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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. DownsTSF Couples 2019: Jessica Mack + Andreas Plackis
TSF Couples Month REALLY kicks off today with these two adorable and amazing humans- newlyweds Jessica Mack and Dre Plackis. Jess and I have known each other…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsTSF Couples 2019: Knox McCoy + Jamie Golden from The Popcast
No better way to kick off our month of couples than with these two (who are actually, in fact, not a romantic couple). Knox McCoy and Jamie Golden are the…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 120: Lisa Leonard
I am just so excited to have my longtime friend Lisa Leonard on the podcast. I have been wearing her jewelry for almost a decade, and reading her words on her…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 119: Scott Sauls
I love love love having pastors on the show- they just always have some nuggets for us that will lead to good growth and change. Scott Sauls is one of those…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsNext Gen Episode 5: Hollyn
My girl Hollyn is on the show today and y'all just aren't even going to believe this story. What I thought was a simple, "update me on life" question led to a…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsNext Gen Episode 4: Three Teen Girls + A Life of Lovely
Y'all. This one surprised me. I called a couple of my favorite gals- Camden (13), Raleigh (15), and Katie Marie (19)- to see if we could talk all about being a…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsNext Gen Episode 3: JP Pokluda
Pretty often, JP Pokluda's name crosses in front of me, so I've known of him for a long time. But this was our first time getting to be friends. But I knew…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsNext Gen Episode 2: Drew Hill
Fifteen years ago, Drew Hill and I served in the same student ministry. He and his wife Natalie moved to Athens, Georgia and became the leaders of the student…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsNext Gen Episode 1: Amy Byrd
We are taking a few episodes to talk about the next generation- what it looks like to invest in them, how to care for them, and how to love them well. When I…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 118: Carey Nieuwhof
HAPPY NEW YEAR, friends! So glad to be kicking off another season with you. We have some fun plans in the next few weeks, and I wanted to start the year by…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs2018 Christmas Party Episode 10: Eddie Kaufholz + 2018 In Review
There was no other way to end the year than having our old pal Eddie Kaufholz back on the show. We talk about 2018 like it can't hear us- the things we loved…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs2018 Christmas Party Episode 9: Christmas Eve
I've never gotten to do a Christmas Eve show until this year, AND I AM SO THRILLED ABOUT IT. I imagine this being the episode you listen to as you drive home…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs2018 Christmas Party Episode 8: Nicolle Galyon
My friend Nicolle Galyon throws incredible parties. Never stressful, never stuffy, always welcoming and incredibly fun. So when we planned our Hallmark Movie…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs2018 Christmas Party Episode 7: Santa Claus
We've had some huge stars on the podcast this year, but today exceeds them all. Santa Claus is here. Parents- I *think* it's okay for your kids to hear this…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs2018 Christmas Party Episode 6: Jessica Turner
I cannot keep up with my lists and calendars and THINGS TO DO before 2019. I don't want to miss the beauty of this season because of the crazy I feel in my…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs2018 Christmas Party Episode 5: HALLMARK + Candace Cameron Bure
Epic may be the right word for this particular episode- in length as well as in content. :) Y'all know I love a Hallmark Christmas movie and talking about the…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs2018 Christmas Party Episode 4: Banning Liebscher
BUCKLE UP, PEOPLE. This is that thing that happens at a Christmas Party where you and a dear friend pull to the side, maybe punch cups in hand, and GO DEEP…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs2018 Christmas Party Episode 3: Jon McLaughlin
He's back, y'all! Jon McLaughlin swings through our Christmas party again this year and no one is mad about THAT. He's a favorite around here- you guys tell me…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs2018 Christmas Party Episode 2: Ellie Holcomb
Many of you already feel the way I do about Ellie Holcomb: OBSESSED and IN LOVE. I know. She's wonderful. And there's no one better to walk into our Christmas…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs2018 Christmas Party Episode 1: SheReadsTruth + Advent
It's the most wonderful time of the year, you guys! No better way to officially kick off our Christmas Party than to have Raechel Myers and Amanda Bible…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs2018 Christmas Party: PRE-PARTY with Danielle Walker!
Why wait until AFTER Thanksgiving to kick off our party?!? Instead I'm going ALL IN and bringing back one of your (AND my) favorite guests- Danielle Walker!…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 117: Becca Stevens
It's so fun and such an honor to have Becca Stevens on the podcast today! Author. Speaker. Episcopal priest. Founder of Thistle Farms. Over the last 22 years…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 116: Myquillyn Smith (The Nester)
I have a new house and there is no better woman to help me figure out how to decorate than my friend Myquillyn Smith. You probably know her as The Nester and…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 115: Laura Bento + Good Grit
I'm such a huge fan of Good Grit Magazine and WHOA was I honored/surprised/happy when Laura Bento, the founder and CEO, asked me to help curate an issue and be…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 114: Hayley Morgan
Hayley Morgan is a force for truth and light and standing on your own two feet. I've loved being friends with her for years and as always happens, when you…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 113: Grant Skeldon
Grant Skeldon is one of the best dudes you'll meet. He's passionate about his city and his generation and being healthy body, mind, and spirit. We jumped…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 112: Tim Tebow + Max Lucado
Here's a great way to start your week, friends! Two great men on the podcast today. We'll kick off with Tim Tebow, who most of you know as a football player…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 111: Michael Wear + Mid-Term Elections
With mid-term elections just around the corner, I called our favorite political voice, Michael Wear, to come on the show and tell us what we do not know. He…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 110: Ryan O'Neal / Sleeping At Last
Ryan O'Neal, who makes music under the name Sleeping At Last, is one of the most creative and inspiring people I know. As many of you know, he has been…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 109: Andi Andrew
I met Andi Andrew about a year ago at a conference and have been adoring her ever since. Not only does she run the She Is Free Conference in New York, she's a…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 108: Mary Kate Morrissey + Ginna Claire Mason Moffett
As a longtime Broadway fan, I cannot believe we get to hear from both Elphaba and Glinda from the touring cast of Wicked today. But they are more than just my…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 107: Luke Norsworthy + God Over Good
We've had Luke Norsworthy on the show before, but today is extra special! We recorded in Austin, Texas in the Norsworthy house with his cute kiddos buzzing…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 106: Shelley Giglio
If you've been around here a while, you know I'm a little obsessed with the idea of finishing this race of life really well. I want to ask everyone who is even…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 105: Remember God
My new book Remember God just released this week! So while my assistant Eliza was in town, who lived the story and lived the writing of the book with me, we…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 104: Andrew Ripp
Andrew Ripp and I have been friends for years here in Nashville. He's an incredibly gifted musician and one of the most fun and relaxing dudes to be around…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 103: Taylor Twellman
YOU GUYS. I've been SUCH a fan of Taylor Twellman for a lot of years, so when he was in Nashville last week, I just dang near begged him to be on the podcast…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 102: Shannan Martin
This conversation with author Shannan Martin has been rolling through my head since we spoke last week. What does it really look like to love our neighbors? To…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 101: Scott Harrison
Y'all this episode is so special to me. I've been a HUGE fan of Scott Harrison for years so to get to sit across the desk from him and talk about…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 100: CJ Casciotta
It's so fun for me to have a friend like CJ Casciotta on the show today (and in my life). He's one of those dudes that celebrates you just for being you. He's…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 99: Jonathan Merritt
I love this guy so much. Jonathan Merritt is a dear dear friend and a Georgia Bulldog fan and an incredibly gifted writer. He has more good stuff to say than…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 98: Samantha Ponder
HAPPY SEPTEMBER, FRIENDS! And there is no better way to kick off the fall than talking football with one of the coolest women we know. Samantha Ponder is one…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 97: Payne Lindsey
YOU GUYS. I'm trying to play it cool but TEAM NO CHILL that we get to be friends with Payne Lindsey and talk all things Up and Vanished, podcast creation, and…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 96: Melissa Radke
Y'all called it. You've told me to have her on the show and legit the minute we sat down in my office we were laughing and then I was teary telling her the…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 95: Christian Appalachian Project
It is with SO MUCH JOY that I put this conversation in your ears and put this organization in the front of your mind. What an honor for us to get to partner…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 94: Christy Wright
Gosh I love Christy Wright. She's a ball of fun and compassion and smarts and you're going to see all those on display in today's episode. As I'm taking a few…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 93: Aaron Niequist
The calmness of Aaron's voice is going to be what makes the truth bombs fall much lighter into your heart. :) I am such a fan of this guy- as a writer, friend…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 92: Jessica Honegger
I have been so dying to get Jessica Honegger on the show! (And you guys have requested her like crazy too.) The founder and CEO of Noonday Collection, she is…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 91: Steffany Gretzinger
YOU GUYS. Okay so I already loved her music I had no idea I WOULD FALL ALL THE WAY IN LOVE with Steffany Gretzinger. Like, immediate need to know her and be…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 90: Jeremy Courtney
Oh y'all. I so love this dude. Jeremy Courtney is truly one of my heroes- not just in what he does, but how he thinks and talks and leads. Jeremy and his wife…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 89: Russ Ramsey
I'm so excited to have Russ Ramsey back on the podcast to hang with us! We talk about all sorts of topics - prayer, Jesus, his new adventure in pastoring- have…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 88: Ally Fallon
I am such a huge fan of Ally Fallon. As my friend, as a writer, and as a woman who is living open and honest and telling the truth. I admire her so so much and…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 87: World Cup Update + YOUR questions!
It's my birthday week so this podcast is just some of my favorite things! :) First up, Dave Barnes and Aaron Chewning are back to talk us through the final 8…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 86: Tom (and Melissa!) Tanner
As my college pastor at UGA's Wesley Foundation and my pastor for a season at RiverStone Church, Tom Tanner is one of the most influential voices in my life…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 85: Kate Bowler
What a joy to have such a strong, insightful, and fun woman on the podcast with us today! Kate Bowler is a brilliant writer and communicator and we really dig…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 84: Tyler Huckabee + Super Hero Talk
Here's the thing. I saw Black Panther and I loved it. Then I saw Avengers: Infinity War and I loved it. So you know what sounded fun to ME? Learning more about…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 83: Andrew Peterson
Possibly the most creative person I have ever known, Andrew Peterson is a songwriter, singer, author, filmmaker, farmer, and pretty much a billion other…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 82: Christine Caine
Christine Caine is one of my favorite voices. She's an incredible preacher, a strong activist against slavery, and just one of a kind. The thing about Chris is…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 81: World Cup Soccer Preview with Aaron Chewning and Dave Barnes
You know I have two real dreams for my friends listening- that you would love the enneagram and international soccer. The Men's World Cup, the biggest…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsHAPPY 100TH EPISODE, FRIENDS!
YOU GUYS WE DID IT. 100 episodes. And you're still here. (Thanks for that!) This one is ridiculous and fun and a sprinkling of stuff that matters and lots of…
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. DownsEpisode 80: Curtis Zackery
Y'all know we love talking about Sabbath around here, and with summer kicking off this week, let's talk a bit about slowing down and what rest can look like (I…