That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs
Christian author and speaker Annie F. Downs shares her favorite things, including new books, faith conversations, restaurants, travel stories, musicians, and interviews with friends. The podcast covers topics that Annie finds fun and interesting, blending personal anecdotes with broader cultural and spiritual discussions.
Episodes
Annie 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, y
The 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 k
Experience 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
Finding 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 cre
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 che
I 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
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Annie 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?
Confession to God and Others Changes Everything with Matt Chandler- Episode 1061
Pastor Matt Chandler is here today for the second part of our conversation about confession. Last week, we talked about what it looks like to confess to God and today we talk about what it looks like to confess to others. Matt reminds us the way confession and repentance is a gift—an invitation to deeper intimacy with God and others.
If you missed it last week, we have a confession practice guide
The Urgent Call to Confession, Conviction & Compassion with Aaron Graham- Episode 1060
Pastor Aaron Graham is the founder and lead pastor of a thriving, multicultural church in Washington, D.C. representing more than 80 nations, called The District Church, and he’s spent years helping people navigate faith and culture. He’s also the author of a brand new book called Unshakable Faith, where he talks about how to stand firm in what we believe, even when everything around us feels like
Singleness and the Desire to Be a Mother: A Story of Foster Care, Adoption & Hope- Episode 1059
We recently recorded an episode of Single Purpose League about mothering, and as soon as we finished, I looked at the team and said, “Should we share this with the larger That Sounds Fun audience?”
With Mother’s Day this past Sunday, we recognize how complicated that day can be for so many of us. For some, you’re mourning the loss of your mom or the mom you’d hope for. For others, you’re mourning
A Life Marked by Discipline and Generosity with Jon Acuff- Episode 1058
Today we are unpacking generosity with my friend, Jon Acuff. Jon is always equal parts hilarious, honest, and incredibly helpful, and today’s conversation is one I think you’re going to love. As we talk about generosity…we’re going to talk about what it practically looks like, how it changes us, and ways to be generous with more than just our money. Jon brings so much wisdom and practical perspect
AFD's Friday Faves | The Me That Remains with Amy Grant- Episode 1057
Welcome to the very first episode of what we’re calling AFD’s Friday Faves! I have a playlist on Spotify called AFD’s Friday Faves where I’ll update it from time to time with music I’m listening to or songs I think you’ll love, and now we’re bringing it to the podcast.
These shorter episodes won’t happen every Friday, but we wanted to make space to tell you stories and introduce you to friends w
How to Love Your Morning with Jennifer Dukes Lee- Episode 1056
Now that we’ve covered 2 different spiritual disciplines, prayer and fasting, we wanted to zoom out for a minute and talk about the practical side of our rhythms. Do we have to start our mornings with a quiet time? What if you’re a busy parent or a single mom? What does time with God in the morning look like? We’re talking about all of it today with Jennifer Dukes Lee! I really think you’re going
Annie and Eddie Keep Talking About Serial, Saturday Night Live UK, and Claustrophobia- Episode 1055
Today on the show, Eddie and I get to keep talking about the new season of Serial, whether we got Olympics tickets or not, merch at the Masters, laundry services, SNL UK, and our fear of heights and claustrophobia... Y’all know we always have long lists to cover and it’s going to be the same way on The Buddies Tour!
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We hit the road for the Buddies Tour in 2 W
Raising Capable Kids in an Anxious World with Sissy Goff & David Thomas- Episode 1054
Sissy Goff and David Thomas are here today from Raising Boys and Girls! Today we talk about the decline they’ve seen in the capability of kids throughout their work as counselors over the past 30 years, and what we, as adults who deeply care about this next generation, can do about it. Whether you’re a parent, an aunt, a teacher, or a mentor, this is an important conversation full of hope and also
When God Calls You to an Extended Fast with Kevin Queen & Dave Clayton- Episode 1053
Today I get to talk with my friends Pastor Kevin Queen and Pastor Dave Clayton. Both are extremely wise voices not only in my life but in the lives of so many here in middle Tennessee. When I knew I wanted us to talk about what it looks like to do an extended fast, these were the 2 first I thought of.
We’re talking about everything from why it can feel weird to talk about fasting, what it looks l
Comparison, Obedience, and the Heart of Fasting with Ryan Wekenman- Episode 1052
Ryan Wekenman is back today to help us continue to unpack and better understand the spiritual discipline of fasting. If it’s something you’ve never tried and have always had questions or hesitations about, this conversation is going to be so helpful, especially as we get ready to practice fasting together tomorrow, April 14th! We have a guide for you to use to you have some things to read and pray
Radical Change, Groaning in Prayer, and the Gift of Faith with Sophia Ruffin-Wilson- Episode 1051
Today on the show, I get to talk to my new friend, Sophia Ruffin-Wilson. Sophia is an influencer, author, creator, and prophetic voice whose message of deliverance and transformation has resonated powerfully around the world. I started following her on instagram and fell in love with her wisdom and overall FUN vibes and knew we were meant to be friends.
Today you’re going to get to hear some of
Why Discomfort Leads to Breakthrough with Alex Seeley- Episode 1050
Alex Seeley is a Bible teacher, author, and co-founder of the Belonging Co. here in Nashville, and this is her 3rd time on the show. As we continue talking about the spiritual discipline of fasting, she is such a wise voice to help us understand why this practice really makes a difference in our relationship with the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit and she’s also helping us better understand specific
TSF Holy Week: Easter Sunday- Episode 1049
Holy Week Bible Reading: Easter Sunday
Matthew 28:1-10
Mark 16:1-13
Luke 24:1-35
John 20:1-25
(Read from my Bible in the New International Version 1984 and a portion of the Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones)
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TSF Holy Week: Good Friday- Episode 1048
Holy Week Bible Reading: Good Friday
Matthew 26:47-27:66
Mark 14:43-15:47
Luke 22:47-23:56
John 18:2-19:42
(Read in The Message Version)
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There will be no reading tomorrow. Nothing is recorded in Scripture of this Saturday. But Sunday is coming...
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TSF Holy Week: Thursday- Episode 1047
Holy Week Bible Reading: Thursday
Matthew 26:17-46
Mark 14:12-42
Luke 22:7-46
John 13-17:26
(Read from the Christian Standard Bible Version)
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TSF Holy Week: Wednesday- Episode 1046
Holy Week Bible Reading: Wednesday
Matthew 26:14-16
Mark 14:10-11
Luke 22:3-6
(Read from the New English Translation)
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TSF Holy Week: Tuesday- Episode 1045
Holy Week Bible Reading: Tuesday
Matthew 21:23-23:39, 26:6-13
Mark 11:27-12:44
Luke 20-21:4
John 12:2-11
(Read in the New Living Translation)
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TSF Holy Week: Monday- Episode 1044
Holy Week Bible Reading: Monday
Matthew 21:12-22
Mark 11:12-18
Luke 19:45-48
(Read in the English Standard Version)
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TSF Holy Week: Palm Sunday- Episode 1043
Holy Week Bible Reading: Palm Sunday
Matthew 21:1-11
Mark 11:1-11
Luke 19:29-44
John 12:12-19
(Read from my Bible in the New International Version 1984)
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Understanding Holy Week Through Its Original Historical and Cultural Context with Rabbi Jason Sobel- Episode 1042
Today on the show, I get to talk with my friend, Rabbi Jason Sobel. You may remember him from episode 1022 when we had him here during Advent to talk about the connections between the Old Testament and the New Testament when it comes to Jesus’ birth. Immediately when we finished recording that episode, I told him he had to come back and talk to us during Lent to help us also talk through Jesus’ re
The Gift of Fasting and a Life of Spiritual Disciplines with Dr. Derwin Gray- Episode 1041
We’re going to keep talking about fasting today with my friend, Dr. Derwin Gray. He is the co-founding and Lead Pastor of Transformation Church, just outside of Charlotte, NC.
We also talking about memorizing Scripture and what grace really looks like as we prepare for Holy Week. Head over to spirituallystronger.com after you listen because he also mentions “virtue ethics” today and I want us to
Annie and Eddie Keep Talking About the Winter Olympics, Ski Stories, and a Good Biscuit- Episode 1040
Today on the show, Eddie and I get to keep talking about the Winter Olympics (mountaineering is wild!), the latest wild west movie I’ve watched, snow skiing stories, the difference in weighing things vs measuring them, and what makes a good biscuit... and of course we're just adding to the list of what we want The Buddies Tour to look like!
Plus, you’re not ready to hear Eddie’s new way of sayin
Why We Fast and What It Changes with Lisa Bevere- Episode 1039
It’s time to talk about fasting. Lisa Bevere is a spiritual mom to a lot of us and was the exact right person to help us kick off this conversation.
What I love about this conversation is how Lisa reframes fasting not as punishment or performance — but as invitation. As a way of intentionally making space for God to move in us and through us.
We talk about what fasting actually is — and what it
Discernment, Meekness, and the Power of a Yielded Life with Jen Lilley- Episode 1038
My friend Jen Lilley is joining us today. She’s an actress, producer, storyteller, and just a total delight of a human. You may know her from Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, or Hallmark and Great American Family movies. But here’s what I really love about her: behind the film sets is a woman with a deep, vibrant, anchored faith. So, while we thought we were taking a break from our theme this
What If We Actually Prayed the Way Jesus Taught Us? with Matt Smallbone- Episode 1037
Matt Smallbone is the pastor of Church of the City’s downtown campus here in Nashville, and we’re continuing with a bit of a theme today as we talk again this week about The Lord’s Prayer. Every time we talk about it during this prayer series though, I feel like there’s something new to see and something deeper to understand. It’s wild how a prayer so familiar, so memorized, so repeated, can still
Annie and Eddie Keep Talking About When the World Feels Like Too Much (And the Ceiling Literally Falls In)- Episode 1036
Today Eddie and I get to keep talking about how much is going on in the world right now and just how hard it is for all of us to wrestle with it. We also talk about my ceiling falling in during the ice storm in Nashville! Our "7 minutes of serious" turned into closer to 47!
But don’t worry, we of course had to wrap things up by chatting for a bit about Oscar nominations, Zootopia 2, and the first
Diving Deeper into the Lord’s Prayer with Brad Gray and Brad Nelson- Episode 1035
If you’ve ever felt stuck and don’t have the words to pray, or you’ve felt so discouraged or disoriented that you don’t know where to start, this conversation is for you. Brad Gray and Brad Nelson are both with the organization Walking the Text, where they help people understand the original meaning and context of Scripture. They’ve been friends for 25 years and have now gotten to work on a docume
Finding Purpose in the Fire and Deep Friendship with Milo Ventimiglia and Tim Timmons- Episode 1034
Y'all are going to LOVE this episode with my old friend Tim Timmons and my new friend, Milo Ventimiglia. You may know Milo from Gilmore Girls or This is Us, but he’s playing Tim Timmons in the brand new movie, I Can Only Imagine 2, which comes out TOMORROW! Go get your tickets, you’ve got to see this movie.
Tim toured with Bart Millard and MercyMe, and this movie tells the story of how Tim unkno
Becoming a Prayer Warrior: Hearing God and Trusting His Voice with Lauren Tomlin- Episode 1033
Lauren Tomlin is a PRAYER WARRIOR which is why I called her for this series, because I wanted a friend to sit down with me and really talk about how to pray.
If you’ve ever wondered if God actually hears you when you pray or if you can trust what you hear from God when you pray, this conversation is for you.
If you feel overwhelmed by all of the hard happening around us, we’re going to talk abo
Living the Yes: Spiritual Battles, Healing Prayers, and a Stronger Faith with Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins (Pt. 2) — Episode 1032
Here is PART 2 of our episode with Lauren and Thomas Rhett Akins. If you haven’t had a chance to listen to part 1, go back and do that first before you listen to this episode. I want you to get the full story of what God’s been doing in their lives over the last year.
They continue the story of moving their family to Uganda for 6 weeks. They were obedient in saying yes to God, and yet it was not
Letting God’s Yes Be Enough When You Don’t Understand the Why with Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins (Pt. 1) – Episode 1031
You may know Thomas Rhett from his incredible country music career or Lauren from her beloved Live in Love podcast or book, but I want you to get to know (and hear) their deep faith today.
When they called me and said, “We want to tell the story of what God did in our lives last year,” I knew we had to share it. As we talk about prayer this month, I want you to hear what perseverance and obedienc
The Transformative Power of Prayer and the Gift of Sabbaticals with Pete Greig- Episode 1030
You may remember Pete Greig when he was on our last prayer series here on That Sounds Fun. He’s an author and founder of the 24/7 prayer movement, and y’all have heard me reference the daily devotional Lectio365 so many times- he's the co-host of that! I LOVE it.
