The Next Right Thing

If you're in the ellipsis in your own life right now, you might have more questions than answers, more furrowed brows than nodding heads. But there are some things you can still choose - like making a place where roots are lacking, like believing for sure that God is with you, like doing your next right thing in love. Links + Resources From This Episode: The Circle Maker by Mark Batterson A Millio...

I talk a lot about the importance of creating space for your soul to breathe. One question I often hear is how? What does it look like to create space for your soul? Practically, on a Tuesday, in the middle of your regular life? Links + Resources From This Episode: Episode 76: Create a Simple Morning Routine Simply Tuesday Get the Simply Tuesday audiobook for free in August courtesy of Christian A...

In our last episode I shared about my plan to take a six week sabbatical, but going away to plan, pray, and create is only helpful if you return. Today I'll share about the equally important task of coming back.  Links + Resources From This Episode: Episode 88: Come Away For Awhile Quiet: The Power of Introverts  by Susan Cain Astronaut Scott Kelly walking on Earth after a year in space on the Ver...

Is there a difference between a vacation, a sabbath, and a break? How can we tell and why does it matter? Links + Resources From This Episode: Episode 87: Create Space Subversive Sabbath by AJ Swoboda The Power of Introverts: A Manifesto for Quiet Brilliance by Susan Cain Episode 40: Keep Your Rest Invitation to Retreat by Ruth Haley Barton The Gift and Necessity of Time Away With God: Renovare Po...

Creating space for the soul is part of being a healthy human. For some of us that phrase sounds delightful. But for others, not so much. What does it mean to create space for the soul and why does it matter? Links + Resources From This Episode: The Solace of Open Spaces by Gretel Ehrlich Soul Keeping by John Ortberg Episode 7: Faithfulness, Fame, and the Gift of Obscurity Holy Listening by Margare...

The second most often quoted phrase from this podcast is one I didn't even say. The first phrase people repeat the most is obvious, do the next right thing . Want to know the second most often quoted phrase? Well it comes from James Bryan Smith and here's where he'll share the story behind it. Links + Resources From This Episode: Apprentice Institute for Christian Spiritual Formation The Apprentic...

Grief descends as a permanent part of our rhythm of life, coloring everything, reshaping the narrative, changing us in ways we would never ask for but there it is anyway. Death changes every part of life, including our ability to do our next right thing. Links + Resources From This Episode: Will Smith Remembers the Last Conversation with Prince No Wonder They Call Him the Savior by Max Lucado The...

This is a practice that has changed my life and, I believe if you do it regularly, will change yours as well. Here's a step-by-step explanation of how I reflect on my life and some questions I ask that make it both simple and meaningful. Links + Resources From This Episode: Episode 04: Record What You Learn Episode 61: Look Back - How Reflection Can Help You Make Better Decisions Discern + Decide:...

Today I'm stepping away from the daily nuts and bolts of decision-making to remind us what it's all about. Yes, we want to make better decisions. More, we want to make decisions in a better way — but what does that mean, exactly? Links + Resources From This Episode: Visions of Vocation  by Steven Garber Episode 82: Find the Beginning in the Ending The Sovereignty of Good  by Iris Murdoch Writers:...

Are you facing the end of something but find yourself dragging your feet to the finish line because you aren't sure what will come after? Today I'll offer 3 things to consider just before or right after an ending as you discern your next right thing.   Links + Resources From This Episode: The Next Right Thing book Episode 03: Make The Most Important List To Bless This Space Between Us by John O'Do...

Today I'll offer a short blessing for all the mamas everywhere - both the newest ones, the most experienced ones, the ones who are still waiting as well as those who don't think of themselves as mothers but they mother us in their own ways. Maybe you'll see yourself in a few of these lines or maybe you'll see a friend, a sister, a cousin or a daughter. We all need to be mothered and this is a smal...

If you are a graduate, have a graduate, or love a graduate, this episode is for you. It's help for that question people keep asking: So what will you do after graduation? Here are 3 things to remember as you respond and plan your next right thing. Links + Resources From This Episode: The Next Right Thing book A Blessing For The New Year Episode 50: Go Forward - Why I went to grad school Jamie B. G...

Do you have a no mentor? Someone who helps you find both your brave yes and your life-giving no? If you've been around here for any amount of time, you know my sister Myquillyn  is my No Mentor and today I'm thrilled to host her as my guest. Get your copy of The Next Right Thing Take the decision-making style quiz Where to find Myquillyn: On Instagram Her website Cozy Minimalist Home The Cozy Comm...

  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 @emilypf...

Do you prefer to make decisions quickly, acting first and thinking later?  This episode is part of a short series we're doing this month to celebrate the release of my new book, The Next Right Thing. Today's guest is sitting my dear friend Kendra Adachi and I'm sitting down with her to talk about her decision-making habits, regrets, quirks, and questions.  You may know her as The Lazy Genius and s...

What if you try to do the next right thing but later you look back and realize it wasn't the right thing after all? What do we do when our next right thing turns out to be wrong? And how do we handle regret? Links + Resources From This Episode: Bonus! Annie F. Downs The Next Right Thing book Bread and Wine: Readings for Lent and Easter  by Various Authors Romans 6: 5-7 A Family Shaped by Grace  by...

If 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...

If you set a goal and haven't been able to meet it, it doesn't mean you set the wrong goal. Maybe it means you're measuring it the wrong way. Instead of starting over, here's how to start again. Links + Resources From This Episode: Bonus! The Next Right Thing Live Show I Finally Figured Out How To Have A Book Launch Party Gretchen Rubin James Clear The Last Alaskans The Next Right Thing  at Barnes...

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).

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,...

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...

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 Prese...

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-...

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

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...