James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with Dr. Amy Carey and Anna Carey about their book, <a href="https://www.ivpress.com/claimed-by-god">“Claimed by God.”</a>
Claimed by God helps you remember your identity as a daughter of God through thirty statements about the joy, confidence, and hope that God has instilled in you. These declarations are grounded in Scripture and supported by guided prayers that fuel your assurance, strength, and gratitude for God’s unchanging love. Together they enable you to believe beyond what you can see in front of you.
In each chapter, you will
<ul>
<li>speak the declaration in an act of faith,</li>
<li>read the Scripture passages,</li>
<li>draw near to God in a closing prayer, and</li>
<li>memorize the declarations that speak to your heart.</li>
</ul>
These declarations aren’t meant to stay on these pages. As you make them a part of your daily routine, you can declare God’s promises over yourself as you start your day or as you drift off to sleep. Speak truths over your circumstances in moments of fear or doubt. If you need wisdom or discernment, make these words your prayer, inviting God’s provision into each situation.
As you allow truths from God’s Word to permeate through your being, you’ll find yourself closing in on your God-given identity, calling, and destiny. God has so much in store for you. With Claimed by God, step forward in faith and live according to his hope-filled promises.
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1. <a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/08/12/the-hope-of-glory/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Hope of Glory</a> 
2. <a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/07/29/in-christ/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">In Christ</a> 
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James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with Dr. Amy Carey and Anna Carey about their book, “Claimed by God.” Claimed by God helps you remember your identity as a daughter of God through thirty statements about the joy, confidence, and hope that God has instilled in you. These declarations are grounded in Scripture and supported by guided prayers that fuel your assurance, strength, and gratitude for God’s unchanging love. Together they enable you to believe beyond what you can see in front of you. In each chapter, you will speak the declaration in an act of faith, read the Scripture passages, draw near to God in a closing prayer, and memorize the declarations that speak to your heart. These declarations aren’t meant to stay on these pages. As you make them a part of your daily routine, you can declare God’s promises over yourself as you start your day or as you drift off to sleep. Speak truths over your circumstances in moments of fear or doubt. If you need wisdom or discernment, make these words your prayer, inviting God’s provision into each situation. As you allow truths from God’s Word to permeate through your being, you’ll find yourself closing in on your God-given identity, calling, and destiny. God has so much in store for you. With Claimed by God, step forward in faith and live according to his hope-filled promises. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Recent Episodes: 1. The Hope of Glory 2. In Christ 3. Conversation with Keas Keasler 4. Formation Writers Guild 5. Conversation with Liz Hall and Kelly Kapic The post Conversation with Dr. Amy Carey and Anna Carey appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with Dr. Amy Carey and Anna Carey about their book, <a href="https://www.ivpress.com/claimed-by-god" rel="noopener noreferrer">“Claimed by God.”</a>
Claimed by God&nbsp;helps you remember your identity as a daughter of God through thirty statements about the joy, confidence, and hope that God has instilled in you. These declarations are grounded in Scripture and supported by guided prayers that fuel your assurance, strength, and gratitude for God’s unchanging love. Together they enable you to believe beyond what you can see in front of you.
In each chapter, you will
<ul>
<li>speak the declaration in an act of faith,</li>
<li>read the Scripture passages,</li>
<li>draw near to God in a closing prayer, and</li>
<li>memorize the declarations that speak to your heart.</li>
</ul>
These declarations aren’t meant to stay on these pages. As you make them a part of your daily routine, you can declare God’s promises over yourself as you start your day or as you drift off to sleep. Speak truths over your circumstances in moments of fear or doubt. If you need wisdom or discernment, make these words your prayer, inviting God’s provision into each situation.
As you allow truths from God’s Word to permeate through your being, you’ll find yourself closing in on your God-given identity, calling, and destiny. God has so much in store for you. With&nbsp;Claimed by God, step forward in faith and live according to his hope-filled promises.
<a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/things-above-donation/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here!</a>
Recent Episodes: 
1. <a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/08/12/the-hope-of-glory/" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Hope of Glory</a> 
2.&nbsp;<a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/07/29/in-christ/" rel="noopener noreferrer">In Christ</a> 
3.&nbsp;<a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/07/08/conversation-with-keas-keasler/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conversation with Keas Keasler</a> 
4.&nbsp;<a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/06/03/formation-writers-guild/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Formation Writers Guild</a> 
5.&nbsp;<a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/05/27/conversation-with-liz-hall-and-kelly-kapic/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conversation with Liz Hall and Kelly Kapic</a>
The post <a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/10/08/conversation-with-dr-amy-carey-and-anna-carey/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conversation with Dr. Amy Carey and Anna Carey</a> appeared first on <a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apprentice Institute</a>.

Conversation with Dr. Amy Carey and Anna Carey

James Bryan Smith’s thought from above in this episode is, “You Have It All.” This week, James continues his deep dive into Colossians. Smith compares “The Wizard of Oz” to the lessons we can learn in Colossians.
<a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/things-above-donation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here!</a>
Recent Episodes: 
1. <a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/10/08/conversation-with-dr-amy-carey-and-anna-carey/" target="_blank">Conversation with Dr. Amy Carey and Anna Carey</a> 
2. <a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/08/12/the-hope-of-glory/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Hope of Glory</a> 
3. <a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/07/29/in-christ/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">In Christ</a> 
4. <a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/07/08/conversation-with-keas-keasler/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conversation with Keas Keasler</a> 
5. <a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/06/03/formation-writers-guild/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Formation Writers Guild</a>
The post <a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/11/04/you-have-it-all/">You Have It All</a> appeared first on <a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org">Apprentice Institute</a>.

James Bryan Smith’s thought from above in this episode is, “You Have It All.” This week, James continues his deep dive into Colossians. Smith compares “The Wizard of Oz” to the lessons we can learn in Colossians. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Recent Episodes: 1. Conversation with Dr. Amy Carey and Anna Carey 2. The Hope of Glory 3. In Christ 4. Conversation with Keas Keasler 5. Formation Writers Guild The post You Have It All appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith’s thought from above in this episode is, “You Have It All.” This week, James continues his deep dive into Colossians. Smith compares “The Wizard of Oz” to the lessons we can learn in Colossians.
<a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/things-above-donation/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here!</a>
Recent Episodes: 
1. <a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/10/08/conversation-with-dr-amy-carey-and-anna-carey/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conversation with Dr. Amy Carey and Anna Carey</a> 
2.&nbsp;<a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/08/12/the-hope-of-glory/" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Hope of Glory</a> 
3.&nbsp;<a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/07/29/in-christ/" rel="noopener noreferrer">In Christ</a> 
4.&nbsp;<a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/07/08/conversation-with-keas-keasler/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conversation with Keas Keasler</a> 
5.&nbsp;<a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/06/03/formation-writers-guild/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Formation Writers Guild</a>
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You Have It All

James Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “Christ in You, The Hope of Glory.” In this episode, Smith continues his three-part series on the book of Colossians.
<a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/things-above-donation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here!</a>
Recent Episodes: 
1. <a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/07/29/in-christ/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">In Christ</a> 
2. <a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/07/08/conversation-with-keas-keasler/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conversation with Keas Keasler</a> 
3. <a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/06/03/formation-writers-guild/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Formation Writers Guild</a> 
4. <a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/05/27/conversation-with-liz-hall-and-kelly-kapic/">Conversation with Liz Hall and Kelly Kapic</a> 
5. <a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/04/29/no-condemnation/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">No Condemnation</a>
The post <a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/08/12/the-hope-of-glory/">The Hope of Glory</a> appeared first on <a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org">Apprentice Institute</a>.

James Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “Christ in You, The Hope of Glory.” In this episode, Smith continues his three-part series on the book of Colossians. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Recent Episodes: 1. In Christ 2. Conversation with Keas Keasler 3. Formation Writers Guild 4. Conversation with Liz Hall and Kelly Kapic 5. No Condemnation The post The Hope of Glory appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

James Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “Christ in You, The Hope of Glory.” In this episode, Smith continues his three-part series on the book of Colossians.
<a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/things-above-donation/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here!</a>
Recent Episodes: 
1. <a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/07/29/in-christ/" rel="noopener noreferrer">In Christ</a> 
2.&nbsp;<a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/07/08/conversation-with-keas-keasler/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conversation with Keas Keasler</a> 
3.&nbsp;<a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/06/03/formation-writers-guild/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Formation Writers Guild</a> 
4.&nbsp;<a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/05/27/conversation-with-liz-hall-and-kelly-kapic/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Conversation with Liz Hall and Kelly Kapic</a> 
5.&nbsp;<a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/04/29/no-condemnation/" rel="noopener noreferrer">No Condemnation</a>
The post <a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2026/08/12/the-hope-of-glory/" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Hope of Glory</a> appeared first on <a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apprentice Institute</a>.

The Hope of Glory

Welcome to the pilot episode of the “Things Above” podcast hosted by James Bryan Smith! This is a podcast for “mind discipleship.” It is for those who want to set their minds on “things above” (Col. 3:2).  Each week James Bryan Smith will offer a glorious thought—something good and beautiful and true, something excellent and […]
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Welcome to the pilot episode of the “Things Above” podcast hosted by James Bryan Smith! This is a podcast for “mind discipleship.” It is for those who want to set their minds on “things above” (Col. 3:2). Each week James Bryan Smith will offer a glorious thought—something good and beautiful and true, something excellent and […] The post Episode 00 appeared first on Apprentice Institute.

Welcome to the pilot episode of the “Things Above” podcast hosted by James Bryan Smith! This is a podcast for “mind discipleship.” It is for those who want to set their minds on “things above” (Col. 3:2).&nbsp; Each week James Bryan Smith will offer a glorious thought—something good and beautiful and true, something excellent and […]
The post <a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org/2018/08/02/episode-00/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Episode 00</a> appeared first on <a href="https://apprenticeinstitute.org" rel="noopener noreferrer">Apprentice Institute</a>.

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