That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

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This is a fun one, y'all! Yours and my favorite Food Network Star, Aarti Sequeira is back to talk all about how her faith impacts her professional life, aging publicly, and staying true to who she is. I am SO excited that Aarti is back on the pod! Her new devotional cookbook, Unwind, is out now. Y'all. This book. It's amazing! I just love this whole idea. My soul felt so full after talking to Aarti and I know yours will too.. . . .Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE.Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your October Reading Plan or Let’s Read the Gospels Guidebook.. . . . .Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/thatsoundsfun.. . . . .Head to anniefdowns.com/books for more information and to sign up for the AFD Book of the Month.. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!Beekeepers Natural: Go to beekeepersnaturals.com/THATSOUNDSFUN or enter code THATSOUNDSFUN to get 20% off your orderBlueland: Get 15% off your first order by going to Blueland.com/thatsoundsfun.Nutrafol: Go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code TSF to save $10 OFF your first month’s subscription, plus FREE shipping.KiwiCo: Get 50% your first month on any crate line plus free shipping at kiwico.com/THATSOUNDSFUN.. . . . .If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form!. . . . .NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of the That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you considered having a “Board of Directors” for your life? The community you surround yourself with helps you grow as a person and grow in your relationship with God. And we want to help you figure out who you need right now and how to find them.For the month of October, we’re hosting Build Your Board, a That Sounds Fun podcast series to help you find the voices you need for the life you want. We’re going to talk about finding friends as an adult, why counselors matter so much, how to find a mentor, why discipleship doesn’t have to be intimidating, and So. Much. More.Go download your Build Your Board Guidebook at anniefdowns.com/buildyourboard and subscribe to That Sounds Fun if you haven’t already.Let’s Build Your Board. Because in a world of influencers, it is important that YOU decide who is influencing you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I have the honor of getting to talk with Dr. Scot McKnight. I know talking about the church falling apart does NOT sound fun...but it's such a needed conversation right now. So many of us have been or are currently in a complicated spot with a church. Dr. McKnight teaches us about hope, pain, and leadership. Y'all know I also LOVE a good Gospel conversation and this does not disappoint! I think you're really going to love learning from him. His latest book—co-written with Laura Barringer—called Pivot, which is such an important read if you’re a pastor or church leader or a business leader. It is a helpful, hard, beautiful book.We begin the conversation talking a good bit about church hurt and if this is a part of your story, this episode may be tender to you. I wanted you to know beforehand so you can take care of your heart.. . . .Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE.Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your October Reading Plan or Let’s Read the Gospels Guidebook.. . . . .Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/thatsoundsfun.. . . . .Head to anniefdowns.com/books for more information and to sign up for the AFD Book of the Month.. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our sponsors!BetterHelp Online Therapy: Visit betterhelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month.Liquid I.V.: Get 20% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout.Kitsch: Go to MyKitsch.com/thatsoundsfun to get 30% off your entire order.Earth Breeze: Subscribe to Earth Breeze and save 40%! Go to earthbreeze.com/thatsoundsfun to get started.. . . . .If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form!. . . . .NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of the That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We LOVE a Friday bonus episode and this one is extra special! I get to talk to my friend, Dr. Carolyn Weber, who is the author of Surprised by Oxford. Y’all, when I tell you I fell in love with this book the first time I read it...I cannot wait for you to hear Carolyn talk about writing it and now seeing it come to life on the big screen. It is a FASCINATING conversation!This film is playing nationwide for a limited time — so regardless, don’t miss your chance to see my favorite book turned into a film in theaters on September 27th (you know, and maybe catch my cameo). You can go to surprisedbyoxford.movie to find when and where it’s playing near you.Win 2 free tickets to see Surprised by Oxford in theaters September 27 by following @surprisedbyoxford on Instagram, then click LIKE and SHARE on this post HERE! . . . .Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE.Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your September Reading Plan or Let’s Read the Gospels Guidebook.. . . . .Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/thatsoundsfun.. . . . .Head to anniefdowns.com/books for more information and to sign up for the AFD Book of the Month.. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form!. . . . .NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of the That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are in a Next Gen era on the pod and I am LOVING it! Riley Clemmons and I have been friends for a long time and I think you're going to love her! Today we are talking about social media boundaries, touring, and her new album, Church Pew. This album is absolutely beautiful and I can't wait for you all to hear it!. . . .Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE.Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your September Reading Plan or Let’s Read the Gospels Guidebook.. . . . .Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/thatsoundsfun.. . . . .Head to anniefdowns.com/books for more information and to sign up for the AFD Book of the Month.. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!Just Different Podcast: Listen & subscribe to SHOW - https://tinyurl.com/TheJustDifferentPodcastHatch: Go to hatch.co/thatsoundsfun to get $20 off and free shipping!Ritual: Right now Ritual is offering listeners 20% off your first three months. Visit ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN to start Ritual today.ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE.Simple Modern: Go to www.simplemodern.com/thatsoundsfun and by sharing your email you’ll get a  unique discount code just for you or bundle and save for back to school.. . . . .If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form!. . . . .NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of the That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show, we are celebrating the release of my brand new kids book So Happy to Know You! which is officially out TODAY. It means so much to me that you all have this book in your hands and in your lives and classrooms...GAH...I know a ton of you always want to hear more about the writing process and the behind the scenes of writing and launching a book, so today the illustrator of So Happy to Know You! (andWhat Sounds Fun to You?) Jennie Poh joins me ALL the way from the UK and for the first half of the show we’re going to talk all about how she takes my words and creates these beautiful illustrations and characters. She’s so talented, y’all! Then, during the second half, you’ll get to hear my conversation with Taylor Ann (who’s in charge of our miniBFFs) and Katy (who’s our Content Manager) as we talk about the process of releasing a book. I’m telling you, it takes a village, y’all! Be sure to check out Katy's new book You Can Trust as well!. . . .Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE.Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your September Reading Plan or Let’s Read the Gospels Guidebook.. . . . .Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/thatsoundsfun.. . . . .Head to anniefdowns.com/books for more information and to sign up for the AFD Book of the Month.. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form!. . . . .NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of the That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Anita Phillips dives deep into the importance of emotions, loving our bodies, and dealing with heart pain. Her book 'The Garden Within' is a must-read for going even deeper. Plus, explore the connection between emotions, faith, and trauma, and how emotions impact spiritual well-being in the church.

Y’all. This one. Such a special conversation with my friend Matt Redman. I definitely cried at the end while I thanked him for years of music that have so deeply impacted me. We talk all about how to stir up mystery and reverence during our worship, the difference of Christianity between Western and Eastern cultures, and OF COURSE we talked about Matt’s latest album, Lamb of God, (which is just extraordinary). If you haven’t heard this album yet, you’re going to love it. And gosh, I wish we could have chatted for 3 more hours! I’m so grateful for Matt and the impact he has had in my life and in the world.For more info on the Worship and Theology Conference Matt mentioned, go to Worthworship.com.. . . .Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE.Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your September Reading Plan or Let’s Read the Gospels Guidebook.. . . . .Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/thatsoundsfun.. . . . .Head to anniefdowns.com/books for more information and to sign up for the AFD Book of the Month.. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form!. . . . .NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of the That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show, I get to talk with my friend Madison Prewett Troutt. Her new book, The Love Everybody Wants is an empowering message about where we go to find love. I'm really enjoying opening up these conversations after our Summer Lovin' Series around dating and sex, and what that looks like right now. We also got to talk about God's peace and coming into relationships out of an abundance rather than scarcity. I'm so grateful to Madi for sharing her story with us!. . . .Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE.Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your September Reading Plan or Let’s Read the Gospels Guidebook.. . . . .Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/thatsoundsfun.. . . . .Head to anniefdowns.com/books for more information and to sign up for the AFD Book of the Month.. . . . .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. Go to athleticgreens.com/soundsfun.Thrive Market: Join Thrive Market today to get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/THATSOUNDSFUN.Preorder So Happy to Know You and nominate a teacher who had a huge impact on your life or a teacher you know and love. Entries close September 18th at 8pm ET. Head to sohappytoknowyou.com to enter.Prose: Go to https://prose.com/thatsoundsfun for your FREE in-depth hair consultation and an extra $20 off your first subscription order.. . . . .If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form!. . . . .NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of the That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices