That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

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

Oh I am so happy to have my friend Noah Herrin on the pod to talk all about his new book Holy Habits! Noah is such a trusted voice and I think you're really going to love this conversation. We also got to talk about planting churches for the next generation, how there is freedom in setting habits, and how Noah and his wife do Sabbath as a young family. There is so much hope in the leaders and generation coming up behind us! I think the world of Noah and am just so grateful for him and his friendship!. . . .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 sponsors!BetterHelp Online Therapy: Visit betterhelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month.KiwiCo: Get 50% your first month on any crate line plus free shipping at kiwico.com/THATSOUNDSFUN.Chime: Get started at chime.com/thatsoundsfun.Indeed: Claim your $75 credit now at Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN.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.. . . . .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

Oh friends. This is your friendly heads up that this is a MAJOR note-taking episode! The brilliant Dr. Alicia Britt Chole teaches us about the night originating before sin in Eden, what the Gospel says about our capacity, and how to do grace well. It's also a very special conversation about the Gospels that I know you're going to love. Make sure to grab a copy of Dr. Chole's latest book, The Night is Normal. It's incredibly beautiful and I hope you will not just read it, but sit with it. I'm so thankful for this conversation and the kindness of Dr. Chole!. . . .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 sponsors!BetterHelp Online Therapy: Visit betterhelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month.FabFitFun: Sign up at FabFitFun.com/THATSOUNDSFUN, customize your box, and get access to discounts up to 70% off.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.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

Buckle up y'all because we are GOING there today! My friend and one of your favorite humans, Jim Cress, is in the studio diving into ALL the questions you sent us after our Summer Lovin' series. All things dating, friendship, sex, and singleness. PHEW! I'm so grateful for Jim and his thoughts as he helps us address these things head on. You may not agree with every single thing we talk about, but my biggest hope is that this episode would spark a conversation with your people. Because of the topics we cover in this episode, this is one you will want to listen to when there aren't miniBFF ears around. Head to our Spotify Playlist to listen to all the episode of our Summer Lovin' series.. . . .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.Brooklinen: Use promo code THATSOUNDSFUNfor $20 off your online purchase of $100 or more plus free shipping on Brooklinen.com.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.. . . . .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

Cody Carnes released a brand new album called FIRM FOUNDATION (LIVE) and Y'ALL...it is SO.GOOD. I am thrilled we got a chance to sit down and talk about the supernatural effects of worship, the story of his new song Firm Foundation (He Won't)...and trust me...you do NOT want to miss the moment when we're joined by my friend Shayna (remember her from our Summer Lovin' Attachment Theory episode??). Her story of how God used Cody's song for an encounter with the Holy Spirit...well, it's incredible and I can't wait for you to hear. What a perfect conversation for a Friday!. . . .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. . . . .Don't miss our BIG SUMMER BLOWOUT sale where you can find discounts up to 75% off! Head to shopanniefdowns.com and check out the deals before the sale ends September 4th.. . . . .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

I get HYPED to talk to my friends who are seminary professors or are people who talk about prayer...they're basically like my version of a Kardashian...so basically, y'all are in for a TREAT with this conversation. Esau McCaulley's latest book, How Far to the Promised Land, is an eye-opening and a profoundly honest story. I really enjoyed the book and was so honored to have this conversation. We talked about our love for Scotland, black spirituality, and OF COURSE we had to talk about the Gospels! I'm so thankful for Esau's teaching! And I can't wait to have him back with us to do a deeper dive on the Gospels!. . . .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!Earth Breeze: Subscribe to Earth Breeze and save 40%! Go to earthbreeze.com/thatsoundsfun to get started.Thrive Causemetics: Right now, you can get an exclusive 20% off your first order when you visit thrivecausemetics.com/TSF.Reliefband: Go to Reliefband.com and use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN to receive 20% off plus free shipping.Hatch: Go to hatch.co/thatsoundsfun to get $20 off and free shipping!. . . . .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

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I've been keeping a BIG secret for a LONG time, and if you know me, you know that is definitely not an easy thing for me to do. Well, it's time to share about a fun surprise that's coming for you and the kids in your life. Listen in to hear all about it! Be sure you're subscribed to the miniBFF Podcast too, because we've got some more fun surprises coming up in the next few months, all with your amazing kids, my miniBFFs, in mind!Visit sohappytoknowyou.com for more details and some fun goodies you can get when you preorder So Happy To Know You! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices