Spiritual Direction, Reflection, and Practices to Find Your Next Right Thing for the New Year with Emily P. Freeman- Episode 1021

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

Annie F. Downs

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.9 • 10.2K Ratings

🗓️ 8 December 2025

⏱️ 61 minutes

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If your head’s starting to spin as you think about this year as a whole and turning the page to 2026, just hang on. We’re going to help take off the pressure to figure out and reflect on the whole year by the end of this month. It’s a process and we’re going to start by answering the question, “How do I find the next right thing for next year?” Today I get to talk to my friend and America’s favorite Spiritual Director, Emily P. Freeman. This is her 5th time here on That Sounds Fun which means she’s officially a member of the Hall of Fun. Today’s she helping us figure out: How we take the pressure off of January to have our whole year solved What steps we can take (and questions we can ask) to help us figure out how to process the season The practice of caring without carrying And the practice of releasing something everyday As you walk through Advent, you also will love her Advent Collection. You can find that on her Quiet Collection App! You’re going to need your notes for this one, so grab your TSF Seasons Guidebook, we’re on page 128. Find the show notes here . . . . . Want to watch this episode? Watch on your Spotify App, or head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . . If you enjoyed this episode, I think you’d also love: Don’t Rush Your Reset with Emily Ley- Episode 1003 Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! Ritual: My friends get 25% off your first month at Ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Thrive Causemetics: Go to thrivecausemetics.com/TSF for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order. Antique Candle Co: Use code “thatsoundsfun” to get a free Gift Set on any order of $40 or more through Dec 15 at ⁠antiquecandleco.com⁠. Shopify: Sign up for your free trial and start selling today at ⁠Shopify.com/soundsfun⁠. NIV Application Bible: If you’re looking for a new Bible or know someone you’d like to gift a Bible to, I highly recommend the ⁠NIV Application Bible⁠! Wonder Project: Start your free trial, and choose the annual subscription at watch.thewonderproject.com/thatsoundsfun. Capstone Wellness: Learn more at ⁠capstonewellness.com/thatsoundsfun⁠. Helix Sleep: Go to⁠ helixsleep.com/thatsoundsfun⁠ for 20% off sitewide. Mercy Ships: Please donate today at MercyShips.org/podcast Omaha Steaks: Visit OmahaSteaks.com for 50% off sitewide during their Sizzle All the Way Sale. And for an extra $35 off, usepromo code FUN at checkout. NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends. #thatsoundsfunpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey! Hi! Hi, friends, welcome to another episode of That Sounds Fun, the Seasons. I'm your host Annie F. Downs. I'm so happy to be here with you. If your head is starting
0:22.1	to spend as you think about this year as a whole and turning the page to 2026, just hang on.
0:27.3	We're going to help take off the pressure to figure out and reflect on the whole year by the end of
0:32.2	this month. It's a process and we're going to start by answering the question, how do I find
0:37.1	the next right thing for next year? You are going to start by answering the question, how do I find the next right thing
0:38.3	for next year? You are going to love this conversation. I can talk with my friend and America's
0:43.9	favorite spiritual director, Emily P. Freeman. This is her fifth time here on That Sounds Fun,
0:49.3	which means she's officially a member of the Hall of Fun. Today, she's helping us figure out how we can take the
0:55.5	pressure off of January to have a whole year solved. What steps we can take and questions we can
1:01.1	ask to help us figure out how to process the season. The practice of caring without carrying.
1:07.6	Oh my gosh, I learned a lot hearing about that and the practice of releasing something
1:11.7	every day. As you walk through Advent, I think you'll also love her Advent collection. You can find
1:17.1	that on her quiet collection app. We'll link that for you in the show notes. You're going to need
1:22.6	to take notes on this one. So grab your TSF Season's Guidebook. We're on page 128. You can get that at Annie F.downs.com
1:31.1	slash seasons. Okay, buckle up, my friends. We're about to be spiritually directed by my friend, Emily P. Freeman.
1:42.7	Emily, I have a big announcement for you.
1:46.4	Oh.
1:47.4	It's not a casual day around here at That Sounds Fun.
1:50.7	It is your entrance into the Hall of Fun.
1:55.1	I've made it into the Hall of Fun.
1:56.7	Your fifth episode, I'm holding for people listening.
1:59.3	I'm holding up your little plaque that goes on to our big chart, says Enly P. Freeman.
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