I'm Emily P. Freeman, and welcome to the next right thing.

You're listening to episode 294.

I'm an author, a spiritual director, and an occasional workshop leader.

I live in the Piedmont of North Carolina with my family, and through my work,

I've helped thousands of spiritually thoughtful people overcome decision fatigue

so that they can discern their next right thing in faith, work, and life.

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where we'll continue the conversation that we start here about discernment and decision-making

for anyone who wants to move beyond the pro-con list.

If you struggle with decision fatigue, chronic hesitation,

or if you just need a few minutes away from the constant stream of information

and the sometimes delightful, but also distracting hum of entertainment,

you're in the right place for discerning your next right thing.

Sometimes I tell stories from my own life, and other times I invite people on the podcast

to tell us stories from theirs.

Today I'm talking with not one, but two guests.

Based on their rural homestead and Charlottesville Virginia,

it's husband and wife duo Lowland Hum, Daniel and Lauren Goins

with the release of their brand new album, From Self With Love.

This seemed like the perfect time to have them on the podcast

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