

The Next Right Thing
with Emily P. Freeman
For the second-guessers, the chronically hesitant, or anyone who suffers from decision fatigue, best-selling author and host Emily P. Freeman helps create a little space for your soul to breathe so you can discern your next right thing in love. Because out of the thousands of decisions you make everyday, chances are a few of them threaten to keep you up at night. If you're in a season of transition, waiting, general fogginess or if you've ever searched "how to make a decision" on the internet, listen in.
Episodes
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Apr 4, 2019 • 43min
Bonus: The Next Right Thing Live Show!
Listen in as we gathered in my hometown the night before The Next Right Thing book released into the world! You can now grab a copy of the book wherever books are sold - learn more at NextRightThingBook.com. With special guests Kendra Adachi (The Lazy Genius), and Myquillyn Smith (The Nester).

Apr 2, 2019 • 12min
77: Do The Next Right Thing
You never know how your simple next right thing could have an impact on people 100 years from now. Today is the official US release of The Next Right Thing: A Simple, Soulful Practice for Making Life Decisions -- and it all started with a little poem written 122 years ago. Links + Resources From This Episode: When you order or purchase The Next Right Thing anywhere you choose before April 5, 2019,claim your bonuses here Ye Nexte Thynge by Eleanor Amerman Sutphin Elisabeth Elliott - Gateway to Joy Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman

Mar 26, 2019 • 16min
76: Create A Simple Morning Routine
Where is your fixed point in the midst of life transitions? I want to suggest that fixed point can be found in the morning and it's simpler than you might think. Links + Resources From This Episode: Pre-order The Next Right Thing and claim your free gifts! - One week until the book releases! Pre-order from anywhere through 4/1 to get Discern + Decide and the audiobook - FREE 58: The Lazy Genius Morning Routine- The Lazy Genius Podcast with Kendra Adachi The Practice of the Presence of Godby Brother Lawrence One Line A Day Journal Hello Mornings with Kat Lee Join us at The Next Right Thing: Book Release + Live Show Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman

Mar 19, 2019 • 16min
75: Tell Yourself the Truth
On Tuesday March 12, 2019, fifty people in six different states were accused by the Department of Justice of playing a part in a major college admission scandal. Our belief informs our action. What we believe will always direct our next steps. So what happens when we believe something that isn’t true? Links + Resources From This Episode: Parents Charged in U.S. College Entry Fraud Faithful Presence - David Fitch Holy Longing - Ronald Rolheiser Life Together - Dietrich Bonhoeffer Don't miss these! The Next Right Thing Pre-order Bonuses: Get Discern + Decide and the audiobook for FREE before April 2 Join us at The Next Right Thing: Book Release + Live Show - Greensboro, NC

Mar 12, 2019 • 11min
74: What's Your Decision-Making Style?
We all approach our decisions from our own unique point of view, our own set of personal filters, and a particular posture that’s baked in to our personality. Today’s episode will narrow all of that uniqueness down to three simple categories we’ll call your decision-making style. Take the quiz to find out yours! Links + Resources From This Episode: Take the Quiz! The Next Right Thing Book and Pre-order Bonuses: Discern + Decide class and audiobook - FREE Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman

Mar 5, 2019 • 16min
73: Design A Rhythm of Work - Theme Days
Today’s episode is all about the one thing I’m doing in my work that is saving my life this year. Links + Resources From This Episode: The Next Right Thing Pre-order Bonuses: Discern + Decide and audiobook for free! Michael Hyatt hope*writers Recapturing the Wonder by Mike Cosper The Writing Life by Annie Dillard Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman

Feb 26, 2019 • 14min
72: Design A Rhythm of Life
If we want to make life decisions in a better way, then we can’t wait to start with the decision. We actually need to start with the life. That’s what a rhythm of life is for. I’d love to help you create one. Links + Resources From This Episode: Discern + Decide - Here's how you can get this brand new class for free Episode 71: Let Time Be Your Friend Faithful Presence by David Fitch Preparing for Jesus by Walter Wangerin Jr Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman

Feb 19, 2019 • 15min
71: Let Time Be Your Friend
If you’ve ever felt like you could make better decisions if only you had more time or wished for time to stop just for a while so you could catch your breath, today’s episode is for you. Links + Resources From This Episode: Join The Next Right Thing Book Launch Team - through 2/22 The Dusty Ones: Why Wandering Deepens Your Faith by AJ Swaboda Big Ben Hebrew Parallelism in the Psalms from Oblate Spring Episode 49: Collaborate Psalm 16 Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman

Feb 12, 2019 • 12min
70: The Best Time to Make A Decision
Being a good decision maker has a lot to do with timing. When is the best time to make a decision? Research has some actual answers. Listen in. Links + Resources From This Episode: Do You Suffer From Decision Fatigue?- John Tierney for The New York Times Magazine Extraneous Factors In Judicial Decisions Episode 33: Gather Co-Listeners The Next Right Thing book coming April 2! Pre-order on Amazon+ Barnes & Noble Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman

Feb 5, 2019 • 11min
69: Tell Someone
One life-giving choice I’ve made when I’m feeling overwhelmed with indecision is to decide not to walk through it alone. Links + Resources From This Episode: Episode 49: Collaborate Laura Tremaine's 10 Things to Tell You Episode 33: Gather Co-Listeners Sign up for One Last Thing:a relentlessly helpful and mercifully short Saturday email Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman