Best With Emily P Freeman Podcasts (2025)

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Our Favorite Summertime Decisions (Best of) 19:24

22h ago19:24

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This summer, I'm re-airing some of my favorite decision making episodes. This one originally aired on June 13, 2023. In today's episode, I'll be sharing some of my favorite summer-time decisions and then we get to hear from YOU! If you're already feeling in a summer rut, I hope these ideas will help if you find you need a little extra inspiration h…

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Join Us on June 18 + Memoir Writing w/ Peg Conway 39:44

3d ago39:44

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201 To celebrate Nadine's June 18 masterclass with author Peg Conway called "Inviting Yourself Back to the Page" we're bringing back Peg's episode about memoir writing and self compassion. Registration for the class will be live on June 3 at nadinekenneyjohnstone.com/classes. About the episode: Nadine talks with memoirist Peg Conway about her book,…

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DNDW 6: Slowing Down–Learning to Live at the Speed of Love 36:55

5d ago36:55

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We're all feeling overwhelmed, distracted, and somehow still disconnected despite being "connected" 24/7. Our generation might just be the loneliest and most frazzled bunch to date! Christine chats with author Laura L. Smith about how pressing pause, practicing gratitude, and noticing beauty can transform our relationship with God, ourselves, and o…

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Hold the Tension Longer (Best of) 13:09

8d ago13:09

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This summer, I'm re-airing some of my favorite decision making episodes. This one originally aired on January 11, 2022. What do we do when our next right thing is to wait for an indefinite amount of time or to hope in the face of what seems to be an impossible situation? Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: A Hidden Wholeness by Parker P…

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Celebrating 200 episodes + Jane Friedman's new book 58:08

10d ago58:08

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200 To celebrate 200 episodes and to honor the publication of Jane's new book, we're bringing back this listener-favorite episode! Writing guru Jane Friedman answers all your burning questions about the business of being a writer (which also happens to be the title of her latest book). Covered in this episode: -How the pandemic changed the publishi…

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The Problem with Binaries in Decision Making (Best of) 17:46

15d ago17:46

17:46

This summer, I'm re-airing some of my favorite decision making episodes. This one originally aired on October 31, 2023. How can we know the difference between a yes, an absolutely yes, a maybe, a probably not, and a no. And what do we do with the simple one line advice that doesn't always seem to apply? Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISOD…

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Apprentice Yr Adventures #4: Untangling Codependence + Not Proving Your Relevance 2:06

17d ago2:06

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199 Nadine is taking a semi-sabbatical this year to study, try new things, & travel, and she's sharing her adventures with you in a podcast series that will air monthly throughout the year. In this 4rd episode, she shares the highlights, challenges, and takeaways from her April areas of interest: applying to residencies, untangling her codependent …

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367: What's Saving My Spring Life 18:41

22d ago18:41

18:41

It's time for our seasonal episode of What's Saving My Life Right Now. I'll be sharing the things that are life-giving to me during this current spring season and I'll encourage you to make your own list. It could be anything from a favorite product to a spiritual practice, a fun new show, or a meaningful relationship. When it comes to naming what …

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The Mother of All Decisions w/ Betsy Armstrong 43:21

24d ago43:21

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198 If you've ever felt crippled by loss and utterly uncertain about your next steps, this episode is for you. In her new book, The Mother of All Decisions, Betsy Armstrong navigates the impossible--the early death of her mother, the wrath of her stepfather, chronic pain, and a harrowing adoption journey--with the kind of steadfast resilience that …

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366: Cheerful Doubting with Niki Hardy 30:18

29d ago30:18

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Today, I’m so glad to talk with author, speaker, and friend, Niki Hardy. Niki is the author of three books, including her latest, God, Can We Chat?, in which she writes about doubt and faith at the same time. Whether you're a doubting believer, a believing doubter, or you're not quite sure, we’re going to get into what happens when we come to the i…

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Join Us on May 13 + Writing and Publishing w/ Melanie Brooks 1:03:00

1M ago1:03:00

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197 To celebrate Melanie and Nadine's collaborative masterclass, Publishing Your Stories, on May 13, we're bringing back this chat with Melanie Brooks. If you can't make it live, you can still register and catch the replay. --- Many of us have carried at least one hard story for years, suffering under the weight of secrecy and silence. But what if …

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365: A Birthday Reflection for When You're Not Sure How to Celebrate 9:40

1M ago9:40

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It’s the last week of April and before the month gets away from me, I wanted to have a short birthday episode for you to return to when your birthday rolls around. For today’s episode I’ll keep it short and sweet with just 4 questions you can ask yourself during your birthday week. Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Episode 272: A Soul…

