Gosh I love how musicians are often poets and some of my favorite people to talk with. Marc Scibilia fits that bill times a million. His newest album, Seed of Joy , will have a huge re-release in the next few weeks and y'all are gonna love it! Stick around for the QUOTE OF THE YEAR from Marc towards the end of this conversation... I'm still thinking about it. . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our spons...
Mar 08, 2021•52 min
Let's start here: what's a podcast network? Well, the That Sounds Fun Network is an amusement park of podcasts created to entertain, impact, help and bless you and the people you love. So if you love TSF the show, we think and hope you'll love all the shows on the TSF Network. Today we get to welcome our NINTH show to the network- Human Hope with Carlos Whittaker! Carlos is an all-time favorite around here and we have been DYING for his podcast to come to life! He is a hope guy, a teacher, a pre...
Mar 04, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Okay times for the nuts and bolts of dating. For my married friends, listen close for how you can love and support your single friends and hear the ins and outs of dating in 2021. And to my single friends, LETS TALK ABOUT IT! Jonathan Pokluda is the right dude for this conversation and I can't wait for you to hear this conversation! His new book Outdated is a MUST READ for all of us. . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodca...
Mar 01, 2021•59 min
A football player turned farmer? A family with EIGHT KIDDOS? This is quite a story and the perfect way to end Couples month! Jason and Tay Brown are new friends but I am VERY EXCITED to visit the farm and continue to get to know them! His new book, Centered , just released! Make sure you grab a copy! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month by visiting Be...
Feb 25, 2021•52 min
Two of my dear pals are back and I am so stoked for you to hear this conversation. Mack Brock and Meredith Brock have been on the show together before but this is a new day, with new stories, new family members, new dreams, and new ALBUMS! Lots to learn and lots to enjoy in this conversation. Make sure you grab Mack's new albums today!! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our sponsors! Third Love: Go to ...
Feb 22, 2021•54 min
I left this conversation changed. Tim and Elisabeth Hasselbeck are just two of my all-time favorites and hearing from them both, different personalities, different styles of communication, but over half their lives together, these are the conversations I LIVE for. Elisabeth's new children's book Flashlight Night is one that should be in every home. Can't wait to hear your thoughts after you listen! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #tha...
Feb 18, 2021•59 min
Let's start here: what's a podcast network? Well, the That Sounds Fun Network is an amusement park of podcasts created to entertain, impact, help and bless you and the people you love. So if you love TSF the show, we think and hope you'll love all the shows on the TSF Network. Today we get to welcome our EIGHTH show to the network- We're Going There with Bianca Juarez Oltoff . Y'all already know and love Bianca- she's been on the show before but is also an incredible preacher, author, friend, an...
Feb 17, 2021•34 min
I'm SO EXCITED for y'all to hear this conversation about love that has lasted a lot of years. Nathan and Christy Nockels are two of my all-time favorite musicians, and Christy has a new book out this week called The Life You Long For . Get you a copy today! It is incredible. Just like this chat. Enjoy both, friends. . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our sponsors! BetterHelp: As one of my friends, you’l...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Our TSF friend Mike Kelsey gave me a heads up about this couple- Jordan and Jessica Rice - and as soon as I heard parts of the story, I knew I wanted to hear more more more. And this conversation was so moving to me. When two widowed 20somethings meet and fall in love? Wow WON'T HE DO IT. Make space to listen to this one all the way through... it's a special story. . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our...
Feb 11, 2021•57 min
It's that time of year again where we get to talk about Lent and the Christian calendar! No matter your current faith life, this show is for you! Amanda Bible Williams and Raechel Myers from She Reads Truth are BACK to tell us all the things we don't know.... and tie together two books of the Bible that I never imagined connected! Get your 2021 Lent Collection at shopshereadstruth.com and use the code ANNIE15 for 15% off! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask question...
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 1 min
To celebrate the launch of That Sounds Fun this week!, here's a chapter excerpt titled Book Club from the Why You Need A Hobby section! Get your copy of That Sounds Fun today! If you've already listened to the audiobook, please leave a review of the book on Amazon today! :) www.anniefdowns.com/tsf-discussion-guide . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast #thatsoundsfunbook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Feb 05, 2021•16 min
I'm just so happy to kick off another month of shows featuring some of my favorite couples! Today on the show is Ben Higgins and his fiance Jess Clarke! Both of these fine folks have become dear friends and I'm so pumped that Ben and I have book twins born this week! Grab a copy of his new book Alone in Plain Sight - it is really good, y'all! And we cover lots of ground in the convo about the new book and God and being engaged! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask qu...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr
To celebrate the launch of That Sounds Fun TODAY (EEK!), here's a chapter excerpt titled The Little White Kitchen from The Power of Falling In Love section! Get your copy of That Sounds Fun today! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast #thatsoundsfunbook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Feb 03, 2021•18 min
To celebrate the launch of That Sounds Fun TODAY (EEK!), here's a chapter excerpt titled That Sounds Fun Podcast Studio from The Joys of Being An Amateur section! Get your copy of That Sounds Fun today! If you've already listened to the audiobook, please leave a review of the book on Amazon today! :) . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast #thatsoundsfunbook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more...
Feb 02, 2021•16 min
To celebrate the launch of That Sounds Fun , I invited two of my friends- Knox McCoy and Jamie Golden from The Popcast - to interview ME. This one is wild and hilarious and exactly how I want to kick off the launch of this new book! Buckle up. :) Today is the LAST DAY you can get the That Sounds Fun audiobook for FREE! Pre-order the book from Amazon and then head to thatsoundsfunbook.com to redeem your free audiobook! The offer ends at 11:59pm on Monday, February 1, 2021! . . . . . Sign up to re...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Our friend Jemar Tisby is back on the podcast today to be our professor in some real specific ways we are trying to be learners! He was first on the show last spring with Mike Kelsey, but he's back today to talk all about his new book How To Fight Racism and what we can be doing in our awareness, relationships, and commitment to better love our neighbors and friends. Need more stories in your ears? You can listen to Annie's new book, That Sounds Fun, TODAY even though the book doesn't come out u...
Jan 28, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Happy to have our friend Tim Tebow back on the podcast today! You know him as an incredibly talented athlete, a sports commentator, an author, an activist, and now he's a husband too! So much to catch up on! His new children's book Bronco and Friends: A Party To Remember is a special book to read with your kiddos. In fact, we'll be reading it tonight on #miniBFFbookclub at 6pmCT on my instagram! ( @anniefdowns ) Need more stories in your ears? You can listen to Annie's new book, That Sounds Fun,...
Jan 25, 2021•51 min
Recorded last week, I wanted to pull in two friends, who share my faith but are from different political parties, to chat with us about where we go from here. There are things I agree with that each of these friends believe, and there are things I don't agree with. I bet that will be true for you too. But I hope you will listen with open ears and open hearts to both Allie Beth Stuckey and Michael Wear . Need more stories in your ears? You can listen to Annie's new book, That Sounds Fun, TODAY ev...
Jan 21, 2021•1 hr 20 min
Today, as we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day and begin Inauguration week in 2021, two of my very favorite pastors have joined us. Dr. Tony Evans is here, discussing his new book U Turns , our current climate, the power of repentance, and pastoring in 2021. Then to walk us towards Wednesday, Pastor Scott Sauls pastors us in how to pray, how to process going into this week, and what God may be up to in us. His most recent release, A Gentle Answer , is the perfect book to read this week. Need m...
Jan 18, 2021•57 min
Oh we LOVE when Pastor Mark Batterson joins us on the show! Today we're talking about habits that will help you with today and also who you will be in the future! His new book Win The Day has so much helpful info! I think you'll love it! Need more stories in your ears? You can listen to Annie's new book, That Sounds Fun, TODAY even though the book doesn't come out until February 2, 2021. All the detail at thatsoundsfunbook.com ! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask q...
Jan 14, 2021•1 hr
Nothing beats having a BFF on the show! Rachel Cruze and I sit down and talk all about money, how to get it all done, and who we are becoming. Make sure you get a copy of her new book Know Yourself, Know Your Money . It's SUCH a great resource! Need more stories in your ears? You can listen to Annie's new book, That Sounds Fun, TODAY even though the book doesn't come out until February 2, 2021. All the detail at thatsoundsfunbook.com ! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email an...
