There’s something really profound to be said about the changing of a season—winter, spring, summer, fall—but even more so—there’s something... more

My friend Matthew West is here and I loved this conversation! We catch up about work, life, and his new... more

Anthony O'Neal is a financial expert, but today he’s not only helping us think through the vision of how to... more

My friend, Danielle Kartes is here and she’s bringing us the Christmas season food tips (and just all around fun)... more

My friends, Jen and Jami are here and we’re reviewing Great American Family Christmas movies! Did we create our own rating... more

Today on the show, I get to talk with the king of whimsy himself, Bob Goff. This is his third... more

Today on the show, I get to talk with my long-time friend Lanier Ivester. I’ve known her for 30 years and... more

Today, December 1st, kicks off Advent, and you know how I feel about ADVENT! I have absolutely zero chill that... more

Name a better way to spend Thanksgiving than listening to a conversation with our pal Eddie Kaufolz. We’ve been recapping... more

Sadie Robertson Huff and I talk about what it looks like to figure out a next step forward when you... more

Today is the official birthday of That Sounds Fun. Ten years ago today, the first episode released. Yes, of course... more

A Little Women’s Christmas is a contemporary retelling of the beloved classic novel, and it follows the lives and loves of... more

Strahan Coleman is a teacher at Practicing the Way, founder of the ministry Commoners Communion, AND he’s an award-winning musician.... more

Lisa Bevere is one of those wise, mothering voices we all can learn from—strong and full of wisdom—and today we’re talking... more

Y’all get ready, because today I get to talk with my friend, Ellen Skrmetti—one of my favorite follows on Instagram.... more

Who else absolutely LOVED the book The Best Christmas Pageant Ever growing up? It was one of my favorites and... more

You may remember Bethany Joy Lenz from One Tree Hill (she was Haley James Scott on the show), but today... more

In case you haven’t been with us for a while, once a month we’re recapping each of the last 10... more

Learning how to be a person of faith in 2024 seems very challenging and the center of a lot of... more

We're going there today! My friend Ryan Wekenman and I talk about how to help our churches and pastors understand how... more

One of my BFFs, Danielle Walker, is back and this is her 5th time on That Sounds Fun, so you... more

You 90s CCM lovers are in for another treat! Michael Tait (from DC Talk) and Adam Agee (from Audio Adrenaline)... more

When the Advent season rolls around every year, the theme that always leads the way is waiting with anticipation. Waiting... more

Today we get to sit under the wisdom of a mothering voice who understands long obedience in the same direction.... more

This is Lysa Terkeurst’s 4th time here on the podcast and she’s that friend to all of us who just... more

Today on the show, I get to talk with my friend, Kendra Adachi or better known as The Lazy Genius.... more

Today on the show, I get to catch up with one of my favorite dudes, Mack Brock. This is Mack’s... more

Today on the show, America’s Favorite Government Teacher, Sharon McMahon, is here and we are all the better for it.... more

Our buddy Eddie Kaufholz is back! If you haven’t been around for a minute, once a month we’re recapping each... more

Y'ALL, get ready to laugh with my new friend, Leanne Morgan! You may know her and love her from her... more

Today on the show, get ready to laugh. My longtime friend Lyndsay Rush is here, but you may know her... more

Today on the show, my friend Alyssa Bethke is here and you’re in for a treat. Alyssa and her family... more

A few days ago, I did a question box on my instagram about my dual citizenship between Nashville and New... more

Carlos Whittaker...you know him and love him and he’s a Hall of Funner. We’re diving into the project he’s been... more

Today on the show, one of our favorites is back. Sophie Hudson, also known as Boo Mama, is here! Sophie’s... more

It’s election season here in the U.S, y’all, and we’re all trying to navigate the hot topics of the day... more

Today we’re talking about how the enneagram helps you self regulate to connect and grow in parenting, dating, and other... more

Today on the show, we’re talking all things 2020 with our friend, Eddie Kaufholz. I know y’all have been asking... more

Today we’re talking about something we LOVE to dig into around here: unplugging from all of the noise. My friend Hannah... more

I loved getting to know Dr. Jackie Greene and what God has been doing in her and through her. Her... more

Okay friends, here we go! For the month of September, we’re going to read the Gospels together again. Make sure... more

Y'all just aren't READY for this episode. Jack Mooring is a pastor, speaker, songwriter, and author, but maybe my favorite... more

You’re in for another fun one today! I get to talk with my friend, Demi-Leigh Tebow. She was JUST with... more

Oh I am so happy to have my friend Megan Fate Marshman on the podcast talking all about her new... more

What a week we are having here on That Sounds Fun! Gospel music legend Babbie Mason is in the house... more

We originally recorded this episode just for our friends in Single Purpose League, but as soon as we finished, Katy... more

The one. The only. Mrs. F. Downs is IN THE HOUSE. It’s bring your mom to work day and I... more

Today on the show, you’re in for a good one. You’ve probably heard me talk about my friend, Jonathan Merritt,... more

No matter what you've walked through, you’ve probably had a painful experience in your life and found yourself asking: Why... more

We’re so glad y'all love these episodes with Eddie as much as we do! If you’re new around here, our... more

What a summer we are having on the pod! Y'all KNOW we love talking about the Gospels! Which is why... more

Today on the show we get to talk about the Enneagram Head Triad which is made up of enneagram 5s,... more

Today on the show we get to talk about the Heart Triad with my friends Heather and Laura, and our... more

Today on the show we get dive into the Gut Triad with my friends Katie, KatyBoat, and our enneagram expert,... more

EnneaSummer is BACK and this year, we’re talking about the triads and relationships. And if you’re already like…”what are the... more

Friends…EnneaSummer is BACK!!! We’re kicking off EnneaSummer 2024 talking about the enneagram triads AND relationships. In this series, we get to hear... more

When we were thinking about who could usher us into our summer sabbath and help us really think about  resting... more

Today I get to talk to my new friend, Emily Morrow about all things clean eating and toxins and, well…all... more

Is Jordan St. Cyr my new favorite Christian music artist?? MAYBE! It’s been SO inspiring to see Jordan release new... more

Over the years, there have been been so many friends of the show that have graciously helped us navigate real... more

Y’all, I’m so excited for you to hear this one…especially as we head into Father’s Day weekend! One of our... more

Ok y’all. BUCKLE UP! Kim Jones, best known as Real Talk Kim, is a pastor, entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and bestselling... more

So, here’s where I left you in November. I knew, part way through my time here last fall, that I... more

As I get ready to spend my Summer Sabbath in the City, I want to share the WHOLE story of... more

Y'all aren't READY for today's conversation! I often get questions about writing a book or writing in general, and I’m telling... more

As I get ready to spend my Summer Sabbath in the City, I want to share the WHOLE story of... more

As I get ready to spend my Summer Sabbath in the City, I want to share the WHOLE story of... more

As I get ready to spend my Summer Sabbath in the City, I want to share the WHOLE story of... more

Three words. Cool. Ranch. Dorito. When the creator of the Cool Ranch Dorito says he wants to be your friend,... more

As I get ready to spend my Summer Sabbath in the City, I want to share the WHOLE story of... more

As I get ready to spend my Summer Sabbath in the City, I want to share the WHOLE story of... more

As I get ready to spend my Summer Sabbath in the City, I want to share the WHOLE story of... more

I’d tell you we’re here to recap 2018, but you know we always keep talking about anything and everything. In... more

I'm so glad my friend Katherine Wolf is back on the show! We got to chat all about knowing you... more

I am always so honored when I get to talk to my friend Latasha Morrison! Her brand new book, Brown... more

Gosh, I loved getting to chat with my friend and one of my favorite pastors, Jon Tyson. I have been... more

What a treat! Today I get to talk to my friend Darren Mulligan from the band, We Are Messengers. His... more

Are you starting to think about some summer house projects? ME TOO! That's why I called in our favorite friend... more

As we head into Mother’s Day weekend—we’re talking about all the things with one of my favorite friends, Kimberly Schlapman…music,... more

Ok, y’all know I loved getting to do a deep dive on the Gospels and the book of Acts in... more

It's always a fun day when I get to talk to my friend, Jennie Allen! Her latest book, Untangle Your... more

Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels Podcast. . . . . Go to ⁠⁠⁠https://anniefdowns.com/gospels⁠⁠⁠ to download your free Acts Reading Plan. . . .... more

Today we’re diving into the book of Acts with Pastor of the Pod, Dr. Kevin Queen. I am so excited... more

So the story goes...we were SUPPOSED to recap 2017 but I just HAD to tell our good buddy, Eddie Kaufholz,... more

This Let's Read the Gospels series has honestly been on of my FAVES and I'm so sad that we're getting... more

Y’all. Have you seen the trailer for Unsung Hero? I want everyone I know to see this movie because I... more

We're continuing our Let’s Read the Gospels series today as we take a deep dive into the book of Mark... more

