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Wealth CoherenceWealth CoherenceEp 5 - Horses, Coherence & Attachment with Duey FreemanEpisode Summary | In this conversation, Emily Bouchard and Duey Freeman explore the profound impact of attachment theory on human 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 truly long for in their relationships. Ultimately, the conversation underscores the significance of breath...2025-07-1544 minRead Book Briefs PodcastRead 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 minResúmenes de lectura rápidaResúmenes 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 minRead Book Briefs PodcastRead 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 rápidaResúmenes 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 ThingThe 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 minInklings with Emily Belle FreemanInklings 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 00MESSmerized - Funny and faith based encouragement in marriage , family , Christian parenting , and finding purposeMESSmerized - 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 minDon\'t Mom Alone PodcastDon'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 can teach u...2024-09-1600 minDon\'t Mom Alone PodcastDon'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 minChrystal Evans HurstChrystal Evans Hurst#497 - Emily P. Freeman - How to Make Difficult Decisions When choosing whether to walk into a new space or out of your current one, feelings of uncertainty can convince you that you’re better off not making a decision at all. But you don’t have it all figured out to move forward in your life. You can choose to do the next right thing instead. I chatted with my friend Emily P. Freeman to discuss her New York Times bestseller, “How to Walk Into a Room.” Her fresh perspective on decision-making left me feeling at peace about my present and hopeful for my future. I am certa...2024-09-0950 minThe Sister Circle PodcastThe Sister Circle Podcast#497 - Emily P. Freeman - How to Make Difficult Decisions When choosing whether to walk into a new space or out of your current one, feelings of uncertainty can convince you that you’re better off not making a decision at all. But you don’t have it all figured out to move forward in your life. You can choose to do the next right thing instead. I chatted with my friend Emily P. Freeman to discuss her New York Times bestseller, “How to Walk Into a Room.” Her fresh perspective on decision-making left me feeling at peace about my present and hopeful for my future. I am certa...2024-09-0950 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 minStill Becoming with Monica DiCristinaStill 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 minJesus Calling: Stories of FaithJesus 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 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 min10 Things To Tell You10 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 11The Kim Gravel ShowThe 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 minThe Alli Worthington ShowThe 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 minThe Chris Voss ShowThe 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 How to Walk into a Room: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away by Emily P. Freeman https://amzn.to/3P1EiuU 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 FreemanInklings 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 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 minAuthentic AlchemyAuthentic 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 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 minLeading Saints PodcastLeading 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 her...2023-06-2858 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 mi...2023-06-2030 minTake HeartTake 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 minFor The Love With Jen Hatmaker PodcastFor 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 00Mom on PurposeMom 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 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 Q...2023-03-2820 minBehind The Mike PodcastBehind The Mike PodcastBONUS 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 ThingThe 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 minThe Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022The Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022Day 10 // BenedictionWelcome to Day 10 of The Quiet Collection for Christmas. Download a transcript of today's audio here: Day 10 // Benediction - Audio Transcript  Additional information: Learn more about Emily P. Freeman This is your exclusive access to the Christmas Collection. Please don’t share these private episodes. Click here to give The Quiet Collection for Christmas as a gift! Original music by Caleb Peavy Copyright 2022 Emily P. Freeman2022-11-2804 minThe Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022The Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022Day 9 // CompassionWelcome to Day 9 of The Quiet Collection for Christmas. Download a transcript of today's audio here: Day 9 // Compassion - Audio Transcript Additional information: Learn more about Emily P. Freeman This is your exclusive access to the Christmas Collection. Please don’t share these private episodes. Click here to give The Quiet Collection for Christmas as a gift! Original music by Caleb Peavy Copyright 2022 Emily P. Freeman2022-11-2805 minThe Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022The Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022Day 8 // OkayWelcome to Day 8 of The Quiet Collection for Christmas. Download a transcript of today's audio here: Day 8 // Okay - Audio Transcript Additional information: Learn more about Emily P. Freeman This is your exclusive access to the Christmas Collection. Please don’t share these private episodes. Click here to give The Quiet Collection for Christmas as a gift! Original music by Caleb Peavy Copyright 2022 Emily P. Freeman2022-11-2804 minThe Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022The Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022Day 7 // WindWelcome to Day 7 of The Quiet Collection for Christmas. Download a transcript of today's audio here: Day 7 // Wind - Audio Transcript Additional information: Learn more about Emily P. Freeman This is your exclusive access to the Christmas Collection. Please don’t share these private episodes. Click here to give The Quiet Collection for Christmas as a gift! Original music by Caleb Peavy Copyright 2022 Emily P. Freeman2022-11-2810 minThe Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022The Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022Day 6 // TeacherWelcome to Day 6 of The Quiet Collection for Christmas. Download a transcript of today's audio here: Day 6 // Teacher - Audio Transcript   Additional information: Learn more about Emily P. Freeman This is your exclusive access to the Christmas Collection. Please don’t share these private episodes. Click here to give The Quiet Collection for Christmas as a gift! Original music by Caleb Peavy Copyright 2022 Emily P. Freeman2022-11-2807 minThe Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022The Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022Day 5 // CompelledWelcome to Day 5 of The Quiet Collection for Christmas. Download a transcript of today's audio here: Day 5 // Compelled - Audio Transcript Additional information: Learn more about Emily P. Freeman This is your exclusive access to the Christmas Collection. Please don’t share these private episodes. Click here to give The Quiet Collection for Christmas as a gift! Original music by Caleb Peavy Copyright 2022 Emily P. Freeman2022-11-2806 minThe Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022The Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022Day 4 // SilencedWelcome to Day 4 of The Quiet Collection for Christmas. Download a transcript of today's audio here: Day 4 // Silenced - Audio Transcript  Additional information: Learn more about Emily P. Freeman This is your exclusive access to the Christmas Collection. Please don’t share these private episodes. Click here to give The Quiet Collection for Christmas as a gift! Original music by Caleb Peavy Copyright 2022 Emily P. Freeman2022-11-2805 minThe Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022The Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022Day 3 // MagnificatWelcome to Day 3 of The Quiet Collection for Christmas. Download a transcript of today's audio here: Day 3 // Magnificat - Audio Transcript Additional information: Learn more about Emily P. Freeman This is your exclusive access to the Christmas Collection. Please don’t share these private episodes. Click here to give The Quiet Collection for Christmas as a gift! Original music by Caleb Peavy Copyright 2022 Emily P. Freeman2022-11-2805 minThe Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022The Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022Day 2 // SurpriseWelcome to Day 2 of The Quiet Collection for Christmas. Download a transcript of today's audio here: Day 2 // Surprise - Audio Transcript Additional information: Learn more about Emily P. Freeman This is your exclusive access to the Christmas Collection. Please don’t share these private episodes. Click here to give The Quiet Collection for Christmas as a gift! Original music by Caleb Peavy Copyright 2022 Emily P. Freeman2022-11-2807 minThe Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022The Quiet Collection for Christmas 2022Day 1 // HelloWelcome to Day 1 of The Quiet Collection for Christmas, an audio devotional from Emily P. Freeman. Download a transcript of today's audio here: Day 1 // Hello - Audio Transcript Additional information: Learn more about Emily P. Freeman This is your exclusive access to the Christmas Collection. Please don’t share these private episodes. Click here to give The Quiet Collection for Christmas as a gift! Original music by Caleb Peavy Copyright 2022 Emily P. Freeman2022-11-2805 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 Writi...2022-08-2310 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 F...2022-08-0230 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 ThingThe 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 Episo...2021-11-0931 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 minFreeman Means Business\' Wonder Women in Business PodcastFreeman 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 minThe Quiet Collection for ChristmasThe Quiet Collection for ChristmasDay 1 // SentWelcome to Day 1 of The Quiet Collection for Christmas.The intention behind this collection is simply to help you set your mind as you walk through the sometimes overwhelming and frantic weeks of December.Now find a comfortable chair and close your eyes or take this audio with you as you go.I'm glad we're doing this together.emilyDownload a transcript of today's audio here: Day 1 // Sent - Audio TranscriptNote: This is your private podcast link. Even though there is a note below that says to...2020-11-3005 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 Instag...2020-05-1911 minThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. FreemanThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. Freeman128: 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 Instag...2020-05-1911 minThe Messy Table with Jenn JewellThe 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 minThe Turquoise Table Podcast with Kristin SchellThe 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 adv...2019-09-2547 minThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. FreemanThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. Freeman80: 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 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 minThe Living Room with Joanna WeaverThe 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 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 N...2019-04-1121 minThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. FreemanThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. FreemanBonus: 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 N...2019-04-1121 minThe Emerge Podcast With Emily & TanyaThe Emerge Podcast With Emily & TanyaEmily P. Freeman | The Journey of The Next Right ThingEmily P. Freeman is one of our absolute favorite voices of encouragement that graciously, but honestly, spurs others on in their giftings, and the art of navigating decisions in Jesus’ name. This episode is packed with insight from her brilliant new book, The Next Right Thing, as well as heartfelt thoughts on navigating a layered life. We cannot say enough good things about her new book! It is equally practical and inspiring for those of who suffer from what she calls “decision fatigue.” Whether that is the day to day survival of your season, or the ominous leadin...2019-04-0300 minPress Play On The Sensational Full Audiobook Now, Curious Minds!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 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 06The Learner\'s Corner with Caleb MasonThe 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. Guest Links Emily's website The Next Right Thing by Emily P. Freeman Emily on Facebook Emily on Instagram Emily on Twitter The Next Right Thing Podcast Links Mentioned The Lazy Genius Podcast The Best Yes by Lisa TerKeurst Voxer Dropbox Sponsor Reach out to Sam Massey...2019-04-0234 minFind Best-Selling Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Counseling & InspirationalFind Best-Selling Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, Counseling & InspirationalThe 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 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 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...2019-04-025h 06Listen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityListen to Trending Full Audiobooks in Religion & Spirituality, ChristianityThe 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 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 06Struggle Well SchoolStruggle 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 minCrystal Paine ShowCrystal 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 minThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. FreemanThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. Freeman68: 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 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 minThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. FreemanThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. Freeman66: 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 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 minThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. FreemanThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. Freeman64: 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 Boo...2018-12-1810 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 Boo...2018-12-1810 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 Peri...2018-11-2019 minThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. FreemanThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. Freeman60: 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 Peri...2018-11-2019 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 minThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. FreemanThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. Freeman53: 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 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 minThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. FreemanThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. Freeman45: 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  2018-07-1007 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 minThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. FreemanThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. Freeman39: 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 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 minThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. FreemanThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. Freeman35: 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 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 r...2018-03-2011 minThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. FreemanThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. Freeman29: 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 r...2018-03-2011 minThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. FreemanThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. Freeman24: 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 inst...2018-02-1314 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 inst...2018-02-1315 minThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. FreemanThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. Freeman20: 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 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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 minThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. FreemanThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. Freeman17: 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 minThe Next Right ThingThe 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.com2017-11-2118 minThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. FreemanThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. Freeman16: 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.com2017-11-2118 minThe Next Right ThingThe Next Right Thing13: Quit SomethingWe usually save this conversation for January, but maybe we need it now more than ever. If you feel busy but not productive or rushing to get somewhere but never feel like you’ve arrived, it's time to focus on what is essential. To connect beyond the podcast, join our little tribe at emilypfreeman.com/join and find me on instagram @emilypfreeman Mentioned in This Episode: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown The Listening Life: Embracing Attentiveness in a World of Distraction by Adam McHugh A Million Little Ways: Un...2017-10-3117 minThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. FreemanThe Next Right Thing with Emily P. Freeman13: Quit SomethingWe usually save this conversation for January, but maybe we need it now more than ever. If you feel busy but not productive or rushing to get somewhere but never feel like you’ve arrived, it's time to focus on what is essential. To connect beyond the podcast, join our little tribe at emilypfreeman.com/join and find me on instagram @emilypfreeman Mentioned in This Episode: Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less by Greg McKeown The Listening Life: Embracing Attentiveness in a World of Distraction by Adam McHugh A Million Little Ways: Un...2017-10-3117 min