That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

My longtime friend (and former boss!) Christine Bailey is a local farmer and now an author too! Y'all have heard my talk about Kindred Farms in Nashville a few times, and now The Kindred Life is a book you will LOVE holding and reading and learning from. Today's conversation is one of my favorites- I can't wait for you to hear it! . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! Awana: Talk About is available as a subscription for only $5.99 a month with all kinds of great faith content for families. Receive a free month with promo code TSF at checkout at talkaboutdiscipleship.com Thrive Market: Join Thrive Market today to get 40% off your first order AND a FREE gift worth over fifty dollars! Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Indeed: Start hiring RIGHT NOW with a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN. Offer good for a limited time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know I won't miss a chance to have a Georgia Bulldawg on the show, especially one that is a dear friend and a great mom and a brilliant thinker and a seriously good writer.... no better way to celebrate Mother's Day than with Kirsten Watson! Her new book Sis, Take a Breath, is blessing so many mamas already, and I think you'll love it too! . . . . 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. Chime: Get started at chime.com/thatsoundsfun. Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn't affect your credit score Canopy: Check it out at canopy.us/thatsoundsfun, and get 30 days free and 15% off the regular price forever when you use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout. 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! Y'all know we love talking about being healthy in every way- spiritually, emotionally, and physically. As we continue to grow the network, having shows that focus on our mental and emotional health are going to be important to us because that is important to YOU! Dr. Alison Cook is a well respected counselor, speaker, and the author of two books, including her new book, The Best of You (coming this fall!) and Boundaries for Your Soul. Her new podcast, The Best of You, will be our chance to "sit with a counselor," per say, each week, and learn ways to continue to grow personally and be our healthiest selves emotionally and mentally. Go subscribe today! A new show launches every Thursday and the first episode is ready for you RIGHT NOW! . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! Pair Eyewear: Go to paireyewear.com/THATSOUNDSFUN for 15% off your first purchase. Stitch Fix: Sign up today at StitchFix.com/THATSOUNDSFUN to get $20 off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh I am so happy our friend and favorite Lazy Genius Kendra Adachi is back on the show today! Even though the kitchen isn't my favorite room in my house LOL, I sure do love talking to Kendra about how to make it the right kitchen for me. This is a fun one. Grab a copy of her new book The Lazy Genius Kitchen today for yourself and add it to your Mother's Day gifts! Watch Kendra Lazy Genius Kitchen my freezer! . . . . 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. 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. 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

This story? Y'all. You aren't ready. Country music star Walker Hayes joins us to share his faith story and friendship story with neighbor and best friend Craig Cooper. Their new book, Glad You're Here, is such a cool read of how faithful friendship can lead to faith-filled lives. Y'all are gonna love hearing this... and sorry I cried. ALWAYS ANNIE. :) . . . . 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 FUN for 10% off! KiwiCo: Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code THATSOUNDSFUN at kiwico.com Family Camp: For more information or to find tickets to a theater near you, visit familycampmovie.com Brooklinen: Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN to get $20 off your purchase of $100 or more. EveryPlate: Get started with EveryPlate for just $1.79 per meal by going to EveryPlate.com and entering code THATSOUNDSFUN179 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We couldn't fit all your Prayer questions into one episode, so we made space for TWO episodes! (Make sure you check out TSF Q&A: Prayer Part 1!) We were honored to take in hundreds of your questions about prayer and bring in some incredible pastors, teachers, leaders, and friends to help answer as best we can! We are joined by Pastor Kevin Queen from Cross Point Church, Carlos Whittaker, and Beth Moore! You've also got me and Ashley in these conversations helping moderate and process. If you want to hear more TSF Q&A episodes, here's the Spotify playlist! (We have a few Spotify playlists built over there that you may find helpful!) We've made a list of some of our favorite prayer resources here! --> https://www.anniefdowns.com/prayer We'd love for you to share your feedback about the TSF Prayer Series with us 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 Indeed: Start hiring RIGHT NOW with a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN. Offer valid through April 30th. Curology: Go to https://Curology.com/thatsoundsfun for a free 30-day trial, just pay $5 for shipping and handling! See https://Curology.com for all the details. 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. Thistle Farms: Go to thistlefarms.org and use the code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout for 15% off your purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We were honored to take in hundreds of your questions about prayer and bring in some incredible pastors, teachers, leaders, and friends to help answer as best we can! We are joined by Pastor Kevin Queen from Cross Point Church, Carlos Whittaker, and Beth Moore! You've also got me and Ashley in these conversations helping moderate and process. If you want to hear more TSF Q&A episodes, here's the Spotify playlist! (We have a few Spotify playlists built over there that you may find helpful!) We've made a list of some of our favorite prayer resources here! --> https://www.anniefdowns.com/prayer . . . . 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 Chime: Get started at chime.com/thatsoundsfun. Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn't affect your credit score Epic Will: Go to epicwill.com and use promo code FUN20 for 20% off! 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. 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

We've talked about the practice of prayer- but what about a LIFE of prayer? My friend Beth Redman exemplifies this so beautifully, what a life of prayer looks like, and how to cultivate it. This is a note taking episode for SURE! We've made a list of some of our favorite prayer resources here! --> https://www.anniefdowns.com/prayer . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! Awana: Talk About is available as a subscription for only $5.99 a month with all kinds of great faith content for families. Receive a free month with promo code TSF at checkout at talkaboutdiscipleship.com Indeed: Start hiring RIGHT NOW with a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN. Offer valid through April 30th. 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. 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. Pendulum: Visit pendulumlife.com and use code THATSOUNDSFUN for 20% off your first month of membership. 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! We are beyond excited to welcome Imagine Faith Talk to our TSFNetwork! This is a podcast focused on faith-based conversations for holistic success. Episodes are hosted by Kevin Olusola (beatboxer of the 3x Grammy® award-winning, multi-platinum selling a cappella quintet Pentatonix) and author, life coach, and entrepreneur Donovan Dee Donnell. Through each deep dive into the Bible, they discover how to maximize uniqueness, weaponize the imagination, and leverage faith in God for success. The hope is simple: to find the tools to optimize your performance through partnership with God. Y'all are gonna LOVE THIS SHOW SO MUCH. 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 to meet you in the middle of the week and help inspire you through the days! . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! Canopy: Check it out at canopy.us/thatsoundsfun, and get 30 days free and 15% off the regular price forever when you use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout. Thrive Market: Join Thrive Market today to get 40% off your first order AND a FREE gift worth over fifty dollars! Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Truly one of my dearest friends and truly one of the best books I've read in years, Ann Voskamp is here talking all about Waymaker and the way that prayer moves the One who moves our stories. Our entire month of podcast episodes with a theme of prayer continues this week, as we closed out Lent, celebrated Easter, and now begin Eastertide. This month of shows matters- stick with us and pray with us and see how your life might change. We've made a list of some of our favorite prayer resources here! --> https://www.anniefdowns.com/prayer . . . . 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 promo code THATSOUNDSFUN to get $20 off your purchase of $100 or more. Modern Fertility: Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to Modern Fertility.com/thatsoundsfun Third Love: Right now, you can get 20% off your first order at THIRDLOVE.com/SOUNDSFUN Rothy's: Get $20 off your first purchase today at rothys.com/SOUNDSFUN. 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! We have been looking for a podcast to join our network that would teach scripture and tell stories and lead us towards Jesus on a weekly basis. The Unexpected Podcast with Hannah Love is JUST. THAT. We are so excited to have her on the show today (y'all are gonna love this woman!) and to have her lead us through Holy Week next week and then disciple us weekly through her podcast. Go subscribe today! The Holy Week prayer is available RIGHT NOW, there will be a short devotional every day next week, and then regular episodes will release every Monday starting on April 18th! . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! HydroJug - Use code: SOUNDSFUN at www.THEhydroJug,com to get 10% off today and start hydrating today! Canopy: Check it out at canopy.us/thatsoundsfun, and get 30 days free and 15% off the regular price forever when you use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout. Awana: Talk About is available as a subscription for only $5.99 a month with all kinds of great faith content for families. Receive a free month with promo code TSF at checkout at talkaboutdiscipleship.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our month of prayer conversations continue today with Pastor Derwin Gray as we discuss his new book How to Heal Our Racial Divide (which I got to write the foreword for!) and how to pray for people that are like us and people that are different than us and how prayer leads us into Holy Week! We've made a list of some of our favorite prayer resources here! --> https://www.anniefdowns.com/prayer (And just a reminder, we don't record or release episodes during Holy Week!) . . . . 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. 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. 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. 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. Family Camp: For more information or to find tickets to a theater near you, visit familycampmovie.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are starting a really special month here at That Sounds Fun where we talk in each episode about the practice of prayer. We start today with an absolute legend, Pastor Pete Greig, founder of the 24/7 prayer movement, and author of the new book How to Hear God. He's the perfect leader to help us start this conversation and grow in our prayer lives. We've made a list of some of our favorite prayer resources here! --> https://www.anniefdowns.com/prayer (And just a reminder, we don't record or release episodes during Holy Week!) . . . . 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! KiwiCo: Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code THATSOUNDSFUN at kiwico.com 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. Raycon: Go to https://buyraycon.com/thatsoundsfun for 15% off your order. Brought to you by Raycon. 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

Have a tween girl in your life that could use some courage and calm? We get to talk with Katy Boatman, author if You Can Rest: 100 Devotions to Calm Your Heart and Mind, about anxiety in girls, how to combat it, and we even get to hear from one of my favorite miniBFFs, Katy's 11 year old niece, Shelby. The story of this book and the power of these words... y'all are gonna love this one! Go ahead and buy a bunch of copies of You Can Rest! . . . . . Have a question about prayer? 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 Indeed: Start hiring RIGHT NOW with a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN. Offer valid through April 30th. 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. Canopy: Check it out at canopy.us/thatsoundsfun, and get 30 days free and 15% off the regular price forever when you use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our sweet friend Mandisa is back to talk all about her new book, Out Of The Dark, what it's like in the hard seasons, the courage to talk about depression from the middle of it, and how her puppy has changed everything. I love this woman- what a gift of light she is to us all. . . . . . Have a question about prayer? 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 Rasa Coffee Alternative: Get started with 20% OFF your first purchase. Just go to WeAreRasa.com and use my special promo code: THATSOUNDSFUN20 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. 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

Happy to have our pal Tim Tebow back on the show and I think this new book- Mission Possible- is so perfectly timed for our day. I loved talking to him about it and I'm so inspired by his passion and perseverance. . . . . . Have a question about prayer? 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 Canopy: Check it out at canopy.us/thatsoundsfun, and get 30 days free and 15% off the regular price forever when you use promo code thatsoundsfun at checkout. Pendulum: Visit pendulumlife.com and use code THATSOUNDSFUN for 20% off your first month of membership. 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. Rothy's: Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/SOUNDSFUN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want to hear two people go from 0% friendship to 100% love, it's about to happen! Wow Kristin Chenoweth is so genuine and authentic and invites everyone around her to be the same. I was so moved by this conversation and by our time together. Her new kids book What Will I Do With My Love Today? is such a sweet read- you're going to love it! . . . . . Have a question about prayer? 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! Family Camp: For more information or to find tickets to a theater near you, visit familycampmovie.com 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. 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. Third Love: Right now, you can get 20% off your first order at THIRDLOVE.com/SOUNDSFUN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh y'all. You knew Rebecca St. James a few decades ago, and you loved her then. But you are about to LOVE HER AGAIN in a million ways. Her new album, Kingdom Come, is about to be your new favorite. . . . . . Have a question about prayer? 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 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. Thrive Causemetics: Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/TSF 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 happy to have my favorite comedian Anjelah Johnson Reyes back on the podcast talking about her new book Who Do You Think I Am? (that releases TOMORROW!), her new reality show, and what she's been learning lately. We both got teary at a point in the convo so let's just say it's a good one. :) (And FYI we jump into some pretty deep conversation about femininity and sexuality, so let's put a PG13 label on this one? May be best to listen without #miniBFFs in earshot.) . . . . . Have a question about prayer? 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! Epic Will: Go to epicwill.com and use promo code FUN20 for 20% off! Brooklinen: Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN to get $20 off your purchase of $100 or more. 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. 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

It is LONG overdue having my friends Luke and Joel Smallbone on the pod! For King and Country is one of my all-time favorite groups and their new album, What Are We Waiting For?, is as good a music as I've ever heard them make. Can't wait for you to hear this conversation- it goes deep and wide and I'm grateful for it. . . . . . Have a question about prayer? 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! 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! Modern Fertility: Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to Modern Fertility.com/thatsoundsfun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a joy to have our pal Ben Rector back in the studio to talk about JOY and The Joy of Music. This new album is an absolute favorite of mine and I am sure it will be the same for you. You'll hear it in this conversation- it's a new season for Ben, and it's a good one. . . . . 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 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code THATSOUNDSFUN at kiwico.com 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. 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

Always always always a great time when Bob Goff is back on the podcast! Today we are talking about life and joy and peace and his new book Undistracted. What a gift to have this time with him and hear some of his thoughts around how best to live life in 2022. . . . . 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! 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

What an absolute joy to have Brooke Ligertwood in the studio to talk about prayer and parenting and worship and the Holy Spirit and her first solo live worship album Seven. This show is one I will not forget anytime soon- definitely a note-taking one!! WHEW GET READY. . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! Your Enneagram Coach: Head to enneagramwebinar.com/tsf right now to reserve your spot at one of Beth’s free Enneagram trainings. 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. 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. 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. 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

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