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That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs
That Sounds Fun Network

Christian author and speaker Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, restaurants, travel stories,... more

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That Sounds Fun: The Seasons - Coming in 2025!

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

20 Dec 2024 · 3 minutes
Come Home for Christmas and Bring Your Unanswered Prayers and Empty Cups with Matthew West- Episode 948

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

19 Dec 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Taking Ownership of Your Life and Who Sits at Your Table with Anthony O'Neal- Episode 947

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

16 Dec 2024 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
The Long Game vs. Hanging On Too Long with Danielle Kartes of Rustic Joyful Food- Episode 946

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

12 Dec 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Great American Family Christmas Movie Reviews with Jami and Jen- Episode 945

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

09 Dec 2024 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
Catching Whimsy, Curiosity, and Giraffes with Bob Goff - Episode 944

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

05 Dec 2024 · 53 minutes
Advent Makes Space for our Grief, but Christmas Makes Space for our Joy with Lanier Ivester- Episode 943

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

02 Dec 2024 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Advent 2024- Stay Tuned Sneak Peek!

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

01 Dec 2024 · 12 minutes
Annie + Eddie's Thoughts on Thanksgiving Food, Travel Robes, FOMO...and a Hint of 2023- Episode 942

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

28 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Whoa, That's Good Wisdom with Sadie Robertson Huff- Episode 941

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

25 Nov 2024 · 58 minutes
Celebrating 10 Years of That Sounds Fun Podcast with Gratitude and a Recap of the Ryman Show - Episode 940

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

23 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
A Little Women’s Christmas Roundtable with stars Laura Osnes, Julia Reilly, & Jesse Hutch- Episode 939

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

21 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Communing with God and Experiencing His Depth in the Midst of Our Aching with Strahan Coleman- Episode 938

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

18 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Fighting Back on the Cultural and Spiritual Attack on Women with Lisa Bevere- Episode 937

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

14 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Hey Jesus, It's Me with Comedian Ellen Skrmetti- Episode 936

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

11 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Red Sea Moments Leading to a Dream of Producing The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Movie with Dallas and Amanda Jenkins- Episode 935

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

07 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 18 minutes
Starring in One Tree Hill, Fleeing a Cult, and Finding Identity in Christ with Bethany Joy Lenz- Episode 934

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

04 Nov 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Annie + Eddie Consider Recapping 2022, But Mainly Talk About the World Series & Lin-Manuel Miranda- Episode 933

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

31 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Following Jesus In A Secular Age with Phil Manginelli- Episode 932

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

28 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
How to Better Serve Singles, Finding Contentment, and the Permission to Change Your Mind with Ryan Wekenman- Episode 931

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

24 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
Making Healthy Meal Prep Easy with Danielle Walker- Episode 930

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

21 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
God’s Faithfulness in our Stories with Michael Tait and Adam Agee of the Newsboys- Episode 929

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

17 Oct 2024 · 54 minutes
Advent 2024- Stay Tuned!

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

15 Oct 2024 · 2 minutes
Shout to the Lord + Saying Yes to a Big God Adventure with Darlene Zschech- Episode 928

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

14 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Lysa TerKeurst on Broken Trust, Blaming, and How to Move Forward- Episode 927

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

10 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 1 minute
Compassionate Time Management with Kendra Adachi- Episode 926

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

07 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
He's the Best God of My Life with Mack Brock- Episode 925

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

03 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
A Guide Through History and Election Season with Sharon McMahon- Episode 924

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

30 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Annie + Eddie Recap 2021 and Inner Sanctum Friendships- Episode 923

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

26 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
How Leanne Morgan Went From Selling Jewelry to Stand Up Comedy - Episode 922

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

23 Sep 2024 · 59 minutes
The Anti-Aging Trend is... A Bit Much with Lyndsay Rush- Episode 921

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

19 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
When Doing It All Is Undoing You with Alyssa Bethke- Episode 920

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

16 Sep 2024 · 1 hour,
AFD in NYC Episode 9: What Have I Done?

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

13 Sep 2024 · 15 minutes
Reconnecting After 7 Weeks with No Screens with Carlos Whittaker- Episode 919

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

12 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Women Embracing Their Roles As Leaders with Sophie Hudson- Episode 918

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

09 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
How to Approach Complex Topics with Grace with Ashlee Eiland- Episode 917

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

05 Sep 2024 · 57 minutes
How the Enneagram Helps Regulate Your Triggers with Beth McCord- Episode 916

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

02 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Recapping 2020 and the Start of Annie and Eddie Keep Talking - Episode 915

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

29 Aug 2024 · 1 hour,
Learning to Unplug with Hannah Brencher- Episode 914

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

26 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
Discipleship and Fasting with Dr. Jackie Greene - Episode 913

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

22 Aug 2024 · 53 minutes
Let's Read the Gospels...AGAIN!

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

20 Aug 2024 · 3 minutes
Hearing God's Voice with Jack Mooring - Episode 912

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

19 Aug 2024 · 1 hour,
Turning Pain into Purpose with Demi-Leigh Tebow - Episode 911

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

15 Aug 2024 · 57 minutes
Heaven and Humility with Megan Fate Marshman - Episode 910

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

12 Aug 2024 · 1 hour,
The Power of Kindness with Babbie Mason - Episode 909

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

08 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Annie + Katy Talk About Being Single - Episode 908

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

06 Aug 2024 · 43 minutes
The New Whole30 with Melissa Urban and Mrs. F. Downs - Episode 907

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

05 Aug 2024 · 55 minutes
Unconditional Love with Jonathan Merritt and Dr. James Merritt - Episode 906

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

01 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 20 minutes
Why Does God Allow Bad Things? with Davey Blackburn - Episode 905

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

29 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 2 minutes
Annie + Eddie Recap This Summer & 2019 - Episode 904

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

25 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 1 minute
The Sermon on the Mount with Rich Villodas - Episode 903

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

22 Jul 2024 · 1 hour,
EnneaSummer 2024: Enneagram Head Triad (5s, 6s, 7s) with Ross Slough - Episode 902

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

18 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
EnneaSummer 2024: Enneagram Heart Triad (2s, 3s, 4s) with Tyler Zach - Episode 901

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

15 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
EnneaSummer 2024: Enneagram Gut Triad (1s, 8s, 9s) with Dayo - Episode 900

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

11 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 5 minutes
EnneaSummer 2024: Enneagram Triads + Relationships with Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober - Episode 899

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

08 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
EnneaSummer 2024

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

08 Jul 2024 · 2 minutes
Resting Well This Summer with John Eldredge - Episode 898

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

27 Jun 2024 · 55 minutes
Living Crunchy with Emily Morrow - Episode 897

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

24 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Holding on and Letting Go with Jordan St. Cyr - Episode 896

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

20 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Staying In the Racial Justice Conversation with Chuck Mingo & Troy Jackson - Episode 895

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

17 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
How to Share Your Faith with Willie Robertson - Episode 894

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

13 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
Praying Over Your Own Life with Real Talk Kim - Episode 893

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

10 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 7 minutes
AFD in NYC Episode 8: Summer Sabbath In The City

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

08 Jun 2024 · 22 minutes
AFD in NYC 2024: Episode 7 - Seize the Day

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

07 Jun 2024 · 19 minutes
When You Want to Write a Book with Ally Fallon - Episode 892

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

06 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
AFD in NYC 2024: Episode 6 - An Essay About My Body

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

06 Jun 2024 · 17 minutes
AFD in NYC 2024: Episode 5 - Savor This

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

05 Jun 2024 · 14 minutes
AFD in NYC 2024: Episode 4: - Letting Go of Fear (and some other things)

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

04 Jun 2024 · 15 minutes
Leading by Learning with David Novak - Episode 891

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

03 Jun 2024 · 1 hour,
AFD in NYC 2024: Episode 3 - What if the Learning is the Living?

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

03 Jun 2024 · 15 minutes
AFD in NYC 2024: Episode 2 - Don’t Listen to FOMO

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

02 Jun 2024 · 16 minutes
AFD in NYC 2024: Episode 1 - I'm Moving to New York City

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

01 Jun 2024 · 15 minutes
A Recap (sorta) and Revelations with Annie + Eddie - Episode 890

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

30 May 2024 · 1 hour, 4 minutes
Befriending the Life You Have with Katherine Wolf - Episode 889

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

27 May 2024 · 55 minutes
Why Am I So Resistant? with Latasha Morrison - Episode 888

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

23 May 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
The Spiritual and Cultural War on Men with Jon Tyson - Episode 887

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

20 May 2024 · 1 hour, 6 minutes
Walking with Jesus with Darren Mulligan from We Are Messengers - Episode 886

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

16 May 2024 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
Decorating Your Home on a Budget with Myquillyn Smith

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

13 May 2024 · 1 hour,
When You Don't Have the Life You Want with Kimberly Schlapman from Little Big Town - Episode 884

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

09 May 2024 · 58 minutes
The Book of Revelation with Matt Chandler

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

06 May 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
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As I get ready to spend my Summer Sabbath in the City, I want to share the WHOLE story of how I... more