Annie's MiniBFF Podcast

Most of you know I have this podcast for grownups called That Sounds Fun. On that podcast we are learning about how to become stronger in our relationship with God. Spiritually Stronger! I was not about to leave out my miniBFFs for this journey! So.. Welcome to the first ever theme on Annie’s miniBFF Podcast - Spiritually Stronger. Who's excited? Becoming Spiritually Stronger means we are going to focus on different disciplines throughout the year to help us grow even closer to Jesus. The word discipline might sound like a bad thing, but it’s not! A discipline is like a skill. If you wanted to be better at soccer you would go outside and practice every day. Some days you would practice dribbling the ball. Other days you might focus on goal kicks. But both are skills you learn that will help you grow in your ability to do well in soccer. Well, that's basically how it works when you are growing closer to God. The more you pray, worship, and learn about God, the closer you get to Him. We want to sharpen those skills. Just like you would in playing soccer. Or whatever activity you love to do! Let me say this - you are completely and totally loved and adored by God. These practices are not a way to earn His love. It is yours, no matter what you do each day. But if you want to know Him even more than you do now, then I invite you to become stronger, spiritually, with me. So, are you ready to grow spiritually stronger? This episode is all about Fasting.

Most of you know I have this podcast for grownups called That Sounds Fun. On that podcast we are learning about how to become stronger in our relationship with God. Spiritually Stronger! I was not about to leave out my miniBFFs for this journey! So.. Welcome to the first ever theme on Annie’s miniBFF Podcast - Spiritually Stronger. Who's excited? Becoming Spiritually Stronger means we are going to focus on different disciplines throughout the year to help us grow even closer to Jesus. The word discipline might sound like a bad thing, but it’s not! A discipline is like a skill. If you wanted to be better at soccer you would go outside and practice every day. Some days you would practice dribbling the ball. Other days you might focus on goal kicks. But both are skills you learn that will help you grow in your ability to do well in soccer. Well, that's basically how it works when you are growing closer to God. The more you pray, worship, and learn about God, the closer you get to Him. We want to sharpen those skills. Just like you would in playing soccer. Or whatever activity you love to do! Let me say this - you are completely and totally loved and adored by God. These practices are not a way to earn His love. It is yours, no matter what you do each day. But if you want to know Him even more than you do now, then I invite you to become stronger, spiritually, with me. So, are you ready to grow spiritually stronger?

It’s Day 100 of our Brave Kids Book Club! Today I will be reading from the devotional I wrote just for my miniBFFs, 100 Days to Brave for Kids, called “Let’s All Be Brave”. But, similar to Day 25, 50 and 75, I am adding in another story that isn’t in your book. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?! We did it, miniBFFs! We finished our Brave Kids Book Club where we read through all 100 Days to Brave for Kids together! And if you are just joining us, welcome! I know we are at Day 100, but you are not too late to get started on your brave journey! For real. Just grab your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids HERE and go! Maybe invite a friend to join you! In today's podcast I asked you to think about being brave. The questions in your book are “How have your brave choices already changed your world” and “What brave thing will you do next”. You can write the answers to these questions in your journal or your book. And if you want to write and tell me about it, the address to send that letter is PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212. Follow all things @minibffclub Shop all things shopanniefdown.com Email about all things miniBFFclub

It’s Day 84 of our Brave Kids Book Club! Today I am popping in to say hi and remind you to read from the devotional I wrote just for my miniBFFs, 100 Days to Brave for Kids. In this Brave Kids Book Club we are reading through all 100 Days to Brave for Kids together! If this is your first time listening, WELCOME! We are so glad you are here. You are just in time to join our club. I know we are on Day 84 (which is amazing, miniBFFs) but you can still jump in and grow braver with us! Grab your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids HERE! When 100 Days to Brave for Kids first came out we did a mini Bravery Series where we shared stories from the bible of people being brave. Today’s episode comes from that series! Day 84 is about being generous with your words. In the story we are reading today we learn about Esther and how she bravely used her words to help keep her people safe. In Day 84’s devotional I ask you to answer the question “What does it mean to bring life with your words?”. You can use your book or your journal to answer these questions. Or, if you want to write and tell me about it, the address to send that letter is PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212. Follow all things @minibffclub Shop all things shopanniefdown.com Email about all things miniBFFclub

It’s Day 75 of our Brave Kids Book Club! Today I will be reading from the devotional I wrote just for my miniBFFs, 100 Days to Brave for Kids, called “Sabbath”. But, similar to Day 25 and Day 50, I am adding in another story that isn’t in your book. In this Brave Kids Book Club we are reading through all 100 Days to Brave for Kids together! And if you are just joining us, welcome! We are so happy to have you here. You are not too late to get started on your brave journey! For real. Just grab your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids HERE and get started! In today's podcast I asked you to think about finding time to rest. The questions in your book are “Describe what a day of rest and worship looks like to you.” and “When can you take a sabbath this week?”. You can write the answers to these questions in your journal or your book. And if you want to write and tell me about it, the address to send that letter is PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212. Make sure you are subscribed because I will be back to check in on our Brave Kids Book Club! Follow all things @minibffclub Shop all things shopanniefdown.com Email about all things miniBFFclub

It’s Day 50 of our Brave Kids Book Club! Today I will be reading from the devotional I wrote just for my miniBFFs, 100 Days to Brave for Kids, called “Change Always Happens”. But, similar to Day 25, I am adding in another story that isn’t in your book. In this Brave Kids Book Club we are reading through all 100 Days to Brave for Kids together! Halfway through the book! I am so proud! And if you are just joining us, welcome! We are so happy to have you here. You are not too late to get started on your brave journey so grab your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids HERE! In today's podcast I asked you to think about change. The questions in your book are “What changes in your life are you dreading right now? What changes are you excited about?” and “How is God using these changes to shape you?”. You can write the answers to these questions in your journal or your book. And if you want to write and tell me about it, the address to send that letter is PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212. Make sure you are subscribed because I will be back to check in on our Brave Kids Book Club! Follow all things @minibffclub Shop all things shopanniefdown.com Email about all things miniBFFclub

It’s Day 25 of our Brave Kids Book Club! Today I will be reading from the devotional I wrote just for my miniBFFs, 100 Days to Brave for Kids, called “God is Forgiving”. But I am also adding in another story that isn’t in your book. In this Brave Kids Book Club we are reading through all 100 Days to Brave for Kids together! And if you are just joining us, welcome! We are so happy to have you here. You are not too late to get started on your brave journey so grab your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids HERE! We are reading from Day 25 today. And days 1-10 are also on the podcast so go back and listen if you haven’t! In today's podcast I asked you to think about forgiveness. The questions in your book are “Why is forgiveness important to you?” and “Can you remember the last time someone had to forgive you or you had to forgive someone else?”. You can write the answers to these questions in your journal or your book. And if you want to write and tell me about it, the address to send that letter is PO Box 121826, Nashville, TN 37212. Make sure you are subscribed because I will be back to check in on our Brave Kids Book Club! Follow all things @minibffclub Shop all things shopanniefdown.com Email about all things miniBFFclub

It’s Day 10 of our Brave Kids Book Club! Today I will be reading from the devotional I wrote just for my miniBFFs, 100 Days to Brave for Kids, called “Your Feet”. In this Brave Kids Book Club we are reading through all 100 Days to Brave for Kids together! I have read the first 10 days of the book on the podcast. So if you have missed any you can always go back and listen. I have loved sharing in this journey to growing closer to Jesus and braver with each day we get to be together. Make sure you are subscribed to this podcast so you don’t miss any upcoming episodes. Because I will be back to say hi and ready another story… but it will be a surprise. And if you are just joining us, welcome! We are so happy to have you here. You are not too late to get started on your brave journey so grab your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids HERE! You can catch up on the first 10 days here on the podcast while you wait for your book to arrive! In today's podcast I asked you to make a list of people who may look up to you as a leader? Maybe this is a younger neighborhood friend, or a family member, or a teammate. Then it asks you “How can you lead them toward God?”. If you want to write and tell me about it, the address to send that letter is PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212. Follow all things @minibffclub Shop all things shopanniefdown.com Email about all things miniBFFclub

It’s Day 9 of the Brave Kids Book Club where we are reading all 100 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids TOGETHER! Today we are learning about “Your Heart”. For the first 10 days I will be reading to you on the podcast. Then throughout the remaining 90 days of our book club I will randomly pop back in to say hello and read a story from 100 Days to Brave for Kids. So be sure to be subscribed to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode If you haven’t picked up your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids you can HERE. It is not too late to join. Just grab a copy and jump in. You can even invite a friend to join too. Follow all things @minibffclub Shop all things shopanniefdown.com Email about all things miniBFFclub

It’s Day 8 of our Brave Kids Book Club! Today we are reading “You Are Not A Mistake” which comes from my kids devotional 100 Days to Brave for Kids. In the Brave Kids Book Club we are reading through 100 Days to Brave for Kids together. Taking it one day at a time and growing braver and closer to Jesus each day. I will read the first 10 days with you on the podcast. Then throughout the remaining 90 days I will be randomly popping back in to read a story, say hi, cheer you on! Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast so you don’t miss a thing! If you need your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids click HERE! In today's podcast I offer for you to write a note to me answering the question “What are three of your best qualities?”. The address to send that letter is PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212. Follow all things @minibffclub Shop all things shopanniefdown.com Email about all things miniBFFclub

It’s Day 7 of our Brave Kids Book Club! We are learning how “The Truth Sets You Free” in today’s episode. I will be reading from our Brave Kids Book Club book - 100 Days to Brave for Kids. A devotional written just for my miniBFFs. In this book club we are reading each day of 100 Days to Brave for Kids together. I will be reading the first 10 days with you. Then I will randomly pop in throughout the next 90 days to say hi, cheer you on, read you a story. So make sure you are subscribed to this podcast so you don’t miss it. If you haven’t gotten your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids you can do so HERE. And it is not too late to join. It is also a perfect time to invite a friend to join us in the Brave Kids Book Club. In today's podcast I offer for you to write a note to me answering the question “Is there a name someone has called you that isn’t true?”. The address to send that letter is PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212. Follow all things @minibffclub Shop all things shopanniefdown.com Email about all things miniBFFclub

It’s Day 6 of 100 Days to Brave for Kids and we are just rocking right through the start of our Brave Kids Book Club! I am having so much fun being in a book club with you! In our Brave Kids Book Club we are reading all 100 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids together. We read one day at a time, growing braver and closer in our relationship to God with each day. I am reading the first 10 days here on the podcast with you. Then I will come back every once in a while to check in, say hi, cheer you on, and read another day from the book. Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast so you don't miss it! You know I can’t stay away from my miniBFFs for long! And miniBFF, it is not too late to join the club OR invite a friend to start being brave with you. Grab a copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids HERE and just jump in! In today's podcast I offer for you to write a note to me answering the question “What do these labels mean to you? Chosen, Forgiven, Loved, Saved”. The address to send that letter is PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212. Follow all things @minibffclub Shop all things shopanniefdown.com Email about all things miniBFFclub

It’s Day 5 of our Brave Kids Book Club is a GO! Today we are talking about how brave it is to Just Start. This reading comes from the devotional I wrote just for my miniBFFs - 100 Days to Brave for Kids. For the Brave Kids Book Club we are reading through all 100 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids together. Taking it one day at a time and becoming braver and closer to Jesus with each day. I will read the first 10 days here on the podcast with you. So 5 more to go! Then I will come back every once in a while to check in, say hi, cheer you on, and read another day from the book. Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast so you don't miss it! Also, it is not too late to join the club OR invite a friend to start being brave with you. Grab a copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids HERE and just jump in! In today's podcast I offer for you to write a note to me answering the question “What brave thing are you journeying towards?”. The address to send that letter is PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212. Follow all things @minibffclub Shop all things shopanniefdown.com Email about all things miniBFFclub

It’s Day 4 of our Brave Kids Book Club! Let’s go miniBFFs! We are discussing how we “Look for Brave" in today’s podcast. I will be reading from Day 4 of 100 Days to Brave for Kids. If you are new! Welcome - we are so happy to have you as a member of our club. For the Brave Kids Book Club, we are reading through all 100 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids together. Taking it one day at a time and becoming braver and closer to Jesus with each day. I will read the first 10 days here on the podcast with you. After that I will come back every once in a while to check in, say hi, cheer you on, and read another day from the book. Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast so you don't miss it! If you still need your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids grab it HERE. In today's podcast I offer for you to write a note to me answering the question “Do you see a friend or a family member being brave today?”. The address to send that letter is PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212. Follow all things @minibffclub Shop all things shopanniefdown.com Email about all things miniBFFclub