Today we’re talking about Pete’s recent 3 month sabbatical, how time with God and prayer shifted for him and his wife during those mont
Annie and Eddie Keep Talking: Winter Olympics, Golden Globes, and a Surprise Announcement- Episode 1029
Today on the show, I get to keep talking with our buddy Eddie Kaufholz. A new year and new us… we’re talking about mice, the Winter Olympics, The Golden Globes, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, Will Arnett...and then a **special announcement** I think you’re absolutely going to love! You don't want to miss this one!
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On a related note... TheBuddiesTour.com
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Audacious Prayers, Deep Trust, and the Faith to Flourish with Christine Caine- Episode 1028
We are going to spend the next 5 weeks talking about prayer, and Christine Caine is here to help us kick off that conversation. If we’re going to be spiritually stronger in a world we cannot control, we have got to get serious about prayer. Chris is going to fire you up today about your prayer life! We talk about her prayer life as an activist, her turning 60 this year and continuing to run her ra
Journaling Our History With God with Kevin Queen- Episode 1027
This is Kevin Queen's 10th time on That Sound Fun which basically means he just lapped Hall of Fun status twice!! Today he’s helping pastor us as we get started on this journey to become spiritually stronger. We talk about one of the tensions you might face as we get started talking about spiritual disciples and rhythms. We don’t want any of this to feel like things you need to check off in order
Walking with God Through Physical Recovery and Daily Faith with Beth Moore- Episode 1026
Today on the show, I get to talk to my friend—and one of our spiritual mothers and mentors—Beth Moore. We talk about her experience with her surgeries and recoveries last year and learning how to 100% lean on the Lord, and what it looks like to grow with God and sit with Him everyday. Plus, we got to talk about her new study: Walking with God. She’s created this study to help us understand what it
That Sounds Fun: Spiritually Stronger
Last year we spent the entire year talking about the seasons—how they impact us both physically and spiritually—and how our life seasons change so often without warning.
We see it all around us. Things are changing SO quickly. So much feels unpredictable, a little unsteady, often hard to understand. And I just keep coming back to this reality: in a world we can’t control, we can be spiritually st
Epiphany 2026: What Are We Stopping and Starting This Year?- Episode 1025
If you are new around here, we have a yearly tradition today, January 6th. Epiphany. The tradition of you and I just chatting. The last day of Christmastide. Day 12 of the 12 days of Christmas.
This Epiphany episode is the only time all year that I sit in this podcast studio alone. It matters to me that y’all know this. It matters because, in part, I want today to feel like a one on one conversat
Annie and Eddie Keep Talking: Live Call-In Show with Our Buddies- Episode 1024
In this final installment of 2025 we get to Keep Talking WITH ALL OF YOU-- ALL OF OUR BUDDIES! We got to do a live call-in show so a bunch of you got to pop in and ask your questions and loved every minute. It went exactly the way you thought it would. Things were unhinged for a bit… And before we started we even had a conversation about toilet seats. And Wicked. You’re in for a treat.
Come tell
Unanswered Questions, Delayed Seasons, and Trusting God with Banning Liebscher- Episode 1023
Y’all, we have spent an entire year talking about the impact of the seasons on our spiritual, emotional, and physical lives. A whole year working through things in our TSF Seasons Guidebook. Sooo many brilliant friends have joined us to mentor us through the winter, spring, summer, and fall and now we’ve circled all the way back. It’s cold outside again. The snow is on the ground again for some of
Connecting the Dots Between the Old and New Testaments with Rabbi Jason Sobel- Episode 1022
I have absolutely no chill about today’s episode. I mean it…you might want to grab a notebook, a pen, maybe even two, because this is a full-on mind-blown episode. Rabbi Jason Sobel is a Jewish man who believes Jesus is the Messiah, and the way he connects the dots between the Old Testament and the New? Y’all… it’s like watching the story of Jesus go from regular definition to full-on high definit
Spiritual Direction, Reflection, and Practices to Find Your Next Right Thing for the New Year with Emily P. Freeman- Episode 1021
If your head’s starting to spin as you think about this year as a whole and turning the page to 2026, just hang on. We’re going to help take off the pressure to figure out and reflect on the whole year by the end of this month. It’s a process and we’re going to start by answering the question, “How do I find the next right thing for next year?”
