That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

Sissy Goff shares insights on rewiring anxiety in parents, importance of emotional connections with kids, and managing stress levels. Practical parenting tips, self-care, and mindfulness techniques discussed. Helpful advice for raising worry-free children.

It's always an honor when Dr. Russell Moore joins us on the podcast! And GOOD GRAVY this conversation...Dr. Moore teaches us what it looks like to be an Evangelical Christian today, how nostalgia impacts our view of the Church, and postures we can start taking now ahead of the political election season. I'm always so appreciative of Dr. Moore's wise voice of reason and his ability to speak truth. I think you're going to learn a lot from this conversation and his latest book, Losing Our Religion. Gosh, I'm so grateful.. . . .Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE.Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your August 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.Indeed: Claim your $75 credit now at Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN.ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE.Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair quiz and get 15% off your first order today! Go to https://prose.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

Hosanna Wong discusses spiritual disciplines, finding identity in Christ, and the rhythms of Jesus. The episode explores consecration, personal rhythms with Jesus, and the transformative power of prayer. Sponsor messages from Chime and Higher Health are included.

My dear friend and truly one of my heroes, Brandi Wilson, is in the studio today and I could not be happier!  Brandi is graciously sharing her story of finding hope again when things fall apart. We talk about parenting through divorce, being surrounded by community, and being single again. Brandi's new book Better Than Okay is stunning. This conversation is beautiful and deeply important to me and I know you're going to love it.. . . .Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE.Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your August 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.Thrive Market: Join Thrive Market today to get 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift! Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/THATSOUNDSFUN.Raycon: Go to https://buyraycon.com/thatsoundsfun today to get 15% off your Raycon order.Allie + Bess: Get 30% off any order at alliebess.com with code ANNIE30.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

Ya'll. This conversation is a special one. My friend Steffany Gretzinger is back on the show to talk about her brand new album The Narrow Way, the loss of her dad, and the project she created as a way to honor him called Faith of My Father. (PUDDLE. That's me.) Her work just feels like music we have needed. This conversation is beautiful and hard and I can't wait for you all to hear it. I'm so grateful for Steffany's wisdom and open heart.. . . .Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE.Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your August 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.Brooklinen: Use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN for $20 off your online purchase of $100 or more plus free shipping on Brooklinen.com.MiniBFF Back to School Kit: Click HERE to download the free kit for you and your kids. And be sure to save the date for the miniBFF Back to School Bash on my Instagram next Monday at 6pm.Indeed: Claim your $75 credit now at Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN.. . . . .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

This week marks one year since we lost my nephew, TJ, so it is not lost on me God’s timing to remind me, and all of us, of what He can do with grief and loss. You are going to love getting to know country-music star Granger Smith and his story. It’s a story none of us want, but are often faced with. And Granger’s story felt like the exact right one for this week. This conversation is emotional and heavy at times, but it’s also hope-filled a reminder of what God can do with our grief. What He’s capable of restoring and redeeming. His book Like a River is a beautiful resource. It's not easy to talk about loss and I'm so grateful for Granger.Just a heads-up, if your #miniBFF is listening along, this may be one you want to hear before you invite them into the conversation. . . . .Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE.Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your August 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.Reliefband: Go to Reliefband.com and use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN to receive 20% off plus free shipping.Nutrafol: Go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code TSF to save $10 OFF your first month’s subscription, plus FREE shipping on EVERY order -- this is their best offer ANYWHERE and it is only available to US customers for a limited time.FabFitFun: Sign up at FabFitFun.com/THATSOUNDSFUN, customize your box, and get access to discounts up to 70% off.. . . . .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

As we head into the fall, there are some new guests, exciting opportunities, and another fun series coming your way. I cannot wait to share all of it with you!Make sure you are subscribed so you don't miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Today on this final Hall of Fun episode, you get to hear my conversation from Episode 236 with my friend Lauren Akins. She was one of our most requested guests and I know you guys love her and so do I! We talk a lot about her book, Live in Love, in this episode because it had just come out, but she now also has a podcast on the That Sounds Fun Network called Live in Love! Season 3 all about parenting is out now, and believe me, you don't want to miss a single episode...or season!Head over to @ThatSoundsFunPodcast on Instagram so you can fill out YOUR Hall of Fun and share it with us!. . . .Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE.Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your July 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.Allie + Bess: Get 20% off any order at alliebess.com with code ANNIE20.Blueland: Get 15% off your first order by going to Blueland.com/thatsoundsfun.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

Today on this Hall of Fun episode, you get to hear my conversation from Episode 216 with my friend Jo Saxton. She is one of your favorites (and mine!), and this one takes us right back to 2020. Jo and I definitely talk about what it was like to deal with all of the changes and pivots that year. We also talk all about her book Ready to Rise. Jo is just full of wisdom, makes me laugh, and always speaks truth over us, and I just love friends like that.. . . .Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE.Go to https://anniefdowns.com/gospels to purchase your July 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!Kitsch: Go to MyKitsch.com/thatsoundsfun to get 30% off your entire order.Hiya Health: Go to hiyahealth.com/thatsoundsfun to receive 50% off your first order.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