That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

Our good friend Stacey Morgan is BACK to talk all about her new book The Astronaut's Wife and all the ways publishing a book has tried to run her life (LOL THE SHIPPING DELAYS) and perseverance and strength and GOSH I JUST LOVE THIS WOMAN. I know you do too. Grab her book and enjoy this conversation! . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp Online Therapy: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/thatsoundsfun Nutrafol: You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code TSF to save $15 OFF your first month’s subscription -- this is their best offer ANYWHERE and it is only available to US customers for a limited time. Rothy's: Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/SOUNDSFUN. Stamps.com: Go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN to get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Your Enneagram Coach: Head to enneagramwebinar.com/tsf right now to reserve your spot at one of Beth’s free Enneagram trainings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The dearest Jennie Allen is back on the show for us to talk about all the things (two Enneagram 7s work like that) and especially talk about her amazing new book Find Your People. It's the book we've all been waiting on!! . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! Pine Cove Summer Camps: Check out https://pine.co.ve/tsf-1 and use the code TSF250 for $250 off a first-time overnight, youth camp registration at the Pine Cove Springs! Liquid I.V.: Grab Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout. Third Love: Right now, you can get 20% off your first order at THIRDLOVE.com/SOUNDSFUN Everlywell: Everlywell is offering our listeners a special discount of 20% off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/thatsoundsfun. Pendulum: Visit pendulumlife.com and use code THATSOUNDSFUN for 20% off your purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone's favorite artist poet Morgan Harper Nichols is back today and wow what a conversation. From following the voice of God to being diagnosed with autism in the last year, our girl MHN has had some DAYS and that's why her new book Peace Is A Practice is so so beautiful and timely and wonderful. This conversation and book and friend are each such a gift. . . . . Sign up to join us for #100DaysToBrave2022 starting TODAY! Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp Online Therapy: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/thatsoundsfun Spoonful of Faith: Check out Jena Holliday's work at Spoonfuloffaith.com, and grab a copy of A Spoonful of Faith wherever you love to buy books. Indeed: Start hiring RIGHT NOW with a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN. Offer valid through March 31st. Prose: Try your own custom hair supplements and you’ll get 15% off! Go to https://prose.com/thatsoundsfun for your FREE in depth hair consultation and 15% off custom hair supplements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Valentine's Day falls on a podcast day, you better believe we are gonna talk about LOVE and healthy relationships! One of my all-time favorite therapists, Jim Cress, joins us today to talk about how to get the relationships we want and keep the ones we love and release the ones that aren't right. Phew get ready. We're about to do all this better. . . . . Sign up to join us for #100DaysToBrave2022 starting on February 17! Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! Epic Will: Go to epicwill.com and use promo code FUN20 for 20% off! Modern Fertility: Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to Modern Fertility.com/thatsoundsfun Chime: Make your first good decision in 2022 and join over 10 million people using Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/thatsoundsfun Shopify: Go to shopify.com/soundsfun, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. Thrive Causemetics: Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/TSF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm so happy to have my friend Mallory Ervin on the podcast today because her new book Living Fully is a SMASH and one I think you'll totally love. Also she is one of the most fun and honest and life-giving friends I have. So duh I want to share her with you! . . . . Sign up to join us for #100DaysToBrave2022 starting on February 17! Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp Online Therapy: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/thatsoundsfun Raycon: Go to buyraycon.com/thatsoundsfun for 15% off your order. Brought to you by Raycon. Ritual: Right now Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off your first three months. Visit ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and turn healthy habits into a Ritual. StitchFix: Get started today by filling out your style quiz at Stitchfix.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Thistle Farms: Show a little love with handmade gifts from ThistleFarms.org. Use the code thatsoundsfun for 15% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate the launch of 100 Days To Brave For Kids, my kind friends (and two of the best counselors in the actual world) Sissy Goff and David Thomas join us to talk about courage in our kids and how to battle anxiety in ourselves and the #miniBFFs in our lives. (Bonus fun! I'm on Sissy and David's podcast TOMORROW! Make sure you are subscribed to Raising Boys and Girls Podcast!) . . . . Sign up to join us for #100DaysToBrave2022 starting on February 17! Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! Athletic Greens: Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/soundsfun. KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code THATSOUNDSFUN at kiwico.com That Sounds Fun Network Ad Survey: We have created a five minute survey for you to fill out that will give us great information to make sure our ads serve you well. And this is fun: one lucky listener will win a $250 gift card from That Sounds Fun Network when they complete the survey! Simply visit thatsoundsfunnetwork.com now to enter! Brooklinen: Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN to get $20 off your purchase of $100 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and the people you love. So if you love TSF the show, we think and hope you'll love all the shows on the TSF Network. We are deeply proud of the shows on the TSF Network, and we are very excited about the ones that will be joining in 2022! OH y'all are gonna love this one. The Snack Show with Jami & Fallon. Yes. An entire show about snacks from two of the funniest women I know, Jami Crockett and Fallon Klug. They are also two of the best snackers I know. Go subscribe today! A new show launches TODAY and the first episode is ready for you RIGHT NOW and new episodes will release every Friday to make sure you are fully prepared to snack your way through the weekend! . . . . Sign up to join us for #100DaysToBrave2022 starting on February 17! Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! Thistle Farms: Show a little love with handmade gifts from ThistleFarms.org. Use the code thatsoundsfun for 15% off. Catalina Crunch: See why Catalina Crunch Cereal is the fastest growing cereal brand in America. Just go to catalinacrunch.com/thatsoundsfun for 15% off your first order—plus FREE shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm so happy to have our girl Sadie Robertson Huff back on the pod! Lots of good words about how we run our companies, how she is doing as a mama and wife, and how we can all stay healthy in this social media days. Her new book Who Are You Following? is a brilliant and helpful read for all of us. . . . . Sign up to join us for #100DaysToBrave2022 starting on February 17! Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp Online Therapy: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/thatsoundsfun Epic Will: Go to epicwill.com and use promo code FUN20 for 20% off! Indeed: Start hiring RIGHT NOW with a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN. Offer valid through March 31st. ZocDoc: NOW is the time to prioritize your health. Go to Zocdoc.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. Many are available as soon as today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh y'all. Lauren Alaina. What a beautiful force. We've been meaning to be friends for a while, and it finally happened today! You already LOVE her voice, get ready to LOVE HER! And grab a copy of her new book Getting Good at Being You! . . . . Sign up to join us for #100DaysToBrave2022 starting on February 17! Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp Online Therapy: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/thatsoundsfun Thrive Market: Join Thrive Market today to get 30% off your first order AND a FREE gift! Go to ThriveMarket.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Everlywell: Everlywell is offering our listeners a special discount of 20% off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/thatsoundsfun. Athletic Greens: Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/soundsfun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of my favorite pastors, Ben Stuart, is on the show for the first time today and I am BEYOND excited! He's an absolute legend and someone I continually listen to and respect. His new book, Rest & War, releases this week and it's a really great read for whatever you are walking through today! . . . . . Sign up to join us for #100DaysToBrave2022 starting on February 17! Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! Nutrafol: You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code TSF to save $15 OFF your first month’s subscription -- this is their best offer ANYWHERE and it is only available to US customers for a limited time. Curology: Go to https://Curology.com/thatsoundsfun for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! See https://Curology.com for all the details. Rasa Coffee Alternative: Get started with 20% OFF your first purchase. Just go to WeAreRasa.com and use my special promo code: THATSOUNDSFUN20 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 and the people you love. So if you love TSF the show, we think and hope you'll love all the shows on the TSF Network. We are deeply proud of the shows on the TSF Network, and we are very excited about the ones that will be joining in 2022! Today we get to welcome another AMAZING show to the network - THE FAITHFUL PODCAST! The Faithful Podcast focuses on the Heart of God, seen through a woman's eyes. The Faithful Project is a gathering of female poets, songwriters, authors, and storytellers, who are creating a space together to dive into the stories of the ancient and mysterious women of the Word, and to learn and share about their own stories in the process. The podcast is amazing and we talk today to some of my favorite friends involved with it! Go subscribe today! A new show launches TODAY and the first episode is ready for you RIGHT NOW and new episodes will release every Wednesday! . . . . . #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . Thank you to our partners! Pine Cove Summer Camps: Check out https://pine.co.ve/tsf-1 and use the code TSF250 for $250 off a first-time overnight, youth camp registration at the Pine Cove Springs! Brooklinen: Refresh your rest with the comfort essentials from Brooklinen. Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN for $20 off your purchase of $100. Stamps.com: Go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN to get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's my favorite time of year again as we get to talk about LENT! and the Christian calendar! No matter your current faith life, this show is for you! Amanda Bible Williams and Raechel Myers from She Reads Truth are BACK to tell us all the things we don't know and we go DEEP on the calendar and on WHAT SHOULD WE GIVE UP FOR LENT and the book of Ezekiel. All of it. This is a good one, y'all. Get your 2022 Lent Collection at shopshereadstruth.com and use the code TSFLENT for 15% off! And here's the Spotify Playlist of all the SRT shows! . . . . . Sign up to join us for #100DaysToBrave2022 starting on February 17! Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp Online Therapy: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/thatsoundsfun Third Love: Right now, you can get 20% off your first order at THIRDLOVE.com/SOUNDSFUN Art of Tea: Use promo code - THAT SOUNDS FUN at artoftea.com to get 20% Off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh y'all. What a legit TREAT to chat with Gary LeVox from Rascal Flatts. His new gospel album, One on One, is full of really special songs and ones I think you'll love. Also we're all gonna go see him on tour now, right? TSF friends show up in droves in the best places! :) . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Athletic Greens: Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/soundsfun. Stitch Fix: Get started today by filling out your style quiz at Stitchfix.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Indeed: Start hiring RIGHT NOW with a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN. Offer valid through March 31st. Prose: Try your own custom hair supplements and you’ll get 15% off! Go to https://prose.com/thatsoundsfun for your FREE in depth hair consultation and 15% off custom hair supplements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm so excited to introduce my friend Shana Berkeley to you today and share the work of Corner To Corner here in Nashville. The work they do, and the work Shana does as Executive Director, are making lasting positive impact on our city. . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp Online Therapy: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/thatsoundsfun KiwiCo: Redefine learning with play and get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code THATSOUNDSFUN at kiwico.com. Liquid I.V.: Grab Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout. Shopify: Go to shopify.com/soundsfun, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What an absolute honor to have the legend herself, Francine Rivers, on the podcast today! Her acclaimed novel Redeeming Love has become a feature film! We talk all about it, the new book of hers that releases next month, a few favorite writing thoughts, and I pretty much fangirl so hard. Check out Redeeming Love- it's rated PG13, so remember that as you plan, but it's a beautiful movie version of the book so many of us already love! . . . . . Please fill out this survey before January 14! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Epic Will: Go to epicwill.com and use promo code FUN20 for 20% off! Everlywell: Everlywell is offering a special discount of 20% off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/thatsoundsfun. Redeeming Love Movie: For more information or to find tickets to a theater near you, visit RedeemingLoveMovie.com. Ritual: Right now Ritual is offering 10% off your first three months. Visit ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and turn healthy habits into a Ritual. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I love January episodes that help us set intentions and think about who we want to be this year. My friend Jenn Johnson, worship leader and author of All Things Lovely, does just that for us today. (We had some technical difficulties, so my sincerest apologies for when it has some blips and blaps as you are listening!) . . . . . Please fill out this survey before January 14! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp Online Therapy: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/thatsoundsfun Redeeming Love Movie: For more information or to find tickets to a theater near you, visit RedeemingLoveMovie.com. Modern Fertility: Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to ModernFertility.com/thatsoundsfun. Art of Tea: Use promo code - THAT SOUNDS FUN at artoftea.com to get 20% Off. Chime: Make your first good decision in 2022 and join over 10 million people using Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/thatsoundsfun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's talk about Epiphany and epiphanies. :) Listen to Chris Nichols' sermon HERE . . . . . Please fill out this survey before January 14! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Epic Will: Go to epicwill.com and use promo code FUN20 for 20% off! Stitch Fix: Get started today by filling out your style quiz at Stitchfix.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Indeed: Start hiring RIGHT NOW with a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN. Offer valid through March 31st. ZocDoc: NOW is the time to prioritize your health. Go to Zocdoc.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. Many are available as soon as today. Betabrand: Right now, get 30% off your Betabrand order when you go to Betabrand.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ah another great ending to a year with our old pal Eddie Kaufholz! Here's the first time Eddie was on the pod! Here's his Esther series! Here's Chris Nichols' sermon about the star! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp Online Therapy: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/thatsoundsfun Liquid I.V: Grab Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout. Redeeming Love Movie: For more information or to find tickets to a theater near you, visit RedeemingLoveMovie.com. Anchor: It’s everything you need to make a podcast all in one place for free! Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Santa is BACK and he is answering your questions! Wow this one is an eye-opener. I learned so much!! (Also, totally unrelated, do you love Dave Barnes or what?) Here's the link to all our playlists on Spotify! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp Online Therapy: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/thatsoundsfun Olive and June: Visit OliveandJune.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and use code THATSOUNDSFUN for 20% off your first Mani System! This is an exclusive offer you can ONLY get here! Simplified Planner: Go to emilyley.co/thatsoundsfun for 15% off your order when you use the promo code THATSOUNDSFUN15 Chime: Join the millions of Americans already loving Chime. Get started today at chime.com/thatsoundsfun. Anchor: It’s everything you need to make a podcast all in one place for free! Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y'all. What an absolute honor to have Father Mike Schmitz on the pod today! His podcast, The Bible In A Year, has been my constant companion in 2021. Can't wait for you to get to know Father Mike and I'd really encourage you to listen to The Bible In A Year in 2022! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Athletic Greens: Get a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/soundsfun. Simplified Planner: Go to emilyley.co/thatsoundsfun for 15% off your order when you use the promo code THATSOUNDSFUN15 Redeeming Love Movie: For more information or to find tickets to a theater near you, visit RedeemingLoveMovie.com. Anchor: It’s everything you need to make a podcast all in one place for free! Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As always, Jeff Bethke and Alyssa Bethke show up today with great laughs, great wisdom, and great encouragement. I am so thankful for them and the way they pastor us. Jeff's new book, Take Back Your Family, and Alyssa's new book, Satisfied, are both perfect for any stocking you are stuffing this year! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Simplified Planner: Go to emilyley.co/thatsoundsfun for 15% off your order when you use the promo code THATSOUNDSFUN15 Mercy Project: Let’s help all 50 of these kids start their new year with hope! Simply text THATSOUNDSFUN to 74121 to help today. Imagine just how much this gift could transform communities for good! So, text THATSOUNDSFUN to 74121 or visit www.mercyproject.net/thatsoundsfun Anchor: It’s everything you need to make a podcast all in one place for free! Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I already loved their music, I loved meeting them a few months ago, but WHOA We The Kingdom brought the LAUGHS and the WISDOM and the WHOA moments. Make sure to check out their album and see them on tour!! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. Simplified Planner: Go to emilyley.co/thatsoundsfun for 15% off your order when you use the promo code THATSOUNDSFUN15 Anchor: It’s everything you need to make a podcast all in one place for free! Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I could talk to Anne Bogel (also known as Modern Mrs. Darcy!) for ALL THE HOURS because she's brilliant and knows every book we should ever read. Maybe an exaggeration... maybe not? :) She's wonderful and I'm so excited to start her new journal, My Reading Life! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Athletic Greens: Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/soundsfun. Brooklinen: Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN for $20 off with a minimum purchase of $100. Prose: Try your own custom hair supplements and you’ll get 15% off! Go to https://prose.com/thatsoundsfun for your FREE in-depth hair consultation and 15% off custom hair supplements. Chime: Join the millions of Americans already loving Chime. Get started today at chime.com/thatsoundsfun. Anchor: It’s everything you need to make a podcast all in one place for free! Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've ever wondered who all the people are you see in pictures or videos of the office (and what they do!), today is your day! Every person in our office, from all three companies, is on the show today! You get to hear how their spend their days and how they want their people to spend their money on gifts! :) . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Stamps.com: Save time and money this holiday season with Stamps.com. Sign up with promo code THATSOUNDSFUN for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Just go to stamps.com, click the microphone at the top of the page, and enter code THATSOUNDSFUN. Mercy Project: Let’s help all 50 of these kids start their new year with hope! Simply text THATSOUNDSFUN to 74121 to help today. Imagine just how much this gift could transform communities for good! So, text THATSOUNDSFUN to 74121 or visit www.mercyproject.net/thatsoundsfun Pretzels.com: Order these amazing holiday gifts for your family and friends from Pretzels.com today (and check out Licorice.com too). Get 20% OFF your order when you use my code THATSOUNDSFUN Anchor: It’s everything you need to make a podcast all in one place for free! Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We have to talk food during a holiday party! :) Today I'm so happy to welcome Aliceson and Barry Bales from Bales Farms to the show... and I am VERY INTERESTED in being friends with them forever. And get you a copy of her Bales Farms Cookbook for your own kitchen and to gift to any cook on your list! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Mercy Project: Let’s help all 50 of these kids start their new year with hope! Simply text THATSOUNDSFUN to 74121 to help today. Imagine just how much this gift could transform communities for good! So, text THATSOUNDSFUN to 74121 or visit www.mercyproject.net/thatsoundsfun Indeed: Get started right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN. Pendulum: Visit pendulumlife.com to find out more. And use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN for 20% off your first bottle of membership. Anchor: It’s everything you need to make a podcast all in one place for free! Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y'all I have long been a fan of Nate Bargatze, but this conversation today sent it into friendship overdrive. What. A. Good. Dude. Make sure you catch him on tour soon! Remember we have episodes for you EVERY DAY between December 9-20! Twelve days of (Podcasting) Christmas! . . . . . Have a question for Santa? Voice message us here or fill out the form here . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp Online Therapy: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/thatsoundsfun Ritual: Right now Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off your first three months. Visit ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and turn healthy habits into a Ritual. Rothy's: Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/SOUNDSFUN. Art of Tea: For 20% off your order, go to artoftea.com and use my promo code - THATSOUNDSFUN Anchor: It’s everything you need to make a podcast all in one place for free! Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gracious I love any time I get to chat with Becca Stevens. She is the MOST impressive and the kindest and this feels so right for a Sunday during our 12 days of episodes. Make sure you grab a copy of her new book Practically Divine! (Because of the nature of Becca's work at Thistle Farms, we talk about some topics, like abuse, that may be painful for you, and too grown-up for my miniBFFs. Please listen with those thoughts in mind.) Remember we have episodes for you EVERY DAY between December 9-20! Twelve days of (Podcasting) Christmas! . . . . . Have a question for Santa? Voice message us here or fill out the form here . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! The Between Places by Stephanie May Wilson: To pick up a copy of this beautiful keepsake prayer journal, just head to StephanieMayWilson.com, and if you use promo code, ANNIE, it'll give you 15% off. Mercy Project: Let’s help all 50 of these kids start their new year with hope! Simply text THATSOUNDSFUN to 74121 to help today. Imagine just how much this gift could transform communities for good! So, text THATSOUNDSFUN to 74121 or visit www.mercyproject.net/thatsoundsfun Read, Ask, Go!: For our That Sounds Fun friends only, you can receive a 1-day free sample and $5 off your purchase of Read, Ask, Go! using the code TSF5OFF! Click HERE to redeem this offer today! Pretzels.com: Order these amazing holiday gifts for your family and friends from Pretzels.com today (and check out Licorice.com too). Get 20% OFF your order when you use my code THATSOUNDSFUN Anchor: It’s everything you need to make a podcast all in one place for free! Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Decorating for Christmas is one of the best parts of the holidays! Holiday decorator to the (Nashville) stars, Keatyn Klaus, is here today to blow our minds about how some homes get decorated LOL, to teach us a few tricks, and to talk about a tree in the entrance way? Remember we have episodes for you EVERY DAY between December 9-20! Twelve days of (Podcasting) Christmas! . . . . . Have a question for Santa? Voice message us here or fill out the form here . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Thistle Farms: Thistle Farms is offering a discount when you use the code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout on for 15% off your purchase on thistlefarms.org. Mercy Project: Let’s help all 50 of these kids start their new year with hope! Simply text THATSOUNDSFUN to 74121 to help today. Imagine just how much this gift could transform communities for good! So, text THATSOUNDSFUN to 74121 or visit www.mercyproject.net/thatsoundsfun Read, Ask, Go!: For our That Sounds Fun friends only, you can receive a 1-day free sample and $5 off your purchase of Read, Ask, Go! using the code TSF5OFF! Click HERE to redeem this offer today! Anchor: It’s everything you need to make a podcast all in one place for free! Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

YES Y'ALL. Porsha Williams from The Real Housewives of Atlanta and her new show Porsha Family Matters is HERE TODAY and listen, she preaches. Y'all get ready for some good words at the right time! Her book is called The Pursuit of Porsha if you're looking to learn and read more! Remember we have episodes for you EVERY DAY between December 9-20! Twelve days of (Podcasting) Christmas! . . . . . Have a question for Santa? Voice message us here or fill out the form here . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Read, Ask, Go!: For our That Sounds Fun friends only, you can receive a 1-day free sample and $5 off your purchase of Read, Ask, Go! using the code TSF5OFF! Click HERE to redeem this offer today! Olive & June: Get 20% off your first mani system when you use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN at oliveandjune.com Mercy Project: Let’s help all 50 of these kids start their new year with hope! Simply text THATSOUNDSFUN to 74121 to help today. Imagine just how much this gift could transform communities for good! So, text THATSOUNDSFUN to 74121 or visit www.mercyproject.net/thatsoundsfun Anchor: It’s everything you need to make a podcast all in one place for free! Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kicking off our 2021 Christmas Party with some of the funniest dudes in the land! Deck The Hallmark guys join our normal Hallmark guests- Jami and Jen- to talk about some of our favorite movies so far, some big drama in the Hallmark world, and a game to make our own new favorite movies! (I laughed so hard I spit water everywhere. That's the kind of party this one is, y'all.) You can get your own draft card and fill it out at my instagram and the Deck The Hallmark instagram! Remember we have episodes for you EVERY DAY between December 9-20! Twelve days of (Podcasting) Christmas! . . . . . Have a question for Santa? Voice message us here or fill out the form here . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! The Between Places by Stephanie May Wilson: To pick up a copy of this beautiful keepsake prayer journal, just head to StephanieMayWilson.com, and if you use promo code, ANNIE, it'll give you 15% off. Thrive: Join Thrive Market today to get 30% off your first order AND a FREE gift! Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Flamingo: Take the quiz at shopflamingo.com/annie to discover your custom hair removal routine. And save an extra 10% off your first order when you subscribe using code ANNIE at checkout. Green Chef: Go to greenchef.com/thatsoundsfun10 and use code thatsoundsfun10 to get 10 Free Meals including free shipping! Anchor: It’s everything you need to make a podcast all in one place for free! Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wow what an honor to get to talk with Mitch Albom! One of the best authors of our time, Mitch's new book, The Stranger in the Lifeboat, is a wild and beautiful book with an incredible backstory (he tells us all about it). I can't wait for y'all to hear this one! Learn more about Have Faith Haiti here. . . . . . Have a question for Santa? Voice message us here or fill out the form here. Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Pretzels.com: Order these amazing holiday gifts for your family and friends from Pretzels.com today (and check out Licorice.com too). Get 20% OFF your order when you use my code THATSOUNDSFUN Modern Fertility: Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to ModernFertility.com/thatsoundsfun. EverlyWell: Visit everlywell.com/thatsoundsfun for 20% off your at-home lab test Calm: For listeners of the show, Calm is offering a special limited time promotion of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at CALM.COM/thatsoundsfun Anchor: It’s everything you need to make a podcast all in one place for free! Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What an honor to get to chat with Pastor Samuel Rodriguez! Anyone who sits with us and talks perseverance and prayer as we head into 2022 is OUR KIND OF PEOPLE. His new book Persevere with Power is an awesome read. What heaven starts, hell cannot stop! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp Online Therapy: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/thatsoundsfun Nutrafol: You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to Nutrafol.com/TSF to save $15 OFF your first month’s subscription -- this is their best offer ANYWHERE and it is only available to US customers for a limited time. Liquid IV: Grab your favorite Liquid I.V. flavors nationwide at Walmart or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.com and use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout. Thistle Farms: Thistle Farms is offering a discount when you use the code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout on for 15% off your purchase on thistlefarms.org. Anchor: It’s everything you need to make a podcast all in one place for free! Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. . . . . . Have a question for Santa? Voice message us here or fill out the form here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y'all. Y'ALL. The band CAIN is my very favorite group of friends and I seriously just want to be the extra sibling in that family. Their music is FIRE and they are just the dearest and I think you're gonna absolutely love them! Also make sure you check out their Christmas music! BIG CHRISTMAS VIBES START TODAY Y'ALL! Also GET READY! 12 Days of Christmas- twelve! shows! in! a! row!- starts next week! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! That Sounds Fun Tour: We are so excited that we get to head back out on tour in February and March! It's going to be so fun. Be sure to go to anniefdowns.com/events for all the details and to get your tickets! Christian Appalachian Project: Tomorrow is the last day to participate in. our Buy One, Give One campaign to get What Sounds Fun To You? When you buy a copy of What Sounds Fun To You?, we'll give one to a child in one of CAP's programs. After you buy your copy, just go to whatsoundsfuntoyou.com and fill out the form to be a part of this exciting opportunity! Pendulum: Visit pendulumlife.com to find out more. And use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN for 20% off your first bottle of membership. Green Chef: Go to GreenChef.com/thatsoundsfun10 and use code THATSOUNDSFUN10 to get 10 Free Meals including free shipping! Uncommon Goods: Get 15% off your next gift by going to uncommongoods.com/thatsoundsfun Anchor: It’s everything you need to make a podcast all in one place for free! Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a joy to meet Dave Scatchard and hear his story! Former professional hockey player, husband, dad, man of faith, and life coach, Dave is all the things rolled into one and this is a FUN conversation! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp Online Therapy: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/thatsoundsfun ZonderKidz: The Jesus Storybook Bible makes an ideal gift for Christmas, there’s also a gift edition with a beautiful cloth cover and gold foil. Get your copy in time to go through for Advent! KiwiCo: This holiday season, give the gift of a fun, hands-on holiday experience with KiwiCo. Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code THATSOUNDSFUN at kiwico.com. MilkBar: Get $10 off any order of $50 or more when you go to MilkBarStore.com/thatsoundsfun. Anchor: It’s everything you need to make a podcast all in one place for free! Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm so so glad to have our friend Scott Harrison from Charity:Water back on the pod today! We talk all about his family's move to Nashville (I AM SO PUMPED), the pandemic, the need for clean water, the start of Giving Tuesday, and how we can make a real impact! I've already joined our TSF Spring.... join me? https://charitywater.org/thatsoundsfun . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Simplified Planner: Get 15% off your purchase at emilyley.co/thatsoundsfun when you use the discount code THATSOUNDSFUN15. Third Love: Right now, you can get 20% off your first order at THIRDLOVE.com/SOUNDSFUN Zocdoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/thatsoundsfun and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. Uncommon Goods: Get 15% off your next gift by going to uncommongoods.com/thatsoundsfun Anchor: It’s everything you need to make a podcast all in one place for free! Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are so excited to have Charles Robinson back with us, and he brought his wife Siouxsan along today, to answer your questions about Native American culture, indigenous people's groups, and what we can do to better educate ourselves and our children. Thank you for your thoughtful questions (submitted by our friends on the AFD Week In Review list!). Y'all are the best. Support The Red Road here. Buy some Atsiniki cigars here! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Athletic Greens: To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you an immune supporting FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase if you visit athleticgreens.com/soundsfun today. That Sounds Fun Podcast Tour: We're coming to a city near you in February and March of 2022! Just go to anniefdowns.com/events for all the details and to get your tickets! Olive & June: Get 20% off your first mani system when you use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN at oliveandjune.com Anchor: It’s everything you need to make a podcast all in one place for free! Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am such a fan of Hannah Brown. Yes, I watched and cheered for her the last few years as she's made her way on television, but I'm most impressed with who she is as a human and friend. Her new book God Bless This Mess is a good read and perfect for this week of Thanksgiving when you've got more reading time on your hands! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp Online Therapy: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/thatsoundsfun Brooklinen: Go to Brooklinen.com and use the promo code thatsoundsfun to get $20 off with a minimum purchase of $100 EverlyWell: Visit everlywell.com/thatsoundsfun for 20% off your at-home lab test Anchor: It’s everything you need to make a podcast all in one place for free! Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As the holiday week starts, I'm so happy to have my friend Allison Trowbridge in the studio, talking about books and reading and Copper Books! I know we love to talk books and reading (more coming before the end of the year) and Copper Books is such an awesome environment for readers like us! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Thistle Farms: Get 15% off your purchase at thistlefarms.org when you use the discount code THATSOUNDSFUN. That Sounds Fun Podcast Tour: We're coming to a city near you in February and March of 2022! Just go to anniefdowns.com/events for all the details and to get your tickets! Rothy's: Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/SOUNDSFUN. Indeed: Get started with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/soundsfun Pendulum: Visit pendulumlife.com to find out more. And use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN for 20% off your first bottle of membership. Anchor: It’s everything you need to make a podcast all in one place for free! Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As we continue our Q&A episodes, we have had a lot of people with questions about the spiritual discipline of fasting, particularly in how it can be uniquely challenging, and uniquely beautiful, for women. Today we are joined by Christine Caine, Jada Edwards, and Aundi Kolber to answer YOUR questions about fasting. (Dudes, this isn't all just for women, so listen along too!) . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Stamps.com: Sign up with promo code THATSOUNDSFUN for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, free postage, and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Just go to stamps.com, click the microphone at the top of the page, and enter code THATSOUNDSFUN. Everlywell: And for listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a special discount of 20% off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/thatsoundsfun. ID Tech Camp: Go to IDTECH.com/thatsoundsfun right now and use code THATSOUNDSFUN to save $150 dollars on weekly, small-group Semesters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My friend Andi Andrew is back to help us navigate friendships in a beautiful Gospel-centric way- her book Friendship--It's Complicated. This conversation is so important- so many of us have painful friendship stories in our history and in our present- that talking it through and hearing from an expert will help so much! (The book is great! Grab a copy!) . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp Online Therapy: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/thatsoundsfun Raycon: Go to https://buyraycon.com/thatsoundsfun for 20% off your order! Brought to you by Raycon. Curology: Go to https://Curology.com/thatsoundsfun for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! See https://Curology.com for all the details. iD Tech Camp: Go to idtech.com/thatsoundsfun and use code THATSOUNDSFUN to save $150 on weekly, small-group Semesters. For a limited time, you can also get started with a 1-on-1 tutoring lesson for just $49. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm so excited to introduce to my friend Mattie Selecman. She is an incredible writer, a kind friend, and knows how to hold joy and suffering together. Her new book Lemons on Friday is a heartbreaking and beautiful retelling of the loss of her newlywed husband. This is a powerful story from a dear woman. You're going to love her and her book! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Cru: Simply text FUN to 71326 to help today. Imagine just how much this gift could change someone’s life! Text now to help or visit give.cru.org/Fun. Message and data rates may apply. Cru’s Terms of Use – https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/terms-of-use.html Cru’s Privacy Policy – https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/privacy.html Ritual: Right now Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off your first three months. Visit ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and turn healthy habits into a Ritual. Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair quiz and get 15% off your first order today! Go to https://prose.com/thatsoundsfun. Calm: For listeners of the show, Calm is offering a special limited time promotion of 40% off a Calm Premium subscription at CALM.COM/thatsoundsfun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I mean, y'all know how much I adore Mike Donehey, so having him back on the show is such a treat. His new album Flourish has quickly become a favorite of mine. This conversation is full of AHA moments and profound truths and I'm so so thankful for Mike's words and heart and music! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! American Underdog: Learn more at https://www.americanunderdoginspires.com/ Olive & June: Get 20% off your first mani system when you use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN at oliveandjune.com Pendulum: Visit pendulumlife.com to find out more. And use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN for 20% off your first bottle of membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Veteran's Day (Thursday :) ) and thank you so much to all the men and women who have served our country and allowed us the freedoms we have today. To celebrate, I got to sit down with Jeff Struecker, decorated veteran, pastor, author, and you may know him best from Black Hawk Down. He brings such wisdom and compassion and education and heart to today's episode. I'm so grateful. . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and That Sounds Fun listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun. Thrive: Join Thrive Market today to get $20 off your first order and an exclusive free gift. Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Flamingo: Take the quiz at shopflamingo.com/annie to discover your custom hair removal routine. And save an extra 10% off your first order when you subscribe using code annie at checkout. MilkBar: Get $10 off any order of $50 or more when you go to MilkBarStore.com/thatsoundsfun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am soooo happy to finally get to sit and chat with my friend MŌRIAH. We've both grown and changed a lot since our days of touring together in 2013, so to get this time together to talk about life and faith and what God has done in her life is really special. I can't wait for you to hear this one! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Nutrafol: You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to Nutrafol.com/TSF to save $15 OFF your first month’s subscription -- this is their best offer ANYWHERE and it is only available to US customers for a limited time. KiwiCo: This holiday season, give the gift of a fun, hands-on holiday experience with KiwiCo. Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code THATSOUNDSFUN at kiwico.com. Chime: Get started today at chime.com/thatsoundsfun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HOW MUCH DO I LOVE THIS DUDE?!? So much. Dave Hollis is incredibly inspiring and honest and kind. You will not want to miss this episode or his new book Built Through Courage- it's such a motivating read! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . Thank you to our partners! Athletic Greens: To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you an immune supporting FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase if you visit athleticgreens.com/soundsfun today. Green Chef: Go to https://GreenChef.com/thatsoundsfun125 and use code thatsoundsfun125 to get $125 off including free shipping! Modern Fertility: Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to ModernFertility.com/thatsoundsfun. ZonderKidz: The Jesus Storybook Bible makes an ideal gift for Christmas, there’s also a gift edition with beautiful cloth cover and gold foil. Get your copy in time to go through for Advent! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're a golf fan, you're in already, I know. BUBBA WATSON, y'all. But also if you're a fan of vulnerability and honesty and friendship and LAUGHING A LOT, this conversation is for you. IS BUBBA MY NEW BESTIE YES HE IS. Make sure you grab a copy of his brand new book Up and Down- what a great holiday gift for the golfer in your life (and a great read for all of us!). . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and That Sounds Fun listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun. Liquid IV: Grab your favorite Liquid I.V. flavors nationwide at Walmart or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.com and use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout. Brooklinen: Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code thatsoundsfun to get $20 off off with a minimum purchase of $100. Your Enneagram Coach: If you’re even remotely interested in this dream opportunity, you need to reserve your spot. There’s no obligation, but space is limited and Beth is only holding these live trainings for one week, so go reserve your seat at: YourEnneagramCoach.com/TSF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our favorite gals are back- Amanda and Raechel from She Reads Truth- to talk us through Advent 2021, what we can read and study, and why reading the Bible this year matters so much. (Also we are READY for your hot takes on a few things- tell us your thoughts! Remember the code at shopshereadstruth.com for 15% off anything for Advent is TSFADVENT and you'll want to order your books by November 4 to guarantee they are to you in time to start the study on November 28! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . Thank you to our partners! CRU: Simply text FUN to 71326 to help today. Imagine just how much this gift could change someone’s life! So text FUN to 71326 to help now or visit give.cru.org/Fun. Message and data rates may apply. Cru’s Terms of Use – https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/terms-of-use.html Cru’s Privacy Policy – https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/privacy.html Third Love: Right now, you can get 20% off your first order at THIRDLOVE.com/SOUNDSFUN Rothy's: Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/SOUNDSFUN. Your Enneagram Coach: If you’re even remotely interested in this dream opportunity, you need to reserve your spot. There’s no obligation, but space is limited and Beth is only holding these live trainings for one week, so go reserve your seat at: YourEnneagramCoach.com/TSF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm so grateful to our friend Mike Kelsey for hosting, creating, and curating this week's podcast episodes! Make sure you go back and listen to Monday and Wednesday's episodes too! This one, y'all. What a gift for us to get to sit in on this conversation between Mike and a group of amazing women- his wife Ashley and their friends Jessica, Christina, Jenique, and Sheila. I learned so much from this episode, and our shows all week! I'm so thankful for Mike and the friends in his life that joined us for these conversations! Here's a playlist with every Mike Kelsey episode of the podcast from the past few years! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Olive & June: Get 20% off your first mani system when you use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN at oliveandjune.com ID Tech Camp: Go to IDTECH.com/thatsoundsfun right now and use code THATSOUNDSFUN to save $150 dollars on weekly, small group Semesters! For a limited time, you can also get started with a 1-on-1 tutoring lesson for just $49 dollars. Your Enneagram Coach: If you’re even slightly curious about what an Enneagram Coach is, what they do, and if it might be a fit for you—then Getting Started as an Enneagram Coach: The 3 Essentials for Coaching with the Enneagram is an important training tool for you! And for a limited time, Beth is offering this minicourse to our listeners for FREE! Learn more and sign up for your free Getting Started as an Enneagram Coach minicourse at: YourEnneagramCoach.com/TSF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm so grateful to our friend Mike Kelsey for hosting, creating, and curating this week's podcast episodes! Don't miss Monday and Friday's episodes as well! When the headlines are full of stories, racial inequality is on the top of our conversations too- we read books and articles, watch documentaries and have talks around tables. But what about when the headlines are focused on something else? Rev Dr. Mika Edmonson and Dr. Christina Edmonson join Mike to talk through this and lots more helpful conversation! Here's a playlist with every Mike Kelsey episode of the podcast from the past few years! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and That Sounds Fun listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun. She Reads Truth: Use the code ADVENTANNIE at checkout for 15% off your Advent order. They’ve created resources for the whole family! Head to shopshereadstruth.com right now! EverlyWell: For listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a special discount of 20% off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/thatsoundsfun. Uncommon Goods: To get 15% off your next gift, go to UNCOMMONGOODS.com/thatsoundsfun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm so grateful to our friend Mike Kelsey for hosting, creating, and curating this week's podcast episodes! Today, Mike chats with his longtime friend and acclaimed author Jason Reynolds about their personal history, some history of our country, and how and why to write well for young adults and kids. Here's a playlist with every Mike Kelsey episode of the podcast from the past few years! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. Many are available as soon as today. Your Enneagram Coach: Learn more and sign up for your free Getting Started as an Enneagram Coach minicourse at YourEnneagramCoach.com/TSF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices