That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

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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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09.25.2023

Have you considered having a “Board of Directors” for your life? The community you surround yourself with helps you grow as a person and grow in your relationship with God. And we want to help you figure out who you ...

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09.25.2023 Build Your Board - A That Sounds Fun Podcast Series Coming Soon Have you considered having a “Board of Directors” for your life? The community you surround yourself with helps you grow as a person and grow in your relationship with God. And we want to help you figure out who you ...
09.25.2023 Episode 494: Dr. Scot McKnight on When You Feel Like Your Church Is Falling Apart Today, I have the honor of getting to talk with Dr. Scot McKnight. I know talking about the church falling apart does NOT sound fun...but it's such a needed conversation right now. So many of us have been or are ...
09.22.2023 Episode 493: Carolyn Weber on Writing Surprised by Oxford We LOVE a Friday bonus episode and this one is extra special! I get to talk to my friend, Dr. Carolyn Weber, who is the author of Surprised by Oxford. Y’all, when I tell you I fell in love with ...
09.21.2023 Episode 492: Riley Clemmons on Her Journey Through Burnout and Struggling with Self Image We are in a Next Gen era on the pod and I am LOVING it! Riley Clemmons and I have been friends for a long time and I think you're going to love her! Today we are talking about social ...
09.19.2023 So Happy to Know You! Behind the Scenes of Launching a Children's Book! Today on the show, we are celebrating the release of my brand new kids book So Happy to Know You! which is officially out TODAY. It means so much to me that you all have this book in your hands ...
09.18.2023 Episode 491: Dr. Anita Phillips on Why We Feel the Way We Feel About How We Feel Y'all are in for a TREAT! This is a special and vulnerable conversation with Dr. Anita Phillips. She is so wise and honest and I loved our conversation about how emotions reveal what we need, the importance of loving our ...
09.15.2023 Episode 490: Matt Redman on the Truth and Sacred Mystery of Worship Music Y’all. This one. Such a special conversation with my friend Matt Redman. I definitely cried at the end while I thanked him for years of music that have so deeply impacted me. We talk all about how to stir up ...
09.14.2023 Episode 489: Madi Prewett Troutt on Choosing Purity and Pursing Holiness Today on the show, I get to talk with my friend Madison Prewett Troutt. Her new book, The Love Everybody Wants is an empowering message about where we go to find love. I'm really enjoying opening up these conversations after ...
09.11.2023 Episode 488: Noah Herrin on Why Silence and Discipleship Both Matter Oh I am so happy to have my friend Noah Herrin on the pod to talk all about his new book Holy Habits! Noah is such a trusted voice and I think you're really going to love this conversation. We ...
09.07.2023 Episode 487: Dr. Alicia Britt Chole on the Sacred Slow, the Gospels, and Honesty with God Oh friends. This is your friendly heads up that this is a MAJOR note-taking episode! The brilliant Dr. Alicia Britt Chole teaches us about the night originating before sin in Eden, what the Gospel says about our capacity, and how ...
09.04.2023 Summer Lovin': Dating Q&A with Jim Cress Buckle up y'all because we are GOING there today! My friend and one of your favorite humans, Jim Cress, is in the studio diving into ALL the questions you sent us after our Summer Lovin' series. All things dating, friendship, ...
09.01.2023 Episode 486: Cody Carnes on Moments with the Holy Spirit, Trusting God when His Plan Isn't What We Imagined, and Golf Cody Carnes released a brand new album called FIRM FOUNDATION (LIVE) and Y'ALL...it is SO.GOOD. I am thrilled we got a chance to sit down and talk about the supernatural effects of worship, the story of his new song Firm ...
08.31.2023 Let's Read the Gospels in September! Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your August Reading Plan or Let’s Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on ...
08.31.2023 Episode 485: Esau McCaulley on Reconciling our Past to our Present and Finding Something Redemptive In It I get HYPED to talk to my friends who are seminary professors or are people who talk about prayer...they're basically like my version of a Kardashian...so basically, y'all are in for a TREAT with this conversation. Esau McCaulley's latest book, ...
08.29.2023 New Kids Book Alert! I've been keeping a BIG secret for a LONG time, and if you know me, you know that is definitely not an easy thing for me to do. Well, it's time to share about a fun surprise that's coming for ...
08.28.2023 Episode 484: Bri McKoy on How Food Helps You Have Deep and Fast Community...and also Taco Bell... Today on the show, I get to talk with my friend, Bri McKoy. Oh friends, you’re going to LOVE her. We talk about everything from the Taco Bell app, to how food brings community together, to the WILD story of ...
