That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

Also releasing a new book this week- Made For This Moment- Madison Prewett joins us to talk all things RIGHT NOW and she's about to PREACH as us, you guys. She is a gem of wisdom and I'm so glad we get to know her better today! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! SuperBeets Hard Chews: Join over 1 Million Customers, get FREE Shipping and Returns, a 90-day money-back guarantee, and RIGHT NOW, you can get a free THIRTY DAY supply with your first purchase at SuperBeets.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! For a limited time, you can also get started with a 1-on-1 tutoring lesson for just $49 dollars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My very first children's picture book releases this week! So today on the show, we have lots of my miniBFFs, lots of my own thoughts about what today means to me, a few tears, and a lot more laughs and smiles. Order YOUR copy, or a few copies :), today! If you've already got your copy, please review the book wherever you got to purchase it! And tell your friends! Let's put this fun book in the hands of as many kids as possible this week! . . . . . 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 am exclusive free gift. Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Indeed: Get started RIGHT NOW with a SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN. MilkBar: Right now, Milk Bar has a special, limited time offer. 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'm so happy to have Anne Wilson on the podcast today! Her music and career are relatively new, but this young woman has a strong mind and lots of wisdom. I already loved her music, now I adore her too (and I think you will as well)! . . . . . TODAY is your last day to pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Cru: But here’s where they need your help. For only $21 a month, you can provide three people with Bibles each and every month. When you sign up to provide 3 Bibles with a monthly gift of $21, as a thank you, Cru will provide meals to five hungry families through their humanitarian aid ministry AND you’ll receive a free copy of my book, That Sounds Fun. Simply text FUN to 71326 to help today. Imagine just how much this gift could change someone’s life! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm so happy to have my longtime friend Mac Powell on the podcast today, on the day his first solo CCM album launches into the world! Make sure you check out New Creation- it's a new favorite and this conversation is definitely a new favorite as well. . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . Thank you to our partners! She Reads Truth: If you want to ensure that Christ is the focus of your holiday season this year, I want you to head to shopshereadstruth.com right now to get your study book.Use the code ADVENTANNIE at checkout for 15% off your Advent order. They’ve created resources for the whole family! Pendulum: Visit pendulumlife.com to find out more. And use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN for 20% off your first bottle of membership. Olive and June: Get 20% off your first mani system when you use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN at oliveandjune.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What an honor to have Sheila Walsh on the podcast today! She's a LEGEND! Her new book Holding On When You Want To Let Go is a moving memoir full of truth and hope- just like this conversation! . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . 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. Brooklinen: Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code [thatsoundsfun] to get $20 off, with a minimum purchase of $100. Raycon: Go to https://buyraycon.com/thatsoundsfun for 15% off your order. Brought to you by Raycon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My friend Charles Robinson, founder of The Red Road, joins us today to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day, to teach us about Native American culture, faith, and what we can do to help our neighbors. Do you have questions for Charles and his wife Siouxsan? SUBMIT THEM HERE BEFORE NOVEMBER 1. CLICK HERE to give to The Red Road! . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Stamps: Save time and money with Stamps.com. There’s NO risk. And with my promo code, THATSOUNDSFUN, you get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Third Love: Right now, you can get 20% off your first order at THIRDLOVE.com/SOUNDSFUN. Rothy's: Right now, you can get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/SOUNDSFUN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh y'all. Our good buddy Tyler Merritt is back today, talking all about his new book I Take My Coffee Black, how he survived cancer in 2020 (literally diagnosed DAYS after being on our show last fall!), and his big plan for a Hamilton Sing-A-Long. . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . Thank you to our partners! Chime: Get started today at chime.com/thatsoundsfun. Green Chef: Go to https://GreenChef.com/thatsoundsfun100 and use code thatsoundsfun100 to get $100 off including free shipping! 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. Today we get to welcome another AMAZING show to the network - Coffee with Kailey! Kailey invites everyone to sit down and have coffee with her and her friends. As a touring wife and mother, Kailey gets to the heart of the matter with the people that matter most to her. She and her friends will catch up over a cup of coffee, sharing intimate stories of their lives. Y'all are going to love it! Go subscribe today! The show launches TODAY and the first episode (with her hubby, Russell Dickerson!) is ready for you RIGHT NOW and new shows will release every Wednesday! . . . . . #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun. Join over 1 million people who have taken charge of their mental health. Nutrafol: You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code TSF to save FIFTEEN DOLLARS OFF your first month’s subscription -- this is their best offer ANYWHERE and it is only available to US customers for a limited time. Flamingo: Take the quiz at shop flamingo.com/annie to discover your custom hair removal routine. And you’ll save an extra 10% off your first order when you subscribe using code annie at checkout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh I'm so happy that my friend Trillia Newbell is joining us! We recorded on Friday afternoon, so we're a little wild and extra, but that's kinda who we are anyways. :) A perfect way to start your week! . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . Thank you to our partners! Cru: For only $21 a month, you can provide three people with Bibles each and every month. When you sign up to provide 3 Bibles with a monthly gift of $21, as a thank you, Cru will provide meals to five hungry families through their humanitarian aid ministry AND you’ll receive a free copy of my book, That Sounds Fun. Simply text FUN to 71326 to help today 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 Modern Fertility: Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to ModernFertility.com/thatsoundsfun. KiwiCo: Scare up some fun this Halloween with KiwiCo! Redefine learning with play -- explore hands-on projects that build confidence, creativity, and critical thinking skills.Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code THATSOUNDSFUN at kiwico.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After watching Playing God, I so wanted to talk to Aaron and Luke Benward . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Moink: Join the Moink Movement today! Go to MoinkBox.com/THATSOUNDSFUN RIGHT NOW and listeners to this show get FREE bacon for a year. LiquidIV: 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ever-lovely Kate Bowler is back to remind us what we all know so deeply- there is No Cure For Being Human. With grace and kindness and humor, this conversation is sure to encourage you and give you hope. It did me. . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Olive and June: Get 20% off your first mani system when you use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN at oliveandjune.com You on Purpose: Use code TSF40 at BakerBookHouse.com to get 40% off You On Purpose, plus free shipping in the US! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of our all-time favorites, John Mark Comer, is back to talk about the power of lies, prayer, fasting, and how spiritual practices set us free. Make sure you grab a copy of his new book Live No Lies. . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp: I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun 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. Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair quiz and get 15% off your first order today! Go to https://prose.com/thatsoundsfun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I cried just about start to finish of this conversation with Dr. Curt Thompson and I cried just about start to finish while reading his new book The Soul of Desire. Paying attention to where your emotions and soul and body meet is so important and Dr. Curt is an absolute expert and guide and leader and coach and caretaker and I'm so grateful to share this hour with him and with y'all. . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Grove: Choosing products that are better for you and the planet has never been easier. For a limited time, when my listeners go to Grove.com/SOUNDSFUN you will get to choose a FREE starter set with your first order. Super Beets Heart Chews: Join over 1 Million Customers, get FREE Shipping and Returns, a 90-day money-back guarantee, and RIGHT NOW, you can get a free THIRTY DAY supply with your first purchase at SuperBeets.com/thatsoundsfun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After watching Tokyo 2020, I wanted to hear about what it was like for Team USA! We talk today with our new VERY FAVORITE OLYMPIAN Garrett Scantling is here to tell us about his Olympic experience, life as a DECATHLETE (y'all. He does TEN events), and what happens next! You're gonna love this dude so much. GO TEAM USA! GO GARRETT! . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Brooklinen: Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code thatsoundsfun to get $20 off, with a minimum purchase of $100. 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

Y'all better BUCKLE UP because Pastor Mike comes in HOT today and we are not playing around talking about Crazy Faith and how it can change your life. It's only crazy until it happens, friends. I can't wait to hear your thoughts. . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . 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 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 Ritual: Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off your first three months. Visit ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUNand turn healthy habits into a Ritual. Rothy's: Right now, you can get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/SOUNDSFUN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When I first read Carey Nieuwhof's book, At Your Best, I made some quick adjustments to my life that have panned out for the best in so many ways! (We talk about it!) Carey is one of my all-time favorite leaders and the conversation will help you to made a few small changes that may lead to BIG results. . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Trust & Will: Gain peace of mind at TrustandWill.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and get 10% off plus FREE SHIPPING of your customized legal documents. Moink: Join the Moink Movement today! Go to MoinkBox.