That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

What an honor to have the former governor of Tennessee, Bill Haslam, joining us today for a conversation about faith in the public square. Spending a lot of his adult life as a public servant, Governor Haslam has some really important thoughts on where government meets faith and the importance of who you are informing what you do. His new book Faithful Presence is a fascinating read about life in...

I've always loved Michelle Williams, since her Destiny's Child days, but I love her even more after today's hilarious, honest, and moving conversation. Her new book, Checking In: How Getting Real about Depression Saved My Life---and Can Save Yours, releases TOMORROW! Go ahead and order your copy today! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #t...

Christine Caine is BACK and as FIRECRACKER as ever for us! Man today's convo is IMPORTANT. Yes- it's a notetaking one for sure. Her new book How Did I Get Here? is really powerful and important. It releases June 8th, but go ahead and pre-order today!  ALSO! Join us on June 10th for an exclusive online event to celebrate the book launch! Head to https://www.howdidigetherebook.com/. . . . . . Sign u...

Oh I cannot wait for y'all to hear this amazing story from my friend and one of my favorite singer/songwriters, Thad Cockrell. You may have seen him recently on The Tonight Show or on The Today Show, both of which we talk about today. What a beautiful and encouraging conversation you are about to hear. I'll never forget it. . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask question...

Y'all aren't READY for how funny and profound Tim Timmons is... this dude is just one of my absolute favorites. His new album HERE is so special, as is this convo. It's my favorite type of combo- deep and wide. What a great musician and man. . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp: Get...

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. Today we get to welcome our TENTH!! show to the network- Live in Love Podcast with Lauren Akins! Lauren is the New York Ti...

Yep. THIS Matthew McConaughey. It was such a joy and such an honor to get to chat with Matthew. His book Greenlights released a few months ago and talking to him about God and open doors and green lights and how to know the path that is for you- it was really moving to me. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this conversation! (There’s a little grownup language in this show, so miniBFF ears proc...

This show is for every woman. For all the ways you mother, whether you are raising children or not. And please PLEASE stick around until the VERY end for a special moment, just for you. Our guests today- Jada Edwards Kiley Dean I hope you all feel seen and loved and full of purpose this Mother's Day! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #tha...

It's the week of Mother's Day, so let's talk about being grounded, making time for yourself, and being close to God- whether this Mother's Day is your best yet or a heartbreaking thought. Gretchen Saffles, author of The Well-Watered Woman, is here to talk to us through this season and the importance of being in the Word of God on a daily basis. . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review e...

Dear friends, today we have a conversation about suicide. I want you to know that up front, so that you can listen without miniBFFs and know going into it what the topic is. One of your (and my!) favorite guests, Dr. Matthew Sleeth, is back today talking all about his new book Hope Always (it releases May 4, but go ahead and order today so it shows up for you next week!) and about how to be a forc...

You've seen the instagram account, but it's time to meet Ben Kirby, the guy behind PreachersNSneakers! He's funny and wise and one of YOUR questions gets us both teary! His new book releases tomorrow, his new baby was just born, and this is a really fun conversation! Can't wait to hear your thoughts! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #tha...

Many of us have found Every Moment Holy to be a profoundly helpful resource in our own lives. Volume 2 has just released with a focus on grief and today the author, Douglas McKelvey, joins us for an honest conversation about the power of written down prayers, the need for prayer in grief, and how to create something that will outlast you. This is a beautiful conversation that I think you will love...

When word got around that Harry Connick Jr had a faith-inspired album releasing, my ears and my interviewing heart both perked up. What an absolute HONOR to have him on the podcast, to talk about his new about Alone In My Faith, and to learn so much about his faith and family and now I for sure want to get his dad on the podcast! (You'll hear why and totally agree with me!) Can't wait to hear your...

What a legit joy to release a book twin with Laura Tremaine! We have been DYING to get on the pod together so it's finally the day! I learn a lot from her, and her book Share Your Stuff. I'll Go First, about friendship and hope and how to do life really well. I can't wait for y'all to join in this conversation with us!  . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to...

Today's episode is a spiritual experience and I think you'll be as grateful for it as I am! Pastor Francis Chan is an absolute hero and a legend in our faith. Our conversation changed how I think about love and how I think about the church and my neighbors. His new book Until Unity is so timely and important- I hope you'll grab a copy today. . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review emai...

What are the soundtracks you are hearing in your mind? My good pal Jon Acuff is back today, talking about what you hear in your head, how to change it, how to use the soundtracks in your mind to shape your life, your family, and your work. THIS ONE, y'all. THIS ONE is an absolute pile of quotable moments, so plan to take notes! And grab a copy of Soundtracks today! . . . . . Sign up to receive the...

Oh let us get ready to LAUGH, my friends! Mike Goodwin is here with us for the first time (but as you'll hear in the show, it is the EXACT BEST TIME!), but gosh he feels like an old friend, doesn't he? Mike is one of the good guys, y'all. You're going to love him!! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our p...

Like an actual embodiment of spring time, Sally Lloyd-Jones joins us today and the whole conversation is such a gift. She has written a literal library worth of children's books, including the Jesus Storybook Bible, and her latest- Near- is about Psalm 139. Also make sure you've listened to John Eldredge and Lauren Daigle this week too.... unknowingly to any of them, God definitely has a theme for...

MY GRACIOUS HOW MUCH DO I LOVE LAUREN DAIGLE. From her family's land in Louisiana, Lauren checks in with us, tells us what she learned in the last year, how it has changed her for good, why she almost quit music, and we have a great Taylor Swift Side Bar. Make sure you check out her new song Hold On To Me. . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests...

Right before things shut down last year, John Eldredge came on the podcast and told us how to get our lives back, how to slow down, how to love beauty and rest. And then, COVID-19. So today, as we pass a year anniversary, John is back to talk to us about how this particular pandemic has affected men and women differently, how the One Minute Pause App is changing lives, and what we can do to be hea...

I am SO HAPPY to have my dear friend Emily Ley back on the podcast today, talking invisalign (we are not great at it LOL) and perseverance and lots of insider talk about building a business and how to run it well. (I learn so much from Emily!) Her new book Growing Boldly is an excellent read as you are continuing on the path of becoming who God made you to be!  . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD...

Our good friend Angie Smith is back on the podcast and she came in HOT with stories and thoughts and pleads for a new best friend named Hill (LOLOL). Angie is literally one of the easiest people to love. Her new book Woven is going to be your new favorite read and resource. I cannot wait to hear your thoughts on this episode!  . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask quest...

YES THAT JENNIFER GARNER. You guys. We got to chat for a just a few minutes this week and I cannot wait to share this conversation with you. Jenn (SHE TOLD ME TO CALL HER JENN) has a new movie out today on Netflix called YES DAY. It is really good- family friendly, great message, pretty funny. I think y'all will really love it. (Surprise Friday episode! YAY!) . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD W...

I am a fan of talking about healthy things, and what it looks like for us to be our healthiest selves. I've really enjoyed following Dr. Josh Axe on social media and taking the tips of his that feel the healthiest for me in my life and adding them to my day. His new book Ancient Remedies is full of fascinating ideas about food and supplements and how we can care for our bodies. This convo was so f...

Gosh I love how musicians are often poets and some of my favorite people to talk with. Marc Scibilia fits that bill times a million. His newest album, Seed of Joy, will have a huge re-release in the next few weeks and y'all are gonna love it! Stick around for the QUOTE OF THE YEAR from Marc towards the end of this conversation... I'm still thinking about it. . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD We...