
That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs
Christian author and speaker Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, restaurants, travel stories, musicians not to miss, interviews with friends. Pretty much, if it sounds fun to Annie, you're gonna hear about it.
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Dec 13, 2022 • 16min
TSF Advent Series: Find Joy Right Where You Are. (Joy Day 2)
Welcome to the third week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of joy.To access the scriptures, questions, and the video version of this devotional, head to anniefdowns.com/advent.. . . .Did you hear the big news?! We're launching a new podcast! Head over to Let's Read the Gospels and subscribe today so you can start with us on January 1.. . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!CSB: Head over to lifeway.com/CSB and use the code TSF to save an extra $10 off any order over $40.Awana: Visit Talkaboutdiscipleship.com and use code TSF to get TWO free months of resources.. . . . .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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 2022 • 15min
TSF Advent Series: Why Does Joy Matter? (Joy Day 1)
Welcome to the third week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of joy.To access the scriptures, questions, and the video version of this devotional, head to anniefdowns.com/advent.. . . .Did you hear the big news?! We're launching a new podcast! Head over to Let's Read the Gospels and subscribe today so you can start with us on January 1.. . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!CSB: Head over to lifeway.com/CSB and use the code TSF to save an extra $10 off any order over $40.Brooklinen: Visit Brooklinen.com today and and save 15% on your first purchase PLUS free shipping.. . . . .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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 9, 2022 • 19min
TSF Advent Series: Finding Peace with God. (Peace Day 5)
Welcome to the second week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of peace.To access the scriptures, questions, and the video version of this devotional, head to anniefdowns.com/advent.. . . .Did you hear the big news?! We're launching a new podcast! Head over to Let's Read the Gospels and subscribe today so you can start with us on January 1.. . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!CSB: Head over to lifeway.com/CSB and use the code TSF to save an extra $10 off any order over $40.Thistle Farms: Receive 15% off your order at thistlefarms.org with the promo code THATSOUNDSFUN.. . . . .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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 8, 2022 • 1h 5min
2022 Christmas Party Episode 2: Ellie Holcomb on Our Connection with God, the Birth of Jesus, and Joy
What a gift to have Ellie Holcomb in the studio to chat all things Christmas! Ellie is such a dear and wise friend and I loved this conversation. We talk about what it looks like to ponder and take in the beauty and the good we see, making space to remember, and how to do the Christmas season well (especially with kids). Ellie's new children's book Sounding Joy is ADORABLE and I definitely recommend gifting it to ALL the miniBFFs in your life! Also be sure to check out her album Sing: Christmas Songs as well!Be sure to hop on over to my Instagram and comment with what JOY sounds like to you!. . .It's not too late to join us as we celebrate Advent together. Go to anniefdowns.com/advent to get started!. . . .Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/thatsoundsfun.. . . .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. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/soundsfun.Everlywell: Everlywell is offering a special discount of 20% off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/thatsoundsfun.ThirdLove: Take the Fitting Room Quiz and get 20% off your first order at THIRDLOVE.com/SOUNDSFUNStamps.com: Go to Stamps.com and sign up with promo code THATSOUNDSFUN for a special offer that includes a 4-week trial, plus free postage and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts.ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE. Then start your search for a top-rated doctor today. Many are available within 24 hours.. . . . .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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 8, 2022 • 17min
TSF Advent Series: Finding Peace with Yourself. (Peace Day 4)
Welcome to the second week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of peace.To access the scriptures, questions, and the video version of this devotional, head to anniefdowns.com/advent.. . . .Did you hear the big news?! We're launching a new podcast! Head over to Let's Read the Gospels and subscribe today so you can start with us on January 1.. . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!CSB: Head over to lifeway.com/CSB and use the code TSF to save an extra $10 off any order over $40.Liquid I.V.: Grab Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 20% off when you shop better hydration at LIQUIDIV.COM and use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout.. . . . .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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 7, 2022 • 17min
TSF Advent Series: Finding Peace with Your People. (Peace Day 3)
Welcome to the second week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of peace.To access the scriptures, questions, and the video version of this devotional, head to anniefdowns.com/advent.. . . .Did you hear the big news?! We're launching a new podcast! Head over to Let's Read the Gospels and subscribe today so you can start with us on January 1.. . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!CSB: Head over to lifeway.com/CSB and use the code TSF to save an extra $10 off any order over $40.Thrive Causemetics: Right now, you can get up to 45% off their best selling products when you purchase holiday sets by visiting thrivecausemetics.com/TSF.. . . . .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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 6, 2022 • 15min
TSF Advent Series: What Do You Do When There Is No Peace? (Peace Day 2)
Welcome to the second week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of peace.To access the scriptures, questions, and the video version of this devotional, head to anniefdowns.com/advent.. . . .Did you hear the big news?! We're launching a new podcast! Head over to Let's Read the Gospels and subscribe today so you can start with us on January 1.. . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!CSB: Head over to lifeway.com/CSB and use the code TSF to save an extra $10 off any order over $40.KiwiCo: Get your first month of ANY crate line FREE at kiwico.com/THATSOUNDSFUN.. . . . .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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 5, 2022 • 15min
TSF Advent Series: Why Is Peace a Gift? (Peace Day 1)
Welcome to the second week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of peace.To access the scriptures, questions, and the video version of this devotional, head to anniefdowns.com/advent.. . . .Did you hear the big news?! We're launching a new podcast! Head over to Let's Read the Gospels and subscribe today so you can start with us on January 1.. . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!CSB: Head over to lifeway.com/CSB and use the code TSF to save an extra $10 off any order over $40.BetterHelp Online Therapy: Visit betterhelp.com/thatsoundsfun today to get 10% off your first month.. . . . .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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 2, 2022 • 17min
TSF Advent Series: Courage to Hope. (Hope Day 5)
Welcome to the first week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of hope.To access the scriptures, questions, and the video version of this devotional, head to anniefdowns.com/advent.. . . .Did you hear the big news?! We're launching a new podcast! Head over to Let's Read the Gospels and subscribe today so you can start with us on January 1.. . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!CSB: Head over to lifeway.com/CSB and use the code TSF to save an extra $10 off any order over $40.Awana: Try one month of Talk About for FREE with special promo code TSF. Start today at talkaboutdiscipleship.com.. . . . .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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 1, 2022 • 1h 13min
2022 Christmas Party Episode 1: The Chosen
We couldn't let the Christmas season go by without a few fun Christmas Party bonus episodes! This summer, I had the opportunity to visit the set of The Chosen and it was INCREDIBLE. Y'all. I had SO much fun chatting with a few of the cast and crew of The Chosen season 3. George Xanthis (who plays John), Liz Tabish (Mary Magdalene), Giavani Cairo (Thaddeus), Ryan Swanson (co-writer), Brad Pelo (President of The Chosen), Brandon Potter (Quintus), and Katherine Warnock (Head of Original Content for The Chosen). I can't wait for y'all to hear our conversations and to watch season 3 of The Chosen! If you want to check out more of my visit to the set and watch some behind the scenes action, we made a little video that you can find HERE.. . .It's not too late to join us as we celebrate Advent together. Go to anniefdowns.com/advent to get started!. . . .Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/thatsoundsfun.. . . .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.Rothy's: Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/SOUNDSFUN.Chime: Get started at chime.com/thatsoundsfun.Raycon: Go to https://buyraycon.com/thatsoundsfun and use code HOLIDAY to get 15% off your order plus free shipping.Ritual: Right now Ritual is offering listeners 10% off your first three months. Visit ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and turn healthy habits into a Ritual.. . . . .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.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices