Email us at info@restoringthesoul.com Thanks for listening!

James Bryan Smith's thought from above in this episode is, “God wants to talk with you.” Following up from his previous episode, Smith talks about how we can talk with God when we pray. Smith gives some examples from the Lord's prayer and Psalm twenty-three to help explain his thought from above. Interested in donating […] The post Talk With God appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith's thought from above this week is, “God wants you to talk to him.” In this episode, James discusses the Lord's Prayer. Smith explains how he uses the prayer, goes through each verse, and discusses the importance of each verse. Listen here or anywhere you get your podcasts. Interested in donating to the […] The post Talk to God appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith's thought from above this week is, “Jesus is gentle and he is mighty, he is good, but he isn't safe.” In this episode, Smith talks about how Jesus is the lamb of God and also the lion of Judah. James explains how Jesus is gentle and mighty, how he has seen it […] The post Gentle and Mighty appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith's thought from above in this episode is, “There will be suffering in life, but it is different with Jesus.” In this episode, James talks about how we all experience suffering in our lives, but we experience it differently when we are apprentices of Jesus. Smith talks about how his walk with Jesus […] The post Different with Jesus appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith's thought from above in this episode is, “Walking with Jesus is the greatest of all adventures.” Smith starts the episode by talking about the day he chose to give his life to Jesus. He then talks about how we all can join in on the greatest of all adventures by choosing to […] The post Walking with Jesus appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith's thought from above this week is, “Are you preparing for your weight of glory?” In this episode, James discusses the essay by C.S. Lewis, “The Weight of Glory.” Smith uses verses 16 through 18 from 2nd Corinthians chapter 4 to help explain his thought from above. Interested in donating to the Things […] The post Weight of Glory appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with author Ken Shigematsu about his book, “Now I Become Myself.” Drawing on a rich variety of personal experience, Scripture, spiritual formation classics, psychology, and relational neuroscience; award-winning author and pastor Ken Shigematsu shows how a deep, experiential encounter with the love of God can heal us […] The post Conversation with Ken Shigematsu appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

Introduction A new creation! I'm Malcolm Cox. Welcome to this series on ‘A new creation'. Today, another model that may help us understand how God changes us. This week we take a look at a model of spiritual growth put forward by James Bryan Smith. By the way, I heartily recommend his book, The Good and Beautiful God. You can also find helpful articles written by him on the Renovare site.  Smith's model is a variation on the model developed by Dallas Willard and Trevor Hudson in previous Quiet Time Coaching episodes.  We will focus on the key difference - 'Adopting the narratives of Jesus'. His key idea is that we have a narrative in our minds about how we are doing spiritually, who God is, how he views us, what he wants from us and how we grow. However, our narratives are not always accurate. Thus, it is critically important we allow the narratives of Jesus to shape our own.  "Our family, cultural and even religious narratives might have their roots in the kingdom of this world. As Christ-followers we are called to “set [our] minds on things that are above” (Colossians 3:2). Most of all, we are called to have the very mind of Jesus: “Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 2:5). Adopting Jesus' narratives is a way we come to have the mind of Christ. Once we get the right narratives in place, change will begin." The Good and Beautiful God" p26  This practice is not just about knowing the stories of Jesus but letting them reshape our very being. What does this mean? Let's break it down.  1. Look at Father God through the eyes of Jesus  Read passages where Jesus speaks to God -- for example, John 11:41-42, Matthew 11:25-26, John 17:4-5 -- and meditate on what they reveal about the way he is seeing God at those moments. What narrative about God and himself is going on in the mind and heart of Jesus?  Imagine you've always seen God as distant and unapproachable. But through the eyes of Jesus, you encounter a God who is loving, forgiving, and present. This new narrative can fundamentally change how you relate to God and yourself.  2. Imitate Jesus  Next, let's explore imitation of Christ. Think of it as a spiritual apprenticeship. As you study Jesus' actions and attitudes, you start to reflect those in your daily life. This isn't about perfect mimicry but a heartfelt transformation where Jesus' way becomes your way.  John 13.15  “I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you.”  When faced with a difficult situation, ask yourself: "How would Jesus respond?" This kind of active engagement with Jesus' teachings leads to real-world spiritual growth.  3. Community  Engaging with Jesus' narratives is often best done in community. In a group setting, we can learn from each other, offer support, and grow together. This mirrors how Jesus taught His disciples, fostering an environment of shared learning and encouragement.  Mark 8.27  “Jesus and his disciples went on to the villages around Caesarea Philippi. On the way he asked them, “Who do people say I am?””  We all see Jesus a little differently due to our varied life experiences and personalities.  Conclusion  When Jesus' attitudes, thinking and teachings become the lens through which we view our lives, every part of us is transformed.  For Reflection  When you meditate on the Scriptures showing us how Jesus viewed Father God, what changes in your view of God? How can you prevent imitating Jesus from becoming mechanical? What part does prayer have in this growth process? What do you see as the key ways community can aid your spiritual growth? Next time we will go on to look at celebrating disciplines.   Your brother, Malcolm Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community.   Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, or practical? Could you send me your questions or suggestions? Here's the email: malcolm@malcolmcox.org. If you'd like a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God Grows His People”, sign up at my website: http://www.malcolmcox.org. Please pass the link on, subscribe, and leave a review. "Carpe Diem" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

