That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

Bri McKoy, author of The Cook's Book, joins Annie F. Downs. They discuss how food creates community, share the wild story of how Bri and her husband met, and talk about the significance of cooking and home cooking. The power of food in fostering connections and the importance of saying goodbye are also explored. Plus, St. Louis food spots and the Cooks Club community are featured.

Can I just be Annie on a Sunday every now and then? This feels like friend talk anyways.I’ve been wanting to tell you a fuller story of what’s coming up this fall in my life, specifically when it comes to where I’ll be living, and why. So think of this episode as a little verbal essay answering your question...why am I moving to New York City for two months?I'd love for you to share your questions or thoughts for more episodes like this with me over on @thatsoundsfunpodcast. See you back here tomorrow for a really fun Monday episode on That Sounds Fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y'all get ready...I got to sit down with my dear friend, Bianca Juarez Olthoff and we get LOUD and have a LOT of words to say! Bianca is an amazing Bible teacher and writer and I can't wait for you all to hear this conversation. We talk about her experience starting a church plant as a female lead communicator, what makes resilience and grit different for Christians, and how to determine God's voice over our own. Bianca's newest book, Grit Don't Quit, is such a gift! I'm so thankful for Bianca and her 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 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.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.Ritual: Right now Ritual is offering listeners 10% off your first three months. Visit ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN to start Ritual today.Shopify: Sign up for a $1 per month trial period at shopify.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

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