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and listeners to this show get FREE bacon for a year. That’s One Year of the Best bacon you’ll ever taste, but for a Limited Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My gal Christy Wright is back on the pod and we GO IN on how to balance our lives and our time and it is one of the most helpful conversations! Her new book Take Back Your Time inspired some changes in my life- it will do the same for you! :) . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp: I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun Indeed: Get started RIGHT NOW with a SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN. Offer valid through September 30th. Terms and conditions apply. Thrive Market: Join Thrive Market today to get $20 off your first order and an exclusive free gift. Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of my BFFs Danielle Walker is back today and wow is her new book special. Food Saved Me is her story, it's so deep and personal and I think you will all love it. This conversation is one of my favorites- but that's easily true because Danielle is absolutely one of my favorites! . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Stamps.com: There’s NO risk. And with my promo code, THATSOUNDSFUN, you get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in THATSOUNDSFUN. Stamps.com – Never go to the Post Office again. Raycon: Go to https://buyraycon.com/thatsoundsfun for 15% off your order. Brought to you by Raycon. Chime: Get started today at chime.com/thatsoundsfun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh I am so happy to have my friend Steve Carter on the podcast talking all about his new book The Thing Beneath The Thing, the ways God has guided his life, how to deal with church hurt, and where life leads you when you find the thing beneath the thing. This one is so good, y'all. . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Liquid IV: Grab your 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. Green Chef: Go to https://GreenChef.com/thatsoundsfun100 and use code thatsoundsfun100 to get $100 off including free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh y'all buckle up because three wild Jesus-loving friends are about to get loud and have a blast talking all about God's providence and His kindness and how we are to live and who we want to be. Natalie Grant and Charlotte Gambill started Dare To Be and wrote the Dare To Be devotional and today's convo is a note-taking one FOR SURE. . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Explore show notes the day after the episode airs here!! . . . . . Thank you to our partners! CRU: text FUN to 71326 to help today. For only $21 a month, you can provide three people with Bibles each and every month. When you sign up to provide 3 Bibles with a monthly gift of $21, as a thank you, Cru will provide meals to five hungry families through their humanitarian aid ministry AND you’ll receive a free copy of my book, That Sounds Fun. 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 KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code THATSOUNDSFUN at kiwico.com. Policy Genius: Head to Policygenius.com to get started right now. Policygenius. When it comes to insurance, it’s nice to get it right Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm so happy our friend Lisa Whittle is back and she is bringing truth and joy and all the strength of living out her new book, The Hard Good. It's a beautiful conversation and such a great book and you are going to love love love this episode! . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Explore show notes the day after the episode airs here!! . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp: As one of my friends, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun. Flamingo: Take the quiz at shopflamingo.com/annie to discover your custom hair removal routine. And you’ll save an extra 10% off your first order when you subscribe using code "annie" at checkout. Nutrafol: You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support the show by going to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code "TSF" to save FIFTEEN DOLLARS OFF your first month’s subscription -- this is their best offer ANYWHERE and it is only available to US customers for a limited time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kirk Herbstreit and I sit down today and talk all about college football - including whether he is a good luck or bad luck charm for UGA - what's going to happen in the SEC, best football environments, being a husband, a father, a man of faith, and one of my new favorite humans! Check out his book Out of the Pocket- I really enjoyed reading it! I feel like this week has hit two of the faces on my Mt. Rushmore of college football!! GO DAWGS SIC EM! . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Explore show notes the day after the episode airs here!! . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp: As one of my friends, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun. Chime: Sign up takes only two minutes, and doesn’t affect your credit score! Get started today at chime.com/thatsoundsfun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our buddy Bear Rinehart from NEEDTOBREATHE is back in the studio, telling us tons of new tales of tour life and recording this new record- Into The Mystery- and what God has been teaching him about leadership and family and faith over the last year. I MEAN HOW MUCH DO WE LOVE THIS GUY. So much. Enjoy the conversation and enjoy their new album! . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Explore show notes the day after the episode airs here!! . . . . . Thank you to our partners! ThirdLove: Go to THIRDLOVE.com/SOUNDSFUN now to find your perfect-fitting bra...and get 20% off your first purchase! Brooklinen: Shop the Labor Day Savings Event, now, for savings on all things comfort at brooklinen.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

College football kicks off this week and no one has marked that sport more to me than Coach Mark Richt. He was the coach of the Georgia Bulldogs when I was a student and his life as a coach, man of faith, father, and husband has inspired many. His new book Make The Call is such an inspiring read- grab a copy today! . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Explore show notes the day after the episode airs here!! . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Genexa: Go to Genexa.com/THATSOUNDSFUN for 20% off your first purchase. Rothy's: Head to Rothys.com/SOUNDSFUN to find your new warm weather favorites today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of our favorite dudes is back today, Jon Tyson, and we are talking through his new book, The Intentional Father (that we ALL have a lot to learn from), and what is going on in our lives with God and what is going on in the world and what is going on in our own hearts- especially the day after Jon dropped his daughter off at college! (Find all the show notes at https://www.anniefdowns.com/podcasts/) . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Explore show notes the day after the episode airs here!! . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Prepdish: Go to PrepDish.com/annie for your first 2 weeks, FREE. Olive & June: You can get 20% off your first mani system at oliveandjune.com with my code THATSOUNDSFUN. Trust & Will: Get 10% off plus free shipping at TrustandWill.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maybe you still love Bethany Dillon's music like I do? Well she's back with an absolutely beautiful album, All My Questions, and this conversation dives into the deep end quickly, which I think we all need a lot. Depression, OCD, heartache, questions, and laughter and joy and all the things. Gracious I love Beth so much. What a gift of a conversation. (Find all the show notes at https://www.anniefdowns.com/podcasts/) . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp: As one of my friends, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun. Humann: Go to SuperBeets.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and when you buy two bags, they’ll throw in the third for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If your community is anything like mine, EVERYONE is talking about The Chosen. Today, the creator, Dallas Jenkins, joins us to talk about the show, his own faith and successes and failures, and how this show is changing how people see Christianity. I LOVE THIS DUDE. I think you will too. (Find all the show notes at https://www.anniefdowns.com/podcasts/) . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Cru: When you sign up to provide 3 Bibles with a monthly gift of $21, as a thank you, Cru will provide meals to five hungry families through their humanitarian aid ministry AND you’ll receive a free copy of my book, That Sounds Fun. Simply text FUN to 71326 to help today. 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 Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair quiz and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/thatsoundsfun. Ritual: Ritual is offering my friends 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've been a fan of Danny Gokey's for a while, but we just met a few months ago at the KLOVE Fan Awards and became fast friends! This conversation today goes some wild places but I am HERE FOR IT. Danny's new album, Jesus People, is an awesome listen. I think you'll really love it! . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Grove: For a limited time, when my listeners go to Grove.com/soundsfun you will get to choose a FREE starter set with your first order. Chime: Join the millions on Chime. Signup takes two minutes, and doesn’t affect your credit score! Apply now at chime.com/thatsoundsfun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We received over 700 questions in 24 hours about how to live well in the season you are in right now, particularly speaking to singleness. (But LOTS of you married friends had questions too, which was surprising and awesome)! We narrowed it down to around 100 questions, trying to cover ever area/topic that was asked. We felt so honored to be trusted with these questions and hope our single friends find this conversation helpful! . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Glorify: To get it, just search for Glorify in your app store, it’s free to download and use, and if you like it, you can unlock their entire content library of daily devotionals, meditations, prayers and worship music. And the best thing is, you can get it for half price by using the promo code “THATSOUNDSFUN” Raycon: Go to buyraycon.com/thatsoundsfun to get 15% off your order! ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/thatsoundsfun and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh I am so happy to have my friend Hosanna Wong join us on the podcast today. It's a LONG overdue conversation with this powerhouse poet and preacher. This one will set you on FIRE to go out and love well. Her new book How (Not) To Save The World is your best next read. Cannot wait to hear your thoughts on this episode! . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp: As one of my friends, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun. Indeed: Get started right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/soundsfun. KiwiCo: Get your first month free on select crates at kiwico.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OH I LOVE HAVING TWO OF MY BEST PALS ON THE PODCAST. Cheryl Stark and Mike Grayson are here from Cross Point Music to talk all about what our church, and the global church, has experienced in the last year, the power of worship in our daily lives, and why these new songs- born during a pandemic- are important for us to sing today. Make sure to check out the new album, Never Going Back. . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners Genexa: Go to Genexa.com/THATSOUNDSFUN for 20% off your first purchase. Olive and June: Get 20% off your first mani system when you use promo code thatsoundsfun at oliveandjune.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y'all know I love soccer but one of the reasons AMERICA is falling more in love with soccer is because of today's guest, Roger Bennett. Co-host of the Men in Blazers podcast and television show, Roger's new book, and this conversation, tell a beautiful story of growing up and longing for a different life. No matter your thoughts on the soccer, the wisdom Rog brings today about life and transitions and courage and America will mean a lot to you. I totally teared up in this one- what a gift this conversation is- and yes, we do some soccer talk that I think you're gonna love. And if you enjoy this conversation, I bet you'll enjoy his book Reborn in the USA! . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! CAP: To learn more, visit Christianapp.org. Together we can help make a brighter tomorrow possible for our neighbors in Appalachia. Liquid IV: Grab your 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. Brooklinen: Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code thatsoundsfun to get $20 off, with a minimum purchase of $100. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y'all aren't even ready for the FUN and DEPTH that awaits you today with Amanda and Abner from JOHNNYSWIM. This is the number one requested guest from y'all and they absolutely did not disappoint. Make sure to grab a copy of their book Home Sweet Road. I super enjoyed it (and them!!!)! . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Cru: For only $21 a month, you can provide three people with Bibles each and every month. When you sign up to provide 3 Bibles with a monthly gift of $21, as a thank you, Cru will provide meals to five hungry families through their humanitarian aid ministry AND you’ll receive a free copy of my book, That Sounds Fun. Simply text FUN to 71326 to help today. 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 Rothy's: Step up your summer wardrobe with washable, sustainable, stylish shoes and bags from Rothy’s. Head to Rothys.com/SOUNDSFUN to find your new warm. Nutrafol: You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support the 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. Plus you get free shipping on every order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our girl Ellie Holcomb is back for a very special conversation about her new album, Canyon, she's answering YOUR questions from the AFD Week In Review email, and you better stick around until the end because PSALM 23! . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Stamps.com: Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the top of the homepage and type in THATSOUNDSFUN for a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale Indeed: Indeed delivers FOUR TIMES MORE HIRES than all other job sites combined. Receive a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/soundsfun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I LOVE when we see a theme stretching across multiple shows and here we are AGAIN at Psalm 23! One of my all-time favorite pastors, Louie Giglio, is back today and his new book, Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, is an absolute must read. I talked to the lady beside me at the pool last week when I saw her reading it! God is using this book in so many lives! . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Better Help: As one of my friends, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun. Flamingo: Get the Flamingo Shave Set with everything you need for a luxurious, smooth shave at shopflamingo.com/annie all for just $16 plus free shipping! Curology: Go to Curology.com/thatsoundsfun for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y'all I am sorry for how hard I fangirl but who can blame a person when Shane and Shane are on the other side of the microphones. Their new album - Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs Volume 1 - is a current favorite of mine (well, all their stuff is, to be fair). This conversation is so deep and powerful and fun and gosh I love these dudes. . . . . . Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! CAP: I want to invite you to be a part of these incredible stories by making a donation that is meaningful to you or by signing up to volunteer. To learn more, visit Christianapp.org. Together we can help make a brighter tomorrow possible for our neighbors in Appalachia. Third Love: Go to thirdlove.com/SOUNDSFUN now to find your perfect-fitting bra...and get 20% off your first purchase! Policy Genius: Head to Policygenius.com. In minutes you can workout how much life insurance coverage you need, and compare personalized quotes to find your best price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Minneapolis, here is my conversation with America's Government Teacher, Sharon McMahon! . . . . . Join us in Marietta, Georgia on October 1 for a special That Sounds Fun Tour stop in my hometown!! . . . . . 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 IF: Lead: You can get your digital pass at iflead2021.com. They start at just $29! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Mobile, here is my conversation with Dave and Jon from Dadville! Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today! https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/ . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Better Help: As one of my friends, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun Trust and Will: Get 10% off plus free shipping at TrustandWill.com/THATSOUNDSFUN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Indianapolis, here is my conversation with Jordan Lee Dooley! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Ritual: Get key nutrients–without the B.S. Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN to start your Ritual today. Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair quiz and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/thatsoundsfun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Dallas, here is my conversation with Pastor Matt Chandler and his wife (and one of my favorite authors) Lauren Chandler! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! CRU: For only $21 a month, you can provide three people with Bibles each and every month. When you sign up to provide 3 Bibles with a monthly gift of $21, as a thank you, Cru will provide meals to five hungry families through their humanitarian aid ministry AND you’ll receive a promo code for 10% off the That Sounds Fun store. Simply text FUN to 71326 to help today. 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 Genexa: Go to Genexa.com/THATSOUNDSFUN for 20% off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Houston, here is my conversation with novelist Charles Martin! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun. Brooklinen: Use our special promo code "thatsoundsfun" to get $20 off, with a minimum purchase of $100 at brooklinen.com. Zoc Doc: Go to Zocdoc.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Milwaukee, here is my conversation with our favorite Wicked Musical witches- Ginna Claire Mason and Mary Kate Morrissey! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Rothy's: Through August 1st, 2021, you can get $20 off your first purchase of $100 or more at Rothys.com/SOUNDSFUN KiwiCo: Get your first month free on select crates at kiwico.com/THATSOUNDSFUN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Grand Rapids, here is my conversation with Pastor Mike Kelsey (and a moment with his wife Ashley)! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Nutrafol: Start growing 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Birmingham, here is my conversation with Knox and Jamie from The Popcast! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Better Help: As one of my friends, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun Thrive Market: Join today to get $20 off your first order AND an exclusive FREE gift. Go to thrivemarket.com/THATSOUNDSFUN! Indeed: Get started right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Waco, here is my conversation with author and IT Cosmetics founder Jamie Kern Lima! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partner! Liquid I.V.: Make sure you grab your 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Charlotte, here is my conversation with celebrity chef Aarti Sequeira! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! Cru: When you sign up to provide 3 Bibles with a monthly gift of $21, as a thank you, Cru will provide meals to five hungry families through their humanitarian aid ministry AND you’ll receive a promo code for 10% off the That Sounds Fun store. Text FUN to 71326 to help today 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 Grove: Go to Grove.co/SOUNDSFUN to choose a FREE gift with your first order of $30 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Kansas City, here is my conversation with comedian Trey Kennedy! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun! Stamps.com: Get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale at Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in THATSOUNDSFUN. Flamingo: Get Flamingo’s award-winning Shave Set for just $16 at shopflamingo.com/ANNIE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Nashville, here is my conversation with Hillary, Dave, and Charles from Lady A! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! Third Love: Go to thirdlove.com/SOUNDSFUN now to get 20% off your first purchase. Policy Genius: Head to Policygenius.com to get started right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We end our EnneaSummer2021 series with the ever fun sevens! The only number to have three guests (HI IT ME), Ashley and Craig join me to discuss the finer points of being healthy in our seven-ness. Sevens go towards (5) in security and towards (1) in stress, so hearing them process that and respond to Suzanne Stabile's thoughts will really help you if you know or love any enneagram sevens! . . . . . Listen to : EnneaSummer2019: Sevens and EnneaSummer2020: Sevens Our hashtags : #EnneaSummer2021 #thatsoundsfunpodcast ... join in the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome. :) Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun! Brooklinen: Go to Brooklinen.com and enter promo code "thatsoundsfun" for $20 off, with a minimum purchase of $100! Glorify App: Download the Glorify app now, create an account, and enter code THATSOUNDSFUN in the profile section for a special limited-time discount of 50%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gracious you aren't even READY for this conversation with Heather Thompson Day! You're gonna want to take notes and be able to say AMEN and share this episode with all your people. Heather's newest book It's Not Your Turn was a a real gift to me (which is why I agreed to write the foreword). I think you'll love it as much as I did... and Heather, too! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! Cru: Text FUN to 71326, or visit give.cru.org/Fun. When you sign up to provide 3 Bibles with a monthly gift of $21, as a thank you, Cru will provide meals to 5 hungry families through their humanitarian aid ministry AND you’ll receive a promo code for 10% off the That Sounds Fun store. 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 Literati: Redeem your 30-day trial for only $0.99 at Literati.com/SOUNDSFUN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices