It's always a fun day when I get to talk to my friend Nikki DeLoach ! Her two most recent Hallmark movies, The Gift of Peace and Curious Caterer: Grilling Season are SO GOOD! So of course we had to talk about them and alllll the other projects Nikki has going on. My girl is B.U.S.Y. You can purchase tickets to Nikki's non-profit Mind What Matters upcoming event in Nashville HERE . . . . . Go to hereforyoutour.com to get your tickets to our upcoming tour this June! Want to gift a ticket to a frie...
Feb 09, 2023•1 hr 3 min
I just love Ann Voskamp . She's a dear friend, the kindest voice, and she teaches us to be brave! We talked about the sovereignty of God, what a day of rest looks like for us, and communion with other people. Also...you know it wouldn't be a proper conversation with Ann if it didn't include chatting about farm life and what books we're both currently reading! Ann's first children's book, Your Brave Song , is so special. And what a great Valentine's Day gift for the miniBFFs in your life! (Also, ...
Feb 06, 2023•52 min
I love when our friends from She Reads Truth , Amanda Bible Williams and Raechel Williams , come and talk all things SCRIPTURE. These gals are incredibly wise and so generous with their time to keep coming back on the show! We talk about studying scripture, separation from God, and if our part-time dream jobs will be our jobs in eternity. Grab your copy of Your People Forever and be sure to use your discount code ANNIELENT15 for 15% off anything from the Lent Collection on shopshereadstruth.com ...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your February Reading Plan or Let’s Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube , Instagram , and Facebook Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Feb 01, 2023•3 min
I'm so happy that I got to talk with my friend, Jennifer Rothschild , about her new Bible Study, Amos: An Invitation to the Good Life . Jennifer carries such wisdom and I cherish her friendship. We got to chat all about the Bible (let's GO minor prophets!), what she learned from studying the book of Amos, and the freedom that follows injustice and forgiveness. I CAN'T WAIT to see her again soon! Check to see if I'm coming to a Fresh Grounded Faith event near you! . . . . Go to hereforyoutour.com...
Jan 30, 2023•54 min
I'm so glad y'all loved my first conversation with my friend, Micah Tyler , last summer. ME TOO! I knew we just HAD to have him back. We get to talk all about our favorite podcasts we listen to, the sports we love, and building spiritual muscles. I think y'all are going to really enjoy reading Micah's new book Walking Free (I enjoyed it so much that I wrote the foreword to it!). He's just the nicest dude, and I can't wait for you to hear our conversation. . . . . Go to hereforyoutour.com to get ...
Jan 26, 2023•1 hr 1 min
My pal, and soon to be tour mate, Carlos Whittaker , is back on the pod today! Needless to say, we both are VERY excited about going on tour together this summer! We talk all about our tour vibes, our love for the Nashville SC, and the connection between therapy and Holy Spirit. Carlos is just the best dude and his new book How to Human is a must read! Who's ready for JUNE??!! As promised, here's the John Eldredge and Dan Allender conference: Restoration of the Heart. . . . . Go to hereforyoutou...
Jan 23, 2023•1 hr 3 min
This one is about to get up in your business. Mike Donehey , one of my favorite artists, authors, and one of my downright favorite humans, comes on the show and BRINGS THE WORD over and over. Chatting with Mike about forgiveness, peacemaking, and the name of Jesus...gracious this one is gold from start to finish (and speaking of finish... the last 10 minutes of this episode really went off the rails when we all learn about Mike's incredible hidden skill/party trick). Make sure you grab a copy of...
Jan 19, 2023•1 hr 1 min
I am honored to have my friend, Toni Collier , join us for a conversation about pressing into healing. Toni and I always have such a fun (and loud) time together and this conversation is no different! We chat about the balance between our writing process and healing, divorce, counseling, and the importance of having a diverse community of friendship that surrounds you. Toni's organization, Broken Crayons Still Color is doing some important work and I know you're going to love her new book, Brave...
Jan 16, 2023•59 min
You guys! I am so excited to share this conversation with my new friends, Pastor Glenn and Holly Packiam . We get to talk about celebrating the good from our last season, getting in touch with what God’s calling us to right now, and practicing rhythms of prayer, rest, renewal, relationships, and work. I think you’re going to love them and really benefit from their wisdom and experience. Be sure to check out their book, The Intentional Year , as you are thinking about your new rhythms for 2023. ....
Jan 12, 2023•58 min
Oh friends, what a treat to have John Mark Comer back on the podcast! I always love getting to chat with this dude. We talk a TON about Christian spiritual formations, what God is doing right now, and discipleship. Be sure to check out John Mark's new organization Practicing the Way and the Rule of Life Podcast. It's SO GOOD! . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let’s Read the Gospels ...
Jan 09, 2023•1 hr 1 min
Some thank yous, some starts, some announcements, and some invitations. . . . . . 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 and on Google Podcasts as well. Your ratings and reviews help us spread the word to new friends! Your feedback also lets me know how I can better serve you. . . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. Go to ...
