That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

What an absolute honor to have the legend herself, Francine Rivers, on the podcast today! Her acclaimed novel Redeeming Love has become a feature film! We talk all about it, the new book of hers that releases next month, a few favorite writing thoughts, and I pretty much fangirl so hard. Check out Redeeming Love- it's rated PG13, so remember that as you plan, but it's a beautiful movie version of...

I love January episodes that help us set intentions and think about who we want to be this year. My friend Jenn Johnson, worship leader and author of All Things Lovely, does just that for us today.  (We had some technical difficulties, so my sincerest apologies for when it has some blips and blaps as you are listening!)  . . . . . Please fill out this survey before January 14! . . . . . Sign up to...

Let's talk about Epiphany and epiphanies. :)  Listen to Chris Nichols' sermon HERE . . . . . Please fill out this survey before January 14! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Epic Will: Go to epicwill.com and use promo code FUN20 for 20% off! Stitch Fix: Get started today by fillin...

Ah another great ending to a year with our old pal Eddie Kaufholz!  Here's the first time Eddie was on the pod! Here's his Esther series!  Here's Chris Nichols' sermon about the star!  . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp Online Therapy: Get 10% off your first month at bet...

Santa is BACK and he is answering your questions! Wow this one is an eye-opener. I learned so much!!  (Also, totally unrelated, do you love Dave Barnes or what?) Here's the link to all our playlists on Spotify!  . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp Online Therapy: Get 10%...

Y'all. What an absolute honor to have Father Mike Schmitz on the pod today! His podcast, The Bible In A Year, has been my constant companion in 2021. Can't wait for you to get to know Father Mike and I'd really encourage you to listen to The Bible In A Year in 2022! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank y...

As always, Jeff Bethke and Alyssa Bethke show up today with great laughs, great wisdom, and great encouragement. I am so thankful for them and the way they pastor us. Jeff's new book, Take Back Your Family, and Alyssa's new book, Satisfied, are both perfect for any stocking you are stuffing this year! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #th...

I already loved their music, I loved meeting them a few months ago, but WHOA We The Kingdom brought the LAUGHS and the WISDOM and the WHOA moments. Make sure to check out their album and see them on tour!!  . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/THATSOUNDSFUN a...

I could talk to Anne Bogel (also known as Modern Mrs. Darcy!) for ALL THE HOURS because she's brilliant and knows every book we should ever read. Maybe an exaggeration... maybe not? :) She's wonderful and I'm so excited to start her new journal, My Reading Life!  . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you...

If you've ever wondered who all the people are you see in pictures or videos of the office (and what they do!), today is your day! Every person in our office, from all three companies, is on the show today! You get to hear how their spend their days and how they want their people to spend their money on gifts! :)  . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to futur...

We have to talk food during a holiday party! :) Today I'm so happy to welcome Aliceson and Barry Bales from Bales Farms to the show... and I am VERY INTERESTED in being friends with them forever. And get you a copy of her Bales Farms Cookbook for your own kitchen and to gift to any cook on your list! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #tha...

Y'all I have long been a fan of Nate Bargatze, but this conversation today sent it into friendship overdrive. What. A. Good. Dude. Make sure you catch him on tour soon! Remember we have episodes for you EVERY DAY between December 9-20! Twelve days of (Podcasting) Christmas! . . . . . Have a question for Santa? Voice message us here or fill out the form here . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Wee...

Gracious I love any time I get to chat with Becca Stevens. She is the MOST impressive and the kindest and this feels so right for a Sunday during our 12 days of episodes. Make sure you grab a copy of her new book Practically Divine! (Because of the nature of Becca's work at Thistle Farms, we talk about some topics, like abuse, that may be painful for you, and too grown-up for my miniBFFs. Please l...

Decorating for Christmas is one of the best parts of the holidays! Holiday decorator to the (Nashville) stars, Keatyn Klaus, is here today to blow our minds about how some homes get decorated LOL, to teach us a few tricks, and to talk about a tree in the entrance way?  Remember we have episodes for you EVERY DAY between December 9-20! Twelve days of (Podcasting) Christmas! . . . . . Have a questio...

YES Y'ALL. Porsha Williams from The Real Housewives of Atlanta and her new show Porsha Family Matters is HERE TODAY and listen, she preaches. Y'all get ready for some good words at the right time! Her book is called The Pursuit of Porsha if you're looking to learn and read more! Remember we have episodes for you EVERY DAY between December 9-20! Twelve days of (Podcasting) Christmas! . . . . . Have...

Kicking off our 2021 Christmas Party with some of the funniest dudes in the land! Deck The Hallmark guys join our normal Hallmark guests- Jami and Jen- to talk about some of our favorite movies so far, some big drama in the Hallmark world, and a game to make our own new favorite movies! (I laughed so hard I spit water everywhere. That's the kind of party this one is, y'all.) You can get your own d...

Wow what an honor to get to talk with Mitch Albom! One of the best authors of our time, Mitch's new book, The Stranger in the Lifeboat, is a wild and beautiful book with an incredible backstory (he tells us all about it). I can't wait for y'all to hear this one! Learn more about Have Faith Haiti here. . . . . . Have a question for Santa? Voice message us here or fill out the form here. Sign up to...

What an honor to get to chat with Pastor Samuel Rodriguez! Anyone who sits with us and talks perseverance and prayer as we head into 2022 is OUR KIND OF PEOPLE. His new book Persevere with Power is an awesome read. What heaven starts, hell cannot stop! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our part...

Y'all. Y'ALL. The band CAIN is my very favorite group of friends and I seriously just want to be the extra sibling in that family. Their music is FIRE and they are just the dearest and I think you're gonna absolutely love them! Also make sure you check out their Christmas music! BIG CHRISTMAS VIBES START TODAY Y'ALL! Also GET READY! 12 Days of Christmas- twelve! shows! in! a! row!- starts next wee...

What a joy to meet Dave Scatchard and hear his story! Former professional hockey player, husband, dad, man of faith, and life coach, Dave is all the things rolled into one and this is a FUN conversation!  . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp Online Therapy: Get 10% off you...

I'm so so glad to have our friend Scott Harrison from Charity:Water back on the pod today! We talk all about his family's move to Nashville (I AM SO PUMPED), the pandemic, the need for clean water, the start of Giving Tuesday, and how we can make a real impact!  I've already joined our TSF Spring.... join me? https://charitywater.org/thatsoundsfun . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Revie...

We are so excited to have Charles Robinson back with us, and he brought his wife Siouxsan along today, to answer your questions about Native American culture, indigenous people's groups, and what we can do to better educate ourselves and our children. Thank you for your thoughtful questions (submitted by our friends on the AFD Week In Review list!). Y'all are the best. Support The Red Road here. B...

I am such a fan of Hannah Brown. Yes, I watched and cheered for her the last few years as she's made her way on television, but I'm most impressed with who she is as a human and friend. Her new book God Bless This Mess is a good read and perfect for this week of Thanksgiving when you've got more reading time on your hands!  . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask question...

As the holiday week starts, I'm so happy to have my friend Allison Trowbridge in the studio, talking about books and reading and Copper Books! I know we love to talk books and reading (more coming before the end of the year) and Copper Books is such an awesome environment for readers like us!  . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsounds...

As we continue our Q&A episodes, we have had a lot of people with questions about the spiritual discipline of fasting, particularly in how it can be uniquely challenging, and uniquely beautiful, for women. Today we are joined by Christine Caine, Jada Edwards, and Aundi Kolber to answer YOUR questions about fasting. (Dudes, this isn't all just for women, so listen along too!)  . . . . . Sign up to...