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Christian author and speaker Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, restaurants, travel stories, musicians not to miss, interviews with friends. Pretty much, if it sounds fun to Annie, you're gonna hear about it.

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This is Lysa Terkeurst’s 4th time here on the podcast and she’s that friend to all of us who just isn’t afraid to talk about the real and hard things that she’s walked through and what God’s taught her through it. Her brand new book came out this week… it’s called I Want to Trust You, But I Don’t… so we’re going in on broken trust and what to do with it. After several painful friendship breakups, the death of her marriage and other devastating betrayals, Lysa realized she was caught in a cycle of distrust and this book is the journey to figuring out how to move forward from it.  I have no doubt there’s someone who’s broken your trust before (and maybe even recently), so you’re going to learn a ton from this book and this friend. . . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month.  Ritual: Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Great American Family: Go to pureflix.com to start your free trial! . . . . . If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . 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.  . . . . . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the show, I get to talk with my friend, Kendra Adachi or better known as The Lazy Genius. Y’all know Kendra has helped me Lazy Genius all the things.. my kitchen… basically my whole life. And y’all are going to LOOOVE her new book on time management called The Plan. She says, “you’re not starting something today, you are starting with where you are today.”  It doesn’t matter if you’re working full time or part time or managing your home or school work, this book is sooo helpful. I always love learning from Kendra and I think you will too. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! AG1:  Try AG1 and get a FREE bottle of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/soundsfun.  Thrive Causemetics:  Right now, you can get an exclusive 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/TSF. Wayfair: Wayfair is your one-stop-holiday shop for everything on your to-do list this season. Head to Wayfair.com right now to get your home holiday ready.  Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at Shopify.com/soundsfun.  If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . 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. . . . . . If you liked THIS episode, you LOVE these episodes! Discernment and Decisions with Emily P. Freeman – Episode 869 Episode 280: Emily Ley + Growing Boldly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the show, I get to catch up with one of my favorite dudes, Mack Brock. This is Mack’s third time back with us, but his first time flying solo! He and his wife, Meredith, have been here twice for our couples series in 2019 and 2021. I have no doubt you’re already listening to Mack’s music and probably singing them at church, but don’t even realize he wrote them. Mack was one of the founding members of Elevation Worship, but we get to talk about his brand new full-length album that just released last week called This is Holy. Y’all. The lyrics. The music. The song his daughter got to be a part of. We’re going to talk about all of it.  . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/thatsoundsfun. Thrive Causemetics: Right now, you can get an exclusive 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/TSF.   . . . . . If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the show, America’s Favorite Government Teacher, Sharon McMahon, is here and we are all the better for it. Is there not a more perfect time than now for her to guide us through election season AND talk about her brand new book- The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement. We also talk about her 14 hour work days, how to navigate all the news sources, voting on policies or character, and why we vote. We are big Sharon fans around here and I know alot of you are too, so I can’t wait for you to hear this one. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! Listen to The Fortitude Podcast  Fatty15: You can get an additional 15% off their 90-day subscription Starter Kit by going to fatty15.com/TSF and using code TSF at checkout.  KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month on ANY crate line at kiwico.com with promo code THATSOUNDSFUN Daily Look:  Head to Dailylook.com to take your style quiz and use code THATSOUNDSFUN for 50% off your order. . . . . . If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . 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. . . . . . If you liked THIS episode, you LOVE these episodes! Episode 442: Sharon McMahon on Presidents, Current Events, and Our Responsibility as Everyday Americans Engaging in Politics with Gentleness with Michael Wear – Episode 855 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our buddy Eddie Kaufholz is back! If you haven’t been around for a minute, once a month we’re recapping each of the last 10 years in honor of the 10th anniversary of That Sounds Fun, so this month, we’re recapping 2021... but more importantly wow discuss Eddie's college band, signing up for Saturday Night Live tickets, and we also invent a name for those close friends you'd wear no make up around and a 20 year old t-shirt and gym shorts.  . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month. Nuture Life: Go to NurtureLife.com and use code TSF for 55% off your first order.  Orgain: Go to Orgain.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and use code THATSOUNDSFUN for 20% off your order. . . . . . If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Y'ALL, get ready to laugh with my new friend, Leanne Morgan! You may know her and love her from her comedy special on Netflix or seeing her videos pop up on Instagram, but Leanne is here today and if you don’t already love her, you’re about to. She’s a comedian, actress, writer, producer, wife, mom, AND grandmama, and her brand new book, What In the World?!  releases tomorrow. You’re going to love this book and you’re going to love her. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! AG1: Try AG1 and get a FREE bottle of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/soundsfun. Lumen: Go to lumen.me/TSF to get 15% off your Lumen. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/soundsfun. Our Place: Go to fromourplace.com and enter my code TSF at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide.  . . . . . If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . 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.  Spread the Word. Leave a Rating and Review. . . . . . It would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify as well. Your ratings and reviews help us spread the word to new friends! And your feedback lets me know how I can better serve you. . . . . . If you liked THIS episode, you will LOVE these episodes! 2021 Christmas Party Episode 5: Nate Bargatze Episode 373: Anjelah Johnson-Reyes + Who Do You Think I Am? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the show, get ready to laugh. My longtime friend Lyndsay Rush is here, but you may know her better from her instagram accounts: rushbomb or maryoliversdrunkcousin. Lyndsay is hysterical and found herself writing poems on social media that eventually turned into a book deal, and this week, Lyndsay’s very first book of published poetry releases called, A Bit Much. We talk about getting older, moving, friendships changing, and the gift poetry gives you to think. Lyndsay and I became friends when she first moved to Nashville (over a decade ago) and it’s been so much fun to see her superpower gift of words and wit turn into a book we can hold and read. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors!   BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month. Liquid IV: Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to liquidiv.com and use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/thatsoundsfun. . . . . . If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . If you liked THIS episode, you will LOVE this episode with fellow poets:  Friendship & Poetry with Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore – Episode 865 . . . . . 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the show, my friend Alyssa Bethke is here and you’re in for a treat. Alyssa and her family recently moved to Nashville from MAUI, so we talked all about the transition and what that’s been like and then dug into her latest book, When Doing it All is Undoing You. Does anyone else get overwhelmed when fall rhythms start back?! We talk about trying to to do too much, holding everything together, managing and controlling our circumstances. What do we do when we start falling apart? I think you'll really like this one. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! AG1: Try AG1 and get a FREE bottle of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/soundsfun.  Daily Look:  Head to Dailylook.com to take your style quiz and use code THATSOUNDSFUN for 50% off your order. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/soundsfun. Factor: Use code tsf50 at factormeals.com/tsf50 to get 50% off your first box plus 20% off your next month while your subscription is active! . . . . . If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . 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.  . . . . . Spread the Word. Leave a Rating and Review. It would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify as well. Your ratings and reviews help us spread the word to new friends! And your feedback lets me know how I can better serve you. . . . . . If you liked THIS episode, you LOVE these episodes! TSF Couples 2019: Jefferson and Alyssa Bethke Heaven and Humility with Megan Fate Marshman – Episode 910 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A few days ago, I did a question box on my instagram about my dual citizenship between Nashville and New York City, particularly about being in New York since I currently am. One of the questions that was asked was “Have there been any surprising disappointments in this otherwise fun year?”  And while I was able to answer most of the submitted questions on the little one slide of an instagram story, this one deserves a whole episode. Because yes, while this has been a very fun experience, it has also been very very hard. And disappointing. If you have thoughts to share, there’s a great place for that on instagram… @thatsoundsfunpodcast. I’d love to hear anything that came up for you in this episode and any suggestions of topics you’d like to hear future episodes about. ..... Check out my instagram page @afdinnyc Listen to all AFD in NYC Episodes HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Carlos Whittaker...you know him and love him and he’s a Hall of Funner. We’re diving into the project he’s been working on the the past few years. If you don’t follow Carlos on social media and haven’t heard about this, you’re going to be fascinated. Carlos spent 7 weeks away from screens and spent time with monks and amish farmers to see how it would impact his life AND his brain. He’s written all about it in his brand new book, Reconnected AND he’s been working on a documentary of the whole thing. We’re going to talk about all of it today. Buckle up! . . . . . Other topics we cover in today's episode: Rwanda, African New Life, pickle ball, family, the Amish, monks . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors!   BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month.   Wayfair: Visit Wayfair.com or get the Wayfair mobile app.   NutureLife: Head to NurtureLife.com and use code TSF for 55% off your first order.   KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month on ANY crate line at kiwico.com with promo code THATSOUNDSFUN. . . . . . If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . 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. . . . . . Spread the Word. Leave a Rating and Review. It would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify as well. Your ratings and reviews help us spread the word to new friends! And your feedback lets me know how I can better serve you. . . . . . If you liked THIS episode, you will LOVE these episodes! Episode 433: Carlos Whittaker on Friendship, Humanity, and Holy Spirit Lent & Fasting with Dr. Darren Whitehead – Episode 861 Learning to Unplug with Hannah Brencher- Episode 914 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the show, one of our favorites is back. Sophie Hudson, also known as Boo Mama, is here! Sophie’s latest book, A Fine Sight to See, comes out tomorrow and it’s all women embracing their role as leaders, so you KNOW we’re going to talk about it today. BUT ALSO College Football has started back, so we couldn't help but discuss that, too.  I think you'll really enjoy this conversation with Sophie who is an author, podcaster, and all around delight of a human. She’s the co-host of the Big Boo Cast with Melanie Shankle and if y’all aren’t listening to them tell the most ridiculous stories, you’re missing out!  . . . . . Other topics we cover in today's episode: college sports, sorority rush, Exodus, Moses, music, social media, the enneagram . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! Our Place: Go to fromourplace.com and enter my code TSF at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Ritual: Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN.  Thrive Causemetics: Right now, you can get an exclusive 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/TSF. Shopify: Sign up for a $1 per-month trial period at Shopify.com/soundsfun. . . . . . If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . 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. Spread the Word. Leave a Rating and Review. It would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify as well. Your ratings and reviews help us spread the word to new friends! And your feedback lets me know how I can better serve you. . . . . . If you liked THIS episode, you will LOVE these episodes! Episode 51: Sophie Hudson Episode 228: Sophie Hudson Episode 204: Melanie Shankle + On the Bright Side Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s election season here in the U.S, y’all, and we’re all trying to navigate the hot topics of the day and how to approach divisive conversations with grace…. and Ashlee Eiland’s latest book, Say Good: Speaking Across Hot Topics, Complex Relationships, and Tense Situations, is just what we need right now. The holidays are coming too, and I know that can stir up complicated feelings and family dynamics and all the things. Ashlee is going to be our guide into gracefully walking with people even when we don’t agree with them. This is such a needed conversation, and I think you’re really going to love this one. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month. Orgain:  Go to Orgain.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and use code THATSOUNDSFUN for 20% off your order. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/thatsoundsfun. . . . . . If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . Other topics we cover in today's episode: racial reconciliation, social media, complex relationships, accountability . . . . . 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. . . . . . Spread the Word. Leave a Rating and Review. It would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify as well. Your ratings and reviews help us spread the word to new friends! And your feedback lets me know how I can better serve you. . . . . . If you liked THIS episode, you LOVE these episodes that speak on the complexity of relationships with people we don't agree with: Unconditional Love with Jonathan Merritt and Dr. James Merritt – Episode 906 Episode 446: David Platt on What We Can Do For Unreached People Groups, Developing Muscles for Having Hard Conversations, and What Should Unify Us vs. What Should Divide Us   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we’re talking about how the enneagram helps you self regulate to connect and grow in parenting, dating, and other relationships. Beth McCord, better known as Your Enneagram Coach, is here and her latest book, Enneagram for Moms, which released this summer. Its such a helpful tool for trying to better understand yourself and better understand how you interact with your children. Whether you’re raising your own kids, leading a classroom of them, loving on nieces and nephews, or being a spiritual mom to the miniBFFs in your life, I think you’re really going to find this one helpful.  If you didn’t catch our EnneaSummer 2024 series back in July, listen here! . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! AG1: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/soundsfun. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/soundsfun. . . . . . If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form!  . . . . . 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.  . . . . . Spread the Word. Leave a Rating and Review. It would mean the world to me if you would rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts and leave us a brief review! You can do the same on Spotify as well. Your ratings and reviews help us spread the word to new friends! And your feedback lets me know how I can better serve you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the show, we’re talking all things 2020 with our friend, Eddie Kaufholz. I know y’all have been asking about a recap of the Ryman show with Eddie, but we’re saving that for that actual anniversary week of That Sounds Fun which is in November... although we couldn't help ourselves to talk about it a little bit! But Annie and Eddie Keep Talking got started in 2020, so you KNOW today we are chopping it up about the weird, sad, and nostalgic days that year. What a wild time.  . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month. Nuture Life: Go to NurtureLife.com and use code TSF for 55% off your first order!    . . . . . If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . Other topics we cover in today's episode: College Football, Georgia Bulldogs, Florida Gators, the Ryman, quarantine . . . . . 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. . . . . . If you liked THIS episode, you'll LOVE listening back to these!  2020 Year in Review with Eddie Kaufholz TSF Quarantine Episode 1: Saturday with Eddie Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today we’re talking about something we LOVE to dig into around here: unplugging from all of the noise. My friend Hannah Brencher is joining us and her latest book, The Unplugged Hours, comes out in September so we’re going to talk about how we do all of this well. We even recorded a little bonus conversation just for Single Purpose League to talk about the nuances of being single, but also needing to disconnect and unplug and how to feel safe and secure when we do that. I think you are going to find this convo really helpful!  . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month on ANY crate line at kiwico.com with promo code THATSOUNDSFUN.  Our Place: Go to fromourplace.com and enter my code TSF at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. . . . . . Find more fun things on this episode HERE. . . . . . If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . 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.  . . . . . If you liked THIS episode, you LOVE these episodes about unplugging from the digital world. Lent & Fasting with Dr. Darren Whitehead – Episode 861 Episode 393: Andy Crouch + The Life We're Looking For Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I loved getting to know Dr. Jackie Greene and what God has been doing in her and through her. Her brand new 90-day devotional, Remain in His Love, would be a perfect one for you to pick up as we establish some new rhythms this fall. I think you’ll really love the book and this conversation with Jackie. We talk all about the spiritual discipline of fasting, our role in the discipleship process, and the importance of journaling. You know I much I always LOVE getting to talk about prayer and fasting!  . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order by going to hiyahealth.com/thatsoundsfun. Lumen: Go to lumen.me/TSF to get 15% off your Lumen. . . . . . If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . Other topics we cover in today's episode: prophetic words, writing a book, discipleship, journaling, devotional, prayer, waiting on the Lord, spiritual disciplines, fasting,  . . . . . 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. . . . . . If you liked THIS episode, you LOVE these episodes: Praying Over Your Own Life with Real Talk Kim – Episode 893 Episode 480: Hosanna Wong on the Rhythms of Jesus: Scripture, Prayer, Sabbath, and Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Okay friends, here we go! For the month of September, we’re going to read the Gospels together again. Make sure you’re subscribed to ⁠Let’s Read the Gospels podcast⁠ where we'll drop an episode every day of September right here for you. Or you can listen to the podcast AND follow along in the Guided Journal. ⁠That Guided Journal⁠ is available wherever you love to buy books. You can also watch me⁠ read the chapters on YouTube⁠, if that will help you stay focused as you read along. ⁠Join the Facebook Group⁠ where we’re having daily conversations about the things that are standing out to us. It’s our own little Let’s Read the Gospels book club. So come join us on September 1! What could be different if we spend these next 30 days reading about the life of Jesus together? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Y'all just aren't READY for this episode. Jack Mooring is a pastor, speaker, songwriter, and author, but maybe my favorite role Jack plays is Brother Terry on Instagram. Y’all, if you haven’t watched his Brother Terry videos, I NEED YOU TO. Today we're talking about hearing God's voice, finishing well, and some of our favorite influential people in the Christian faith. Jack’s brand new book, Portrait of God is beautiful and so helpful. I think you’re really going to love getting to know him. Listen to Jack's sermons from Celebration of Life HERE. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! Athletic Greens: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/soundsfun. Shopify: Sign up for a $1-per-month trial period at shopify.com/soundsfun. Thrive Causemetics:  Get an exclusive 10% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/TSF. . . . . . If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . Other topics we cover in today's episode: Leeland, Michael W. Smith, Brother Terry, when God says no, how to hear God, finishing well . . . . . 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. . . . . . If you liked THIS episode, you LOVE these episodes about hearing God's voice. Chasing Curiosity with N.T. Wright – Episode 513 The Measurement of Time and God with Matt Maher – Episode 510 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You’re in for another fun one today! I get to talk with my friend, Demi-Leigh Tebow. She was JUST with us at the Ryman on Sunday too and if you were there, you know it was a blast. Having Demi on the pod is such a treat and I'm so thankful for her! We're talking all about having an identity taken away, the importance of community, and her brand new book, A Crown That Lasts. GAH. This book is such a great read and I know you're going to love sharing it with your friends! . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month. I'm So Blessed: Order CAIN’s new book I’m So Blessed anywhere books are sold. Butcherbox: Choose from ground chicken, ground sirloin, or ground pork for free in every order for a  year. Plus, get $20 off your first order with code TSF or visit butcherbox.com/tsf. . . . . . If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . Other topics we cover in today's episode: Asking why God, pain, purpose, identity, the importance of community, friendship . . . . . 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oh I am so happy to have my friend Megan Fate Marshman on the podcast talking all about her new book Relaxed: Walking with the One Who’s Not Worried About a Thing, being a female teaching pastor, and trusting in the Lord. This one is so good, y’all. Megan's teaching on Heaven is so moving and thoughtful. What a beautiful conversation with a beautiful friend. If you’re in Single Purpose League, we recorded a short bonus conversation with Megan about widowhood and being a single mom that we saved and are dropping in Patreon for you today as well. It’s all over at singlepurposeleague.com. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe!  . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! Liquid IV: Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V. when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout. Wayfair: Visit Wayfair.com or download the Wayfair app. Check out my LTK AFD in NYC post to see a few of my favorite Wayfair finds! Shopify: Sign up for a $1 per-month trial period at SHOPIFY.COM/soundsfun. Our Place: Go to fromourplace.com and enter my code TSF at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. . . . . . If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . Other topics we cover in today's episode: risk taking, anger, heaven, trusting in the Lord, control, single mom, grief, the gift of humility, intimacy with God, . . . . . 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. . . . . . If you liked THIS episode, you LOVE these episodes: Why Does God Allow Bad Things? with Davey Blackburn – Episode 905 Befriending the Life You Have with Katherine Wolf – Episode 889 God’s Mercy with Savannah Guthrie – Episode 863 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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k.rafferty

That was an awesome show. I loved the conversation so much. There was something so special that happened during this episode. Thank you!!!

May 16th
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Molly Wilkey

This episode will not download. says there is a source error.

May 3rd
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Roxanne Dragon

I so enjoy his poetic interpretation. I first started listening to his Past the Edges album in 1999. I love it so much. especially 'Smellin' Coffee' and 'Wind and Spirit'.

Apr 14th
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FloridaJoe3

"Chase fun and joy will follow" sounds somewhat backwards to me. Joy is something we get from focusing and centering our lives in God. As a caregiver, I can tell you that chasing fun is not always an option but joy is always available to those who walk in the Spirit (since it is a fruit of the Spirit). Please evaluate your assertion in light of scripture and let me know how it fits in. I'm not able to see anywhere in scripture that supports the idea of chasing fun leading to joy.

Dec 15th
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Emilie Lancour

The Little Drummer Boy is one of my favorite songs because I think it's so relatable that we feel like we have to be these amazing humans and bring him gifts and in reality we just have to use our talent and God will be happy and he will smile at us

Dec 8th
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Rhea Padgett

I feel so blessed to have this beautiful conversation! especially about the Holy Spirit.

Mar 15th
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Tonya Weaver Weiler

seriously this podcast with you guys back together made me so happy! please bring Annie and Eddie back!!! Happy New Year

Dec 29th
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foodgroupie #1

thank you so much for this Annie. as a Black woman this was everything!!

Nov 5th
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Chris Harms

goosebumps!!

Apr 20th
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Lora Davis

the chosen!!!!!! its a must.

Mar 4th
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Lora Davis

blood clot??? did you ever find out what the cramp was????

Mar 2nd
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Jessica Paul

I cannot express enough how much hope this episode gave. ❤❤

Oct 30th
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Candace Jennings

Oh my gosh. Candace is me and I am Candace. I relate so much to her. Working from home threw me off big time and daily walks saved me. Thanks for this series.

Jul 30th
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Richieand Shannon McConnell

loved. Loved. LOVED. This episode! Paula speaks truth in terms and boldness I grew up hearing and it was such a refreshing reminder of what it sounds like to be unafraid in the world and of the world. So many Christians, myself included, feel this need to numb down/dumb down what we are saying when we speak of Jesus and Spiritual Warfare. Paula speaks this with God-given authority and THIS IS IMPORTANT!!

Jul 17th
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Kristina Meece

David doesn't sound like a guy with arms that are tattooed. I struggle imagining it. His mom should be proud. 😉

Jul 7th
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Kim Jenkins

what was the Hemingway quote you guys mentioned? I was out running while listening and did not get to write it down. What an amazing podcast this was!

May 28th
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Melissa Rainboldt

My Dad had the 5 P's Pray, Plan, Prepare, stay Positive, Persevere

May 8th
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Lori Hubbard

love this pod cast. so genuine

May 6th
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Kristin Friend

So fun! I loved this episode! Thanks for having Robin Jones Gunn as a guest! Christy Miller wasn't around when I was growing up. Yet, I made wonderful friends in Robin's Susterchick books! They have girlfriends, travel, and soul care! What more could you want? :) Please consider having her back to talk about that series. ♡♡ - Kristin Emily

Apr 25th
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Kylie Anderson

Guessed it...woman! From a New Zealand fangirl. 😊

Apr 25th
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