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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. DownsEpisode 290: Ben Kirby aka PreachersNSneakers
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…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 289: Douglas McKelvey + Every Moment Holy
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…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 288: Harry Connick Jr.
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…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 287: Laura Tremaine
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…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 286: Francis Chan
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…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 285: Jon Acuff
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…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 284: Mike Goodwin
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…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 283: Sally Lloyd-Jones
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…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 282: Lauren Daigle + Hold On To Me
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…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 281: John Eldredge + A Year of the Pandemic
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…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 280: Emily Ley + Growing Boldly
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…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 279: Angie Smith + Woven
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…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 278: Jennifer Garner
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…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 277: Dr. Josh Axe
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…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 276: Marc Scibilia
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…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsTSF Network: Welcome Human Hope with Carlos Whittaker!
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…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 275: Jonathan Pokluda + Outdated
Okay times for the nuts and bolts of dating. For my married friends, listen close for how you can love and support your single friends and hear the ins and…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsTSF Couples 2021: Jason + Tay Brown
A football player turned farmer? A family with EIGHT KIDDOS? This is quite a story and the perfect way to end Couples month! Jason and Tay Brown are new…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsTSF Couples 2021: Mack + Meredith Brock
Two of my dear pals are back and I am so stoked for you to hear this conversation. Mack Brock and Meredith Brock have been on the show together before but this…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsTSF Couples 2021: Tim + Elisabeth Hasselbeck
I left this conversation changed. Tim and Elisabeth Hasselbeck are just two of my all-time favorites and hearing from them both, different personalities…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsTSF Network: Welcome We're Going There With Bianca Juarez Olthoff
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…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsTSF Couples 2021: Nathan + Christy Nockels
I'm SO EXCITED for y'all to hear this conversation about love that has lasted a lot of years. Nathan and Christy Nockels are two of my all-time favorite…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsTSF Couples 2021: Jordan + Jessica Rice
Our TSF friend Mike Kelsey gave me a heads up about this couple- Jordan and Jessica Rice- and as soon as I heard parts of the story, I knew I wanted to hear…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsTSF Couples 2021: She Reads Truth + Lent 2021!
It's that time of year again where we get to talk about Lent and the Christian calendar! No matter your current faith life, this show is for you! Amanda Bible…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsThat Sounds Fun Book: Book Club
To celebrate the launch of That Sounds Fun this week!, here's a chapter excerpt titled Book Club from the Why You Need A Hobby section! Get your copy of That…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsTSF Couples 2021: Ben Higgins + Jess Clarke
I'm just so happy to kick off another month of shows featuring some of my favorite couples! Today on the show is Ben Higgins and his fiance Jess Clarke! Both…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsThat Sounds Fun Book: The Little White Kitchen
To celebrate the launch of That Sounds Fun TODAY (EEK!), here's a chapter excerpt titled The Little White Kitchen from The Power of Falling In Love section!…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsThat Sounds Fun Book: That Sounds Fun Podcast Studio
To celebrate the launch of That Sounds Fun TODAY (EEK!), here's a chapter excerpt titled That Sounds Fun Podcast Studio from The Joys of Being An Amateur…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsThat Sounds Fun Book: A Conversation with Knox & Jamie from The Popcast
To celebrate the launch of That Sounds Fun, I invited two of my friends- Knox McCoy and Jamie Golden from The Popcast- to interview ME. This one is wild and…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 274: Jemar Tisby
Our friend Jemar Tisby is back on the podcast today to be our professor in some real specific ways we are trying to be learners! He was first on the show last…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 273: Tim Tebow
Happy to have our friend Tim Tebow back on the podcast today! You know him as an incredibly talented athlete, a sports commentator, an author, an activist, and…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 272: Inauguration Week 2021 with Allie Beth Stuckey and Michael Wear
Recorded last week, I wanted to pull in two friends, who share my faith but are from different political parties, to chat with us about where we go from here…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 271: Dr. Tony Evans and Pastor Scott Sauls
Today, as we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day and begin Inauguration week in 2021, two of my very favorite pastors have joined us. Dr. Tony Evans is here…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 270: Pastor Mark Batterson + Win The Day
Oh we LOVE when Pastor Mark Batterson joins us on the show! Today we're talking about habits that will help you with today and also who you will be in the…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 269: Rachel Cruze
Nothing beats having a BFF on the show! Rachel Cruze and I sit down and talk all about money, how to get it all done, and who we are becoming. Make sure you…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsTSF Q&A : Reading The Gospels In A Month
You guys have asked a lot of questions about reading the Gospels in a month and though I am not an expert, I did try to answer them as best I could! If you…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 268: Kendra Adachi + The Lazy Genius Way
Here we really kick into 2021 with some tips on better ways to live our lives, organize our linen closets, prioritize what matters most, and stop SHOULDing…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 267: Charles Martin + They Turned The World Upside Down
EXACTLY how we want to start 2021- with one of our favorites, Charles Martin! Let's talk about Jesus and the disciples, God as our Father, and how 2020 shaped…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs2020 Year In Review with Eddie Kaufholz
Sure, Eddie Kaufholz and I chat two times a week over on Annie and Eddie Keep Talking, but the Year in Review is a whole different thing. We talk through all…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs2020 Christmas Episode 12: It's all about Jesus.
It's all about Jesus. Merry Christmas, friends. . . . . . If you're just joining the party, it's over! :) But you can back up and listen to the previous 11…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs2020 Christmas Party Episode 11: Anjelah Johnson
Ready to laugh? Need to lighten things up a bit at the end of this party? There is no one finer in the land than actress and comedian Anjelah Johnson. You are…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs2020 Christmas Party Episode 10: Nikki DeLoach + Hallmark Christmas Movies!
Well listen. If there is one episode that is DEEPLY RESEARCHED (and there is literally ONE that is researched every year), it is this one. My BFFs and PhD…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs2020 Christmas Party Episode 9: A Ben Rector Christmas
Your favorite and my favorite Ben Rector is back to party with us today! Of all my friends y'all request to chat with, Ben is at the top of that list. His new…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs2020 Christmas Party Episode 8: Amy Grant
I just cannot tell y'all what a gift it feels like to have Amy Grant on the podcast today. For myself, and many of us, Amy and her voice and her stories have…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs2020 Christmas Party Episode 7: Pastor Kevin Queen
Happy Sunday- the third Sunday in Advent! It's such a joy to welcome a listener favorite and the pastor of the pod, Kevin Queen, back to join us again! A few…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs2020 Christmas Party Episode 6: Enneagram Gift Guide with Dr. Drew Moser
We love talking about the enneagram tool here and when you put together enneagram and presents, I AM HERE FOR IT! Dr. Drew Moser is an absolute expert and the…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs2020 Christmas Party Episode 5: Kimberly Schlapman from Little Big Town
Oh y'all. This conversation is a gift from God. Kimberly Schlapman comes and tells us about her family's holiday traditions, adoption, miracles, prayer, and…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs2020 Christmas Party Episode 4: Christmas Cooking with Charles Hunter III
Favorite recipes, favorite restaurants, and the power of browned butter. Charles Hunter III, you may know him online as The Salted Table, is a favorite local…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs2020 Christmas Party Episode 3: An Addiction Conversation with Dr. Chip Dodd
Settle in for this one, friends. Dr. Chip Dodd is one of the wisest men I know and we are going to talk deep quick about our mental health, addictions, and how…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs2020 Christmas Party Episode 2: Tsh Oxenreider
Our party continues today talking about the season of Advent with Tsh Oxenreider. She's a longtime friend of mine and just one of the best. Her new Advent book…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs2020 Christmas Party Episode 1: Santa Claus
It's time for our 12 Days of Christmas Party here at That Sounds Fun! And we kick this off with the best of men. My gracious, Santa Claus has got a lot to sort…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 266: Rend Collective
This episode feels like a party FOR REAL. Why is Rend Collective the most fun and talented group ever??! (Because they're Northern Irish, that's why.) I…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 265: Kathie Lee Gifford
What an absolute JOY to talk with Kathie Lee Gifford! I learned so much, wished we could all fly to Israel together, and really enjoyed talking about her new…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 264: Kimberly Williams-Paisley + HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Happy Thanksgiving, friends! No one better to chat with today than Kimberly Williams-Paisley! Not only do we talk long about Father of The Bride, we also…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 263: Natalie Grant
THIS WOMAN. Are y'all even ready for this conversation with Natalie Grant?!? Lots of laughs, a couple of tears, and lots of talk about her new album No…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 262: Lysa TerKeurst + forgiveness
One of our favorites if BACK! I just love getting to sit and talk with Lysa TerKeurst about life and writing and today, forgiveness. Her new book, Forgiving…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 261: Cody Zeller
It is about time we had a star from the NBA on our show! Meet Cody Zeller, player for the Charlotte Hornets, starting his eighth year in the league! If you've…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 260: Christine D'Clario
A few years ago, Christine D'Clario and I went on a trip to Ecuador with Compassion Intl and IMMEDIATELY hit it off. Like, sisters from different misters. I…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 259: Captain Harold and Rachel Earls
To celebrate Veteran's Day this week, we are so excited to have Captain Harold and Rachel Earls on the show! They are incredibly fun to listen to and learn…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 258: John Bevere
It was such an honor to get to speak to John Bevere for today's episode. The impact his ministry has already had on the world is astounding- so he's the exact…