Today I get to talk to my friend and America’s favor
Waiting, Longing, Rejoicing, and Beholding with Rich Villodas- Episode 1020
I am SO EXCITED to talk to Pastor Rich Villodas about Advent and the Christian calendar. Advent officially started yesterday and Rich is helping us better understand why the Christian calendar even matters and what Advent means to our relationship with God.
We’re going to talk about what it looks like to wait well (which I don’t like to do!), and we unpack the reality of living in the middle of b
Annie and Eddie Keep Talking About Costco Clothes and Gym Bros — And the Panini Loop Finally Closed- Episode 1019
HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all my friends here in the U.S. I hope you’re running turkey trots or watching the parade or serving at a food bank or seeing family you haven’t seen in a while.
Today on the show, me and my pal Eddie do what we do best…we keep talking. In this Thanksgiving installment of Annie and Eddie Keep Talking, we talk about…
A new thing my family is doing today for Thanksgiving
Be In the Season You’re In with Jon Reddick- Episode 1018
Today I get to talk to one of my favorite worship artists, Jon Reddick! Jon is a worship pastor and songwriter, and has a heart for the church and the songs that pour out from congregations into the world. He's been a part of the CAIN tour with me this fall, and we recorded this one on the road a couple of weekends ago, so you’re in for a treat. But it also means your girl Annie was both your host
How You Finish a Season Determines How You Start the Next with Jeff Henderson - Episode 1017
Today we’re answering the question, “How do I shape my life for a new year?”As we start to think about changing seasons and a new year ahead of us, we’ve got an incredible guest with us today to help us figure out how to do all of this well-- Jeff Henderson.
Jeff is an author, speaker, incredible leader and all-around wealth of wisdom, who’s going to help us think about our transition into the e
When Fall Feels Like Loss & What Surviving an Unwanted Divorce Really Looks Like with Lysa TerKeurst- Episode 1016
Lysa TerKeurst is back for the *5th* time today, and we’re going to talk about how to walk through a season full of more loss than beauty. Her brand new book, Surviving An Unwanted Divorce releases tomorrow, and this book is such a helpful tool for those of you walking through a divorce or those of you that want to know how to help someone who is.
Whether you know you’re about to enter a winter
Leadership Doesn't Have to Be Lonely: A Single Purpose League Conversation with Katy Boatman & Ashley Warren- Episode 1015
Today we wanted to bring you into a conversation we’re having with Single Purpose League about loneliness, but specifically the level of loneliness for women in leadership. Whether you’re single or married, I bet you can relate to this conversation.
What we’ve noticed is that Single Purpose League consists of a LOT of leaders, and many of whom are leading in ministry. So, we recently started the
Not My Will but Yours: When the Story Hurts but God Is Still Good with Dallas and Amanda Jenkins- Episode 1014
Today I get to talk with my friends, Dallas and Amanda Jenkins. Dallas is the creator, director and producer of the tv show The Chosen, and Amanda writes Bible studies and content that goes along with the show. They just finished shooting Season 6 of The Chosen -- Jesus's crucifixion. I think you’re really going to love hearing what they are learning about Jesus and how we can find strength in Him
Annie and Eddie Keep Talking About Foster Cats, Paninis, and the Life of a Tour Girl- Episode 1013
In this month’s installment of Annie and Eddie Keep Talking, we talk about…what special day we are celebrating today, Eddie’s new preferred shirt, Annie's current life on tour with CAIN, paninis versus grilled cheese, and some things we’re going to research so we’re ready to keep talking about them in November!
Eddie shared on the show about his love for Three Roots International and their work h
The Harvest Is Global; the Invitation Is Personal with David Platt - Episode 1012
David Platt is here today, and I’m SO excited about this conversation. He recently got back from Brazil and shared some incredible stories from his time there, and we talk about the role we play in the Gospel reaching every nation, including unreached people groups.
We were never meant to watch the harvest from the sidelines. We were created to experience life by leading others to life. The harve
What If Caring for Your Body Wasn’t About Fixing It, But Honoring It? with Jordan Lee Dooley- Episode 1011
Fall is so packed full and it can be hard to prioritize our bodies. And what does it even mean to be a good steward of our bodies without obsessing over them?
Jordan Lee Dooley is back to help us with that today! She’s in a totally new season of life — mom of three under three. She opens up about how so many of us wrestle with this idea that our bodies are failing us and this new understanding of
You’re Not Alone: A Tender Conversation on Infant Loss and Trusting God in Grief with Tatum Green and David Thomas- Episode 1010
Today we’re re-airing a special conversation that I got to have with my sister, Tatum Green, and our friend and counselor, David Thomas. We first shared this conversation back in February when Where Did TJ Go? released, and it’s one that so many of you have told me has stayed with you. Today on October 15th — Infant Loss Awareness Day — we wanted to bring it back, to honor the families who have wa
Developing the Faith to Face Your Giants with Caroline and Melanie Shankle- Episode 1009
What do I do with my fears in this season? Today I to talk to my friend Caroline Shankle and her mom, who you know already and LOVE, Melanie Shankle! So many of our friends are battling seasons of fear or seasons of anxiety, especially Caroline’s generation and her first book, written with her mom, is called The Lion and the Bear and comes out tomorrow. If you have a teenager or college girl and g
In Every Season, the King is Still the King with Chris Tomlin- Episode 1008
Today we’re answering the question, “How do I worship in every season?”
Chris Tomlin's songs are part of worship services all over pretty much every Sunday - from How Great is Our God to Holy Forever. He’s someone whose music has been a meaningful part of my life since college. He is a GRAMMY Award Winning CCM artist, and his new album, 'The King Is Still The King' just released and it is just
Rich in What Matters Most with Ben Rector- Episode 1007
You hear him every time you turn on the pod and listen to our theme song... and now Ben Rector is in the building again today! We talk about the golden days with young kids, what it's like for creatives being online and keeping up with algorithms, excellence in building a set list, and the way writing music marks milestones and seasons in our lives.
His album The Richest Man in the World came out
What God Can Do in Your Life with CAIN- Episode 1006
Tonight is the first night of the CAIN Live And In Color tour, so clearly we had to have my honorary siblings, Logan, Madison, and Taylor, from the band CAIN, come join us on the show as we kick off this tour! You’re going to get to hear some of the behind the scenes of planning and preparing for the tour, and they open up about their new song "I Made It"- a song has been special to them after a h
Defining Fall and Harvest Season In Your Own Story with Mike Kelsey- Episode 1005
If you’re trying to sort out some hard things this fall, if you’re trying to figure out what you need to store up for the winter, if you’re wanting to hang out to the changing leaves as long as possible before they die…. Well, I really think you’re going to love this one.
Today we'll answer the question, “What is the fall and how do I define it in my life?” Pastor Mike Kelsey's wise voice is help
That Sounds Fun: The Seasons - Stepping Into Fall
When we get to this part of the year, I think we often look around and wonder how it came so fast. How is it that the leaves are about to change colors and we’re going to start talking about the holidays? Why did the winter feel eternal back in January and now we’re not sure how the year is almost over?
But what I love about what we’ve been doing on That Sounds Fun this year is getting a chance t
Annie and Eddie Keep Talking About Whirley Pop Popcorn, Books, and Overthinking- Episode 1004
You never know what conversation Eddie and I are going to get into, and today is no different. If you want to hear the ideas we have about a Christmas episode, the instagram account I was so surprised Eddie was following, or the diabolical way Eddie transitions his wardrobe from summer to fall…well, just keep listening.
As always, we have some note taking pages for you for this episode over in ou
Don't Rush Your Reset with Emily Ley- Episode 1003
Today on the show, we’re answering the question, “How do I prepare for the work of the fall?” I know the changing of a season can make us want to rush the transition, but this conversation today is going to help you think intentionally about not rushing your reset. If there’s anyone who knows how to set themselves up well for organization and a reset, it’s Emily Ley. Her Simplified Planner is my a
Walking Through Heartbreak, Holding Onto Hope with Kate Edwards- Episode 1002
So many of us have walked through unexpected seasons of grief and loss. When those seasons hit, it feels impossible to know how to put one foot in front of the other or we don’t know how to best support our friends through it. Today we answer, “What do I do when my season suddenly shifts?”