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DNDW 5: Sabbath–Your Instructions & Permission to Rest 48:53

1M ago48:53

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Exhaustion is an epidemic, especially for women. Christine chats with physician and author Dr. Saundra Dalton Smith about battling burnout and faithfully engaging with soul care through sacred rest. They discuss how rest and trust are connected and why most of us need more than a nap or a vacation to experience the restoration we yearn for. Dr. Sau…

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Healing from Trauma w/ Dr. Hillary McBride 51:02

1M ago51:02

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196 To celebrate the publication of Dr. Hillary McBride's latest book, Holy Hurt: Understanding and Healing from Spiritual Trauma, we're bringing back this beloved conversation about how to hold ourselves when we are hurting. Why does it hurt so badly when things don't go as we'd hoped? How do we hold ourselves when we're in great pain? How do we t…

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364: Ordinary Time with Annie B. Jones 38:20

1M ago38:20

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Today I'm so glad to talk with bookstore owner and brand new author Annie B. Jones. Annie owns The Bookshelf, an independent bookstore in downtown Thomasville Georgia, and she’s the host of From the Front Porch, the store’s conversational podcast about books, small business, and life in the South. Annie talks about books, sells books, and now she’s…

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Honoring National Infertility Awareness Week w/ Hillary Alberta Sherer 1:08:25

2M ago1:08:25

1:08:25

195 In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week, we're bringing back our conversation with the founder of Humanize Infertility, Hillary Alberta Sherer. Whether you're experiencing infertility or want to support someone who is, you won't want to miss this profound conversation. In this episode, Nadine and Hillary discuss the emotional impact of …

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363: Walk in the Dark 7:55

2M ago7:55

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Here we are in Holy Week, just a few days before Easter. Before we arrive at the resurrection, we have to walk through the crucifixion. One of my favorite guides in the dark is Barbara Brown Taylor who wrote one of my top 10 favorite books of all time, Learning to Walk in the Dark. For today’s episode I want to offer a short reflection on walking i…

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Apprentice Year Adventures #3: Writing, Garbage Time, and HRT 2:03

2M ago2:03

2:03

194 Nadine is taking a semi-sabbatical this year to study, try new things, and travel, and she's sharing her adventures with you in a podcast series that will air multiple times throughout the year. In this 3rd episode, she shares the highlights, challenges, and takeaways from her March areas of interest: creative writing, garbage time, and perimen…

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362: Writing for Spiritual Formation 20:42

2M ago20:42

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It’s been a minute since I’ve dedicated an entire episode to the craft of writing but today is that day. Engaging in writing as a spiritual exercise has many gifts to share beyond publishing. If that’s something you’ve been wanting to explore, I hope you’ll listen in. The Memoir Project by Marion Roach Smith Download the Lent Listening Guide Purcha…

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Reclaiming Your Voice in Midlife w/ Tia Levings 54:35

2M ago54:35

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193 Disruptor and author of a Well-Trained Wife, Tia Levings shares her journey of escaping a high-control religious environment and reclaiming her identity. Tia roots for women to recognize their worth and reclaim their voices, especially in the face of patriarchal systems. Tia walks us through her daily practices for nervous system regulation and…

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361: Managing Time and Expectations 15:38

2M ago15:38

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If you struggle to find the time for home life, work life, and creative pursuits this episode is for you. Listen in. Download the Lent Listening Guide Episode 179 of The Life Coach School with Brooke Castillo Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout by Cal Newport The Plan by Kendra Adachi Purchase The Lent Collection Downl…

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The Book Every Writer Needs w/ Maggie Smith 59:02

2M ago59:02

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192 To celebrate the release of Maggie Smith's new guidebook for writers called Dear Writer: Pep Talks and Practical Advice for a Creative Life, we're bringing back this beloved chat with Maggie about writing, self-trust, and life in the ellipsis! --- What do we do when the future we thought we’d have is wiped clean, and we're stuck in uncertainty?…

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360: How to Be a Person When Everything Is Terrible 12:29

2M ago12:29

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Maybe you’re just trying to navigate maintaining some healthy personal boundaries around your intake of headlines and the news but you don’t know where the line is between a legitimate desire to stay informed and an unhealthy addiction to confirmation bias. If you’re looking for some guidance on how to balance the paradox of life that will always b…

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Join Us on Apr 15 + Navigating Mid-life Transitions w/ Sara Avant Stover 44:13

