Annie's MiniBFF Podcast

I recently released my newest book for grownups: Don't Let That Hold You Back! I wanted to share the message of that book with you too, miniBFFs! You are brave and smart and talented, and I'm so proud of you!

Most of you know I have this podcast for grownups called That Sounds Fun. On that podcast we are learning about how to become stronger in our relationship with God. Spiritually Stronger! 

I was not about to leave out my miniBFFs for this journey! So... Welcome to the first ever theme on Annie’s miniBFF Podcast - Spiritually Stronger. Who's excited?

Becoming Spiritually Stronger means we are going to focus on different disciplines throughout the year to help us grow even closer to Jesus. The word discipline might sound like a bad thing, but it’s not! A discipline is like a skill. If you wanted to be better at soccer you would go outside and practice every day. Some days you would practice dribbling the ball. Other days you might focus on goal kicks. But both are skills you learn that will help you grow in your ability to do well in soccer. 

Well, that's basically how it works when you are growing closer to God. The more you pray, worship, and learn about God, the closer you get to Him. We want to sharpen those skills. Just like you would in playing soccer. Or whatever activity you love to do! 

Let me say this - you are completely and totally loved and adored by God. These practices are not a way to earn His love. It is yours, no matter what you do each day. 

But if you want to know Him even more than you do now, then I invite you to become stronger, spiritually, with me. 

So, are you ready to grow spiritually stronger? 

This episode is all about Worship.

My favorite worship song these days: More Than Able

My Kids Book What Sounds Fun To You?

Most of you know I have this podcast for grownups called That Sounds Fun. On that podcast we are learning about how to become stronger in our relationship with God. Spiritually Stronger! 

I was not about to leave out my miniBFFs for this journey! So... Welcome to the first ever theme on Annie’s miniBFF Podcast - Spiritually Stronger. Who's excited?

Becoming Spiritually Stronger means we are going to focus on different disciplines throughout the year to help us grow even closer to Jesus. The word discipline might sound like a bad thing, but it’s not! A discipline is like a skill. If you wanted to be better at soccer you would go outside and practice every day. Some days you would practice dribbling the ball. Other days you might focus on goal kicks. But both are skills you learn that will help you grow in your ability to do well in soccer. 

Well, that's basically how it works when you are growing closer to God. The more you pray, worship, and learn about God, the closer you get to Him. We want to sharpen those skills. Just like you would in playing soccer. Or whatever activity you love to do! 

Let me say this - you are completely and totally loved and adored by God. These practices are not a way to earn His love. It is yours, no matter what you do each day. 

But if you want to know Him even more than you do now, then I invite you to become stronger, spiritually, with me. 

So, are you ready to grow spiritually stronger? 

This episode is all about Community.

Most of you know I have this podcast for grownups called That Sounds Fun. On that podcast we are learning about how to become stronger in our relationship with God. Spiritually Stronger! 

I was not about to leave out my miniBFFs for this journey! So... Welcome to the first ever theme on Annie’s miniBFF Podcast - Spiritually Stronger. Who's excited?

Becoming Spiritually Stronger means we are going to focus on different disciplines throughout the year to help us grow even closer to Jesus. The word discipline might sound like a bad thing, but it’s not! A discipline is like a skill. If you wanted to be better at soccer you would go outside and practice every day. Some days you would practice dribbling the ball. Other days you might focus on goal kicks. But both are skills you learn that will help you grow in your ability to do well in soccer. 

Well, that's basically how it works when you are growing closer to God. The more you pray, worship, and learn about God, the closer you get to Him. We want to sharpen those skills. Just like you would in playing soccer. Or whatever activity you love to do! 

Let me say this - you are completely and totally loved and adored by God. These practices are not a way to earn His love. It is yours, no matter what you do each day. 

But if you want to know Him even more than you do now, then I invite you to become stronger, spiritually, with me. 

So, are you ready to grow spiritually stronger? 

This episode is all about Gratitude. You can find your downloadable Gratitude Practice Guide ⁠HERE⁠!

Most of you know I have this podcast for grownups called That Sounds Fun. On that podcast we are learning about how to become stronger in our relationship with God. Spiritually Stronger! 

I was not about to leave out my miniBFFs for this journey! So... Welcome to the first ever theme on Annie’s miniBFF Podcast - Spiritually Stronger. Who's excited?

Becoming Spiritually Stronger means we are going to focus on different disciplines throughout the year to help us grow even closer to Jesus. The word discipline might sound like a bad thing, but it’s not! A discipline is like a skill. If you wanted to be better at soccer you would go outside and practice every day. Some days you would practice dribbling the ball. Other days you might focus on goal kicks. But both are skills you learn that will help you grow in your ability to do well in soccer. 

Well, that's basically how it works when you are growing closer to God. The more you pray, worship, and learn about God, the closer you get to Him. We want to sharpen those skills. Just like you would in playing soccer. Or whatever activity you love to do! 

Let me say this - you are completely and totally loved and adored by God. These practices are not a way to earn His love. It is yours, no matter what you do each day. 

But if you want to know Him even more than you do now, then I invite you to become stronger, spiritually, with me. 

So, are you ready to grow spiritually stronger? 

This episode is all about Gratitude. You can find your downloadable Gratitude Practice Guide HERE!

Most of you know I have this podcast for grownups called That Sounds Fun. On that podcast we are learning about how to become stronger in our relationship with God. Spiritually Stronger! 

I was not about to leave out my miniBFFs for this journey! So... Welcome to the first ever theme on Annie’s miniBFF Podcast - Spiritually Stronger. Who's excited?

Becoming Spiritually Stronger means we are going to focus on different disciplines throughout the year to help us grow even closer to Jesus. The word discipline might sound like a bad thing, but it’s not! A discipline is like a skill. If you wanted to be better at soccer you would go outside and practice every day. Some days you would practice dribbling the ball. Other days you might focus on goal kicks. But both are skills you learn that will help you grow in your ability to do well in soccer. 

Well, that's basically how it works when you are growing closer to God. The more you pray, worship, and learn about God, the closer you get to Him. We want to sharpen those skills. Just like you would in playing soccer. Or whatever activity you love to do! 

Let me say this - you are completely and totally loved and adored by God. These practices are not a way to earn His love. It is yours, no matter what you do each day. 

But if you want to know Him even more than you do now, then I invite you to become stronger, spiritually, with me. 

So, are you ready to grow spiritually stronger? 

This episode is all about Generosity.

Most of you know I have this podcast for grownups called That Sounds Fun. On that podcast we are learning about how to become stronger in our relationship with God. Spiritually Stronger! 

I was not about to leave out my miniBFFs for this journey! So.. Welcome to the first ever theme on Annie’s miniBFF Podcast - Spiritually Stronger. Who's excited?

Becoming Spiritually Stronger means we are going to focus on different disciplines throughout the year to help us grow even closer to Jesus. The word discipline might sound like a bad thing, but it’s not! A discipline is like a skill. If you wanted to be better at soccer you would go outside and practice every day. Some days you would practice dribbling the ball. Other days you might focus on goal kicks. But both are skills you learn that will help you grow in your ability to do well in soccer. 

Well, that's basically how it works when you are growing closer to God. The more you pray, worship, and learn about God, the closer you get to Him. We want to sharpen those skills. Just like you would in playing soccer. Or whatever activity you love to do! 

Let me say this - you are completely and totally loved and adored by God. These practices are not a way to earn His love. It is yours, no matter what you do each day. 

But if you want to know Him even more than you do now, then I invite you to become stronger, spiritually, with me. 

So, are you ready to grow spiritually stronger? 

This episode is all about Fasting.

Most of you know I have this podcast for grownups called That Sounds Fun. On that podcast we are learning about how to become stronger in our relationship with God. Spiritually Stronger! 

I was not about to leave out my miniBFFs for this journey! So.. Welcome to the first ever theme on Annie’s miniBFF Podcast - Spiritually Stronger. Who's excited?

Becoming Spiritually Stronger means we are going to focus on different disciplines throughout the year to help us grow even closer to Jesus. The word discipline might sound like a bad thing, but it’s not! A discipline is like a skill. If you wanted to be better at soccer you would go outside and practice every day. Some days you would practice dribbling the ball. Other days you might focus on goal kicks. But both are skills you learn that will help you grow in your ability to do well in soccer. 

Well, that's basically how it works when you are growing closer to God. The more you pray, worship, and learn about God, the closer you get to Him. We want to sharpen those skills. Just like you would in playing soccer. Or whatever activity you love to do! 

Let me say this - you are completely and totally loved and adored by God. These practices are not a way to earn His love. It is yours, no matter what you do each day. 

But if you want to know Him even more than you do now, then I invite you to become stronger, spiritually, with me. 

So, are you ready to grow spiritually stronger? 

It’s Day 100 of our Brave Kids Book Club! Today I will be reading from the devotional I wrote just for my miniBFFs, 100 Days to Brave for Kids, called “Let’s All Be Brave”. But, similar to Day 25, 50 and 75, I am adding in another story that isn’t in your book. 

CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?! We did it, miniBFFs! We finished our Brave Kids Book Club where we read through all 100 Days to Brave for Kids together! 

And if you are just joining us, welcome! I know we are at Day 100, but you are not too late to get started on your brave journey! For real. Just grab your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids HERE and go! Maybe invite a friend to join you! 

In today's podcast I asked you to think about being brave. The questions in your book are “How have your brave choices already changed your world” and “What brave thing will you do next”. You can write the answers to these questions in your journal or your book. And if you want to write and tell me about it, the address to send that letter is PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212.

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It’s Day 84 of our Brave Kids Book Club!  Today I am popping in to say hi and remind you to read from the devotional I wrote just for my miniBFFs, 100 Days to Brave for Kids. 

In this Brave Kids Book Club we are reading through all 100 Days to Brave for Kids together! If this is your first time listening, WELCOME! We are so glad you are here. You are just in time to join our club. I know we are on Day 84 (which is amazing, miniBFFs) but you can still jump in and grow braver with us! Grab your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids HERE!

When 100 Days to Brave for Kids first came out we did a mini Bravery Series where we shared stories from the bible of people being brave. Today’s episode comes from that series! Day 84 is about being generous with your words. In the story we are reading today we learn about Esther and how she bravely used her words to help keep her people safe.  

In Day 84’s devotional I ask you to answer the question “What does it mean to bring life with your words?”. You can use your book or your journal to answer these questions. Or, if you want to write and tell me about it, the address to send that letter is PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212.

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