The Next Right Thing
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.
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Jan 30, 2024 • 17min
312: What's Saving My Winter Life
In this podcast, the host shares what's saving her winter life, including the joy of winter light, benefits of a walking pad, and the importance of local team members. She also discusses creating comfort and joy in winter, evolving faith, and the impact of daily decisions on life.
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Jan 23, 2024 • 15min
311: Bless Your Hellos and Goodbyes
The speaker emphasizes the importance of acknowledging hellos and goodbyes in life and offers resources to bless these moments. They introduce an audio collection and companion workbook for blessings, and invite listeners to join the book launch team. Exploring beginnings and endings, they highlight the different emotions associated with hellos and goodbyes. The speaker discusses recognizing and embracing these seasons of life and invites listeners to join the launch team for the book 'How to Walk into a Room'.
Jan 16, 2024 • 18min
310: 5 Questions for When You Feel Stuck
Chances are, in some area of your life, you're either thinking through a big decision, working to clear up your brain from some false narratives, or maybe you're feeling like you're in a funk, but you can't quite figure out why. Sometimes, you just need someone to help you get unstuck and to take one next right step forward. So that's what we'll work today to do together. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Preorder How to Walk Into a Room Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day! by Kate Bowler Subscribe to The Soul Minimalist on Substack Order The Next Right Thing Guided Journal Grab a copy of my book The Next Right Thing Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman Download the transcript
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Jan 9, 2024 • 19min
309: How to Walk into January Like a Soul Minimalist
In this podcast, the speaker discusses the idea of treating January as a new week between Christmas and the New Year, spreading out planning and reflection throughout the month. They explore the concept of soul minimalism and its application in creating space for desires, community, and calling in our lives. The importance of intentionally choosing one's absence to create more impact with their presence is emphasized. The podcast also explores the significance of planning rest and offers reflective questions for self-assessment. Reflecting on various aspects of life and making intentional choices about absence and presence, while exploring life-giving practices and finding God.
Jan 2, 2024 • 2min
308: We Want to Hear from You!
It's my annual, "I'm here, but I'm not really here" episode. I'll only keep you for two minutes. We'll be back next week for our first real episode of 2024. You can take the survey here until Monday, January 8. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Take the survey Download the transcript
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Dec 26, 2023 • 28min
307: What Worked in 2023
LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: 10 Questions for Reflection and Discernment The Lazy Genius Chickpea Bowl Preorder How to Walk Into a Room Subscribe to The Soul Minimalist on Substack Order The Next Right Thing Guided Journal Grab a copy of my book The Next Right Thing Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman Download the transcript
Dec 19, 2023 • 8min
306: Are we going to be okay?
The podcast discusses finding peace and embracing 'okayness' through a meditation on being okay. It also reflects on Advent and waiting for Jesus, emphasizing the importance of waiting in silence and experiencing his presence in the present.
Dec 12, 2023 • 32min
305: Creating an Evening Routine with Emily Ley
Emily Ley, founder of Simplified, discusses creating an evening routine and finding God's peace and rest. They talk about turning off the mind at the end of the day, creating a peaceful evening routine, and developing a meaningful rhythm of life. Emily Ley also shares her next right thing which is a season of quiet and offers a blessing for those who feel alone.
Dec 5, 2023 • 14min
304: For When You Don't Have a Church at Christmas
In this episode, Emily P. Freeman addresses the challenges of the Advent season when you don't have a church or community, offering solace and suggestions for finding temporary sanctuaries. They discuss the importance of engaging liturgies and rituals during Christmas and recommend Advent readings. The speaker offers a toast and prayer for those without a church, encouraging them to find hope and simple liturgies. Reflecting on naming communities and sanctuaries, they introduce Advent collections available in the Quiet Collection app and invite listeners to join the global community of believers.
Nov 29, 2023 • 15min
303: The Quiet Collection 2023
It's time to share the scoop about this year's Advent resources in The Quiet Collection app. I've got good news, I've got medium news, and I have some fun news. You want to hear it all? Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: The Quiet Collection app Preorder How to Walk Into a Room Subscribe to The Soul Minimalist on Substack Order The Next Right Thing Guided Journal Grab a copy of my book The Next Right Thing Find me on Instagram @emilypfreeman Download the transcript
