That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

We are starting a really special month here at That Sounds Fun where we talk in each episode about the practice of prayer. We start today with an absolute legend, Pastor Pete Greig, founder of the 24/7 prayer movement, and author of the new book How to Hear God. He's the perfect leader to help us start this conversation and grow in our prayer lives. We've made a list of some of our favorite prayer...

Have a tween girl in your life that could use some courage and calm? We get to talk with Katy Boatman, author if You Can Rest: 100 Devotions to Calm Your Heart and Mind, about anxiety in girls, how to combat it, and we even get to hear from one of my favorite miniBFFs, Katy's 11 year old niece, Shelby. The story of this book and the power of these words... y'all are gonna love this one! Go ahead a...

Our sweet friend Mandisa is back to talk all about her new book, Out Of The Dark, what it's like in the hard seasons, the courage to talk about depression from the middle of it, and how her puppy has changed everything. I love this woman- what a gift of light she is to us all. . . . . . Have a question about prayer? Voice message us here or fill out the form here . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD...

Happy to have our pal Tim Tebow back on the show and I think this new book- Mission Possible- is so perfectly timed for our day. I loved talking to him about it and I'm so inspired by his passion and perseverance.  . . . . . Have a question about prayer? Voice message us here or fill out the form here . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #that...

If you want to hear two people go from 0% friendship to 100% love, it's about to happen! Wow Kristin Chenoweth is so genuine and authentic and invites everyone around her to be the same. I was so moved by this conversation and by our time together. Her new kids book What Will I Do With My Love Today? is such a sweet read- you're going to love it!  . . . . . Have a question about prayer? Voice mess...

Oh y'all. You knew Rebecca St. James a few decades ago, and you loved her then. But you are about to LOVE HER AGAIN in a million ways. Her new album, Kingdom Come, is about to be your new favorite.  . . . . . Have a question about prayer? Voice message us here or fill out the form here . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast...

I'm so happy to have my favorite comedian Anjelah Johnson Reyes back on the podcast talking about her new book Who Do You Think I Am? (that releases TOMORROW!), her new reality show, and what she's been learning lately. We both got teary at a point in the convo so let's just say it's a good one. :)  (And FYI we jump into some pretty deep conversation about femininity and sexuality, so let's put a...

It is LONG overdue having my friends Luke and Joel Smallbone on the pod! For King and Country is one of my all-time favorite groups and their new album, What Are We Waiting For?, is as good a music as I've ever heard them make. Can't wait for you to hear this conversation- it goes deep and wide and I'm grateful for it. . . . . . Have a question about prayer? Voice message us here or fill out the f...

What a joy to have our pal Ben Rector back in the studio to talk about JOY and The Joy of Music. This new album is an absolute favorite of mine and I am sure it will be the same for you. You'll hear it in this conversation- it's a new season for Ben, and it's a good one. . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to o...

Always always always a great time when Bob Goff is back on the podcast! Today we are talking about life and joy and peace and his new book Undistracted. What a gift to have this time with him and hear some of his thoughts around how best to live life in 2022. . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners!...

What an absolute joy to have Brooke Ligertwood in the studio to talk about prayer and parenting and worship and the Holy Spirit and her first solo live worship album Seven. This show is one I will not forget anytime soon- definitely a note-taking one!! WHEW GET READY. . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our...

Our good friend Stacey Morgan is BACK to talk all about her new book The Astronaut's Wife and all the ways publishing a book has tried to run her life (LOL THE SHIPPING DELAYS) and perseverance and strength and GOSH I JUST LOVE THIS WOMAN. I know you do too. Grab her book and enjoy this conversation! . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thats...

The dearest Jennie Allen is back on the show for us to talk about all the things (two Enneagram 7s work like that) and especially talk about her amazing new book Find Your People. It's the book we've all been waiting on!!  . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! Pine Cove Summer Camps: Check out ht...

Everyone's favorite artist poet Morgan Harper Nichols is back today and wow what a conversation. From following the voice of God to being diagnosed with autism in the last year, our girl MHN has had some DAYS and that's why her new book Peace Is A Practice is so so beautiful and timely and wonderful. This conversation and book and friend are each such a gift. . . . . Sign up to join us for #100Day...

When Valentine's Day falls on a podcast day, you better believe we are gonna talk about LOVE and healthy relationships! One of my all-time favorite therapists, Jim Cress, joins us today to talk about how to get the relationships we want and keep the ones we love and release the ones that aren't right. Phew get ready. We're about to do all this better. . . . . Sign up to join us for #100DaysToBrave...

I'm so happy to have my friend Mallory Ervin on the podcast today because her new book Living Fully is a SMASH and one I think you'll totally love. Also she is one of the most fun and honest and life-giving friends I have. So duh I want to share her with you! . . . . Sign up to join us for #100DaysToBrave2022 starting on February 17! Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask question...

To celebrate the launch of 100 Days To Brave For Kids, my kind friends (and two of the best counselors in the actual world) Sissy Goff and David Thomas join us to talk about courage in our kids and how to battle anxiety in ourselves and the #miniBFFs in our lives.  (Bonus fun! I'm on Sissy and David's podcast TOMORROW! Make sure you are subscribed to Raising Boys and Girls Podcast!) . . . . Sign u...

Let's start here: what's a podcast network? Well, the That Sounds Fun Network is an amusement park of podcasts created to entertain, impact, help and bless you and the people you love. So if you love TSF the show, we think and hope you'll love all the shows on the TSF Network. We are deeply proud of the shows on the TSF Network, and we are very excited about the ones that will be joining in 2022!...

I'm so happy to have our girl Sadie Robertson Huff back on the pod! Lots of good words about how we run our companies, how she is doing as a mama and wife, and how we can all stay healthy in this social media days. Her new book Who Are You Following? is a brilliant and helpful read for all of us. . . . . Sign up to join us for #100DaysToBrave2022 starting on February 17! Sign up to receive the AFD...

Oh y'all. Lauren Alaina. What a beautiful force. We've been meaning to be friends for a while, and it finally happened today! You already LOVE her voice, get ready to LOVE HER! And grab a copy of her new book Getting Good at Being You! . . . . Sign up to join us for #100DaysToBrave2022 starting on February 17! Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #tha...

One of my favorite pastors, Ben Stuart, is on the show for the first time today and I am BEYOND excited! He's an absolute legend and someone I continually listen to and respect. His new book, Rest & War, releases this week and it's a really great read for whatever you are walking through today! . . . . . Sign up to join us for #100DaysToBrave2022 starting on February 17! Sign up to receive the AFD...

Let's start here: what's a podcast network? Well, the That Sounds Fun Network is an amusement park of podcasts created to entertain, impact, help and bless you and the people you love. So if you love TSF the show, we think and hope you'll love all the shows on the TSF Network. We are deeply proud of the shows on the TSF Network, and we are very excited about the ones that will be joining in 2022!...

It's my favorite time of year again as we get to talk about LENT! and the Christian calendar! No matter your current faith life, this show is for you! Amanda Bible Williams and Raechel Myers from She Reads Truth are BACK to tell us all the things we don't know and we go DEEP on the calendar and on WHAT SHOULD WE GIVE UP FOR LENT and the book of Ezekiel. All of it. This is a good one, y'all. Get yo...

Oh y'all. What a legit TREAT to chat with Gary LeVox from Rascal Flatts. His new gospel album, One on One, is full of really special songs and ones I think you'll love. Also we're all gonna go see him on tour now, right? TSF friends show up in droves in the best places! :)  . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . ....

I'm so excited to introduce my friend Shana Berkeley to you today and share the work of Corner To Corner here in Nashville. The work they do, and the work Shana does as Executive Director, are making lasting positive impact on our city. . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp...