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The Next Right Thing380: Wait for the LightIt's the last episode of the year and I'm glad to welcome the season of Advent together with you. I hope you'll listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: You can download The Quiet Collection app for iPhone or Android right here. If you get LIGHT (the new 2025 Collection) by December 7 you'll receive an invite to join me for a free Live Guided Advent Reflection. I hope to see you there! FIND EMILY ELSEWHERE: Watch this episode on YouTube Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Download The Quiet Collection app Join The Soul Minimalist S...
2025-12-0210 minThe Next Right Thing379: Participate in HopeWhat does it look like for us to participate in hope? Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: The Beloved Women's Conference The Pastors, Priests and Guides retreat Follow Jonathan Merritt on Instagram FIND EMILY ELSEWHERE: Watch this episode on YouTube Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Download The Quiet Collection app Join The Soul Minimalist Substack Order a How to Walk into a Room Download the free discussion guide for How to Walk into a Room by visiting this page and clicking the button "Discussion Guide" Download the transcript
2025-10-2810 minThe Next Right Thing378: A Rebellion of Care with David GateToday I'm glad to welcome poet, writer and visual artist David Gate. His work centers around care for the individual and the nurture of community including culture, the earth and the environment, the dignity of others, and spiritual communities. He says the most important thing for us is to care for the world, ourselves, and each other and all of his work points in that direction. In his debut collection of poems and essays, A Rebellion of Care, he inspires us to rally for what makes life worth living. Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE:...
2025-10-2131 minThe Next Right Thing377: What's Saving My Autumn LifeIt's time for our seasonal episode of What's Saving My Life Right Now. I'll be sharing the things that are life-giving to me during this current autumn season and I'll encourage you to make your own list. It could be anything from a favorite product to a spiritual practice, a fun new show, or a meaningful relationship. When it comes to naming what we love this fall, everything counts. So what's saving your life right now? Here's what's saving mine. Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: My Autumn playlist The Popcast with Knox and Jamie T...
2025-10-1417 minThe Next Right Thing376: Calm All the Way DownIf you sense some parts of your life are feeling a bit over bedazzled and if you're looking for ways to quiet the outer chaos or the inner chatter, this episode is for you. Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Episode 336: The Quaker Practice of Silence with Carrie Newcomer Get that list of my favorite Quiet Resources right here FIND EMILY ELSEWHERE: Watch this episode on YouTube Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Download The Quiet Collection app Join The Soul Minimalist Substack Order a How to Walk into a Room Download the...
2025-10-0712 minThe Next Right Thing375: Cry in Your KitchenAn often-unspoken spiritual practice – one that doesn't make it into sermons or how-to guides - is the unconventional practice of crying in your kitchen. More specifically, navigating surprising or unwelcome emotion with kindness rather than control. Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Learning to Walk in the Dark by Barbara Brown Taylor Burnout by Emily and Amelia Nagoski Episode 358: Pray However You're Able FIND EMILY ELSEWHERE: Watch this episode on YouTube Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Download The Quiet Collection app Join The Soul Minimalist Substack Order a How to Walk into a Ro...
2025-09-3013 minThe Next Right Thing374: Tell the Whole Truth with Jen HatmakerToday I'm glad to welcome author, podcaster, speaker, advocate, educator, mother, Jen Hatmaker. From the power of her written word across 14 books including four New York Times best sellers, to speaking on stages, leading her own courses and book club communities, and interviewing countless visionaries on her award-winning For The Love podcast, Jen has an undeniable gift for reaching the hearts and minds of her community. It's an honor to host her today to have a conversation about her deeply personal memoir, Awake. Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Purchase Awake by Jen Hatmaker Visit Je...
2025-09-2343 minThe Next Right Thing373: Find Someone to Root forIn a world of comparison, competition, and constant performance, it's easy to turn inward, guard our energy, or measure our worth by what we haven't yet done. But what if, instead of striving, we chose to cheer? What if your next right thing wasn't about you at all, but about seeing someone else clearly and naming their goodness out loud? Even if it's not their special day of the year, finding someone to root for can be one counter-intuitive way to combat loneliness and discouragement. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Download The Birthday Collection FIND...
2025-09-1612 min
Heart of the StoryEmily P. Freeman on When to Stay & When to Go215 In this encore episode with bestselling author, Emily P. Freeman, we discuss how to decide whether to stay in or leave a space (a job, friendship, community, home, relationship, etc.) While no one else can choose for us, there are key questions that help us decide from an aligned space. That's why Emily P Freeman's latest book, How to Walk into a Room (which immediately landed on the bestseller list), is the perfect guide for discerning the next step in your big decision.Covered in this episode: Emily and Nadine share personal stories of hard goodbyesThe...
2025-09-1449 minThe Next Right Thing372: Clear Your SpaceToday I'm exploring one of the things I crave that has nothing to do with food: a desire for space - body, mind, and soul. Here are some ways clearing space is helping me in my decision-making life. Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Start With Hello by Shannan Martin The Ministry of Ordinary Places by Shannan Martin Counterweights: An Essential Practice for Holding Hope in A Heavy World by Shannan Martin "The Value of Looking at Long-Distance Views" in Psychology Today The Lazy Genius episode 371: How to Neutralize the Sunday Scaries Everything Belongs by Ric...
2025-09-0913 min
The Being Formed Podcast36. How to Walk into a Room (with Emily P. Freeman)"It's less about what we do, but it is about who we are becoming...The process of making that decision is actually the point." (Emily P. Freeman)
Join Adam Ormord as he sits down with New York Times bestselling author and spiritual director, Emily P. Freeman.
In this episode, Adam and Emily explore the art of decision-making and discernment as well as the profound impact of change in our lives. Emily shares insights from her book and discusses the importance of trusting oneself and God in the journey of life.