2M ago44:13

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191 To celebrate Nadine + Sara's upcoming collaborative masterclass on April 15, we're bringing back this much-loved episode w/ Sara Avant Stover. Register for the class at https://www.nadinekenneyjohnstone.com/classes If you've ever felt alone in your suffering and uncertainty, this episode is for you. Bestselling author Sara Avant Stover shares h…

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DNDW 4: Simplicity–Why Less is More in Life & Faith 54:05

3M ago54:05

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Feeling buried under your stuff, suffocated by your schedule, and exhausted by others’ expectations? Author and simplicity expert Jan Johnson chats with Christine about the paradoxical liberation of simplification. They explore how to determine your core values, establish your priorities, and chisel away what’s getting in the way of rest, joy, and …

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359: The Spiritual Practice of Looking Up and Down 11:25

3M ago11:25

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So far this year I’ve been engaging a simple little practice you can do right now that is helping me feel a little bit more grounded than I would without it. And if you’ve been around here very long you know that any practice can be a spiritual practice if we do it with an awareness of God. Listen in. Purchase The Lent Collection Download The Quiet…

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Awaken Your Wild Soul w/ Renee Trudeau 41:52

3M ago41:52

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190 To celebrate Renee's April 25th women's retreat: Tending Your Wild Fire, we're brining back this fan favorite episode. Award winning author and retreat leader Renee Trudeau joins Nadine to talk about the self discernment practices she does when she feels lost, why she walked away from a book deal, how her life has changed in the last 2 years, a…

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358: Pray However You’re Able 29:59

3M ago29:59

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What does it mean to pray? How can we do it in a way that both feels like us but also doesn't make all about us? And for lack of a better way to word this question: How can we know if it's working? In today's episode we'll share listeners' experience and questions about prayer as well as what may be important to remember as we engage with God and e…

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How to Understand Ourselves w/ Buddhist Teacher Susan Piver 58:37

3M ago58:37

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189 To celebrate the release of Susan's new book, Inexplicable Joy, we're bringing back this fan-favorite episode! Buddhist teacher and writer, Susan Piver, talks about the surprising path that landed her on Oprah and the NY Times bestseller list. She candidly opens up about the pitfalls of publishing that lead her to start her own press. Nadine an…

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357: For the First Day of Lent 9:57

3M ago9:57

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It's our most ambitious audio project to date: The Lent Collection inside The Quiet Collection app. It's a 48-day audio devotional series to accompany you through the season of Lent, beginning on Ash Wednesday and continuing through Easter Sunday. To help you decide if this is a resource you want to invest in to help you navigate your spiritual jou…

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Apprentice Year Adventures #2 - Reclaiming Agency 3:38

3M ago3:38

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188 Nadine is taking a semi-sabbatical this year to study, try new things, and travel, and she's sharing her adventures with you in a podcast series that will air multiple times throughout the year. In this 2nd episode, she shares the highlights, challenges, and takeaways from her February areas of interest: creative writing, local food sourcing, a…

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356: Surprise! I Made Something New 11:59

3M ago11:59

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I’m glad you’re here and today I’m excited to share something I’ve been working on that I haven’t shared anywhere else until now. Listen in. Sign up for reminders about The Lent Collection Download The Quiet Collection app Join The Soul Minimalist Substack Order a How to Walk into a Room Download the free discussion guide for How to Walk into a Roo…

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Getting Amazing Writing Residencies w/ Faith Adiele + Join Us on Mar 11 53:57

3M ago53:57

53:57

187 We're bringing back this encore episode to celebrate Faith and Nadine's March 11 masterclass: Applying to Residencies and Fellowships. Replay will be sent if you can't make it live. Episode originally aired in June 2023. Want to know how to fulfill your writing and traveling dreams (& receive full or partial funding)? Grab a notebook because th…

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DNDW 3: Shifting - Discerning Your Next & Necessary Holy Shifts - Emily P. Freeman 44:54

3M ago44:54

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Feeling frazzled or frustrated in faith and life? Christine chats with author, podcaster, and Spiritual Director Emily P. Freeman about embracing spiritual curiosity, integrating our theology with our humanity, and recognizing how the rooms and relationships we live in—and the rhythms and rituals we live by—shape who we are becoming. They also expl…

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355: What’s Saving My Winter Life 15:56

4M ago15:56

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It's that time again for our seasonal episode of What's Saving My Life Right Now. I'll be sharing the things that are life-giving to me during this current winter season, and I'll encourage you to make your own list. It could be anything from a favorite product to a spiritual practice, a fun new show or a meaningful relationship. When it comes to n…

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