That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

I ADORE my friend, Anne Wilson, and I'm so happy she's back on the podcast! We truly covered a WIDE range of topics in this conversation. Will we be going on a mini tour next fall to cross Vermont off our travel list?? Only time will tell...In the meantime, I'm so excited to get to chat with Anne about her new book, My Jesus: From Heartache to Hope. Our conversation about what loss GIVES you has really stuck with me. AND ALSO, who knew Anne wanted to be an astronaut?! FUN FACT ALERT!. . . .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/podcast.. . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!Cru: Text FUN to 71326 to help now or visit give.cru.org/ThatSoundsFunIndeed: Visit Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN to start hiring now.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.Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair quiz and get 15% off your first order today! Go to https://prose.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

What a true honor to have Dr. Diane Langberg on the show today. Her book, Redeeming Power: Understanding Authority and Abuse in the Church, has taught me so much about trauma, abuse, and power. In this conversation, Dr. Langberg teaches us about paying attention to our own power, misusing that power, and balancing love for our local church with accountability.If abuse is a part of your story, I would encourage you to listen with someone who loves you. This conversation may be tender to you, so I wanted you to know before you listened so you could care for yourself and your heart well. And, for our #miniBFFs, this show may be a bit much for their little ears.. . . .Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/podcast.. . . .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.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.Stitch Fix: Sign up today at StitchFix.com/THATSOUNDSFUN to get $20 off your first purchase.Everlywell: Everlywell is offering a special discount of 20% off an at-home lab test at everlywell.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

I'm so happy that my dear friend, Shannan Martin, is in the studio today to chat about her new book, Start with Hello. This book is a practical guide on how to move toward each other in community and it is SO GOOD! What an important conversation that we ALL need! We talk all about loving your people well, the importance of making space for grief, and how the tiniest step toward one another matters. Y'all. Get ready!. . . .Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/podcast.. . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!Awana: Try one month of Talk About for FREE with special promo code TSF. Start today at talkaboutdiscipleship.comThirdLove: Right now, you can get 20% off your first order at THIRDLOVE.com/SOUNDSFUNShopify: Sign up for a free trial at shopify.com/soundsfun.Raycon: Go to https://buyraycon.com/thatsoundsfun and use code SOUNDSFUN15 to get 15% off your order.Cabinets To Go: Right now, get a full custom 3D design of your new kitchen at cabinetstogo.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

We have such a special show for you today! I got to talk with one of my heroes, Richard Foster, and his friend and fellow pastor Brenda Quinn. Richard's new book Learning Humility uses the Lakota calendar as a framework for this study on the virtue of humility. IT'S FASCINATING! What an inspiring  conversation about slowing down enough to be available to God, coming to God as who you already are, and one of our favorite topics - prayer.Due to some technological challenges, this episode's audio isn’t typical TSF quality. We’re sorry about that, but we still wanted to bring you this great conversation!. . . .Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/podcast.. . . .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.Chime: Sign up for a Chime Checking Account takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/thatsoundsfun.Stamps.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.Indeed: Visit Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN to start hiring now.. . . . .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

SO many of you have requested Brandon Lake to be a guest on the podcast. Well, my friends, you're dreams have come TRUE! I am excited to get to talk to my friend Brandon about his new album Help! and his upcoming tour Miracle Nights. This conversation might be one of my favorites. We talk all about hearing the voice of God, expectancy, and the gift of being in the middle of a season. What an amazing note taking episode!. . . .Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/podcast.. . . .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.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.Rothy's: Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/SOUNDSFUN.Indeed: Visit Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN to start hiring now.Butcherbox: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/TSF to get two, 10 oz New York strip steaks and 8 oz of lobster claw and knuckle meat FREE in your first order. PLUS $10 off your first box.. . . . .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

What a joy to get to chat with my friends Seth and Heather Thompson Day! Their new book, I'll See You Tomorrow, is so timely - y'all are going to love this one. Also. This resilience theme we've been having??? Okay, Lord. We.See.You.. . . .Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/podcast.. . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!Cru: Text FUN to 71326 to help now or visit give.cru.org/ThatSoundsFunKiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code THATSOUNDSFUN at kiwico.comBrooklinen: Visit Brooklinen.com and use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN to get $20 off your purchase of $100 or more 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.Thrive Causemetics: Right now, you can get 15% off your first order when you visit 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

What a gift it is to have Taya in the podcast studio. You know her voice from many of your favorite Hillsong UNITED Worship songs. And now she has a debut album, TAYA, that is absolutely stunning. Our conversation about prayer, Jesus, and our love for Italy, was so life giving. What a great way to kick off the weekend with this fun bonus Friday episode!. . . .Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/podcast.. . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .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

My new friend, Cynt Marshall (henceforth dubbed QUEEN of That Sounds Fun Land), is on the pod today and I can't wait for y'all to hear this conversation! Cynt is the CEO of the NBA's Dallas Mavericks (I mean...how fun is THAT?!). Her new book You've Been Chosen is seriously incredible. We talked all about how her cancer journal ended up being a book about hope and joy, and the importance of morning rhythms. Also. Her story about praying over President Obama had me ROLLING with laughter!(FYI, we talk about a bit about domestic violence. This topic may be tender to you, so I wanted you to know before you listened so you could care for yourself well. And, for our #miniBFFs, this show may be too grown-up for their little ears.). . . .Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/podcast.. . . .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.. . . . .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

My girl, Nona Jones, is in the STUDIO! Hugging her neck before sitting down to have a conversation meant SO much! We talked all about getting to the root of insecurity, putting on a front that we have it all together (yikes), and setting boundaries around social media. If y'all loved this conversation, you'll love Nona's new book Killing Comparison. . . . .Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/podcast.. . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!Extraordinary Women's Conference: Don't miss this special event in Lynchburg, Virginia on October 7-8, 2022. To register simply go to ewomen.netStitch Fix: Sign up today at StitchFix.com/THATSOUNDSFUN to get $20 off your first purchase.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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know I love it anytime we get to talk about prayer on the podcast! Pastor Chad Veach is teaching us all about persistent prayer, the importance of Godly counsel, fasting, and so much more. His new book, Worried about Everything Because I Pray about Nothing, is incredibly meaningful and full of wisdom. Get your journal and pens ready, because this is for sure a note-taking episode!Check out our whole series on prayer this past year with this Spotify Playlist.. . . .Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/podcast.. . . .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.Indeed: Visit Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN to start hiring now.Shopify: Go to shopify.com/soundsfun, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features.. . . . .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, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices