Emily P. Freeman

In this podcast season so far, we’ve discussed two encounters that we may experience during solitude — an encounter with ourselves and an encounter with God. In this final interview of the season, John Mark Comer and Bryan Rouanzoin interview Emily P. Freeman about how solitude enables us to encounter the living God. Through this encounter, we can experience his presence, hear his voice, and witness his power personally. Emily P. Freeman is the Wall Street Journal bestselling author of five books, including The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions. As a spiritual director, podcast host, and workshop leader, her most important work is to help create soul space and offer spiritual companionship and discernment for anyone struggling with decision fatigue. Her work has been featured in Today Parents, Christianity Today, and Patheos. Emily holds a master’s degree in spiritual formation and leadership from Friends University where she also serves as a residency lecturer. She lives in North Carolina with her family. Find her work on her website, instagram, and her Substack, The Soul Minimalist.This podcast accompanies the Solitude Practice, developed by Practicing the Way. Thanks to the generosity of The Circle, all our resources are free. To learn more about The Circle or to run a Practice with your church, community, or small group, visit https://www.practicingtheway.org/.

In this engaging discussion, Emily P. Freeman, a spiritual director, podcast host, and Wall Street Journal Bestselling Author, dives into human relationships through the Enneagram lens. She shares insights from her new book, exploring when to stay or leave contexts in life. The conversation covers topics like the significance of self-awareness, the impact of denial and people-pleasing, and the importance of inner knowing. Emily emphasizes the need for curiosity and intentional choices in navigating relationships, ultimately guiding listeners toward personal growth.

Emily P. Freeman, a celebrated author and spiritual director, joins to discuss how to ease into the New Year. She shares techniques to relieve the pressure of January planning by encouraging reflection over several months. Emily introduces practices like 'caring without carrying' and releasing daily burdens. Plus, she offers invaluable reflective questions to help listeners discern their next right steps and emphasizes the importance of trusting God amidst life's chaos. Dive into small actions that create meaningful change and celebrate your journey!

Learn how to effectively manage your time and plan for the upcoming spring season with practical tips and guidance. Embrace the unique demands of each season in life while reflecting on past experiences to inform proactive planning. Discover the importance of creating a planning playbook and breaking tasks into manageable parts for efficient time management.

Explore the art of decision-making with Emily P. Freeman, focusing on self-trust, seeking advice, embracing mistakes for growth, intuition, emotions, and soul minimalism. Delve into the impact of daily decisions on stress and the importance of creating mental stillness for clarity.