Jan 11, 2021•57 min
You guys have asked a lot of questions about reading the Gospels in a month and though I am not an expert, I did try to answer them as best I could! If you want to download a plan for reading the Gospels in a month, we created it for you! https://shopanniefdowns.com/collections/books/products/read-the-gospels-digital-download Need more stories in your ears? You can listen to Annie's new book, That Sounds Fun, TODAY even though the book doesn't come out until February 2, 2021. All the detail at t...
Jan 10, 2021•33 min
Here we really kick into 2021 with some tips on better ways to live our lives, organize our linen closets, prioritize what matters most, and stop SHOULDing each other. And a whole conversation about body shame. Kendra Adachi is amazing and her book The Lazy Genius Way is absolutely a favorite and a great way to kick off 2021! Need more stories in your ears? You can listen to Annie's new book, That Sounds Fun, TODAY even though the book doesn't come out until February 2, 2021. All the detail at t...
Jan 07, 2021•1 hr 4 min
EXACTLY how we want to start 2021- with one of our favorites, Charles Martin ! Let's talk about Jesus and the disciples, God as our Father, and how 2020 shaped 2021 and how God has been in all of it. In the month of January, I will be reading They Turned The World Upside Down . Join me? Need more stories in your ears? You can listen to Annie's new book, That Sounds Fun, TODAY even though the book doesn't come out until February 2, 2021. All the detail at thatsoundsfunbook.com ! . . . . . Sign up...
Jan 04, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Sure, Eddie Kaufholz and I chat two times a week over on Annie and Eddie Keep Talking, but the Year in Review is a whole different thing. We talk through all the topics that matter and a lot that don't. We're making plans and bringing some of the best from 2020 with us into 2021. Lots of laughs. A few minutes of serious. A great conversation to get us ready for what God has for us next! Happy New Year, friends! See you on January 4th! Need more stories in your ears? You can listen to Annie's new...
Dec 28, 2020•1 hr 23 min
It's all about Jesus. Merry Christmas, friends. . . . . . If you're just joining the party, it's over! :) But you can back up and listen to the previous 11 days worth of episodes from December 7-18! Twelve days of (Podcasting) Christmas! Need more stories in your ears? You can listen to Annie's new book, That Sounds Fun, TODAY even though the book doesn't come out until February 2, 2021. All the detail at thatsoundsfunbook.com ! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask q...
Dec 18, 2020•37 min
Ready to laugh? Need to lighten things up a bit at the end of this party? There is no one finer in the land than actress and comedian Anjelah Johnson . You are probably already a fan (Nail Salon? Bon Qui-Qui?) but being friends with Anj is totally next level. Sit back, relax, this isn't a note-taking episode but I will warn you instead it may be a spit-take episode if you're sipping on a drink and bust out laughing. That's your warning. :) Remember we have episodes for you EVERY DAY between Dece...
Dec 17, 2020•53 min
Well listen. If there is one episode that is DEEPLY RESEARCHED (and there is literally ONE that is researched every year), it is this one. My BFFs and PhD candidates in Hallmarkology, Jen and Jami, are back to tell us about the lineup of Hallmark Christmas movies for 2020. We also get an incredibly special and fun visit from Hallmark star Nikki DeLoach and if you're sure you are ready to hear Jami fangirl for 40 seconds, here it is. :) (Even if you aren't a Hallmarkie, I think you'll love the hu...
Dec 16, 2020•1 hr 40 min
Your favorite and my favorite Ben Rector is back to party with us today! Of all my friends y'all request to chat with, Ben is at the top of that list. His new Christmas album, A Ben Rector Christmas , is one of our faves around the office and one I can't quit at home, too. Enjoy this convo! Remember we have episodes for you EVERY DAY between December 7-18! Twelve days of (Podcasting) Christmas! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsou...
Dec 15, 2020•48 min
I just cannot tell y'all what a gift it feels like to have Amy Grant on the podcast today. For myself, and many of us, Amy and her voice and her stories have been a constant companion. Getting to chat with her and share this with you is just such a highlight of 2020 for me. I hope you love this conversation as much as I do! (PS SORRY I CRIED but you aren't surprised.) Remember we have episodes for you EVERY DAY between December 7-18! Twelve days of (Podcasting) Christmas! . . . . . Sign up to re...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 2 min