James Bryan Smith's thought from above this week is, “Have a glorious morning and evening.” This is the second part of the two-part episode. Smith discusses the spiritual practice of examen. He expands on this practice and talks about a time in his life when it came into play. Interested in donating to the Things […] The post Glorious Morning and Evening Part Two appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

Introduction A new creation! I'm Malcolm Cox. Welcome to this series on ‘A new creation'. Today, another model that may help us understand how God changes us. This week we take a look at a model of spiritual growth put forward by Trevor Hudson. His model is a variation on the model developed by Dallas Willard we explored in QTC 521. See a picture of the model here. Hudson's take is very similar to Willard's. We will focus on the key difference - community. However, first a brief comment on what he calls the "Divine friendship with the Trinity". "Redeemed people are redeemed to God and to his community. God is Community, and so are his people. We need to recover a proper appreciation for the Trinitarian doctrine of God, and noting how it affects thinking about community." 'A Particular People -- Toward a faithful and effective Ecclesiology' -- Inagrace T. Dietterich Bear in mind that this model is no formula. In community with individuals Our closest relationships are the litmus test of our growth. We love each other by telling each other the truth -- in a loving way. Ephesians 4.14-16 “Then we will no longer be infants, tossed back and forth by the waves, and blown here and there by every wind of teaching and by the cunning and craftiness of people in their deceitful scheming. Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, that is, Christ. From him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work.” "As members of God's kingdom community, each of us is given a manifestation of the Spirit in our lives for the purpose of the common good. We all have something to offer because of what the Spirit gives to us (1 Corinthians 12.7)." Forgotten God. Francis Chan and Danae Yankoski 1 Corinthians 12.7  “Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good.” 2. In community with the group The church is a catalyst for change. A place where it is safe enough to be ourselves and allow one another to influence us to stretch towards Christ. Regular collective worship is vital to our spiritual formation because it reshapes us by reconnecting us to the community of faith. Hebrews 10.24-25 “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” Conclusion "God measures our spiritual health or spiritual dysfunction by the relationships and community and the people around us. (Location 2244)" Wide Awake, Erwin Raphael McManus For reflection What does it mean to you to have healthy spiritual friendships? How do you know they are spiritually enriching? What hesitations do you have regarding devoting yourself to spiritual community, and why? What do you see as the key ways community can aid your spiritual growth? What do you believe you have to offer your spiritual community to help other people grow? Next time we will go on to look at James Bryan Smith's model of spiritual transformation. Your brother, Malcolm Please add your comments on this week's topic. We learn best when we learn in community. Do you have a question about teaching the Bible? Is it theological, technical, or practical? Could you send me your questions or suggestions? Here's the email: malcolm@malcolmcox.org. If you'd like a copy of my free eBook on spiritual disciplines, “How God Grows His People”, sign up at my website: http://www.malcolmcox.org. Please pass the link on, subscribe, and leave a review. "Carpe Diem" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License  http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

