The Next Right Thing

When we can't find words to pray we can borrow them from those who have come before us – The Lord's Prayer, The Prayer of St. Frances, and The Welcoming Prayer are good examples of this. But praying words are not the only words I borrow. A listening life means an attentive one. So when we're reading, watching, or in conversation and hear a line or phrase that resonates, we would do well to keep a record of it. Today I'm sharing 10 things I've read or heard this year that have made an impact and encourage you to do the same. Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Join me in person on March 7, 2027 A Testament of Devotion by Thomas Kelly The Magic of Knowing What You Want by Tracey Gee Surrender by Bono Counterweights by Shannan Martin Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer Dinner for Vampires by Bethany Joy Lenz FIND EMILY ELSEWHERE: Watch this episode on YouTube Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join The Soul Minimalist Substack Download the free discussion guide for How to Walk into a Room by visiting this page and clicking the button "Discussion Guide"

Every time I do a reader and listener survey, one of the themes that always seems to emerge is that of peace: it's what people are lacking and what they seem to most want. But what do we really mean when we say it? And is it possible to access peace in the midst of chaos? Let's talk about it. Listen in.   LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Join me in person on March 7, 2027 Check out my conversation with Dr. Alison Cook FIND EMILY ELSEWHERE: Watch this episode on YouTube Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join The Soul Minimalist Substack Download the free discussion guide for How to Walk into a Room by visiting this page and clicking the button "Discussion Guide" Download the transcript

Today we hit a big milestone in the life of the podcast: 400 episodes! If you thought I would let this milestone pass without an announcement, you thought wrong my friend! Fun news loading in 3 2 1 . . . Listen in.   LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Come to the celebration FIND EMILY ELSEWHERE: Watch this episode on YouTube Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join The Soul Minimalist Substack Download the free discussion guide for How to Walk into a Room by visiting this page and clicking the button "Discussion Guide" Download the transcript

It's time for my seasonal list of what's saving my life this autumn, with kind regards and a healthy hat-tip to Barbara Brown Taylor who asked it first. Listen in. LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Ordinary Altars by Sarah Bessey Download The Quiet Collection FIND EMILY ELSEWHERE: Watch this episode on YouTube Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join The Soul Minimalist Substack Download the free discussion guide for How to Walk into a Room by visiting this page and clicking the button "Discussion Guide" Download the transcript

One of the spiritual practices I turn to often is journaling. It helps me process my thoughts, know what I think, and write what I know. But when I'm in the middle of a difficult time, particularly when I'm navigating through grief, I've discovered I have a more difficult time writing complete sentences. Over the years I've learned a few things that have helped me to not drop the practice of journaling altogether. I'd love to share them in case they are helpful for you too. Listen in.   LINKS + RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Grief resources FIND EMILY ELSEWHERE: Watch this episode on YouTube Leave a review on Apple Podcasts Join The Soul Minimalist Substack Download the free discussion guide for How to Walk into a Room by visiting this page and clicking the button "Discussion Guide" Download the transcript