That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

Y'all better BUCKLE UP because Pastor Mike comes in HOT today and we are not playing around talking about Crazy Faith and how it can change your life. It's only crazy until it happens, friends. I can't wait to hear your thoughts. . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask que...

When I first read Carey Nieuwhof's book, At Your Best, I made some quick adjustments to my life that have panned out for the best in so many ways! (We talk about it!) Carey is one of my all-time favorite leaders and the conversation will help you to made a few small changes that may lead to BIG results. . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou...

My gal Christy Wright is back on the pod and we GO IN on how to balance our lives and our time and it is one of the most helpful conversations! Her new book Take Back Your Time inspired some changes in my life- it will do the same for you! :)  . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review ema...

One of my BFFs Danielle Walker is back today and wow is her new book special. Food Saved Me is her story, it's so deep and personal and I think you will all love it. This conversation is one of my favorites- but that's easily true because Danielle is absolutely one of my favorites! . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign u...

Oh I am so happy to have my friend Steve Carter on the podcast talking all about his new book The Thing Beneath The Thing, the ways God has guided his life, how to deal with church hurt, and where life leads you when you find the thing beneath the thing. This one is so good, y'all. . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign u...

Oh y'all buckle up because three wild Jesus-loving friends are about to get loud and have a blast talking all about God's providence and His kindness and how we are to live and who we want to be. Natalie Grant and Charlotte Gambill started Dare To Be and wrote the Dare To Be devotional and today's convo is a note-taking one FOR SURE.  . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You t...

I'm so happy our friend Lisa Whittle is back and she is bringing truth and joy and all the strength of living out her new book, The Hard Good. It's a beautiful conversation and such a great book and you are going to love love love this episode!  . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review e...

Kirk Herbstreit and I sit down today and talk all about college football - including whether he is a good luck or bad luck charm for UGA - what's going to happen in the SEC, best football environments, being a husband, a father, a man of faith, and one of my new favorite humans! Check out his book Out of the Pocket- I really enjoyed reading it! I feel like this week has hit two of the faces on my...

Our buddy Bear Rinehart from NEEDTOBREATHE is back in the studio, telling us tons of new tales of tour life and recording this new record- Into The Mystery- and what God has been teaching him about leadership and family and faith over the last year. I MEAN HOW MUCH DO WE LOVE THIS GUY. So much. Enjoy the conversation and enjoy their new album! . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun...

College football kicks off this week and no one has marked that sport more to me than Coach Mark Richt. He was the coach of the Georgia Bulldogs when I was a student and his life as a coach, man of faith, father, and husband has inspired many. His new book Make The Call is such an inspiring read- grab a copy today! . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatso...

One of our favorite dudes is back today, Jon Tyson, and we are talking through his new book, The Intentional Father (that we ALL have a lot to learn from), and what is going on in our lives with God and what is going on in the world and what is going on in our own hearts- especially the day after Jon dropped his daughter off at college!  (Find all the show notes at https://www.anniefdowns.com/podc...

Maybe you still love Bethany Dillon's music like I do? Well she's back with an absolutely beautiful album, All My Questions, and this conversation dives into the deep end quickly, which I think we all need a lot. Depression, OCD, heartache, questions, and laughter and joy and all the things. Gracious I love Beth so much. What a gift of a conversation. (Find all the show notes at https://www.annief...

If your community is anything like mine, EVERYONE is talking about The Chosen. Today, the creator, Dallas Jenkins, joins us to talk about the show, his own faith and successes and failures, and how this show is changing how people see Christianity. I LOVE THIS DUDE. I think you will too. (Find all the show notes at https://www.anniefdowns.com/podcasts/) . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What...

I've been a fan of Danny Gokey's for a while, but we just met a few months ago at the KLOVE Fan Awards and became fast friends! This conversation today goes some wild places but I am HERE FOR IT. Danny's new album, Jesus People, is an awesome listen. I think you'll really love it! . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up...

We received over 700 questions in 24 hours about how to live well in the season you are in right now, particularly speaking to singleness. (But LOTS of you married friends had questions too, which was surprising and awesome)! We narrowed it down to around 100 questions, trying to cover ever area/topic that was asked. We felt so honored to be trusted with these questions and hope our single friends...

Oh I am so happy to have my friend Hosanna Wong join us on the podcast today. It's a LONG overdue conversation with this powerhouse poet and preacher. This one will set you on FIRE to go out and love well. Her new book How (Not) To Save The World is your best next read. Cannot wait to hear your thoughts on this episode! . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://w...

OH I LOVE HAVING TWO OF MY BEST PALS ON THE PODCAST. Cheryl Stark and Mike Grayson are here from Cross Point Music to talk all about what our church, and the global church, has experienced in the last year, the power of worship in our daily lives, and why these new songs- born during a pandemic- are important for us to sing today. Make sure to check out the new album, Never Going Back. . . . . . P...

Y'all know I love soccer but one of the reasons AMERICA is falling more in love with soccer is because of today's guest, Roger Bennett. Co-host of the Men in Blazers podcast and television show, Roger's new book, and this conversation, tell a beautiful story of growing up and longing for a different life. No matter your thoughts on the soccer, the wisdom Rog brings today about life and transitions...

Y'all aren't even ready for the FUN and DEPTH that awaits you today with Amanda and Abner from JOHNNYSWIM. This is the number one requested guest from y'all and they absolutely did not disappoint. Make sure to grab a copy of their book Home Sweet Road. I super enjoyed it (and them!!!)!  . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . S...

Our girl Ellie Holcomb is back for a very special conversation about her new album, Canyon, she's answering YOUR questions from the AFD Week In Review email, and you better stick around until the end because PSALM 23! . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to fu...

I LOVE when we see a theme stretching across multiple shows and here we are AGAIN at Psalm 23! One of my all-time favorite pastors, Louie Giglio, is back today and his new book, Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, is an absolute must read. I talked to the lady beside me at the pool last week when I saw her reading it! God is using this book in so many lives! . . . . . Pre-order my first kid...

Y'all I am sorry for how hard I fangirl but who can blame a person when Shane and Shane are on the other side of the microphones. Their new album - Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs Volume 1 - is a current favorite of mine (well, all their stuff is, to be fair). This conversation is so deep and powerful and fun and gosh I love these dudes.  . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun T...

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Minneapolis, here is my conversation with America's Government Teacher, Sharon McMahon! . . . . . Join us in Marietta, Georgia on October 1 for a special That Sounds Fun Tour stop in my hometown!!  . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners!  Olive...

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Mobile, here is my conversation with Dave and Jon from Dadville! Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today!  https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners!  Better Help: As one of my friends, you’ll get...

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Indianapolis, here is my conversation with Jordan Lee Dooley! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners!  Ritual: Get key nutrients–without the B.S. Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN...