The Next Right Thing podcast

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.

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.

 

#399

373: Find Someone to Root for

In a world of comparison, competition, and constant performance, it’s easy to turn inward,... more

16 Sep 2025

12 MINS

12:14

16 Sep 2025


#398

372: Clear Your Space

Today I’m exploring one of the things I crave that has nothing to do with food: a desire f... more

09 Sep 2025

13 MINS

13:22

09 Sep 2025


#397

371: Learn from the Children

If you're feeling far from wonder, or disconnected from your own faith, today’s episode is... more

02 Sep 2025

11 MINS

11:01

02 Sep 2025


#396

370: On Envy and Contentment with Kate Strickler

I’m so glad to welcome Kate Strickler, the creator behind the extremely popular blog and I... more

29 Aug 2025

42 MINS

42:37

29 Aug 2025


#395

369: Make Like Taylor Swift and Opt Out

The things we read, watch, listen to and generally consume will almost always contribute i... more

27 Aug 2025

13 MINS

13:50

27 Aug 2025


#394

369: Make Like Taylor Swift and Opt Out

The things we read, watch, listen to and generally consume will almost always contribute i... more

26 Aug 2025

13 MINS

13:50

26 Aug 2025


#393

368: A New Season with John P. Freeman

It's our first episode back after our summer hiatus and I'm so glad to welcome my friend, ... more

19 Aug 2025

33 MINS

33:05

19 Aug 2025


#392

A Conversation with Suzanne Stabile (Best of)

This summer, I'm re-airing some of my favorite decision making episodes. This one original... more

05 Aug 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:56

05 Aug 2025


#391

Why Your Pro/Con List Isn’t Working (Best of)

This summer, I'm re-airing some of my favorite decision making episodes. This one original... more

29 Jul 2025

17 MINS

17:05

29 Jul 2025


#390

How to Collect Your Favorite Quotes (Best of)

This summer, I'm re-airing some of my favorite decision making episodes. This one original... more

22 Jul 2025

21 MINS

21:39

22 Jul 2025


#389

How to Journal Using One Word (Best of)

This summer, I'm re-airing some of my favorite decision making episodes. This one original... more

15 Jul 2025

17 MINS

17:31

15 Jul 2025


#388

How to Find Relief from Information Overload (Best of)

This summer, I'm re-airing some of my favorite decision making episodes. This one original... more

08 Jul 2025

23 MINS

23:13

08 Jul 2025


#387

Is it Time to Quit My Job? (Best of)

This summer, I'm re-airing some of my favorite decision making episodes. This one original... more

01 Jul 2025

16 MINS

16:16

01 Jul 2025


#386

The Next Right Thing For People Pleasers (Best of)

This summer, I'm re-airing some of my favorite decision making episodes. This one original... more

24 Jun 2025

16 MINS

16:02

24 Jun 2025


#385

A Conversation with Shauna Niequist (Best of)

This summer, I'm re-airing some of my favorite decision making episodes. This one original... more

17 Jun 2025

37 MINS

37:36

17 Jun 2025


#384

20 Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Say Yes to a Great Opportunity (Best of)

This summer, I'm re-airing some of my favorite decision making episodes. This one original... more

10 Jun 2025

18 MINS

18:42

10 Jun 2025


#383

Our Favorite Summertime Decisions (Best of)

This summer, I'm re-airing some of my favorite decision making episodes. This one original... more

03 Jun 2025

19 MINS

19:24

03 Jun 2025


#382

Hold the Tension Longer (Best of)

This summer, I'm re-airing some of my favorite decision making episodes. This one original... more

27 May 2025

13 MINS

13:09

27 May 2025


#381

The Problem with Binaries in Decision Making (Best of)

This summer, I'm re-airing some of my favorite decision making episodes. This one original... more

20 May 2025

17 MINS

17:46

20 May 2025