Y'all. I am BESIDE myself with excitement over this episode! I'm so honored to have the one and only CeCe Winans on the podcast! We get to chat about how the Lord called CeCe and her husband to be pastors, the preciousness of the Holy Spirit, and how to honor the generations before us. CeCe has been such a faithful voice pointing us to God for many years and I am so grateful for her. Be sure to grab your livestream ticket to the Generations LIVE Conference and a copy of CeCe's book Believe for I...
May 01, 2023•49 min
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Apr 30, 2023•3 min
This episode has our entire staff buzzing with thoughtful conversation! Dr. Nijay Gupta is here to talk with us about studying Scripture on complex issues, the importance of Deborah's leadership and Phoebe's role in spreading the Gospel, and the purposeful diversity in Jesus' parables. Ya'll...this is a FASCINATING conversation. I can't wait for you to get to know Nijay and hear his wisdom. Nijay's book Tell Her Story is incredible and so important! Just a reminder that even though this topic ma...
Apr 27, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Y'all are not ready for all the ways that our minds are about to be blown with all of the knowledge, research, wisdom and inspiration Dr. Jeremiah Johnston brings in this episode! We could have gone on for HOURS talking about Jesus--His death and resurrection--and all the evidence to support them. More than that, though, he shares with us all that the truth of the Gospel means for us, and it's just beautiful. I can't wait for you to get to know Dr. Jeremiah Johnston, to grab his new book Body of...
Apr 24, 2023•1 hr 17 min
It's safe to say that this conversation with Nashville SC Captain and 2022 U.S. Mens National team member Walker Zimmerman and his wife Sally is an absolute dream! We talk about how to navigate change that's both difficult and exciting, what it looks like to achieve your dreams (this answer may surprise you!), and how to deal with public criticism. Also, you just MIGHT hear me ask them a question no one's ever asked them before! Their answer inspires me and teaches me, and it's going to make you...
Apr 20, 2023•1 hr 4 min
One of our favorite guests on the podcast, Addison Bevere is back! Y'all KNOW we love to go in on prayer! We talk all about living a robust life of connection with God, feeling disappointed in God, and having the unhurried space to sit, hear, receive, and respond. I can't wait for you all to hear this episode and read his book Words with God. . . . . Go to hereforyoutour.com to get your tickets to our upcoming tour this June! Want to gift a ticket to a friend? Go to anniefdowns.com/events for a ...
Apr 17, 2023•1 hr 4 min
If you're like me and dreaming of your summer travel plans, you're going to love this episode! Hudson and Emily are on a mission to visit every country in the world. Now, THAT sounds fun to me! We talk all about their travel adventures, the value of friendship even when traveling, and how to not worry about what is in front of you. I'm so excited for you to meet these two and hear not just about their love for traveling, but also their love for the Lord. Give Hudson and Emily a follow on social ...
Apr 14, 2023•1 hr 2 min
I can't wait for you to hear this episode. My new friend Jasmine Holmes is in the studio to talk all about what exactly shame is and the Gospel antidote for it. Jasmine's Christ-centered and Gospel-driven book, Never Cast Out is truly one of the finest books on shame I've ever read. It is powerful, and impactful, and incredibly brave. Don't miss Jasmine's next book Crowned with Glory which comes out this September. . . . . Go to hereforyoutour.com to get your tickets to our upcoming tour this Ju...
Apr 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min
He's one of our favorite's around here! Pastor Mark Batterson is here to talk with us about thinking of our words as giving gifts, the importance of being involved in a local church, and when God incubates a dream for many years. Also, how about that theme of confession we've been having lately?! I'm so grateful for Pastor Mark and his voice in our lives. Be sure to check out his new book Please, Sorry, Thanks: The Three Words That Change Everything. If you loved this episode, here are the previ...
Apr 10, 2023•59 min
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Mar 31, 2023•3 min
Our dear friend, Charles Martin is back on the pod with his pastor and friend (but no relation), Joby Martin. We talked about God not answering prayers in the way that we want Him to, what was going on in Judas' mind/heart during Holy Week, and their new book Anything Is Possible: How Nine Miracles of Jesus Reveal God’s Love for You . Also, be sure to check out Charles' new book Son of Man . You know I can't resist a chance to talk about miracles and how well Jesus loves! Please note that this c...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Y'all ask us to talk about friendship on the pod ALL.THE.TIME. I'm so happy that my friend, Laura Tremaine is here to teach us about married women and single women being friends with each other, feeling shame around ending friendships, and putting things on pause. Laura's new book The Life Council is so invitational and I can't wait for you guys to read it. . . . . Go to hereforyoutour.com to get your tickets to our upcoming tour this June! Want to gift a ticket to a friend? Go to anniefdowns.co...
Mar 27, 2023•1 hr 13 min
I can't wait for y'all to get to know my friend, Ines Franklin . She is a giant of the faith and today she is helping us step towards the mystery of Jesus. I'm just so thankful for her and her friendship! Her book Uncharted: Navigating Your Unique Journey of Faith is incredibly deep, and poignant, and beautiful. To hear more from Ines and listen to her teaching, be sure to check out her podcast Uncharted with Inés Franklin . Did y'all hear What Sounds Fun to You from Beth? What a story! Read mor...
Mar 23, 2023•1 hr
YOU GUYS! What a joy to have Chrissy Metz (maybe you know her as Kate from This is Us ) and songwriter and entrepreneur Bradley Collins here with me in the studio to talk all about their book When I Talk to God I Talk about You . It is the sweetest children's book!! I'd love for it to end up in all of my miniBFF's Easter baskets! We had the actual best time during our conversation and I can't wait for you to hear it. . . . . Go to hereforyoutour.com to get your tickets to our upcoming tour this ...
Mar 22, 2023•57 min
Settle in for this one, friends. Aundi Kolber is one of the wisest women I know and we are going to talk deep quick about carrying the death and the life of Jesus in our bodies, different attachment theories, and building safety with God, ourselves, and others. This one is powerful. Aundi's equally beautiful and timely book, Strong Like Water is so healing. This is a great show for our married friends, our single friends, and all of us looking to be strong and soft and loved and loving. . . . . ...
Mar 20, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Some of my favorite dudes, Shane & Shane, are BACK in the studio this week to chat with us about what it looks like to know that God is pleased with what you've made, and how the Psalms drive us back to the truth and gives us words to pray. Shane Bernard and Shane Everett are just a gift and I'm so happy to call them friends! Be sure you're streaming their new album Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs (Live) where you love to listen to music this weekend. Check out the livestream on Shane &am...
Mar 17, 2023•51 min
Today I get to talk to rapper and new author, Kevin "KB" Burgess . PHEW! You guys...KB is out here PREACHING to us and I could not be happier. We dive in hard on how to keep our convictions of truth while still meeting people where they are with the love of Jesus, deconversion versus deconstruction, and if it's possible to do truth and love on social media. This theme we are seeing lately...the Holy Spirit is really speaking to us as the Church and I'm all ears. KB's first book Dangerous Jesus i...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 2 min
One of my favorite dudes and pastors, Jonathan Pokluda is back in the studio to talk about sin, confession, and the partnership between counseling and discipleship. I love learning from JP and this feels like such an important conversation. I know you're going to love it and his new book Why Do I Do What I Don't Want to Do ? To find the quiz JP mentioned, go to whydoIdo.com . . . . . Go to hereforyoutour.com to get your tickets to our upcoming tour this June! Want to gift a ticket to a friend? G...
Mar 13, 2023•1 hr 8 min
What a legit joy to have our fun, beautiful, and creative friend, Lauren Daigle , back in the podcast studio! I always love spending time with her and sharing our conversations with you. Lauren's new single Thank God I Do is out now AND her upcoming self-titled album Lauren Daigle will also be out soon. Y'all aren't READY for how good this album is! . . . . Go to hereforyoutour.com to get your tickets to our upcoming tour this June! Want to gift a ticket to a friend? Go to anniefdowns.com/events...
Mar 09, 2023•1 hr 4 min
She's a bestselling author, an Emmy-Award winning journalist, and my friend, Paula Faris ! This conversation is basically just a glimpse into our real life friendship...starting a sorority for grown-ups, how mosquitoes survived Noah's Ark...YOU GET IT...Paula's new book You Don't Have to Carry It All is powerful and encouraging. Whether you're a mom, a boss, a woman, or a dude, this episode is for you. . . . . Go to hereforyoutour.com to get your tickets to our upcoming tour this June! Want to g...
Mar 06, 2023•1 hr
This conversation was such a treat! Jonathan Roumie 's work on The Chosen and Jesus Revolution has been SO inspiring to me. I know you love him and today we get to know the man behind the roles he plays. What a great Friday conversation! . . . . Go to hereforyoutour.com to get your tickets to our upcoming tour this June! Want to gift a ticket to a friend? Go to anniefdowns.com/events for a printable Here For You gift ticket. . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. G...
Mar 03, 2023•34 min
He's one of my favorite pastors, authors, and fellow Georgia Bulldogs (GOOO DAWWWGGS!!). David Platt is back on the podcast to talk about unreached people groups, being aware of the history around us and living in light of those things, and what it looks like to honor brothers and sisters who feel differently about experiences than we do. David's newest book Don't Hold Back is incredible. I highlighted, underlined, and cried all the way through it. I highly recommend grabbing a copy to read this...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your March 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...
Mar 01, 2023•3 min
I have NO CHILL about this episode you guys! Tim Mackie and I dove in REAL hard on the Gospels, what we do with the hard things Scripture says, and what we should pay attention to as we're reading/hearing the Gospels in Chronological order on Let's Read the Gospels Podcast . We Bible nerded so hard in the episode...this might just be my new favorite episode of all time! BibleProject has changed my life and the way I read Scriptures. So if you haven't seen any of their videos, go check them out t...
Feb 27, 2023•1 hr
Oh it’s always such a treat to sit down with one of my favorite voices, worship leaders, and friends- Christy Nockels . Today we talk all about taking care of our voices, how to know when it's time to start mentoring versus building in relationships, and how sometimes God calls us to pioneer things like Jesus did . Go out and listen to Christy's new album This is the Hour this weekend! Y'all are going to love it! . . . . Go to hereforyoutour.com to get your tickets to our upcoming tour this June...
Feb 24, 2023•57 min
Oh friends. This is a special one. Beth Moore is a real faith hero of mine and I'm so grateful to Beth for her vulnerability and wisdom in this conversation. Her newest book, All My Knotted-Up Life: A Memoir is poignant and important. It's a beautiful and redemptive story and I am so excited to share it with you. (FYI we jump into some pretty deep and tough topics today such as sexual abuse. These topics may be tender to you, so I wanted you to know before you listened so you could care for your...
Feb 23, 2023•1 hr 7 min
There's no better way to spend Presidents' Day than talking to Sharon McMahon ! Sharon teaches us about the history of Presidents' Day and balancing disagreeing with someone's actions while honoring their contributions. And we FOR SURE had to talk about her recent experience at the State of the Union, certain things floating in the sky lately, classified documents...YOU GET IT... I just love Sharon and I love listening to her podcast Here's Where It Gets Interesting . She's truly America's favor...
Feb 20, 2023•1 hr 2 min
My dear friend, Kelly Minter , stopped by the studio just a couple days ago and we sat down to chat all about the Amazon rainforest, the Beatitudes, and using the Sermon on the Mount in prayer. Jesus is having QUITE the moment lately, isn't He? Kelly's new book The Blessed Life is so good and would make the perfect gift to a loved one in your life (or yourself!). . . . . Go to hereforyoutour.com to get your tickets to our upcoming tour this June! Want to gift a ticket to a friend? Go to anniefdo...
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 1 min
YOU GUYS! Within the first 5 minutes of this episode, Allie and Noah Schnacky BLEW MY MIND. The Schnackys are some of my favorite content creators and I love learning from them! This conversation was such a joy. JWLKRS Worship 's new single, Silence , is absolutely beautiful and I think you're going to love it! . . . . Go to hereforyoutour.com to get your tickets to our upcoming tour this June!Want to gift a ticket to a friend? Go to anniefdowns.com/events for a printable Here For You gift ticke...
Feb 13, 2023•1 hr 2 min
One of my favorite worship leaders, Davy Flowers , is on the podcast today and I couldn't be happier! We sat down together and chatted about being all in with Jesus, calling Him friend, and memorizing scripture. Y'all. Davy sang a little for us (TWICE!) and I was beside myself with happy. Her first full length album I Was Loved is absolutely beautiful and made me straight up sob. GAH! It's so good! . . . . Go to hereforyoutour.com to get your tickets to our upcoming tour this June! Want to gift ...
Feb 10, 2023•47 min