James Bryan Smith's thought from above this week is, “Have a glorious morning and evening.” In this two-part episode, Smith discusses his spiritual practice, “the two-minute morning.” He expands on this practice and gives more insight into how it can be helpful and why it is important. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? […] The post Glorious Morning and Evening Part One appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with author John Mark Comer about his book, “Practicing The Way.” We are constantly being formed by the world around us. To be formed by Jesus will require us to become his apprentice. To live by what the first Christian disciples called a Rule of Life—a set […] The post Conversation with John Mark Comer Part Two appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

In this episode, James Bryan Smith'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. James illustrates his thought from above with a story about a friend and his understanding of Christian spiritual formation. Interested in donating […] The post The End In Mind appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

SVCC member Nate Rubin joins us this week for our ongoing "Meet A Member" series!   JM"s Album Of The Week: Vampire Weekend - Only God Was Above Us Bradford's Book Club (JM's Pick): Rich Mullins: An Arrow Pointing To Heaven by James Bryan Smith

James Bryan Smith's thought from above this week is, “Live life with an open hand.” In this episode, Smith discusses one of his favorite prayers, “The Serenity Prayer.” James talks about the meaning behind prayer and how we can use it in our time with God. The Serenity Prayer: “God grant me the serenity To […] The post Open Hand appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with author A.J. Swoboda about his book, The Gift of Thorns. Today's follower of Jesus exists at a moment in history when our desires, longings, and wants are being weaponized against us by cultural, spiritual, and relational forces. “Follow your heart” and “You do you” has become […] The post Conversation with AJ Swoboda Part Three appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith asks, what is the greatest opportunity you have ever been given? In this episode, James explores this question and explains that our greatest opportunity is to follow Jesus. Smith explains that we have been invited to a relationship with Jesus and how it is the greatest opportunity we have been offered. Interested […] The post Our Greatest Opportunity appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with author Brian Zahnd about his book, “The Wood Between the Worlds.” Everything about the gospel message leads to the cross, and proceeds from the cross. In fact, within the narrative of Scripture, the crucifixion of Jesus is literally the crux of the story—the axis upon which […] The post Conversation with Brian Zahnd Part Three appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith gives his second spiritual practice for 2024, called the two-minute morning. In this episode, James explains how to do this practice and why he feels it helps him set his mind on Things Above. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Learn more about the Christian Spiritual Formation degree […] The post Two Minute Morning appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with author and friend Emily P. Freeman. James interviews Emily on her upcoming book, “How to Walk into a Room.” The book will be released in March 2024. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Learn more about the Christian Spiritual Formation degree Scholarship […] The post Conversation With Emily P. Freeman Part Four appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

In this episode, James Bryan Smith talks about how we can experience grieving with hope. James opens the episode by talking about what he considers to be his favorite book that he has written, Room of Marvels. Smith reads the foreword of Room of Marvels, written by Dallas Willard, to help further explain how we […] The post Grieving with Hope appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith 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 the soul training exercise yourself. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Learn more about the […] The post Breath Prayer appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with author Farrell Mason on her latest book, “Soulfull: A Weekly Devotional to Nourish the Mind, Body, and Spirit” Farrell Mason speaks to the universal human experience: navigating relationships, coping with change, rebounding from a setback or loss, finding peace, and prioritizing food, fellowship, faith, and regular […] The post Conversation with Farrell Mason appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith's thought from above this week is, “Jesus is God's Glory, Grace and Truth.” This is the 4th episode of the series of episodes on the longings of our soul. In this episode, James explains the connection between beauty, goodness, and truth and how they relate to our soul. Interested in donating to […] The post Glory, Grace and Truth appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith's thought from above this week is, “Our souls long for relationships.” Over the last three episodes, James has been discussing the longings of our souls. In this episode, Smith talks about five of the final ten longings of our soul. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Learn more […] The post Our Soul & Relationships appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with author and spiritual director Casey Tygrett. James and Casey discuss Casey's latest book, “The Gift of Restlessness.”  Casey emphasizes that restlessness is a sign that we must move up, move on, or move out. Working within the prayerful tradition of writers like Henri Nouwen and Barbara […] The post Conversation with Casey Tygrett Part Three appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

In this episode, James Bryan Smith's thought from above is, “We all long to be loved.” Smith picks up where he left off the last episode, talking about the longings of our souls. In this episode, James talks about three more longings of our souls: the need to be wanted, the need to be loved […] The post Longing To Be Loved appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith's thought from above this week is “Your spirituality is what you do with your longings.” Smith is starting a four-part-episode series about spirituality and our souls. In this episode, James examines the relationship between our spirituality and the longings of our souls. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! […] The post Spirituality & Longings appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with author and publisher Jeff Crosby. James and Jeff discuss Jeff's book, “The Language of the Soul: Meeting God in the Longings of Our Hearts.” For over fifteen years, writer Jeff Crosby has been searching for a language of the soul–a way to articulate our deepest longings. […] The post Conversation with Jeff Crosby appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith's thought from above this week is, “Everything turns on the turn.” In this episode, James explains the meaning behind this thought from above, which he learned from Ann Voskamp. He talks about the three ways we turn when faced with difficult situations in life. Smith closes the episode with a spiritual practice […] The post The Turn appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith's thought from above this week is, “Christ is your greatest treasure.” Following up on his first two episodes of season six, James continues to explain what it means to live a good life. In this episode, Smith talks about six areas of our life that he believes are essential to living a […] The post Greatest Treasure appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with author Ann Voskamp about her book, “Waymaker: Finding the Way to the Life You've Always Dreamed Of.” Ann Voskamp is a Canadian author, blogger, and memoirist on themes of Christian women's spirituality and the author of multiple books, including the New York Times bestseller, “One Thousand […] The post Conversation with Ann Voskamp appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

 Influential pastor, author, and apologist, Tim Keller, passed away last week. We reflect on Keller's ministry and wonder who is filling the shoes of the Christian giants we've lost. A new book about poverty says that the U.S. spends more on welfare than any other country except France, but the majority goes to help the wealthy and middle-class rather than the poor. Why aren't we doing more to end poverty, and is our view of the Bible to blame? Then, it's been 25 years since Rich Mullins died. Skye talks to Mullins' friend James Bryan Smith about the songwriter's inspiring life and legacy. Plus, Matthew Soerens shares some good news from the Southern border.   Patreon Bonus:  Holy Post Office - What do you do when the perfect church doesn't exist? When should you leave and when should you stay despite differences? https://www.patreon.com/posts/83444083 0:00 - Sponsor - World Relief Join the Path and have your donation matched -  https://worldrelief.org/holypost?utm_source=HolyPost&utm_medium=ShowNotes&utm_campaign=Spring23PathMatch   0:49 - Intro   3:08 - Show Starts   3:51 - Theme Song   4:12 - Remembering Tim Keller    25:51 - News of the Good   36:01- American Poverty   Sponsors   1:03:06 - Sponsor: Wheaton Grad School Explore over 20 master's, doctoral, and certificate programs at www.wheaton.edu/holypost   1:04:11 - Sponsor: Faithful Counseling Get 10% off your first month at www.FaithfulCounseling.com/HOLYPOST   1:05:17 - Interview Intro - James Bryan Smith   1:07:09 - How Rich and Bryan became friends   1:13:07 - Rich's uniqueness and authenticity   1:25:53 - Rich's reliance on God    1:35:20  - End Credits Links mentioned in news segment:   Tim Keller Practiced the Grace He Preached https://christianitytoday.com/ct/2023/may-web-only/tim-keller-death-pastor-theologian-church-life-legacy-grace.html   Title 42 has ended. Here's what it did, and how US immigration policy is changing https://apnews.com/article/immigration-biden-border-title-42-mexico-asylum-be4e0b15b27adb9bede87b9bbefb798d Support World Relief https://worldrelief.org/holypost?utm_source=HolyPost&utm_medium=ShowNotes&utm_campaign=Spring23PathMatch How America Manufactures Poverty https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/03/20/matthew-desmond-poverty-by-america-book-review Other resources:   Rich Mullins (25th Anniversary Edition): An Arrow Pointing to Heaven by James Bryan Smith https://amzn.to/428PSI9   Holy Post website: https://www.holypost.com/   Holy Post Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/holypost   Holy Post Merch Store: https://www.holypost.com/shop The Holy Post is supported by our listeners. We may earn affiliate commissions through links listed here. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.