My lovely friend--Broadway star, singer-songwriter, and actor--Laura Osnes shares a behind-the-scenes look at being IN the scenes of a movie.... more

As we continue our Let’s Read the Gospels series that we’re doing every Monday in April here on That Sounds... more

I know y’all love this girl as much as I do! My friend, Anne Wilson, is back on the show... more

Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . Join us as we go through ⁠Let's... more

Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . Join us as we go through ⁠Let's... more

Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . Join us as we go through ⁠Let's... more

Today on the show we’re kicking off the Let’s Read the Gospels series that we’re going to do every Monday... more

Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . .  The ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Let's Read the Gospels Guided Journal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠... more

After reading Dr. Joel Muddamalle's new book called The Hidden Peace, I knew we HAD to have him on to... more

We’re taking things back to 2016 with our good buddy, Eddie Kaufholz. If you missed the news, each month this... more

I've been DYING to have my friend Nicole Renard Warren on the show. You may know her as Nicole the... more

You guys I am SO happy I get to talk to my longtime and one of my dearest friends, Emily... more

Y'all know we're big fans of The Chosen around here. My dear friend, Amanda Jenkins just released a new  interactive... more

Our friend and one of our favorite theologians around here, Dr. Nijay Gupta, is back! If you're like me and... more

We’re taking things back to 2015 with our good buddy, Eddie Kaufholz. If you missed the news, each month this... more

I love getting to have conversations with friends and fellow writers who inspire me. Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore are... more

You know what I LOVE? Getting to talk to my up-close friends on the show! I genuinely could not be... more

Y'all already know my new friend Savannah Guthrie, co-anchor of the TODAY show (umm yes. THAT Savannah Guthrie!!), and now... more

BUCKLE UP Y'ALL. I think you're going to love this conversation with Tim Ross. We talk about everything! Contentment, sexuality,... more

As y'all know, I LOVE the Christian calendar! Since we kick off Lent in just two days, I wanted one... more

One of my favorite pastors, Nick Connolly is on the podcast today to teach us the difference between persistence, resilience, and perseverance,... more

You’re going to love getting to know my friend, Laney Rene! We talk about why now is the time to talk about... more

Are we going to let differences tear us apart or can we love each other through it? WHAT A QUESTION!... more

Today is an exciting day over here at AFD Inc! Because we’re launching Single Purpose League TODAY (make sure to... more

We’re taking things back to 2014 with our good buddy, Eddie Kaufholz. If you missed the news, each month this... more

How are we this lucky to have a January full of our favorites?! Michael Wear is back on the pod... more

John Mark Comer, one of our worldwide favorite guests is back! His newest book, Practicing the Way, is SO GOOD... more

I'm thrilled to continue talking about seasons on today's episode with Michelle McKinney Hammond. I have been a fan of... more

Y'all. God has got a theme for us and we're right in the middle of it. Today, we're talking with... more

Today on the show I get to talk to my friend and one of my favorite pastors, Banning Liebscher. Banning... more

Y'all know Epiphany is my favorite day of the year. I think God might have something special for us this... more

Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE.Today's reading is John 3. . . . .  Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anniefdowns.com/gospels⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to... more

Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE.Today's reading is John 2. . . . .  Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anniefdowns.com/gospels⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to... more

Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE.Today's reading is John 1. . . . .  Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://anniefdowns.com/gospels⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to... more

Today on the show, we are continuing our annual tradition of looking back at the year and doing a year... more

I am SO honored to get to talk to the brilliant Dr. N.T. Wright and I've been dying for y'all... more

Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . .  Go to ⁠⁠https://anniefdowns.com/gospels⁠⁠ to download your free 2024 January... more

The one. The only. Santa Claus HIMSELF is back in the studio to chat with us about gifts, looking for... more

Y'all know we love to talk about cooking, decorating, and gift giving every Christmas season. So I reached out to... more

Today on the show is a guest y'all have been asking for for a long time…Matt Maher! This is such... more

We have a fun announcement just for the miniBFFs in your life! Annie’s miniBFF Podcast will be back with brand... more

Today on the show are my New York City besties: Ginna Claire Mason Moffett, Mary Kate Morrissey Blake, and Meredith... more

The time has come. It's the final episode of AFD in NYC and I'm officially headed back to Nashville! I’m... more

Oh friends, you know I love when we get to talk about the Gospels and today is one of those... more

Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . .  Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your December... more

Cue the Christmas music. Let's GOOOOO!! Chris Brown from Elevation Worship is here to talk about their debut Christmas album,... more

Y’all, you’re going to love my new friend, Anh Lin! I need you to head over to her social media... more

I know y’all love my dear friend, Lisa Harper, and CAN YOU BELIEVE she hasn’t been on the show since... more

Gosh, this conversation is one of those thought-provoking, note-taking, mind-blown kind of conversations. My friend, Faith Eury Cho, just released... more

Today on the show I get to talk with my friend Natalie Grant. Y’all LOVE her and so do I!... more

I’m so excited to have my friend Jana Kramer here! And y’all. I’m so proud of the way she shares her story... more

Here’s what feels true: almost every part of me is thriving in NYC. Thriving. I did not want these two... more

I know you’re not surprised how much I love the Church Calendar and Advent OR how much I love these... more

This Advent season, we want to invite you to be part of the 2023 That Sounds Fun Advent series. This was SUCH... more

Brooke Ligertwood is truly one of my very favorite guests and friends, and man, I'm so grateful that she sat... more

Anticipation is actually one of the gifts of my personality type--I love the days before an awesome thing often as... more

Y'all. I have NO CHILL about this episode. Today on the show I get to talk to my friends Nate Henry... more

Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . .  Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your November... more

Today on the show we finish up our Build Your Board series with Devin and Hunter Cordle. As we’ve talked... more

As we wrap up this week, we are coming to a close on our coaching conversations. And gosh, this week... more

Y'all. I'm having the BEST time this week talking about all the different kinds of coaching. Today's conversation is with... more

One of my best friends, Rachel Cruze, is BACK on the show and I’m just having the best time talking to... more

In a city where I have to pay attention all the time and where I am learning constantly, I’m also... more

My friend, Amanda Tress (founder and CEO of the FASTer Way to Fat Loss) is here today to help answer... more

As we continue our special Build Your Board series, this week, we’re starting a whole week episodes about coaching. We... more

I'm ALWAYS here for a good bonus conversation! You heard Micah and Shireen Eldridge yesterday as we talked all about... more

Y'all. Get ready for an amazing note-taking episode! Micah and Shireen Eldridge are two of my favorite pastors who are... more

This is one of those conversations that will meet you right where you are no matter what you’re walking through... more

You guys. I'm officially in New York! I wanted to share a few thoughts and experiences I've had as I... more

In our last Build Your Board episode,  you got to hear from my mentor, Nancy, who disciples me, and today... more

Y'all KNOW we love a Friday show around here!! Having my dear friend, Micah E. Davis, here talking about being... more

Y'all have been asking me about my mentor, Nancy, for YEARS and I am beyond excited to get to share... more

We're continuing our Build Your Board Series with today's episode all about counseling! I'm honored to have Melanie Rogers from... more

Y’all talk to me all the time about how hard it is to make new friends as adults, and I... more

Today we kick off a special series called Build Your Board where we want to help you find the voices... more

Can I just be Annie on a Sunday every now and then? This feels like friend talk anyways. I can't believe... more

Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . .  Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your October... more

This is a fun one, y'all! Yours and my favorite Food Network Star, Aarti Sequeira is back to talk all... more

Have you considered having a “Board of Directors” for your life? The community you surround yourself with helps you grow... more

Today, I have the honor of getting to talk with Dr. Scot McKnight. I know talking about the church falling... more

We LOVE a Friday bonus episode and this one is extra special! I get to talk to my friend, Dr.... more

We are in a Next Gen era on the pod and I am LOVING it! Riley Clemmons and I have... more

Today on the show, we are celebrating the release of my brand new kids book So Happy to Know You!... more

Y'all are in for a TREAT! This is a special and vulnerable conversation with Dr. Anita Phillips. She is so... more

Y’all. This one. Such a special conversation with my friend Matt Redman. I definitely cried at the end while I... more

Today on the show, I get to talk with my friend Madison Prewett Troutt. Her new book, The Love Everybody... more

Oh I am so happy to have my friend Noah Herrin on the pod to talk all about his new... more

Oh friends. This is your friendly heads up that this is a MAJOR note-taking episode! The brilliant Dr. Alicia Britt... more

Buckle up y'all because we are GOING there today! My friend and one of your favorite humans, Jim Cress, is... more

Cody Carnes released a brand new album called FIRM FOUNDATION (LIVE) and Y'ALL...it is SO.GOOD. I am thrilled we got... more

Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . .  Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your September... more

I get HYPED to talk to my friends who are seminary professors or are people who talk about prayer...they're basically... more

I've been keeping a BIG secret for a LONG time, and if you know me, you know that is definitely... more