That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

I'm so excited to introduce my friend Shana Berkeley to you today and share the work of Corner To Corner here in Nashville. The work they do, and the work Shana does as Executive Director, are making lasting positive impact on our city.. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!BetterHelp Online Therapy: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/thatsoundsfunKiwiCo: Redefine learning with play and get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code THATSOUNDSFUN at kiwico.com.Liquid I.V.: Grab Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout.Shopify: Go to shopify.com/soundsfun, for a FREE fourteen-day trial and get full access to Shopify’s entire suite of features. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What an absolute honor to have the legend herself, Francine Rivers, on the podcast today! Her acclaimed novel Redeeming Love has become a feature film! We talk all about it, the new book of hers that releases next month, a few favorite writing thoughts, and I pretty much fangirl so hard. Check out Redeeming Love- it's rated PG13, so remember that as you plan, but it's a beautiful movie version of the book so many of us already love!. . . . .Please fill out this survey before January 14!. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!Epic Will: Go to epicwill.com and use promo code FUN20 for 20% off!Everlywell: Everlywell is offering a special discount of 20% off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/thatsoundsfun.Redeeming Love Movie: For more information or to find tickets to a theater near you, visit RedeemingLoveMovie.com.Ritual: Right now Ritual is offering 10% off your first three months. Visit ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and turn healthy habits into a Ritual. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I love January episodes that help us set intentions and think about who we want to be this year. My friend Jenn Johnson, worship leader and author of All Things Lovely, does just that for us today. (We had some technical difficulties, so my sincerest apologies for when it has some blips and blaps as you are listening!) . . . . .Please fill out this survey before January 14!. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!BetterHelp Online Therapy: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/thatsoundsfunRedeeming Love Movie: For more information or to find tickets to a theater near you, visit RedeemingLoveMovie.com.Modern Fertility: Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to ModernFertility.com/thatsoundsfun.Art of Tea: Use promo code - THAT SOUNDS FUN  at artoftea.com to get 20% Off.Chime: Make your first good decision in 2022 and join over 10 million people using Chime. Sign up takes only two minutes and doesn’t affect your credit score. Get started at chime.com/thatsoundsfun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's talk about Epiphany and epiphanies. :) Listen to Chris Nichols' sermon HERE. . . . .Please fill out this survey before January 14!. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!Epic Will: Go to epicwill.com and use promo code FUN20 for 20% off!Stitch Fix: Get started today by filling out your style quiz at Stitchfix.com/THATSOUNDSFUN.Indeed: Start hiring RIGHT NOW with a $75 SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN. Offer valid through March 31st.ZocDoc: NOW is the time to prioritize your health. Go to Zocdoc.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. Many are available as soon as today.Betabrand: Right now, get 30% off your Betabrand order when you go to Betabrand.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ah another great ending to a year with our old pal Eddie Kaufholz! Here's the first time Eddie was on the pod!Here's his Esther series! Here's Chris Nichols' sermon about the star! . . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!BetterHelp Online Therapy: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/thatsoundsfunLiquid I.V: Grab Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout.Redeeming Love Movie: For more information or to find tickets to a theater near you, visit RedeemingLoveMovie.com.Anchor: It’s everything you need to make a podcast all in one place for free! Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Santa is BACK and he is answering your questions! Wow this one is an eye-opener. I learned so much!! (Also, totally unrelated, do you love Dave Barnes or what?)Here's the link to all our playlists on Spotify! . . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!BetterHelp Online Therapy: Get 10% off your first month at betterhelp.com/thatsoundsfunOlive and June: Visit OliveandJune.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and use code THATSOUNDSFUN for 20% off your first Mani System! This is an exclusive offer you can ONLY get here!Simplified Planner: Go to emilyley.co/thatsoundsfun for 15% off your order when you use the promo code THATSOUNDSFUN15Chime: Join the millions of Americans already loving Chime. Get started today at chime.com/thatsoundsfun.Anchor: It’s everything you need to make a podcast all in one place for free! Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y'all. What an absolute honor to have Father Mike Schmitz on the pod today! His podcast, The Bible In A Year, has been my constant companion in 2021. Can't wait for you to get to know Father Mike and I'd really encourage you to listen to The Bible In A Year in 2022!. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!Athletic Greens: Get 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.Simplified Planner: Go to emilyley.co/thatsoundsfun for 15% off your order when you use the promo code THATSOUNDSFUN15Redeeming Love Movie: For more information or to find tickets to a theater near you, visit RedeemingLoveMovie.com.Anchor: It’s everything you need to make a podcast all in one place for free! Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As always, Jeff Bethke and Alyssa Bethke show up today with great laughs, great wisdom, and great encouragement. I am so thankful for them and the way they pastor us. Jeff's new book, Take Back Your Family, and Alyssa's new book, Satisfied, are both perfect for any stocking you are stuffing this year!. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!Simplified Planner: Go to emilyley.co/thatsoundsfun for 15% off your order when you use the promo code THATSOUNDSFUN15Mercy Project: Let’s help all 50 of these kids start their new year with hope! Simply text THATSOUNDSFUN to 74121 to help today. Imagine just how much this gift could transform communities for good! So, text THATSOUNDSFUN to 74121 or visit www.mercyproject.net/thatsoundsfunAnchor: It’s everything you need to make a podcast all in one place for free! Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I already loved their music, I loved meeting them a few months ago, but WHOA We The Kingdom brought the LAUGHS and the WISDOM and the WHOA moments. Make sure to check out their album and see them on tour!! . . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor.Simplified Planner: Go to emilyley.co/thatsoundsfun for 15% off your order when you use the promo code THATSOUNDSFUN15Anchor: It’s everything you need to make a podcast all in one place for free! Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I could talk to Anne Bogel (also known as Modern Mrs. Darcy!) for ALL THE HOURS because she's brilliant and knows every book we should ever read. Maybe an exaggeration... maybe not? :) She's wonderful and I'm so excited to start her new journal, My Reading Life! . . . . .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.Brooklinen: Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN for $20 off with a minimum purchase of $100.Prose: Try your own custom hair supplements and you’ll get 15% off! Go to https://prose.com/thatsoundsfun for your FREE in-depth hair consultation and 15% off custom hair supplements.Chime: Join the millions of Americans already loving Chime. Get started today at chime.com/thatsoundsfun.Anchor: It’s everything you need to make a podcast all in one place for free! Download the free Anchor app or go to Anchor.fm to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices