That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

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July 13The Power of Small, Everyday Spiritual Habits with Hanna Seymour- Episode 1069
Today on the show, I get to talk with my friend, Hanna Seymour … on her birthday!
Hanna is a wife, mom, author, and podcast host and when her book, Everyday Spiritual Habits came out earlier this year I knew we needed Hanna to come on and help us do a little check in on our rhythms - what I think you’ll hear is not an opportunity to review your progress report but a reminder that it’s not about performance but about a God who just wants to be with you.
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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.
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1 hr 3 min
July 10AFD's Friday Faves | Ain't No Way with Jamie MacDonald- Episode 1068
I'm so happy to be here with you today to catch up with another artist friend who’s putting out incredible music in the world! Jamie MacDonald is a singer-songwriter with a powerful story of faith, perseverance, and finding hope in unexpected places. Her music has connected with listeners who need honest reminders that God is present even in the middle of life's hardest moments.
We're talking about her journey of going from a back-up singer to selling out tours, what brought her back to Nashville, prison ministry, and what she’s learned on the other side of fear.
Find the show notes here
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41 min
June 25Annie and Eddie Keep Talking About Hair Washing Days and Health Journeys- Episode 1067
Don't miss today's episode. 7 + (25ish?) minutes of serious that felt really important and vulnerable. Eddie and I get to keep talking about hair washing days and health journeys - both complex in their own ways. But I’ll let you guess which one of us has a lot of thoughts about hair washing days.
We had a blast on the road this month with The Buddies Tour! Your fun t-shirts, your cute outfits, your excellent and hilarious questions during the show…we loved every single moment and as you’ll hear in today’s episode… hope we get to hit the road together again sometime. In fact, you’ll have to tell us where else we should go.

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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.
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1 hr 3 min
June 22The Secret to Lasting Strength: Release, Rest, and Remain with Yvette Henry- Episode 1066
If you’ve often felt like you’re a soldier for God instead of just resting in being a child of God, I’m telling you, this conversation is for you. I know so many of you are taking vacations this time of year and our team is getting ready to do the same thing. It’s the perfect time to talk about why a yearly Sabbath really matters in the rhythm of our calendar.
Yvette Henry is home schooling her kids full time, while also being an author and podcaster. We so often get questions about what rest and sabbath looks like for parents. How do you find the time? How do you bring your kids into moments of sabbath? And you’re going to hear Yvette’s helpful perspective about all of it.
Her book Release, Rest, Remain is also the perfect thing to pick up on your Sabbath while you take some time to unplug from screens and rest your mind.
Don’t forget, we have a Sabbath Practice Guide available for you over on spirituallystronger.com. It’s got a list of ideas and ways to practice Sabbath.
Find the show notes here
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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.
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57 min
June 15Experience More Joy Through Sabbath with Tyler Staton- Episode 1065
Pastor Tyler Staton from Bridgetown Church is here today to help us figure out how to make space for Sabbath in our week. I know it sounds like almost impossible to reserve a day for rest and delight, but I’m telling you, this rhythm specifically has changed me. Whether you’re a busy mom or a busy college student, we’re going to talk about why Sabbath matters in your week. I think you’ll find that Tyler offers us all a really freeing invitation to practice Sabbath and how much joy there is for us to find in the middle of it!
Tyler also has a book out you need to check out called After Amen: 50 Days of Poetry and Prayer.
Find the show notes here
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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.
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57 min
June 08Finding Rest Every Day, in Every Season with Jennie Lusko- Episode 1064
Jennie Lusko is here to kick off talking about the practice of sabbath for the next three weeks. She's going to help us think through what it looks like to find moments of rest and pause in our day to day, which is perfect because her brand new book also just came out called: Fresh Mercies Everyday, and it’s beautiful. If making space for a Sabbath is something you’ve been wanting to do, we’ve created a Sabbath Practice Guide for you that’s available over on spirituallystronger.com. It’s got a list of ideas for practicing sabbath daily, weekly, and yearly. Just some simple things to help you think through how to prepare.
Find the show notes here
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The final episodes of season 1 of my brand new TV show, I Gotta Ask, drop THIS THURSDAY over on the Wonder Project channel on your Prime Video app. Don’t forget there’s a 7 day free trial for you, so you can binge all of them. We had the best time sitting down with experts and real life friends and just chopping it up over questions about faith and fear and business and finance and dating. For more details or a reminder on where and how to watch, visit igottaask.com!
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Eddie Kaufholz and I are currently on the road this month for The Buddies Tour and we want to see you there! We’re heading to 6 different cities and it is a night of just pure fun. Get your tickets at thebuddiestour.com!
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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.
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1 hr 4 min
June 05 Sneak Peek of Annie's new show I Gotta Ask!
We wanted to give you a sneak peek of the brand new talk show I Gotta Ask with Annie F. Downs. This episode explores the question, "How does our faith inform our finances?" For more info on how you can watch the WHOLE season of I Gotta Ask, visit https://www.anniefdowns.com/i-gotta-ask/

If you want to watch this - check it out on your Spotify app, or YouTube!

Can you trust God and still check your bank account five times a day? In this straight-talking, soul-meets-strategy conversation, Annie F. Downs is joined by BeautyBlender Founder and Owner Rea Ann Silva, financial expert Anthony O’Neal, and Annie’s friend Kelley — who asks the questions we’re all thinking but rarely say out loud. From tithing when you feel broke to navigating ambition vs. contentment, this episode dives into the real tension between faith and financial survival. And here’s the twist: money conversations don’t have to feel heavy, they can actually be freeing, and even fun. Packed with practical tools, hard truths, and hope you can actually use, this conversation will challenge how you think about money — and empower you to handle it with wisdom, freedom, faith, and a splash of humor.

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31 min
June 01I Didn't Want This to Be My Story: Grief, Gratitude, and God's Faithfulness with Nancy Mattingly- Episode 1063
Today on the show, I get to talk with my friend and mentor, Nancy Mattingly. Her life is testament of so much joy and gratitude despite having walked through suffering in some really significant ways. In fact, just 6 months ago, we weren’t sure Nancy was going to be with us much longer because of her battle with cancer, and today it’s an honor to hear her tell her story and share it with all of us.
We have a Gratitude Practice Guide available for you over on spirituallystronger.com - if you’ve never documented what you’re grateful for this is an easy step to take. You just download and print it out and you’ll have a way to document your gratitude throughout this week!
Find the show notes here
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Have you gotten a chance to watch the first 2 episodes of I Gotta Ask yet?! YOU GUYS. I’ve loved reading your messages and emails and I’m so so thrilled this project is finally out and we can all watch it together! What a dream come true. To watch, you just visit your Prime Video app, add the Wonder Project channel and you’re ready to go! There’s even a 7 day free trial for you so definitely take advantage of that.
The next 2 episodes air on Thursday, June 4 and the last 2 on Thursday, June 11 for a total of 6 episodes and I cannot wait to hear what you think about all of them!
For more details or a reminder on where to watch, visit igottaask.com!
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Eddie Kaufholz and I are currently on the road in May and June for The Buddies Tour and we want to see you there! We’re heading to 6 different cities and it is a night of just pure fun. Get your tickets at thebuddiestour.com!
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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.
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1 hr 19 min
May 29 I Gotta Ask is available to watch now!
Dating. Money. Grief. Fear. Faith doesn't remove the hard. It meets you in it. Before the answers and the breakthrough, there were real questions… and Annie is asking!
Introducing I Gotta Ask with Annie F. Downs! WATCH NOW on Wonder Project on Prime Video. Start your free trial today: https://amzn.to/4fm3U3v

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2 min
May 28Annie and Eddie Keep Talking About Twitches, Wedding Planning, and Buffalo- Episode 1062
Today on the show, Eddie and I talk about:
Eddie’s strange twitches (you’re not ready)

Some of the behind the scenes of The Buddies tour

A little bit of wedding planning talk

And the multiple uses of the word buffalo
That list of randomness is also exactly how The Buddies Tour is going. We’ve had an absolute blast so far on this tour and we have 4 more shows to go. Are you coming?!? We will be in:
Orlando, Florida on Friday, June 5th!
Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday, June 7th!
Trussville (Birmingham), Alabama on Friday, June 12th!
And Nashville, TN on Saturday, June 13th!
There’s a VIP Meet & Greet before the show (except Nashville & Charlotte’s VIP are both sold out) and there’s After Party for Single Purpose League at every stop. We’re having a ball and tickets start at just $45 (that’s including the added fees).
You can find the dates and details at thebuddiestour.com We cannot wait to see you there!
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My brand new TV show I Gotta Ask is NOW STREAMING on the Wonder project channel on your Prime Video app… TO-DAY. The first 2 episodes are out and the next 2 drop next week…This is such a dream come true, AND an opportunity to bring hope to a whole new group of friends. What if this weekend you invite a few friends over for a little watch party? I know our Single Purpose League gals are planning to! Just pull out some snacks, turn on I Gotta Ask and then chat about what you think after you watch. Episode 1 we’re talking about dating and episode 2 about finances, so there is PLENTY for you to chop up and talk about with your friends.
Head to igottaask.com or thewonderproject.com to find all the details on how to watch and start a free 7 day trial.
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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.
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56 min

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