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That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

893 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 rating

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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The Gospel of Mark with Esau McCaulley - Episode 877

April 15, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour

We're continuing our Let’s Read the Gospels series today as we take a deep dive into the book of Mark with theologian and associate professor of New Testament at Wheaton College, Dr. Esau McCaulley. Y'all I'm going to need to get a WOWIE ZOWIE button with me in NYC for this series! I'm so grateful for Esau and ALL he teaches us about the Gospel of Mark.  Preorder Esau McCaulley's newest book The New Testament in Color releasing August 6, 2024. . . . . . Join us as we go through Let's Read the...

Honest Faith and Honest Movie-making with Laura Osnes - Episode 876

April 11, 2024 08:00 - 57 minutes

My lovely friend--Broadway star, singer-songwriter, and actor--Laura Osnes shares a behind-the-scenes look at being IN the scenes of a movie. More than that, she’s so generous with the sweet and the difficult aspects of the story that has brought her here. We all have those right?! Laura helps us engage the good and the hard with honest faith, and it’s such a gift. Her new movie Just In Time is absolutely well done, a fun watch, emotional and thought-provoking. I can’t wait to hear what your ...

The Gospel of Luke with Bethany Allen - Episode 875

April 08, 2024 08:00 - 58 minutes

As we continue our Let’s Read the Gospels series that we’re doing every Monday in April here on That Sounds Fun, today we get to take a deep dive into the book of Luke with a pastor and Bible teacher that I deeply love. Bethany Allen is the Pastor of Spiritual Formation and Leadership Development at Bridgetown Church in downtown Portland, Oregan. Y'all are just going to adore her! She is so wise and I think you're really going to enjoy this conversation all about the Gospel of Luke. . . . . ....

Being Genuinely and Authentically Yourself with Anne Wilson - Episode 874

April 04, 2024 08:00 - 56 minutes

I know y’all love this girl as much as I do! My friend, Anne Wilson, is back on the show to talk about her upcoming album Rebel. Y'all. This album...it's so GOOD! You know I love me some good country music! We talk a lot about the complication of being a faith person that makes both Christian and country music. I am just so impressed with Anne and how brave and wise she is. What a gift she is to us!  Episode 420: Anne Wilson on Loss, Makeup Skills, and Vermont Episode 336: Anne Wilson Watch C...

Let's Read the Gospels | April 3: John 7-9 (2024)

April 03, 2024 08:10 - 18 minutes

Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . Join us as we go through ⁠Let's Read the Gospels: A Guided Journal⁠ together during the month of April. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join the Facebook group and receive the prayer prints each week. . . . . Listen to ⁠The Gospel of John with Dr. Nijay K. Gupta⁠ for an in depth conversation about the book of John. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? ⁠Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subsc...

Let's Read the Gospels | April 2: John 4-6 (2024)

April 02, 2024 08:10 - 19 minutes

Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . Join us as we go through ⁠Let's Read the Gospels: A Guided Journal⁠ together during the month of April. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join the Facebook group and receive the prayer prints each week. . . . . Listen to ⁠The Gospel of John with Dr. Nijay K. Gupta⁠ for an in depth conversation about the book of John. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? ⁠Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subsc...

Let's Read the Gospels | April 1: John 1-3 (2024)

April 01, 2024 08:10 - 14 minutes

Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . Join us as we go through ⁠Let's Read the Gospels: A Guided Journal⁠ together during the month of April. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join the Facebook group and receive the prayer prints each week. . . . . Listen to ⁠The Gospel of John with Dr. Nijay K. Gupta⁠ for an in depth conversation about the book of John. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? ⁠Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subsc...

The Gospel of John with Dr. Nijay K. Gupta - Episode 873

April 01, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour

Today on the show we’re kicking off the Let’s Read the Gospels series that we’re going to do every Monday in April here on That Sounds Fun. Over on the Let’s Read the Gospels podcast, we’re diving into the Guided Journal this month and going through the Gospels starting with the book of John. So, we wanted to bring in some of our favorite theologians and Bible teachers to help us really dive into each book one by one. And today we’re talking all things John with one of our favorite friends an...

Our Final Two Months of Reading the Gospels Together

March 22, 2024 08:00 - 3 minutes

Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . .  The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Read the Gospels Guided Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is out now! Grab a copy for yourself and a friend. . . . . Join us as we go through Let's Read the Gospels: A Guided Journal together during the month of April. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join the Facebook group and receive the prayer prints each week. . . . . ⁠Subscribe to our YouTube channel ⁠to watch Let's Read the Gospels Podcast in Apri...

Humility and the Unknown with Dr. Joel Muddamalle - Episode 872

March 21, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour

After reading Dr. Joel Muddamalle's new book called The Hidden Peace, I knew we HAD to have him on to talk about the Gospels as we prepare to head into Holy Week.  He is just so brilliant and I can't wait to hear your thoughts after you listen! We talked about the divine humility of Christ, walking through instead of getting over, and where Jesus went on Holy Saturday. This conversation has me thinking about SO many things as we go into Holy Week! As a reminder, we won’t air anything here on...

Annie + Eddie Recap 2016 - Episode 871

March 18, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour

We’re taking things back to 2016 with our good buddy, Eddie Kaufholz. If you missed the news, each month this year, in honor of our 10th Anniversary of That Sounds Fun Podcast, Eddie and I will be reviewing each year the podcast has existed. We’re going to talk about what happened in the world, the top songs and movies, and what happened in our own lives…this is going to be an adventure back to all the things we forgot and all the memories that have stuck with us too. These conversations are ...

Next Level Chef with Nicole Renard - Episode 870

March 14, 2024 08:00 - 56 minutes

I've been DYING to have my friend Nicole Renard Warren on the show. You may know her as Nicole the Nomad. She is one of my favorite influencers and makes the most DELISH food! Nicole is currently competing on FOX’s hit show “Next Level Chef” (with Gordon Ramsay) and is quickly becoming a fan favorite. DUH. I can't wait for y'all to hear our conversation about her experience on the show, saying yes until God closes the door, and what to do when God answers your prayer. If you're looking for a ...

Discernment and Decisions with Emily P. Freeman - Episode 869

March 11, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour

You guys I am SO happy I get to talk to my longtime and one of my dearest friends, Emily P. Freeman. Her brand new book releases tomorrow! How to Walk into a Room: The Art of Knowing When to Stay and When to Walk Away. WOOF. This is such an important book and I think you're going to love this conversation. We talk about the different types of endings, connecting with God in your own unique way, and we spent a lot of time processing with Emily our decision to end the Let's Read the Gospels Pod...

God's Goodness Eclipsing our Suffering with Amanda Jenkins - Episode 868

March 07, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour

Y'all know we're big fans of The Chosen around here. My dear friend, Amanda Jenkins just released a new  interactive Bible study, God's Goodness for the Chosen. You guys. It's so beautiful! Amanda and I talk about recognizing Jesus was a man of sorrows, miraculous provision, and the heartbreak of watching your partner fail at something. I'm just so grateful for Amanda, her husband, Dallas, and all the work their team has done to produce The Chosen. Head over to our YouTube page to watch some...

Believing the Unbelievable with Dr. Nijay K. Gupta - Episode 867

March 04, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour

Our friend and one of our favorite theologians around here, Dr. Nijay Gupta, is back! If you're like me and geek out when talking all things Scripture, I think you're really going to love this episode. Not only is Dr. Nijay a professor of New Testament, but he’s also a senior translator for the NLT Bible, the New Living Translation, which we’re using for the month of April on Let’s Read the Gospels. So clearly this is our guy for all our questions! Today we talked about the first Christians b...

Annie + Eddie Recap 2015 - Episode 866

February 29, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour

We’re taking things back to 2015 with our good buddy, Eddie Kaufholz. If you missed the news, each month this year, in honor of our 10th Anniversary of That Sounds Fun Podcast, Eddie and I will be reviewing each year the podcast has existed. We’re going to talk about what happened in the world, the top songs and movies, and what happened in our own lives…this is going to be an adventure back to all the things we forgot and all the memories that have stuck with us too. Did we actually recap 20...

Friendship & Poetry with Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore - Episode 865

February 26, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour

I love getting to have conversations with friends and fellow writers who inspire me. Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore are such a gift! I've loved their book Liturgies for Hope and their brand new book Liturgies for Wholeness is just as beautiful. We talked all about the origin of their friendship, how they ended up in New York, and writing in communion with God. I adore them and I think you're going to love this conversation! . . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over t...

Feeling Worthy with Jamie Kern Lima - Episode 864

February 22, 2024 09:00 - 53 minutes

You know what I LOVE? Getting to talk to my up-close friends on the show! I genuinely could not be more grateful for my dear friend Jamie Kern Lima. Her brand new book, Worthy is so important and so good! This conversation is all about feeling like we're not enough, or feeling stuck, and ultimately, the difference between self-confidence and self-worth. Jamie is one of the most generous and thoughtful people that I know and I could just not be more proud of her. . . . . . Want to watch this...

God's Mercy with Savannah Guthrie - Episode 863

February 19, 2024 09:00 - 45 minutes

Y'all already know my new friend Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of the TODAY show (umm yes. THAT Savannah Guthrie!!), and now author of her first non-fiction book Mostly What God Does. You guys. I read this book SO FAST. It's SO GOOD! I'm just impressed with her honesty and venerability. Savannah and I sat down in New York and had the best conversation all about her journey with writing this book, seasons in our relationship with God, and talking opening about Jesus in our day-to-day lives. I fe...

Culture, Sex, and Confession with Tim Ross - Episode 862

February 15, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour

BUCKLE UP Y'ALL. I think you're going to love this conversation with Tim Ross. We talk about everything! Contentment, sexuality, seeking purpose over understanding, and living a life for Jesus. I really appreciate Tim, the work that he does, and his honesty. His new book Welcome to the Basement is a great read and would make a great gift for a friend! I enjoyed this conversation a ton and I can't wait to have Tim back on the show! And just a note for those of you that may have miniBFFs liste...

Lent & Fasting with Dr. Darren Whitehead - Episode 861

February 12, 2024 09:01 - 1 hour

As y'all know, I LOVE the Christian calendar! Since we kick off Lent in just two days, I wanted one of my favorite pastors, Dr. Darren Whitehead, to come on the show and teach us about what it looks like to sacrifice, celebrate, and fast during this season. We talk allll about the power of fasting, distraction versus utility, and what it would look like to embrace a digital fast. I think this conversation is so helpful and important! Darren's new book The Digital Fast is an amazing resource f...

Persistent Obedience with Nick Connolly - Episode 860

February 08, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour

One of my favorite pastors, Nick Connolly is on the podcast today to teach us the difference between persistence, resilience, and perseverance, how to endure in ministry, and when to say no. Nick’s brand new book Don't Give Up Just Yet is so honest and helpful! I’m just so grateful for Nick as he teaches us what can happen when we wait for the abundant promises God has for us. . . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscr...

Preparing for God's Invitations with Laney Rene - Episode 859

February 05, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour

You’re going to love getting to know my friend, Laney Rene! We talk about why now is the time to talk about finding our identity and security in who God made us to be and about living in the peace God has for you. Her new book, Daughter: Becoming Who You Already Are is such a beautiful book (and a great Easter basket gift). GAH. I'm so thankful for Laney and the work she is doing! . . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and su...

Living Missionally with Terry Crist - Episode 858

February 01, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour

Are we going to let differences tear us apart or can we love each other through it? WHAT A QUESTION! I'm so grateful for my friend, Pastor Terry Crist, who shares his wisdom and teaches us so well in this conversation. We talk about being called to live in the tension of grace and truth, having courageous conversations without contention, and pursuing humility. Pastor Terry's latest book, Loving Samaritans is another great resource to help set us up well for what's ahead this year! . . . . ....

Singleness in the Church with David Platt - Episode 857

January 29, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour

Today is an exciting day over here at AFD Inc! Because we’re launching Single Purpose League TODAY (make sure to click the link to find out more!!), we wanted to have a real conversation about being single in the church… because…well… it’s a whole thing. There’s a lot of beauty to it, but there’s also a lot of hurt, misunderstanding, and disappointment, so we invited my long-time friend, Pastor David Platt back on pod, so we could have an honest conversation about how singles can thrive in th...

Annie + Eddie Recap 2014 - Episode 856

January 25, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour

We’re taking things back to 2014 with our good buddy, Eddie Kaufholz. If you missed the news, each month this year, in honor of our 10th Anniversary of That Sounds Fun Podcast, Eddie and I will be reviewing each year the podcast has existed. We’re going to talk about what happened in the world, the top songs and movies, and what happened in our own lives…this is going to be an adventure back to all the things we forgot and all the memories that have stuck with us too. GOOD GRAVY this is a fun...

Engaging in Politics with Gentleness with Michael Wear - Episode 855

January 22, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour

How are we this lucky to have a January full of our favorites?! Michael Wear is back on the pod to walk us through how to prep in prayer for this election year, being involved in politics without making it our identity, and telling us about the greatest kitchen tool ever made (does it have something to do with ravioli?...MAYBE). Michael's newest book, The Spirit of Our Politics is such a good read! So helpful. Be sure to grab a copy for yourself and another for your pastor, spiritual leader, ...

Being an Apprentice of Jesus with John Mark Comer - Episode 854

January 18, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour

John Mark Comer, one of our worldwide favorite guests is back! His newest book, Practicing the Way, is SO GOOD (and like I said...STOUT). We talked all about purifying our motivations through Jesus, the stages of our spiritual journeys, and the social disruption of the digital age. Are we not so lucky that John Mark always makes time and space for us?! I'm so grateful for how he has shaped my life throughout the years. This is another truly incredible conversation to help us really kick off t...

Living a Life of Whimsy with Michelle McKinney Hammond - Episode 853

January 15, 2024 09:00 - 58 minutes

I'm thrilled to continue talking about seasons on today's episode with Michelle McKinney Hammond. I have been a fan of hers for two decades and I am just blown away by this conversation. We talk all about having a full life as a single person, why it matters to pay attention to what season we're in, and keeping our eyes on God. Y'all are going to love her newest book, When Shift Happens. We sure do love a theme around here! . . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to ou...

Discovering Your Highest Emotional Need with Mike Foster - Episode 852

January 11, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour

Y'all. God has got a theme for us and we're right in the middle of it. Today, we're talking with my friend Mike Foster about our emotional health. Mike's latest book, Seven Primal Questions, is a framework to help you find emotional freedom and healing. I think this is SUCH a great conversation to really help us step into 2024 well and give us some ways that we can keep growing. Gosh, I'm so grateful for what Mike is teaching us today. To find out what your primal question is, head to primalq...

Participating in the Season God has for You with Banning Liebscher - Episode 851

January 08, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour

Today on the show I get to talk to my friend and one of my favorite pastors, Banning Liebscher. Banning has some important things to say about where we should go in 2024, particularly in our spiritual lives. And I am here.for.it! We talked about thankfulness putting us in a position of abundance, having hunger and expectancy for the Lord, and asking God what should this year be shaped like. LET'S GOOOO! I'm so thankful for Banning and the wisdom he brings to this conversation. Welcome to 2024...

Epiphany 2024

January 06, 2024 08:01 - 20 minutes

Y'all know Epiphany is my favorite day of the year. I think God might have something special for us this year so I wanted to share some of my thoughts with you.  Also, plan to be in Nashville August 11. I'M JUST SAYING.... Make sure to check out Emily P. Freeman's podcast The Next Right Thing, Episode 307: What Worked in 2023. Head to shopanniefdowns.com and use the code TSF to get That Sounds Fun the book for $7! . . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTu...

Let's Read the Gospels | January 3: John 3 (2024)

January 03, 2024 09:00 - 8 minutes

Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE.Today's reading is John 3. . . . .  Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anniefdowns.com/gospels⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download your free January - March 2024 Reading Plan. . . . . 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

Let's Read the Gospels | January 2: John 2 (2024)

January 02, 2024 09:00 - 7 minutes

Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE.Today's reading is John 2. . . . .  Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anniefdowns.com/gospels⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download your free January - March 2024 Reading Plan. . . . . 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

Let's Read the Gospels | January 1: John 1 (2024)

January 01, 2024 09:00 - 10 minutes

Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE.Today's reading is John 1. . . . .  Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anniefdowns.com/gospels⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to download your free January - March 2024 Reading Plan. . . . . 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

2023 Year in Review with Eddie Kaufholz

December 28, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour

Today on the show, we are continuing our annual tradition of looking back at the year and doing a year in review with our good buddy, Eddie Kaufholz.  It’s so fun to get a chance to catch up and take a look at 2023 together. We had a very important deodorant conversation, talked about podcasts & tv shows that we love, and of course we had to discuss Travis & Taylor. And we have some REALLY FUN Eddie news we share in this episode. You’re going to love it! Make sure you head to my Instagram @an...

Chasing Curiosity with N.T. Wright - Episode 513

December 21, 2023 09:00 - 55 minutes

I am SO honored to get to talk to the brilliant Dr. N.T. Wright and I've been dying for y'all to hear our conversation. Dr. Wright is one of the world’s leading New Testament scholars, so you know we talked a lot about the Gospels! We also talked about the connection between holiness and hope, making yourself a part of the Biblical story, and of course Paul. Dr. Wright's newest book called Into the Heart of Romans is so helpful! I feel incredibly lucky that we get to talk to Biblical scholars...

Let's Read the Gospels in 2024

December 19, 2023 09:00 - 2 minutes

Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . .  Go to ⁠⁠https://anniefdowns.com/gospels⁠⁠ to download your free 2024 January - March Reading Plan. . . . . 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

2023 Christmas with Santa Claus - Episode 512

December 18, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour

The one. The only. Santa Claus HIMSELF is back in the studio to chat with us about gifts, looking for love, outsourcing, and one of our favorite dudes, Dave Barnes and his new album Featherbrained Wealth Motel. As always, I learned so much today...what a gift to get to visit with Santa a week before the big day! Listen to all our episodes with Santa HERE. And watch Santa dancing away HERE. . . . . . Join us as we celebrate Advent together. Go to anniefdowns.com/advent to get started! . . ...

Gifts for Hanukkah and Christmas with Sabrina Chazen - Episode 511

December 14, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour

Y'all know we love to talk about cooking, decorating, and gift giving every Christmas season. So I reached out to my new friend Sabrina Chazen and boy did she not disappoint! I love that today we are getting to talk to one of our Jewish friends about her celebration of Hanukkah, Christmas, and her experience of the world right now. I think you're going to love getting to know Sabrina. Go give her a follow on Instagram for some inspiration this season and to check out all the amazing gifts she...

The Measurement of Time and God with Matt Maher - Episode 510

December 11, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour

Today on the show is a guest y'all have been asking for for a long time…Matt Maher! This is such an incredible conversation that I think you're going to love. We talk all about Matt's Catholic faith, the structure of the Church, Advent, and so much more! This is FOR SURE a note-taking episode. I learned so much!! If you’re looking for another Christmas song to add to your playlist, you’ve also got to check out Matt's latest single, Go Tell It (Gloria) which also features Dwan Hill and The Cho...

New Year, New Episodes of Annie’s miniBFF Podcast!

December 08, 2023 15:15 - 4 minutes

We have a fun announcement just for the miniBFFs in your life! Annie’s miniBFF Podcast will be back with brand new episodes in 2024! Starting on Monday, January 8th, we’ll be sharing stories from the gospels as depicted in some of our favorite storybook Bibles from our friends at Zonderkidz.  We can’t wait to learn more about Jesus with all our miniBFFs (and their grownups too) in the new year!. . . . .Here are the children’s Bibles we’ll be reading. . . . . .Remember to use the code AD20 fo...

Living with Purpose with SuperChef Darnell Ferguson - Episode 509

December 07, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour - 57.1 MB

Y'all. This might be one of my favorite conversations we’ve had all year! SuperChef Darnell Ferguson (or Supe now that we’re friends...) is a Food Network favorite of mine and I absolutely loved our conversation. We talked all things Sneaky Jesus, honoring our bodies, and having a purpose bigger than a dollar. It’s so fun to cheer for someone working in the mainstream public-life world who has such a cool faith story too. If your kids love learning to cook or you love cooking together as a f...

New York, New York with Ginna Claire, Mary Kate, and Meredith - Episode 508

December 04, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes

Today on the show are my New York City besties: Ginna Claire Mason Moffett, Mary Kate Morrissey Blake, and Meredith Toering! We all sat down a few days before I left New York just to recap my two months of living there. Yes, I loved it and yes, I cried. These friends were the catalyst behind me even thinking about moving to New York for a little while so this was so fun (and sad too) to just rehash how it all played out with three of my best friends. If you haven't gotten to listen to the AFD...

AFD in NYC Episode 7: Seize the Day

December 01, 2023 09:01 - 15 minutes

The time has come. It's the final episode of AFD in NYC and I'm officially headed back to Nashville! I’m going to go ahead and spoil the ending here: I don’t have a bow to tie on this experience. I don’t have my top ten takeaways. I don’t have big announcements or proclamations. But I do have a story to tell you... I'd love for you to share your questions or thoughts for more episodes like this with me over on @thatsoundsfunpodcast. See you back here tomorrow on That Sounds Fun Podcast! Previ...

The Beauty and Complexity of Israel with Kristi McLelland - Episode 507

November 30, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour

Oh friends, you know I love when we get to talk about the Gospels and today is one of those days! Kristi McLelland is one of my favorite Bible teachers. She’s also an incredible resource when it comes to learning more about Israel. I think you're really going to enjoy this conversation. We chat all about reading the Bible through a Western lens, pursuing a calling while taking care of our family and community, and what's going on in Israel right now. Kristi's newest book Rediscovering Israel ...

Let's Read the Gospels in December

November 30, 2023 08:00 - 2 minutes

Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . .  Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your December 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

Cultivating Faithfulness with Chris Brown from Elevation Worship - Episode 506

November 27, 2023 08:01 - 55 minutes

Cue the Christmas music. Let's GOOOOO!! Chris Brown from Elevation Worship is here to talk about their debut Christmas album, Echo the Angels, the complicated nature of serving the church globally while you're serving locally, and the wonder of Christmas. Y'all. I'm so glad Chris is our new friend of the show!! He's just the best. Make sure to add Echo the Angels to your Christmas playlist and let's see if we can "sneaky Jesus" some of our friends this season. 😉 . . . . . Join us as we cele...

Building A Home that Heals You with Anh Lin - Episode 505

November 23, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes

Y’all, you’re going to love my new friend, Anh Lin! I need you to head over to her social media and go see her beautiful DIY styling and design videos. They are so fun! And listen, if decorating for Christmas is on your to-do list this weekend, maybe her videos and this conversation will inspire some ideas! Anh is also the author of Forever Home which is all about Anh's story and experiencing the abundant life that God designed just for you. It's really beautifully written and I think y'all w...

The Kindness of Jesus with Lisa Harper - Episode 504

November 20, 2023 09:00 - 1 hour

I know y’all love my dear friend, Lisa Harper, and CAN YOU BELIEVE she hasn’t been on the show since 2017?! Y’all. We were clearly long overdue to catch up over microphones and talk about my favorite subject. Jesus. What are some of the characteristics of Jesus? Can we love our Bibles TOO much? And does God really call us to contentment? Lisa's newest devotional: Jesus: A Scandously Devoted, Conspicuously Uncool, Super Transparent Homage to Who Our Savior Is and How Much He Loves Us is beauti...

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