Kate and I met a couple of months ago when I was on the road for a speaking event. She has walked through th
The Secret Ingredient is Contentment with Kate Strickler from Naptime Kitchen- Episode 1001
Today on the show, we’re asking the question, “How can my kitchen reflect the seasons?” Kate Strickler, also known as Naptime Kitchen, is just a delight. Her book came out last week called: I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen. We’re going to talk about why we struggle with what we don’t have, how to learn to love what we do, finding friends as adults, AND you’re going to hear the best hack for cinn
Annie and Eddie Keep Talking About What We're Listening To, Getting Pulled Over, and Celebrating Episode 1000!
How else would we mark the 1000th episode than with the person we’ve talked to the most: our pal Eddie Kaufholz! And I just want to tell you now, so you can make the switch if you need to…this is an episode I think you’ll want to watch on your Spotify App or YouTube, and also watch the whole thing. Just trust me, this is a fun one.
Things we also talk about include BUT NOT LIMITED TO The Gilded
Savoring Summer and Giving Thanks In the Middle of Your Story with Ann Voskamp- Episode 999
If you’ve been feeling stuck lately or every conversation or thing around you just feels hard, we’re going to talk about it today. Ann Voskamp going to help us figure out how to find some gifts in the middle of suffering as we answer the question, “What are the gifts of summer I should take into the fall?”
Go grab a copy of her 40-Day devotional Loved to Life and join me on Sept 10th (or sooner!)
Behind the Curtain Q&A: How We Lead and Run Our Business- Episode 998
My COO Ashley Warren is joining me and we’re going through all of the questions you’ve sent in over the past few months about our work here at AFD Inc or the That Sounds Fun Network… or general questions about running a business or leading a team. Ashley and I have done a few of these Q&A episodes over the years and love getting to do them, (plus, you’re getting to hear Ashley’s wisdom and brillia
Building a Marriage That Wins in Every Season with George and Tondra Gregory- Episode 997
If you’ve been wondering how to maneuver the season you are in, if you’ve got questions about the next right thing to do in your marriage, or if you are single and wondering what you can be doing right now to be the person you want to be in marriage, I am really excited to introduce you to our guests as we talk through all of this and answer the question, “How does the summer prepare us for the ne
How Do I Prepare for Harvest? with Dan Blythe- Episode 996
If you’ve been wondering WHAT is going on with the next generation, if you’ve been hearing some of the same rumblings of God doing new things around the world, if you’re confused about teenagers (me too) and want some help understanding them… this is the episode for you.
Dan Blythe lives in the UK and is the Global Youth Director for Alpha, and as we get closer to fall and think about what God’s
If the Ocean Has a Soul with Rachel G. Jordan- Episode 995
Today we’re answering the question, “How does nature teach us about the seasons?" I get to talk with my new friend, Rachel G. Jordan. She is a marine biologist and spiritual guide and using the ocean as a lens, she points us to the way God is revealed in biology AND IT IS SO COOL. We’re talking about the coral reef, all that we don’t know about the ocean, the intelligence of sea creatures, and you
I’m So Blessed - MiniBFF Sneak Peek
Welcome Back miniBFFs! Guess what? For the first time ever on Annie’s miniBFF Podcast, we have a guest reader. Actually we have a whole band guest reading for us! The band, CAIN will be joining us to share about their kids book, I’m So Blessed, and a story from… THE BIBLE!
Don’t worry. I will be there too. But I am so excited to share my friends, Taylor, Logan and Madison with you guys. Along wi
Annie and Eddie Keep Talking About Cruises and Eddie's New Tattoo- Episode 994
Today our pal Eddie Kaufholz and I keep talking about our summer, Eddie’s new tattoo, and what it’s like to go on a cruise. We also need to know the perfect time of a day for soft serve ice cream. I would love to know your answer.
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Exploring the Heart of Rest and Sabbath with John Mark Comer- Episode 993
We knew we had to have a conversation about rest this summer. Y’all know how much Sabbath and rest is priority for me and I know y’all love talking about it too, so of course, we called John Mark Comer. His work on this topic has had a massive impact on a ton of us. If you’ve never read Garden City or The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, I highly recommend adding those to your summer reading list.