Jan 06, 2023•19 min
Today is the LAST day Let's Read the Gospels will be here on your That Sounds Fun feed. So be sure you are subscribed to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. Today's reading is John 13-15. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let’s Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube , Instagram , and Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
Jan 05, 2023•15 min
Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. Today's reading is John 10-12. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let’s Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube , Instagram , and Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 04, 2023•21 min
Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. Today's reading is John 7-9. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let’s Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube , Instagram , and Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 03, 2023•22 min
Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. Today's reading is John 4-6. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let’s Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube , Instagram , and Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 02, 2023•23 min
Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. Today's reading is John 1-3. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your January Reading Plan or Let’s Read the Gospels Guidebook. . . . . Follow Let's Read the Gospels on YouTube , Instagram , and Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...
Jan 01, 2023•16 min
No better way to wrap up 2022 on That Sounds Fun Podcast than with our dear friend, Eddie Kaufholz. BIG talk around eggs, dating profiles, conventions, and of course, Waffles Kaufholz. Be sure to check out Eddie's new podcast Doing the Best We Can and sign up for his newsletter HERE . . . . . Did you hear the big news?! We're launching a new podcast! Head over to Let's Read the Gospels and subscribe today so you can start with us on January 1. . . . . Find more fun things on this episode by goin...
Dec 29, 2022•1 hr 13 min
A special reading of The Night Before Christmas and the Christmas story (from Luke 2:1-20) by my parents, Tom & Pam Downs. Check out the video version of this episode HERE . Merry Christmas from Annie, her parents, and our whole team here at That Sounds Fun! . . . . Did you hear the big news?! We're launching a new podcast! Head over to Let's Read the Gospels and subscribe today so you can start with us on January 1. . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions t...
Dec 24, 2022•9 min
Welcome to the fourth (and final) week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of love. To access the scriptures, questions, and the video version of this devotional, head to anniefdowns.com/advent . . . . . Did you hear the big news?! We're launching a new podcast! Head over to Let's Read the Gospels and subscribe today so you can start with us on January 1. . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . ...
Dec 23, 2022•16 min
Welcome to the fourth (and final) week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of love. To access the scriptures, questions, and the video version of this devotional, head to anniefdowns.com/advent . . . . . Did you hear the big news?! We're launching a new podcast! Head over to Let's Read the Gospels and subscribe today so you can start with us on January 1. . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . ...
Dec 22, 2022•18 min
Oh man. What an honor to have the one and only Santa Claus back in the studio this year. We talked a bit about Santa's shell company, Dolly Parton, the naughty and nice lists, and a new game Santa invented that really got us giggling. In a TOTALLY unrelated side note... Dave Barnes is brilliant and you should check out his new album, Remembering: Greatest Hits Acoustic . Grown ups, this conversation got a little cheeky, so maybe proceed with caution if you have miniBFFs around. . . . It's not to...
Dec 22, 2022•48 min
Welcome to the fourth (and final) week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of love. To access the scriptures, questions, and the video version of this devotional, head to anniefdowns.com/advent . . . . . Did you hear the big news?! We're launching a new podcast! Head over to Let's Read the Gospels and subscribe today so you can start with us on January 1. . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . ...
Dec 21, 2022•15 min
Welcome to the fourth (and final) week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of love. To access the scriptures, questions, and the video version of this devotional, head to anniefdowns.com/advent . . . . . Did you hear the big news?! We're launching a new podcast! Head over to Let's Read the Gospels and subscribe today so you can start with us on January 1. . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . ...
Dec 20, 2022•14 min
Welcome to the fourth (and final) week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of love. To access the scriptures, questions, and the video version of this devotional, head to anniefdowns.com/advent . . . . . Did you hear the big news?! We're launching a new podcast! Head over to Let's Read the Gospels and subscribe today so you can start with us on January 1. . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . ...
Dec 19, 2022•13 min
Welcome to the third week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of joy. To access the scriptures, questions, and the video version of this devotional, head to anniefdowns.com/advent . . . . . Did you hear the big news?! We're launching a new podcast! Head over to Let's Read the Gospels and subscribe today so you can start with us on January 1. . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank yo...
Dec 16, 2022•14 min
I'm so happy to have my friend, Zach Williams on the podcast today. I just love it when we get to catch up like old-time friends and have a great conversation like this one. Make sure you check out his new album A Hundred Highways , it's a good one! And if you haven't seen Dolly Parton's Magic Mountain Christmas , WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?! Getting to talk all things Dolly with Zach...what a dream! . . . It's not too late to join us as we celebrate Advent together. Go to anniefdowns.com/advent to get...
Dec 15, 2022•47 min
Welcome to the third week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of joy. To access the scriptures, questions, and the video version of this devotional, head to anniefdowns.com/advent . . . . . Did you hear the big news?! We're launching a new podcast! Head over to Let's Read the Gospels and subscribe today so you can start with us on January 1. . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank yo...
Dec 15, 2022•17 min
Welcome to the third week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of joy. To access the scriptures, questions, and the video version of this devotional, head to anniefdowns.com/advent . . . . . Did you hear the big news?! We're launching a new podcast! Head over to Let's Read the Gospels and subscribe today so you can start with us on January 1. . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank yo...
Dec 14, 2022•17 min
Welcome to the third week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of joy. To access the scriptures, questions, and the video version of this devotional, head to anniefdowns.com/advent . . . . . Did you hear the big news?! We're launching a new podcast! Head over to Let's Read the Gospels and subscribe today so you can start with us on January 1. . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank yo...
Dec 13, 2022•16 min