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2025-09-0348 minThe Next Right Thing371: Learn from the ChildrenIf you're feeling far from wonder, or disconnected from your own faith, today's episode is an invitation to listen, notice, and remember. Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Everything Belongs by Richard Rohr Find Hilary McBride on Instagram FIND EMILY ELSEWHERE: Watch this episode on YouTube Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Download The Quiet Collection app Join The Soul Minimalist Substack Order a How to Walk into a Room Download the free discussion guide for How to Walk into a Room by visiting this page and clicking the button "Discussion Guide" Download th...
2025-09-0211 minThe Next Right Thing370: On Envy and Contentment with Kate StricklerI'm so glad to welcome Kate Strickler, the creator behind the extremely popular blog and Instagram account Naptime Kitchen. She's known for her down-to-earth practicality and home and parenting hacks, and when she isn't working or wrangling the kids, you can find her in her happy place: experimenting in the kitchen. Kate lives in Charleston, South Carolina with her husband, Nate and their four children and I'm so glad to have her join us today. She's written her very first book called I Just Wish I Had A Bigger Kitchen: And Other Lies I Think Will Make...
2025-08-2942 minThe Next Right Thing369: Make Like Taylor Swift and Opt OutThe things we read, watch, listen to and generally consume will almost always contribute in some way to a conversation we're already having in our heads. It may not be obvious at first, it may take some time to connect the dots. But eventually, the work and words and lives of others – if we're paying attention – will have some kind of impact. If we're lucky, they will help us to articulate something we've worked to do on our own for quite some time. If we're smart, we'll keep a record of it. That's what I'm attempting to do t...
2025-08-2713 minThe Next Right Thing369: Make Like Taylor Swift and Opt OutThe things we read, watch, listen to and generally consume will almost always contribute in some way to a conversation we're already having in our heads. It may not be obvious at first, it may take some time to connect the dots. But eventually, the work and words and lives of others - if we're paying attention - will have some kind of impact. If we're lucky, they will help us to articulate something we've worked to do on our own for quite some time. If we're smart, we'll keep a record of it. That's what I'm...
2025-08-2613 minThe Next Right Thing368: A New Season with John P. FreemanIt's our first episode back after our summer hiatus and I'm so glad to welcome my friend, partner, and husband, John P. Freeman. (Yes, his middle initial really is P!) Aside from being my biggest cheerleader, John is also a pastor who served for 12 years in two different churches as a youth pastor until 12 years ago when he walked out of the room of official church ministry and walked into the room of our actual home where he worked for several years as a stay-at-home dad. For the last decade, he's been running his own nonprofit called Grace Discipleship, w...
2025-08-1933 min
Wealth CoherenceHorses, Coherence & Attachment with Duey FreemanEpisode Summary |
In this conversation, Emily Bouchard and Duey Freeman explore the profound impact of attachment theory on relationships and personal development. Duey shares his extensive experience working with individuals and couples, emphasizing the importance of secure attachments formed in early life. He discusses the unique role of horses in facilitating healing and connection, highlighting how they can teach us about safety and belonging. The dialogue also delves into the complexities of wealth and attachment, urging listeners to reflect on what they long for in their relationships. Ultimately, the conversation underscores the significance of breath, movement, and...
2025-07-1544 min
Read Book Briefs PodcastFinding Grace in Every Moment: Insights from Emily Belle Freeman's 'Grace Where You Are'1.Audiobook Experience:Grace Where You Are byEmily Belle Freeman
Listening to the audiobook version of Grace Where You Are by Emily Belle Freeman transforms the narrative into a deeply immersive experience, as the soothing cadence of the narration invites listeners to reflect on their own journeys with grace and spirituality. The intimate tone and carefully chosen inflections breathe life into the text, making each poignant insight resonate more profoundly. This audio format allows for a unique blend of storytelling and personal contemplation, turning everyday moments into opportunities for growth, as listeners find themselves...
2025-06-2202 min
Resúmenes de lectura rápidaFinding Strength and Grace: Embracing Life's Journey in Emily Belle Freeman's 'Grace Where You Are'
1.Audiobook Experience:Grace Where You Are byEmily Belle Freeman
Listening to the audiobook version of "Grace Where You Are" by Emily Belle Freeman immerses you in a beautifully woven tapestry of reflections and insights that resonate on a deep, emotional level. The audio format enhances the experience by allowing the listener to absorb the nuances of the narrative at their own pace, fostering a sense of intimacy and connection with each poignant message. As the soothing voice carries the gentle wisdom of grace, it invites you to pause, reflect, and embrace the transformative power of the themes presented...
2025-06-2202 min
Read Book Briefs PodcastEmbracing Everyday Grace: Finding Hope and Healing in Emily Belle Freeman's 'Grace Where You Are'1.Audiobook Experience:Grace Where You Are byEmily Belle Freeman
Listening to the audiobook version of "Grace Where You Are" by Emily Belle Freeman transforms the reading experience into an intimate journey, as the rhythmic flow of the narration draws you deeper into its themes of grace and self-discovery. The soothing voice captures the warmth and sincerity of the text, making each lesson resonate more profoundly as it unfolds. With thoughtful pacing and emphasis, the audio format allows for reflection and connection, inviting listeners to absorb the insights in a way that feels almost...
2025-06-2002 minResúmenes de lectura rápidaFinding Grace in Everyday Moments: Insights from Emily Belle Freeman's 'Grace Where You Are'
1.Audiobook Experience:Grace Where You Are byEmily Belle Freeman
Listening to the audiobook version of "Grace Where You Are" by Emily Belle Freeman transforms the experience into an intimate journey, seamlessly blending heartfelt narratives with soothing vocal delivery. The audio format immerses you in the gentle cadence of the storytelling, allowing the poignant themes of grace and spiritual growth to resonate deeply. As you navigate through each chapter, the storyteller's inflections breathe life into the text, enhancing emotional connections and inviting reflection. This auditory journey makes it easier to absorb the book's profound insights while providing a comforting...
2025-06-2002 minThe Next Right Thing367: What's Saving My Spring LifeIt's time for our seasonal episode of What's Saving My Life Right Now. I'll be sharing the things that are life-giving to me during this current spring season and I'll encourage you to make your own list. It could be anything from a favorite product to a spiritual practice, a fun new show, or a meaningful relationship. When it comes to naming what we love this spring, everything counts. So what's saving your life right now? Here's what's saving mine. Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Cue the Sun! by Emily Nussbaum Slow Productivity by...
2025-05-1318 min
Inklings with Emily Belle FreemanEmily Belle Freeman: Live Up to Your PrivilegesToday we discuss our very own Emily Belle Freemen's talk from the October 2024 General Conference, "Live Up to Your Privileges".
2024-11-221h 00
SidetrackedSidetracked with Emily P. Freeman (Pt. 2)In this episode, Cynthia and Heather get sidetracked with Emily P. Freeman by endings and closure in life, a Hoda interview, and chips and salsa.
How to know when it’s time to stay and time to leave (today.com)
House Rules: by Myquillyn Smith
Siete Tortilla Chips | Grain free | Gluten Free Chips
Grace for the Good Girl: by Emily P. Freeman
A Million Little Ways: by Emily P. Freeman
Decorative Ceramic Match Holder With Wooden Tray
River Birch Lavender Tip Decorative Matches
Heathers renaissance dress
Suits: The Complete Series 1-9
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2024-09-2023 min
MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purposeEpisode 69 Sidetracked with Emily P. Freeman (part 1) First of all, look at all the amazing guests coming our way this fall on MESSmerized! Seriously, the Lord has been so good to provide opportunities to talk with so many of my personal heroes of our faith and hear their words of encouragement. So, if you’re not subscribed to MESSmerized, will you do so today? Also, will you consider sharing your favorite episode(s) with your friends, your small group, and even on social media? What a blessing it would be to have your help getting this show out to more and...
2024-09-1826 min
Don't Mom Alone PodcastSidetracked with Emily P. Freeman (part 1) :: Cynthia and Heather [Ep 489]How do you know when it is the right time to leave a season? Do you know how to sit in silence with people? Would you consider yourself a good listener?
Today Emily P. Freeman joins us to discuss her new book, How to Walk Into a Room. She is a New York Times bestselling author of six books with a masters degree in Spiritual Formation and Leadership from Friends University. She has a true passion for teaching us how to listen well and hold grief and silence with those who need it most. Emily states that silence c...
2024-09-1627 min
The Next Right Thing331: State of the Podcast 2024 This first week back we're celebrating seven years of The Next Right Thing with our annual state-of-the- podcast conversation. The gifts for a seven-year anniversary are traditionally copper and wool that signify love, durability and comfort. We'll use those three as our framework for today's conversation. Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 10x is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy The Four Tendencies by Gretchin Rubin A Million Little Ways by Emily P. Freeman Order a How to Walk into a Room Download the free discussion guide for How to Walk i...
2024-08-1316 min
Still Becoming with Monica DiCristinaEpisode 130 - Conversation with Emily P. Freeman: How to Walk Into a RoomI am so excited to have author Emily P. Freeman on the podcast. I am such a fan, and I have been for a long time. I appreciate the way Emily shows up in the world and in her work. In a world that is always in a rush to decisions, to certainty, and to judgement, Emily's work is refreshingly curious, patient, and spacious. In this conversation, and in her impactful new book How to Walk Into a Room, Emily invites us to look at endings and decisions in a helpful and wholistic way. We discuss how we moralize...
2024-07-0939 min
Jesus Calling: Stories of FaithFinding Stability and Peace in the Shifting Sands of Change: Emily P. Freeman and Stephanie May WilsonThere is an intricate dance between the difficulty of making changes in our lives and a profound trust in God to guide us through. When we have to make the decision to leave something behind and start anew, there is an emotional toll and a fear of the unknown. However, there is much to be learned from endings and new beginnings, and how sometimes we end up finding peace in the midst of our turmoil. Emily P. Freeman is a spiritual director and author who hosts The Next Right Thing Podcast. Emily shares practical thoughts on how t...
2024-05-3030 min
The Next Right Thing330: Mister Rogers and Decision-Making (Emily's Favorites)This week we'll finish up our walk through past episodes with one of my all-time favorites about Mr. Rogers. I had been wanting to do an episode related to Fred Rogers for quite some time, but it took me a while to finally pull some threads together and connect my thoughts just a little bit. This episode was originally published as episode 103 in November of 2019, and it explores how important it is to realize the impact other people have on the choices that we make for good or for ill. It's about the creativity that can come from frustration...
2024-05-2816 min
The Next Right Thing329: Decision-Making for Slow Processors (Emily's Favorites)This week, we're continuing our walk through past episodes doing something we've never done before. I'm looking back at some of my personal favorites. This episode was originally published as episode 136 in July of 2020, and it explores the question, "Is there room for slow processing in this fast moving world? How can we make thoughtful decisions when everything moves so fast?" It's a great one to revisit. I hope you'll listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 10 Things To Tell You: Has The Internet Ever Changed Your Mind? Episode 60: Start Before You're Ready Essentialism b...
2024-05-2114 min
The Next Right Thing328: Let Time Be Your Friend (Emily's Favorites)For the next several weeks, we're doing something we've never done before. It's a bit of a look back at some of my personal favorite episodes. Today's replay was originally episode 71, Let Time be Your Friend. It came about after months of ruminating over this idea of the passing of time and how it's always part of our lives, but we don't often sit and think about it. If you've ever felt like you could make better decisions if only you had more time, if you've ever wished for time to stop just for a while so you could...
2024-05-1414 min
The Kevin Miller PodcastEmily P Freeman | Reveal And Remove The Barriers To Making Big Decisions & Changes With 10 Key QuestionsWe are driven by our values. Sometimes however, our values change, or we find ourselves in a place where it’s hard to live out our values. So we think about change. Which requires decisions. And boom. A crossroads. The comfort and security of where we are and what is known, and the fear of the unknown. It’s a big deal. However, I’ve got really hopeful news for you. A resource if you will. How would you like a manual for how to make it as easy and secure as possible? Emily P. Freeman is the Wall Street...
2024-04-292h 22The Kevin Miller PodcastEmily P Freeman | Reveal And Remove The Barriers To Making Big Decisions & Changes With 10 Key QuestionsWe are driven by our values. Sometimes however, our values change, or we find ourselves in a place where it’s hard to live out our values. So we think about change. Which requires decisions. And boom. A crossroads. The comfort and security of where we are and what is known, and the fear of the unknown. It’s a big deal. However, I’ve got really hopeful news for you. A resource if you will. How would you like a manual for how to make it as easy and secure as possible? Emily P. Freeman is the Wall Street...
2024-04-292h 22The Kevin Miller PodcastEmily P Freeman | Reveal And Remove The Barriers To Making Big Decisions & Changes With 10 Key QuestionsWe are driven by our values. Sometimes however, our values change, or we find ourselves in a place where it’s hard to live out our values. So we think about change. Which requires decisions. And boom. A crossroads. The comfort and security of where we are and what is known, and the fear of the unknown. It’s a big deal. However, I’ve got really hopeful news for you. A resource if you will. How would you like a manual for how to make it as easy and secure as possible? Emily P. Freeman is the Wall Street...
2024-04-292h 23
Deconstructing MamasWalking Out of & Into Spiritual Rooms - Emily P. FreemanThe question we need to ask is this one: Am I being pushed by fear or led by love? (Emily P. Freeman)We are absolutely thrilled to have Emily P. Freeman join us on the podcast this week. Emily is a New York Times best-selling author, a mom to three, a spiritual director and podcast hostess. Her most important work is to help create soul space and offer spiritual companionship and discernment for anyone struggling with decision fatigue and trying to make a life in the process.Emily vulnerably speaks about h...
2024-04-161h 00The Next Right Thing321: What We Wish We'd Known with John P. Freeman Today's guest is one you're familiar with by now. It's my friend, partner, and husband, John Freeman. Aside from being my biggest cheerleader, John is also a pastor. He served for 12 years in two different churches as a youth pastor, until 11 years ago when he walked out of the room of official church ministry and walked into the room of our actual home, where he worked for several years as a stay-at-home dad. For the last few years, he's been running his own nonprofit called Grace Discipleship, offering soul care and spiritual direction for couples, pastors, and...
2024-03-2640 min
10 Things To Tell YouEp 212: 10 Questions For Every Room You're In (with Emily P. Freeman)One of my greatest teachers of the last few years is author, podcaster, and speaker Emily P. Freeman. I have learned so much from her work and devoured her latest NEW YORK TIMES best selling book How To Walk Into A Room: The Art of Knowing When To Stay and When To Walk Away.Emily says, "Our whole life is like a house, and every commitment, community, role, and relationship is like a room." In this conversation, Emily and I continue her room metaphor and she asks 10 Questions from her book that we can use to discern...
2024-03-211h 11
The Kim Gravel ShowThe Confidence to Walk Into Any Room with Emily P FreemanDid you know adults make over 35,000 decisions every day. Decision fatigue is real, y’all! No wonder I feel so exhausted.Luckily, Emily P. Freeman is on the show this week to help us all navigate life's changes. She just wrote a wonderful book about new beginnings called, “How to Walk into a Room: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away” and she’s also the host of the hit podcast, Do The Next Right Thing, which is a show about discernment. Emily is full of wisdom, inspiration and faith an...
2024-03-2058 min
The Alli Worthington ShowHow to Make Big Decisions with Emily P. FreemanWelcome to the show! If you're struggling with big decisions, you're in the right place. Today, I'm thrilled to have my long-time friend, Emily P. Freeman. She's a bestselling author and creator of The Next Right Thing podcast, and her wisdom on decision-making is incredible. Today, we are tackling how to make big decisions in life, and I think you’ll love it!
Emily P. Freeman is a bestselling author of five books. As a spiritual director, workshop leader, and host of The Next Right Thing podcast, her most important work is to help create soul space and o...
2024-03-1140 min
The Chris Voss ShowThe Chris Voss Show Podcast – How to Walk into a Room: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away by Emily P. Freeman
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If life were a house, then every room holds a story. What do we do when a room we’re in is no longer a room where we belong?
What do you do when you start to feel a shift and must decide if it’s time to make a change? When it comes to navigating big decisions about when to s...
2024-03-0134 minInklings with Emily Belle FreemanEmily Belle Freeman: Walking in Covenant Relationship with Christ"When President Russell M. Nelson invited us to think celestially, it reminded us to look harder, take the long view, and change our perspective. For the next six months, that is our quest. We will consider Perspective, Devotion, and Relationship. Let us all look harder and think celestial. It will lead us to discover the rich blessings Heavenly Father has in store for each of us.”
2024-02-1658 min
The Next Right Thing305: Creating an Evening Routine with Emily LeyEmily Ley is the founder of Simplified, which is a bestselling brand of planners and organizational tools for busy women. She has spent nearly 13 years empowering, inspiring, and equipping women in the areas of organization, planning and simplicity. She's the host of the Simplified podcast and author of national bestselling books, but today, we're going to talk about concepts she writes about in her newest book, Near in the Night: A Collection of Reflections on Finding God's Peace and Rest. If you, like me, have trouble turning off your mind at the close of day and are hoping for some...
2023-12-1231 min
Authentic AlchemyHow to Embrace Change & Thrive Through Times of Transition with BECCY FREEMANThis week on Authentic Alchemy, Emily chats with the gorgeous Beccy Freeman about moving through life's inevitable changes with grace.
Beccy Freeman is a Women’s Health & Lifestyle Coach and Registered Counsellor supporting women to transition into, and thrive in the second half of their lives. Beccy is passionate in her belief that the experience of perimenopause and menopause doesn’t have to rule your life - with holistic supports in place, you can move through this time of change and transition to find even more purpose, passion and power. Using her signature framework of Wellness, Mindset and...
2023-12-1154 min
The Next Right Thing299: The Problem with Binaries in Decision-Making How can we know the difference between a yes, an absolutely yes, a maybe, a probably not, and a no? And what do we do with the simple one line advice that doesn't always seem to apply? Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Preorder How to Walk Into a Room Subscribe to The Soul Minimalist on Substack The Quiet Collection app Ask Emily anything Essentialism by Greg McKeown Hell Yeah or No by Derek Sivers Episode 219: 20 Questions to Ask Before You Say Yes to a Great Opportunity Order The Next Right Thing Guided Journal Grab a c...
2023-10-3117 min
Leading Saints PodcastGirls Camp, Grace, and the Bishop’s Office | An Interview with Emily Belle FreemanEmily Belle Freeman has written more than a dozen books and spoken at a variety of conferences, workshops, and gatherings. She taught for many years in the Church Educational System and has served in numerous callings in the Church, including in Young Women, Sunday School, Relief Society, and fourteen times as girls camp director. She was called to be the next Young Women General President at the April 2023 general conference. Emily has a deep love of the scriptures, which comes from a desire to find their application in everyday life, and her greatest joy comes from spending time with...
2023-06-2858 min
The Next Right Thing280: Family Life and Spiritual Direction with John FreemanFor the third year in a row, I'm hosting a conversation with John, who I have shared life with in marriage for 22 years. We have two college-age kiddos who have just finished their freshman year and one rising high school junior. Professionally, John runs a local community funded nonprofit called Grace Discipleship, where he serves as a spiritual director providing soul care and discipleship for the next generation. John has been a steady listening presence for several decades here in our hometown of Greensboro, North Carolina, and he regularly meets with teenagers, college students, couples and ministry...
2023-06-2030 min
Take HeartDiscerning Your Next Right Thing: An Interview with Emily P FreemanAmy Brown talks with Emily P. Freeman, author, and podcast host of The Next Right Thing, about what happens in the space between when we have a decision to make and when the decision is made. Emily talks about the importance of doing one thing at a time and how decluttering our inner life can help us make clear and confident decisions. Emily’s journal, the Next Right Thing Journal, helps her in her practice of reflection and encourages her to notice patterns. Both she and Amy use it to process their lives to help make decisions with ease.
2023-06-0629 min
For The Love With Jen Hatmaker PodcastInviting Calm into Your Life and Home: Emily P. Freeman and Myquillyn SmithIn our ongoing quest to squash the chaos in our lives, we’re talking to two experts (who are in fact sisters) who literally help us create space for our souls and our homes to breathe. Emily P. Freeman hosts the Do the Next Right Thing podcast where listeners flock to hear her soothing voice guide them with small ways to achieve mental clarity and avoid analysis paralysis when making decisions. Her sister, Myquillyn Smith, better known as The Nester, has the superpower of helping us create peace in the physical places we live with smart solutions that tweak ou...
2023-05-171h 00
Mom on Purpose[BONUS EPISODE] Busy Moms' Book Club: The Next Right Thing by Emily P. FreemanBusy Moms' Book Club: The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman In today's bonus Busy Mom's Book Club episode, Lara is sharing her insights on the book, The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman. As moms, we are inundated with decisions to make, from the simple things like feeding our kids the right foods all the way up to making the best educational choices. If you're overwhelmed and uncertain, this book might be just the one you need.This Episode is For You If:You spend a lot...
2023-03-2948 min
The Next Right Thing268: What's Saving My Life: Friendship EditionWhat's saving your life right now, specifically when it comes to friendship? It's the first in a several-week series on friendship inspired by my friend and fellow author, Laura Tremaine's new book, The Life Council, all about 10 friends every woman needs. We'll have Laura on as a guest next week, but this week we'll kick off the series by dedicating this quarter's "What's Saving My Life" to friendship. Listen in. Links + Resources From This Episode: The Life Council by Laura Tremaine Visit Laura Tremaine's website Find Laura Tremaine on Instagram The Quiet Collection app Order The N...
2023-03-2820 min
Behind The Mike Podcast with Mike StoneBONUS 6 - Amanda Valantine | Hope Worth Repeating | Emily P. FreemanHow would you rate your decision-making skills? Are there unmade decisions causing you stress and overwhelm? Would you like to feel more confident in your life decisions? Amanda Valantine is back for her weekly episode of the Hope Worth Repeating podcast. In this episode, she is featuring Emily P Freeman and her book, “The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions”. Amanda shares her own struggles with decision fatigue and analysis paralysis when it comes to life’s decisions. She also shares hope from Emily P. Freeman and her practical and philos...
2023-02-1612 minThe Next Right Thing255: Ask Emily Anything! Celebrating 20 MillionWhat a gift it is to be a small part of your Tuesdays over the last five years! As we celebrate 20 million downloads, we're dedicating today's episode to answering your questions. I'll say some words about why I don't give parenting advice, one of my favorite decisions of the last year, how I decided to became a spiritual director, and what is my next right thing. Listen in. Links + Resources From This Episode: Episode 167: Spiritual Direction for Beginners Episode 178: How to Find a Spiritual Director Episode 253: The Enneagram and Decision-Making with Suzanne Stabile Receive my monthly newsletter Join t...
2022-11-2939 min
The Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022Day 10 // BenedictionWelcome to Day 10 of The Quiet Collection for Christmas.
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2022-11-2804 min
The Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022Day 9 // CompassionWelcome to Day 9 of The Quiet Collection for Christmas.
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The Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022Day 8 // OkayWelcome to Day 8 of The Quiet Collection for Christmas.
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The Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022Day 7 // WindWelcome to Day 7 of The Quiet Collection for Christmas.
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2022-11-2810 min
The Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022Day 6 // TeacherWelcome to Day 6 of The Quiet Collection for Christmas.
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2022-11-2807 min
The Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022Day 5 // CompelledWelcome to Day 5 of The Quiet Collection for Christmas.
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2022-11-2806 min
The Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022Day 4 // SilencedWelcome to Day 4 of The Quiet Collection for Christmas.
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2022-11-2805 minThe Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022Day 3 // MagnificatWelcome to Day 3 of The Quiet Collection for Christmas.
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The Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022Day 2 // SurpriseWelcome to Day 2 of The Quiet Collection for Christmas.
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2022-11-2807 min
The Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022Day 1 // HelloWelcome to Day 1 of The Quiet Collection for Christmas, an audio devotional from Emily P. Freeman.
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2022-11-2805 minThe Next Right Thing241: Write What You Know (And Other Life Advice)C.S. Lewis once said to "always prefer the plain, direct word to the long, vague one. Don't implement promises, but keep them." What's true for language can also be true for life. Why make something complicated when it can be simple instead? Here are 3 common writing tips given to writers that can be applied to our whole life. Listen in. Links + Resources From This Episode: Use code TISH22 for 30% off Liturgy of the Ordinary at ivpress.com LitHub: Should You Write What You Know? 31 Authors Weigh In by Emily Temple The Art and Craft of Wr...
2022-08-2310 minThe Next Right Thing237: For When Things Are Changing (with John Freeman)Today I'm eager to sit with John Freeman, my husband and partner for the last 21 years. We talk about some times of discernment and decision-making in our own marriage, how serving on staff at a church for over a decade prepared him for his work as a spiritual director and what's on our minds as we prepare to send our twins off to college. If you find yourself standing on a threshold of change, listen in. Links + Resources From This Episode: Learn more about John's current work Episode 167: Spiritual Direction for Beginners Episode 178: How to Find...
2022-08-0230 minThe Next Right Thing223: How to Move Through Small DisappointmentsWhether you're making plans to travel, to be with friends or family, or to host people at your house in your very own neighborhood, chances are you have some expectations for how things will go. So what do you do when the day comes, the trip is lovely, the food is great and the company kind, but you get stuck in a disappointment that you can't seem to shake? Sometimes our next right thing turns out differently than we thought, and even if it's not life threatening or earth shattering, we feel disappointment and we may not even know...
2022-04-2609 minThe Next Right Thing200: Ask Emily Anything! Celebrating 200 EpisodesToday's conversation is between me and you—because today we celebrate 200 episodes of The Next Right Thing! What a gift it has been to be a small part of 200 of your Tuesdays. For the first time, I'm hosting an Ask Me Anything where you asked questions and I say words about my dream guests, my limited parenting advice, what the P stands for, and if I've ever thought about quitting. Listen in. Links + Resources From This Episode: Episode 187: State of the Podcast 2021 Episode 115: Before You Decide, Halt Episode 189: How to Use The Next Right Thing Guided Journal Episode 172: Mak...
2021-11-0931 minThe Next Right Thing184: The Next Right Thing in Marriage with John FreemanIn honor of 20 years of marriage, I've invited John to join me today. We'll talk about life together through various transitions, griefs, fears, and personality quirks. We'll also share about how we met and what the Enneagram has taught us in marriage. Listen in! Links + Resources From This Episode: Receive $100 off your first month with Talkspace with code NEXTRIGHTTHING Learn more about John's work here Episode 183: Real Talk About Overfunctioning Hannah Coulter by Wendell Berry Order The Next Right Thing Guided Journal Grab a copy of my book The Next Right Thing Find me o...
2021-06-2241 min
Freeman Means Business' Wonder Women in Business PodcastWonder Woman in Business, Emily WoloschukEmily Woloschuk is an award-winning marketing and business development professional who helps lawyers build their book of business and deliver outstanding client service.
Driven by the belief that effective communication is key to one’s success, Emily takes pride in providing strategic guidance on business development efforts, marketing and public relations, client feedback programs, and digital marketing.
Most recently Emily was the Director of Marketing & Business Development at a litigation boutique. She worked with the lawyers on business development initiatives that supported the firm’s strategic plan. For her work in helping the firm achieve nati...
2021-01-1137 min
Your Enneagram Coach, the PodcastEpisode 31: The Enneagram and the Gospel: Emily P. Freeman (Type 4) and Morgan Harper Nichols (Type 5)Today, Beth and Jeff speak with Emily P. Freeman (creator of The Next Right Thing podcast and Type 4) and Morgan Harper Nichols (artist, poet, musician, and Type 5). This episode is part of a series of interviews with familiar voices who represent each of the 9 Types. Beth and Jeff use their Enneagram Coaching approach to pull out the emotions, uniqueness, and authenticity behind each guest's Type. You'll hear stories from their childhood and learn how their Core Motivations impact them today. More importantly, you'll learn how Christ satisfies their Core Longing and how God uses their p...
2020-12-011h 25
The Next Right Thing143: At Home: Start With Your Senses (with Myquillyn Smith)In an attempt to disrupt the cycle of overthinking and get out of my own head, I'm working to pay attention to my body, namely my five senses. This is not my most natural way. If you can relate, I hope that intentionally seeing, touching, smelling, tasting, and hearing might prove to be a grounding practice as we consider our next right thing in several areas of our lives. Today I'm glad to have my sister, Myquillyn Smith (The Nester), join me for a conversation about how to start with our senses at home. Listen in. Links + Resources From...
2020-09-0833 min
Mere ChristiansEmily P. Freeman (Author of The Next Right Thing)Jordan Raynor sits down with Emily P. Freeman, bestselling author of The Next Right Thing, to talk about her response to The Next Right Thing in Frozen II, the genius of “theme days” on your calendar, and how to avoid the temptation to “fake mastery.”Links Mentioned:Emily P. FreemanEmily P. Freeman on TwitterThe Next Right Thing PodcastThe Next Right Thing“The Next Right Thing” Song on YouTubeKristen Bell on TwitterThe Walt Disney CompanyUniversity of North Carolina GreensboroAnnie DownsB.J. Novak on TwitterGreg DanielsTim FerrissOprahMaster of OneParks and RecreationJohn OrtbergHope*WritersThreshold 360Dallas WillardThe Ruthless Elimination of HurryThe Goo...
2020-06-1745 min
The Next Right Thing128: Use Your ReimaginationAt the beginning of the year, you may have imagined what 2020 would bring. I feel sure no one imagined what we would end up getting. Today I want to invite you to join me in an exercise of reimagination. And here's a hint: you're already really good at it. Listen in. Links + Resources From This Episode: Grace Discipleship: John Freeman Here and Now by Henri Nouwen hope*writers: We're open for enrollment May 18 - 22, 2020! The War of Art by Steven Pressfield Grab a copy of my book The Next Right Thing Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman Do...
2020-05-1911 min
The Messy Table with Jenn JewellEP. 68 | Emily P. Freeman [The Next Right Thing]New decade, new decisions. Who are you going to be? What are you going to value? “What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” (Thanks for that, Mary Oliver.)
Kicking off 2020 at The Messy Table Podcast is someone who’s passionate about creating space for your soul. Someone who will gently invite you to stop earning your significance—it’s already been freely given. Someone who will offer a spark of light as you discern your next right thing.
“We’re not called to live in a culture; we’re called to live...
2020-01-0748 min
The Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellS2E1: Daily Calm Downs & The Next Right Thing with Emily P. FreemanToday kicks off the second season of The Turquoise Table, where we'll be asking all our guests and you to answer this question: What does community mean to you? In today's episode, host Kristin Schell interviews Emily P. Freeman, a writing mentor, teacher and friend. Spoiler alert: Emily was at guest at the party Kristin bought the original picnic table for – before it became The Turquoise Table. Through her books and podcast, Emily helps ease the minds of weary decision makers and gives measured direction on taking next steps. Emily advocates for p...
2019-09-2547 min
The Next Right Thing80: Don't Take Offense If you feel like you don't have enough time in the day, here's one way to open up some space: Refuse to take offense. It's not easy, but it is interesting. Let's get curious about it. Links + Resources From This Episode: Bonus! Kendra Adachi The Next Right Thing book Colossians 3:3 A Million Little Ways byEmily P. Freeman The Way of the Heart by Henri J.M. Nouwen Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman Find me on Twitter @emilypfreeman
2019-04-2312 min
The Living Room with Joanna Weaver003: The Next Right Thing with Emily P. Freeman | The Living Room"We make 35,000 decisions every day – no wonder we struggle to make the big ones!"
In this episode, best-selling author, Emily P. Freeman, shares from her new book, The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions.
So many of us live full and busy lives which can cause us to feel rushed and hurried internally as well. But when we invite God into the decision-making process it can change everything. Emily's podcast has resonated with so many women - over 2.2 million downloads in the last year and a half! And her new book is a run-away best-seller just...
2019-04-1727 min
The Next Right ThingBonus: Annie F. DownsIf you've ever felt unable to move forward because you're worried there's only one right answer and you don't know what that right answer is, today's episode is for you. This is part of a short series we're doing this month to celebrate the release of my new book, The Next Right Thing. I'm sitting down with a guest to talk about their decision-making habits, regrets, quirks and questions. Today I'm thrilled to talk with my dear friend Annie F. Downs, bestselling author, nationally known speaker, and podcast host based in Nashville. Her recent books i...
2019-04-1121 min
Press Play On The Sensational Full Audiobook Now, Curious Minds!The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions by Emily P. FreemanPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/379754to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions
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Release date: April 2, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 8
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Genres: Christianity
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Nothing gets our attention like an unmade decision: Should I accept the new position? Which schooling choice is best for my kids? How can I support my aging parents? When we have a decision to make and the answer isn't clear, what we want more...
2019-04-025h 06
The Learner's Corner with Caleb MasonEpisode 138: Emily P. Freeman On Overcoming Decision Fatigue and Choosing the Next Right ThingIn this episode, Caleb talks with Emily P. Freeman about overcoming decision fatigue, learning to say no, create boundaries, and choosing the next right thing.
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Title: The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions
Author: Emily P. Freeman
Narrator: Emily P. Freeman
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 6 minutes
Release date: April 2, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 8
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Counseling & Inspirational
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Nothing gets our attention like an unmade decision: Should I accept the new position? Which schooling choice is best for my kids? How can I support my aging parents? When we have a decision to make and the answer isn't clear, what we want...
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Title: The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions
Author: Emily P. Freeman
Narrator: Emily P. Freeman
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 6 minutes
Release date: April 2, 2019
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4.5 of Total 8
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Christianity
Publisher's Summary:
Nothing gets our attention like an unmade decision: Should I accept the new position? Which schooling choice is best for my kids? How can I support my aging parents? When we have a decision to make and the answer isn't clear, what we want more...
2019-04-025h 06
Struggle Well School#179: The Next Right Thing with Emily P. FreemanHow can you live your life more fully YOU? Do you need permission to take a hot minute to check in with yourself?
This week we meet Emily, a grad student and a mom in a busy season of life who has practical advice on how we can connect with ourselves and our Father. We talk about creativity and all of the different shapes it can come in. Did you know you can be creative and connect with God without buying the entire contents of aisle 10 at Michaels?
Emily P. Freeman is the Wall Street J...
2019-04-0137 min
Crystal Paine Show20. Stop Procrastinating and Do the Next Right Thing (with Emily P. Freeman)Well, y’all, after 19 podcast episodes, I’m finally feeling like I’m starting to get my feet underneath me and feel more comfortable with this whole podcasting. So, even though it scared me a lot, this is the first episode where I didn’t plan out every word I was going to say. That’s a big deal for me as one of my big goals for this year is to be as comfortable on the podcast as I am on live video… but I keep reminding myself that it took at least 30-50 live videos before I star...
2019-02-1229 min
The Next Right Thing68: If You're Afraid of Making the Wrong DecisionIf your fear of making a wrong choice is keeping you from making any choice at all, this episode offers 3 simple things to remember. Links + Resources From This Episode: Episode 05: For the Love of Good Change with Jen Hatmaker A Million Little Ways by Emily P. Freeman Order The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman
2019-01-2913 min
The Next Right Thing66: Don't Let the Ending Define the Whole StoryWhen an ending is difficult, it's easy to color the entire reality through the lens of how it ended, whether it's a relationship, a job, a dream project, or a life. The ending does not get to define the whole story. Maybe it's time to take back the narrative. This could be a life-giving part of your healing. This could be your next right thing. Links + Resources From This Episode: Budder on Emily's Instagram Stories Psalm 37: 23-26 Psalm 27:14 A Million Little Ways: Uncover the Art You Were Made to Live- ebook sale on 1.59! Find...
2019-01-1515 min
The Next Right Thing64: Acknowledge Your SoulWe don't want to wait until the other side of Christmas to finally pause and say, hello soul. I've missed you this month. Instead, we work to create space now. For a few minutes today, we'll make room, we'll take a moment to acknowledge our soul and remember the miracle of God With Us. Links + Resources From This Episode: Renovation of the Heartby Dallas Willard The Art of Everyday Living - Emily's keynote from The Breath and The Clay 2014 Tickets: The Breath and the Clay / March 22-24, 2019 / Winston-Salem, North Carolina Top Ten Books for 2018 Fin...
2018-12-1810 min
The Next Right Thing60: Start Before You're Ready (PLUS A Big Announcment!)Starting before you're ready moving even when you're not sure where you're going is only possible when you have a next-right-thing mindset. Today I'll share a story from my own life and, in the process, offer what I hope will be as fun an announcement for you to hear as it is for me to give. Links + Resources From This Episode: The Weight of Glory by C. S. Lewis Episode 27: Stop Rushing Clarity Marie Forleo Seven Days of Still Moments The Quiet Collection Waiting List Simply Tuesday: My last book Blue Sky Period B J N...
2018-11-2019 min
The Next Right Thing53: Allow the Present to Be ImperfectThe rest from decision fatigue doesn't descend upon me when my work is finally finished. Instead, it comes slowly as I'm willing to allow the present to be imperfect. Links + Resources From This Episode: Choosing Rest by Sally Breedlove Rhythms of Rest by Shelly Miller Simply Tuesday by Emily P. Freeman The Lazy Genius Podcast Episode 77: The Lazy Genius Rests The Next Right Thing Podcast Episode 40: Keep Your Rest Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman
2018-10-0214 min
The Next Right Thing45: Receive a New BeginningWe want see evidence of growth in our lives, but it can be discouraging when we can't figure out how to release old habits. Perhaps true maturity and a growing faith show up not in our ability to stand up straight and blameless, but in our willingness to turn, again and again, back to the face of God. Links + Resources From This Episode: Lamentations 3:19-32 On Making Friends and Partial Solutions by Tsh Oxenreider Ten Favorite Things of Summer by Emily P. Freeman Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman
2018-07-1008 min
The Next Right Thing39: Don't Give Your Critic WordsThe voice of the critic can keep us from our next right thing. But not all critical voices are created equally. Here's help to discern who to listen to and who to ignore. A few links from the episode: A Million Little Ways by Emily P. Freeman Little Goat Diner - Our breakfast place! Christine Caine Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman Get the monthly letter: emilypfreeman.com/letter
2018-05-2910 min
The Next Right Thing35: Be Kind (with Candace Cameron Bure)When you're on a roll in Hollywood, you don't leave the industry. But that's exactly what actress, producer, and author Candace Cameron Bure decided to do. In the midst of the fear and second-guessing, one character trait remained certain throughout her life and career transitions - kindness. Listen in as she shares her story, because when you're in the midst of making a big decision, it helps to hear the decision-making process other people go through. Links + Resources From This Episode: Be Kind To One Another by Brian Morykon The Bu...
2018-05-0125 min
The Next Right Thing29: Remember the Real ArtWhen you hold a dream – to craft a song, write a book, open a shop, get a degree – it can be hard to let it go even when the dream no longer fits. It feels like more than a loss, it feels like failure. But it doesn't have to. In fact, what if the letting go was actually a making room? The real art isn't the song, the book, the shop or the degree. The real art is something more, something deeper, something good. Today I'll share a story of a couple who realized...
2018-03-2011 min
The Next Right Thing24: Look for Arrows (Not Answers)When I have a question, the first thing I want is an answer. Sometimes answers are fairly easy to come by – How do you make pizza? What should I wear today? Who can drive to piano practice? But so often, the questions we have in life that give us trouble are the ones that aren't so linear. In my experience, these usually have to do with things like faith, vocation, and relationships. Today I'm sharing about a time in our life when my husband John and I desperately wanted answers but what we got instead wa...
2018-02-1315 min
The Next Right Thing20: Ignore With IntentionWith computers in our pockets, the truth is we all have low-grade anxiety that messes with our ability to discern our next right thing. Today I'll share practical steps to take to eliminate of one of the most common anxiety triggers: the ones that show up in our feeds, our follows, and our online accounts. Mentions in this Episode: John Freeman - my husband The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology In Its Proper Place by Andy Crouch The Monastery of the Heart: An Invitation to a Meaningful Life by Joan Chittister Instagram...
2018-01-1617 min
The Next Right Thing17: Let It CountWhen it comes to discerning your next right thing, maybe this one small word will make a difference for you as it has for me. Visit thenextrightthingpodcast.com for a full transcript and a copy of today's prayer. Mentions in This Episode: My Utmost for His Highest by Oswald Chambers The Memoir Project: A Thoroughly Non-Standardized Text For Writing and Life by Marion Roach Smith Simply Tuesday: Small-Moment Living In A Fast-Moving World by Emily P. Freeman It's Simply Tuesday: A Coloring Book by Emily P. Freeman To Bless This Space Between Us: A B...
2017-11-2816 min
The Next Right Thing16: Walk Slow and Carry QuestionsDuring the holidays, the transition from our regular schedule to extended time with family can be great in theory but more difficult in practice. Here's one simple step you can take to help you be a sane person with your people this week. Mentions in This Episode: Soul Keeping by John Ortberg Simply Tuesday by Emily P. Freeman Join my letter list Instagram @emilypfreeman Find complete transcripts at thenextrightthingpodcast.com
2017-11-2118 min