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The Next Right Thing

with Emily P. Freeman
Decision Making
Decision Fatigue
Soul Minimalism
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January
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How To Walk Into a Room
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Intentional Living
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Seven Types Of Rest
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Apology Languages
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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 transitio... more

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Recent Guests

David Gate
Poet, writer, and visual artist
Episode: 378: A Rebellion of Care with David Gate
Jen Hatmaker
Author and speaker, known for her 14 books including four New York Times bestsellers and for hosting the For The Love podcast.
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Episode: 374: Tell the Whole Truth with Jen Hatmaker
Emily P. Freeman
Host of The Next Right Thing
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Episode: 374: Tell the Whole Truth with Jen Hatmaker
Kate Strickler
Creator of Naptime Kitchen and author of 'I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen and Other Lies I Think Will Make Me Happy'
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Episode: 370: On Envy and Contentment with Kate Strickler
Suzanne Stabile
Best-selling author, Enneagram teacher, known for her vulnerability and creative approach.
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Episode: A Conversation with Suzanne Stabile (Best of)
Shauna Niequist
Best-selling author and speaker
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Episode: A Conversation with Shauna Niequist (Best of)
Niki Hardy
Author, speaker, and personal friend of Emily Freeman.
Episode: 366: Cheerful Doubting with Niki Hardy
Annie B. Jones
Bookstore owner and author of 'Ordinary Time'
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Episode: 364: Ordinary Time with Annie B. Jones
Erin Hicks Moon
Author and spiritual writer familiar with navigating questions about faith.
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Episode: 353: Faith After Faith with Erin Moon

Host

Emily P. Freeman
Author and creator of The Next Right Thing; shepherd of discernment and soul-care.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 6.5k ratings
  • Hard to put into words ✨

    Emily’s podcast has blessed and changed me so much. I am still learning and growing in my skill to discern my next right thing in love and I am so glad to have this podcast had a companion on that journey,

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NachelMea
    United States2 months ago
  • As usual a wonderful episode!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    racheleL
    3 months ago
  • thoughtful contemplative wisdom for decision-making

    Emily is so wise and thoughtful and makes her podcast accessible to all (with transcripts and now with video).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TamaraLM7
    United States5 months ago
  • Hope

    Participate in hope!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hle—
    United States6 months ago
  • Love love love

    I’m such a fan on this podcast—and there’s been several times when I had been mulling something over, only to have it affirmed during the podcast. I’d give it 5 stars, but for some reason, over 100 episodes are no longer available in iTunes. What happened? I was happily listening in 2021, and then it jumped to 2023. Sad face.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Actorkaty
    United States7 months ago

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Calm, thoughtful host with practical guidance.
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378: A Rebellion of Care with David Gate
Q: What does it look like to practice care towards those who disagree?
David emphasizes that care is a non-negotiable value that sustains his actions and connects him to what he believes is important.
378: A Rebellion of Care with David Gate
Q: Was there more to it than that at the time?
David explains that starting to post poetry on Instagram was a form of survival for him, allowing creative expression during a challenging time.
374: Tell the Whole Truth with Jen Hatmaker
Q: When did you first know, oh, I'm going to have to write this book?
Jen realized she needed to write the book after she began to recover from her divorce and found that she was flourishing.
370: On Envy and Contentment with Kate Strickler
Q: What are some of the things you wish had gone better?
Kate shares that much of her reflections are centered around her experiences of postpartum challenges and ensuring her children feel loved.
370: On Envy and Contentment with Kate Strickler
Q: What is important for us to know in order to understand who you are and where you come from?
Kate describes her background as a mom of four who loves creating practical systems and organizing life.

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A thoughtful, spiritually grounded show focused on discernment, decision fatigue, and living with intention. Episodes blend practical steps for evaluating processes, setting boundaries, and cultivating inner stillness with personal anecdotes, guest conversations, and reflections on faith, community, and joy. Listeners often seek calm guidance for big and small choices alike, and the host's gentle, contemplative approach invites heartfelt reflection without prescriptive answers. The feed tends to emphasize rhythm, hope, and practical spirituality, with recurring themes around soul care, slowing down, and choosing what's right over what's easy. A notable strength is the way extended conversations and interviews expand ideas about care, discer... more

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2. Jen Hatmaker
3. Emily P. Freeman
4. Kate Strickler
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6. Shauna Niequist
7. Niki Hardy
8. Annie B. Jones

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