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That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs
Christian author and speaker Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, restaurants, travel stories, musicians not to miss, interviews with friends. Pretty much, if it sounds fun to Annie, you're gonna hear about it.
Episodes
- That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs
Annie and Eddie Keep Talking About the Marine Corps Marathon, What to Watch, and Graphic Novels- Episode 1092
Eddie and I keep talking about ALL the things: Eddie’s marathon and training journey (he completed it this weekend, but this was recorded a few days before!)…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsUnlock Your Creativity and Discover How God Wants to Use You with Al Gordon- Episode 1091
God made you creative and your gifts have a purpose. Today we start talking about another rhythm that’s helping us get spiritually stronger: service. We're…
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Is Restoration Possible After Betrayal? with Carl and Laura Lentz- Episode 1090
Carl and Laura Lentz walked through infidelity on a really public platform and since 2020 have put in the work towards restoration, redemption, and healing…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsThe Power and Beauty of Corporate Worship with Dwan Hill- Episode 1089
Worship is something we can do anywhere, anytime, but I asked Dwan Hill today why corporate worship and gathering together matters. And you’re going to be so…
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The Sacred Ways We Worship and When Calling Meets Resistance with Doug McKelvey- Episode 1088
Poetry and liturgies and some of these quieter methods of worship are powerful and for a lot of people - their preferred way of worship. Doug McKelvey is the…
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From Addiction and Shame to Radically Restored with Stephen McWhirter- Episode 1087
Stephen McWhirter is here today and we’re talking about what it looks like to worship even when shame is telling you that you don’t belong in the room. Stephen…
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Annie and Eddie Keep Talking About Wedding Details, Totally '90s House, and The Emmys- Episode 1086
Today on the show, Eddie and I get to keep talking about ALL the things. We’re chatting about: Pillar Annie's Wedding The release of Don’t Let That Hold You…
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What If Worship Is More Than Singing? with Hosanna Wong- Episode 1085
Hosanna Wong is here to help us start a multi-episode mini series on our next spiritual rhythm: worship. She has been on this really beautiful journey of…
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Is Unforgiveness Holding You Back? with Joyce Meyer- Episode 1084
Today on the launch of Don’t Let That Hold You Back, I’m honored to get to sit down with a woman who’s paved a way for other authors and teachers like me…truly…
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Don't Let Fear Hold You Back with Jess Connolly- Episode 1083
I'm so happy to be here with you…the day before Don’t Let That Hold You Back officially releases to the world! I can’t wait for you to get it in your hands, so…
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The Enemy, Shame, and Learning to See Yourself the Way Jesus Does with Stasi Eldredge- Episode 1082
I LOVED getting to sit down with Stasi Eldredge because it just feels like she’s a mentor to all of us. She knows Jesus intimately and wants us to know Him on…
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Want to be the first to hear "Don’t Let That Hold You Back"?! - Episode 1081
My new book, Don’t Let That Hold You Back, comes out September 15th, and today I get to read a short portion of it to you! This book is about THAT thing. You…
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Ask, Seek, Knock: What If You Just Took the Next Step? with Franni Cash- Episode 1080
As we talk about taking steps toward doing the thing you’ve been dreaming about doing, I’ve been interviewing friends I’ve seen exemplify this, and I’m sooo…
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Annie and Eddie Keep Talking About Figs, Cryogenics, and That Eddie Has Hair — Episode 1079
Today on the show, Eddie and I get to keep talking about ALL the things. We’re chatting about: Eddie’s fig tree Dairy Cryogenics Burping honey and garlic…
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What Has the Enemy Stolen, Killed, or Destroyed—and What Can You Do About It? with Tim Ross- Episode 1078
John 10:10 says, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." Steal, kill, and destroy--…
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What If You Don’t Have to Choose Just One Calling? with Dr. Angie Smith- Episode 1077
Have you ever looked at someone else's life and thought, Well... they can do that, but I could never write a book, go back to school, teach, start the thing…
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Resilience, Unexpected Turns, and a Faith That Holds with David Pollack- Episode 1076
Y'all, this episode is just plain fun for me. David Pollack has lived a lot of life since his football days—playing in the NFL, watching that dream come to an…
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Living Loved, Dreaming Big, and Becoming the Friend We All Need with Susie Larson- Episode 1075
We've talked about how to commit to it, how to be better at communication, and today, we're talking about ways to find community. I'm so excited for you to…
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Annie and Eddie Keep Talking About Supermarket Sweep, The World Cup, and Aliens- Episode 1074
Today on the show, Eddie and I get to catch up about ALL the things. We’re talking about: Costco sheet cake Supermarket sweep Home Goods Legos Rubik’s cubes…
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How Better Communication Builds Better Community with Jason VanRuler – Episode 1073
If you feel like you and your friends or you and your significant other are struggling with communication lately, keep listening. This episode is for you. As…
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Thank God | AFD's Friday Faves with Leanna Crawford- Episode 1072
Today we're talking songwriting, falling in love, dealing with comparison...ALL of it! Leanna Crawford's brand new album “Thank God” is out today so you can…
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What's Holding You Back?
We have a fun new book announcement for you and ALL the details about what you'll get when you preorder Don't Let That Hold You Back! Visit…
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The Courage to Commit to a Community with Shawn Johnson and Andrew East- Episode 1071
We’re talking about community and commitment today… something we all can get a little bit better at, and one of my favorite couples is joining us for this…
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Co-Writing Spiritually Stronger | AFD's Friday Faves with Riley Clemmons- Episode 1070
Every time you listen to a Spiritually Stronger episode this year, you’re hearing Riley Clemmons’ voice in the intro and outro music! Last year, I got to sit…
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The Power of Small, Everyday Spiritual Habits with Hanna Seymour- Episode 1069
Today on the show, I get to talk with my friend, Hanna Seymour … on her birthday! Hanna is a wife, mom, author, and podcast host and when her book, Everyday…
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Ain't No Way... Finding Hope in Unexpected Places | AFD's Friday Faves with Jamie MacDonald- Episode 1068
Jamie MacDonald is a singer-songwriter with a powerful story of faith, perseverance, and finding hope in unexpected places. Her music has connected with…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsSneak 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…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsI 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…
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I Gotta Ask is available to watch now!
Dating. Money. Grief. Fear. Faith doesn't remove the hard. It meets you in it. Before the answers and the breakthrough, there were real questions… and Annie is…
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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…
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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…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsThe 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…
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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…
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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…
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The Me That Remains | AFD's Friday Faves 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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsRadical 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…
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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…
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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…
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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) . . . . . There will…
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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) . . . . . #TSFHolyWeek…
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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) . . . . . #TSFHolyWeek…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…