08.27.2023 AFD in NYC Episode 1: I’m Moving to New York City Can I just be Annie on a Sunday every now and then? This feels like friend talk anyways. I’ve been wanting to tell you a fuller story of what’s coming up this fall in my life, specifically when it comes ...
08.24.2023 Episode 483: Bianca Juarez Olthoff on When to Persevere and When to Quit Y'all get ready...I got to sit down with my dear friend, Bianca Juarez Olthoff and we get LOUD and have a LOT of words to say! Bianca is an amazing Bible teacher and writer and I can't wait for you ...
08.21.2023 Episode 482: Sissy Goff Tells Us The Best Thing Parents Can Do For Their Kids Any day I get to hug Sissy Goff is a great day! She's one of your favorites (and mine too). Sissy is one of the most trusted voices when it comes to parenting and raising kids. Today, we talk about ...
08.17.2023 Episode 481: Dr. Russell Moore with an Important Challenge to the Church It's always an honor when Dr. Russell Moore joins us on the podcast! And GOOD GRAVY this conversation...Dr. Moore teaches us what it looks like to be an Evangelical Christian today, how nostalgia impacts our view of the Church, and ...
08.14.2023 Episode 480: Hosanna Wong on the Rhythms of Jesus: Scripture, Prayer, Sabbath, and Community Y'all. Get READY for this conversation. It's 100% a note-taking episode! My friend, Hosanna Wong is in the studio talking about what God calls you to do in different seasons, finding your identity and abiding in Christ, and what the ...
08.10.2023 Episode 479: Brandi Wilson and Her Story of Divorce and Finding Hope After Hardship My dear friend and truly one of my heroes, Brandi Wilson, is in the studio today and I could not be happier! Brandi is graciously sharing her story of finding hope again when things fall apart. We talk about parenting ...
08.07.2023 Episode 478: Steffany Gretzinger on Her Journey Through Loss and Returning to Simple Faith Ya'll. This conversation is a special one. My friend Steffany Gretzinger is back on the show to talk about her brand new album The Narrow Way, the loss of her dad, and the project she created as a way to ...
08.03.2023 Episode 477: Granger Smith on Country Music, Ministry, and How Loss Changes Your Whole Life This week marks one year since we lost my nephew, TJ, so it is not lost on me God’s timing to remind me, and all of us, of what He can do with grief and loss. You are going to ...
08.01.2023 What's Coming to That Sounds Fun This Fall As we head into the fall, there are some new guests, exciting opportunities, and another fun series coming your way. I cannot wait to share all of it with you! Make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss an ...
07.31.2023 Let's Read the Gospels in August Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your August Reading Plan or Let’s Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on ...
07.31.2023 TSF Hall of Fun: Lauren Akins from 2020 Today on this final Hall of Fun episode, you get to hear my conversation from Episode 236 with my friend Lauren Akins. She was one of our most requested guests and I know you guys love her and so do ...
07.27.2023 TSF Hall of Fun: Jo Saxton from 2020 Today on this Hall of Fun episode, you get to hear my conversation from Episode 216 with my friend Jo Saxton. She is one of your favorites (and mine!), and this one takes us right back to 2020. Jo and ...
07.24.2023 TSF Hall of Fun: Mary Kate + Ginna Claire from 2018 Today on this Hall of Fun episode, you get to hear my conversation from Episode 108 with Mary Kate Morrissey Blake and Ginna Claire Mason Moffett. MK and GC are not only two of my best friends, they are also ...
07.20.2023 TSF Hall of Fun: Francis Chan from 2021 Today on this TSF Hall of Fun episode, you get to hear my conversation from Episode 286 with Francis Chan. Francis Chan is one of my spiritual heroes and it was such an honor to get to chat with him ...
07.17.2023 TSF Hall of Fun: CAIN from 2021 We're continuing the TSF Hall of Fun series where we’re bringing back some of our favorite episodes from over the years for you to hear! Today on the show is CAIN from Episode 351. This was SUCH a fun conversation ...
07.13.2023 TSF Hall of Fun: Christine D’Clario from 2020 Today on this TSF Hall of Fun episode, you get to hear my conversation from Episode 260 with Christine D’Clario. I love how Christine loves God and worship, and how she talks about both in this episode. We talk all ...
07.10.2023 TSF Hall of Fun: Kevin Queen from 2017 Today we are kicking off a brand new series called TSF Hall of Fun where we’re bringing back some of our favorite episodes from over the years for you to hear! On this premier TSF Hall of Fun episode, you ...
06.30.2023 Let's Read the Gospels in July Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your July Reading Plan or Let’s Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on ...
06.30.2023 Episode 476: Allen Arnold on What Jesus Was Doing in Eden, and Preparing for Sabbath The team here at That Sounds Fun is getting ready to take a couple weeks off work to rest and recharge. As we were thinking through the right person to help lead us into our Summer Sabbath, I knew Allen ...
06.29.2023 Summer Lovin': Apps, Flags, and Advice from a Dating Coach with Jackie Dorman I think you're going to find today's conversation SO HELPFUL! I know I did. Jackie Dorman is a real-life dating coach and someone I knew would be the perfect expert to end our Summer Lovin' series. We’re diving into ALL ...
06.26.2023 Summer Lovin': Breakups 101 with Janice Gaines Ok...so breakups aren't exactly what sounds fun to most of us. Which is why I am SO glad our Summer Lovin' expert, Janice Gaines is here to help us navigate the conversation today all about the topic of breakups. Joining ...
06.22.2023 Summer Lovin': Attachment Theory + Dating with Jason VanRuler Today on the show we are talking all about Attachment Theory. I came across my new friend, Jason VanRuler on Instagram and his resources have been so helpful for me! We're joined by my friends Shayna and Sam as we ...
06.19.2023 Summer Lovin': Love Languages + Dating with Craig Allen Cooper Today on the show we have Summer Lovin’ expert, Craig Allen Cooper. Joining him are my friends Mike and Lillian (also known as the Chief Annie Officer)... and together, the four of us talk about why and how the Love ...
06.16.2023 Episode 475: Charles and Cassie Kelley on the Journey to Sobriety, the Power of Connection, and Combatting Shame Today is such a special show as we look towards Father's Day weekend. I get to sit down and talk to my friends Charles and Cassie Kelley. You all know Charles from the AMAZING country trio, Lady A. Charles has ...
06.15.2023 Summer Lovin': Sex + Dating with Kait & JJ Tomlin Today on the show is a thoughtful conversation around sex and dating with Kait and JJ Tomlin, hosts of The Heart of Dating Podcast. Navigating sexual desire and healthy boundaries when you are a single person of faith can be ...
06.12.2023 Summer Lovin': Friendship + Dating with Jess Connolly It's one of our most requested topics in general, but especially when it comes to dating. My dear friend, Jess Connolly is here to talk all things friendship! Listen in our our conversation with my friends, Lani, and John David, ...
06.08.2023 Summer Lovin': Enneagram + Dating with Jackie Brewster Y'all KNOW how much I loved this conversation! Jackie Brewster is a certified Enneagram coach and our expert for this Summer Lovin' episode. We're joined by my pals, Tobi and Kelley as we talk about being compatible (or not compatible?) ...
06.05.2023 Summer Lovin': Dating at This Age with Debra Fileta: How to Date No Matter How Old You Are First of all, this is SUCH a good conversation you guys!! Secondly, I am so excited to finally have on the show, Debra Fileta, a Licensed Professional Counselor who specializes in dating, marriage, and relationship issues. She was the exact ...
06.02.2023 When Carlos Interviews Annie… Y'all...I am BESIDE MYSELF with excitement. We are literally DAYS away from leaving on a tour bus headed to our first stop on the Here For You Tour (brought to you by our friends at Africa New Life!) with my ...
06.01.2023 Summer Lovin': Dating 101 with Ben Stuart TODAY we kick off Summer Lovin', a That Sounds Fun podcast series in which we want to restore hope in dating and bridge y’all to helpful conversations, practical resources, and amazing experts, so that you see changes in your dating ...
05.31.2023 Let's Read the Gospels in June Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your June Reading Plan or Let’s Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on ...
05.29.2023 Episode 474: Drew Holcomb on Gratitude, What Failure Looks Like, and My Summer Soundtrack YOU GUYS! What a way to celebrate this Memorial Day with the MOST fun dude, Drew Holcomb! I'm so grateful for him and his music! Drew's full length studio album Strangers No More releases June 7 and I truly think ...
05.25.2023 Episode 473: Kyle Idleman on How to Rest Well, The Importance of Connection, and What to Do with Uncertainty I've been wanting to sit down and chat with Pastor Kyle Idleman for a while now and I'm so glad we finally got the chance! Today, we talk about how to know when to persevere versus when to say this ...
05.24.2023 Coming in June 2023: Summer Lovin' - A That Sounds Fun Series About Dating Coming THIS June...a That Sounds Fun podcast series in which we want to restore hope in dating and bridge y’all to helpful conversations, practical resources, and amazing experts, so that you see changes in your dating life—starting with you. Make ...

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