It’s Day 3 of our Brave Kids Book Club! We are learning that You Are Braver Than You Know from the devotional I wrote just for my miniBFFs - 100 Days to Brave for Kids In the Brave Kids Book Club we will be reading through all 100 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids! I will read the first 10 days here on the podcast with you (and you can read the rest on your own or with your family). After that I will come back every once in a while to check in, say hi, cheer you on, and read another day from the book. I love a good surprise so make sure you are subscribed to the podcast so you don't miss it! If you still need your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids grab it HERE. You are not too late to join in! Just grab a copy and get started! In today's podcast I offer for you to write a note to me answering the question “What have you done before that made you feel brave?”. The address to send that letter is PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212. Follow all things @minibffclub Shop all things shopanniefdown.com Email about all things miniBFFclub

Day 2 of our Brave Kids Book Club! Today we are talking about “What is Brave?”, and I will be reading this entry from the devotional I made just for my miniBFFs - 100 Days to Brave for Kids. For this Brave Kids Book Club we will be going through all 100 days of the devotional together! I will read the first 10 days to you, and then pop in every once in a while to say hi! Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode. If you still need your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids, grab it HERE. In today's podcast I offer for you to write a note to me answering the questions, “What is your God story?” and “How has God changed you and the things that have happened in your life and made them better?” The address to send that letter is PO Box 121826, Nashville, TN 37212.

Welcome to the first ever Brave Kids Book Club! In this book club we will spend the next 100 days becoming braver and growing closer to God, by reading my kids devotional 100 Days to Brave for Kids. For the first 10 days, I will be coming on the podcast so we can read those 10 days together. Well… I will be reading and you can follow along in your own book! Then after 10 days I will be popping in on the podcast every once in a while to say hi, cheer you on and read you a story. So make sure you are subscribed so you don’t miss a thing. It starts TODAY with Day 1 from 100 Days to Brave for Kids. And you are a member of this Brave Kids Book Club just by listening to the podcast. Welcome! If you haven’t grabbed your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids you can do so HERE! In today's podcast I offer for you to write a note to me answering the question “Why do you want to be brave?”. The address to send that letter to is PO Box 121826, Nashville, TN 37212. Follow all things @minibffclub Shop all things shopanniefdown.com Email about all things miniBFFclub

We are teamed up with the band CAIN to bring you a very special series on the podcast! This episode we have CAIN band member, Logan, reading to us about his character Logo Lemon, from the book I’m So Blessed. Logo Lemon loves to get a crowd going! So much so that he planned a big back flip for everyone to see. But it didn’t go as perfectly as he hoped. Logo Lemon has to be brave if he wants to try again. See how Logo Lemon remembers that as a child of God helps him conquer his fears. Our Bible story comes from the story of Joshua bravely defeating the city of Jericho. Our drawing for this episode is to draw yourself as a fruit, just like the band CAIN. I’m So Blessed by Cain So Happy to Know You by Annie F. Downs - Autographed Copy HERE LIVE and IN Color Tour - Grab you tickets HERE! (MINIBFF APPROVED SHOW) Follow along with @miniBFFclub, @Anniefdowns and @CAIN Learn more about miniBFF Club - HERE PS: Get ready for our next season on the podcast by grabbing your own copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids! If you want an autographed copy buy it HERE! (Parents there is a grownup version called 100 Days to Brave you can grab HERE)

We are teamed up with the band CAIN to bring you a very special series on the podcast! This episode we have CAIN band member, Madison, reading to us about her character Maddie Melon, from the book I’m So Blessed. Maddie Melon had big plans for her birthday. But those plans didn’t exactly work out how she wanted. See how Maddie Melon learns that she is never alone and always a child of God in this episode. Our bible story comes from the story of Zacchaeus. Our drawing for this episode is a picture of your very own birthday cake. The next episode is with Logan learning all about Logo Lemon! Be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss it! I’m So Blessed by Cain So Happy to Know You by Annie F. Downs - Autographed Copy HERE LIVE and IN Color Tour - Grab you tickets HERE! (MINIBFF APPROVED SHOW) Follow along with @miniBFFclub, @Anniefdowns and @CAIN Learn more about miniBFF Club - HERE PS: Get ready for our next season on the podcast by grabbing your own copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids! If you want an autographed copy buy it HERE! (Parents there is a grownup version called 100 Days to Brave you can grab HERE)