167: Spiritual Direction for Beginners

The Next Right Thing

Emily P. Freeman

Society & Culture, Personal Journals, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.8 • 5.3K Ratings

🗓️ 23 February 2021

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

What is spiritual direction and how is it different from counseling, discipling, mentorship, teaching, coaching, soul care, or friendship? We'll answer this and more in today's episode, including how spiritual direction can be a helpful practice in discerning our next right thing. Listen in.

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Spiritual Direction by Gary Moon and David Benner
Soul Care in African-American Practice by Barbara L. Peacock
Let Your Life Speak by Parker Palmer
Sacred Companions by David Benner
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0:00.0	I'm Emily P. Freeman, and welcome to the next right thing.
0:04.0	You're listening to episode 167.
0:09.0	This is a podcast about making decisions, but also about making a life.
0:14.0	If you struggle with decision fatigue, chronic hesitation, or if you just need a few minutes
0:19.1	away from the constant stream of information and is sometimes delightful but also distracting
0:24.2	hum of entertainment, you're in the right place for a thoughtful story, a little prayer,
0:29.5	and a simple next right step.
0:31.4	Today, I'm going to be talking about spiritual direction for beginners, but before we jump
0:36.5	in, I want to share a word about this episode's sponsor KiwiCo.
0:40.8	We all have memories and experiences from childhood that shaped who we are today, like
0:45.8	learning to bake with my mom or playing Barbies for hours with my sister and her neighbors.
0:51.0	Now, KiwiCo is on a mission to help us make unforgettable moments like those with our own
0:56.2	children no matter their age or interest.
0:59.0	Our latest maker, Crate, just landed on our doorstep, and we were also excited to see
1:03.8	what this month's project would be.
1:06.0	Turns out, it's perfect for February, which always brings jury weather in our hometown.
1:11.2	Y'all, it's a make-your-own-knitted hat, complete with a loom and faux firm pom-poms I'm
1:16.3	obsessed.
1:17.3	It's a perfect project to introduce to my teenagers to decompress from a day of distance
1:21.8	learning.
1:22.8	It's great to have something to make with our hands that we can use in day-to-day life.
1:27.2	It's hard to find new creative ways to keep kids engaged while stretching their brains,
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