That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

After watching Tokyo 2020, I wanted to hear about what it was like for Team USA! We talk today with our new VERY FAVORITE OLYMPIAN Garrett Scantling is here to tell us about his Olympic experience, life as a DECATHLETE (y'all. He does TEN events), and what happens next! You're gonna love this dude so much. GO TEAM USA! GO GARRETT!. . . . .Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today!https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!Brooklinen: Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code thatsoundsfun to get $20 off, with a minimum purchase of $100.Third Love: Right now, you can get 20% off your first order at THIRDLOVE.com/SOUNDSFUN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y'all better BUCKLE UP because Pastor Mike comes in HOT today and we are not playing around talking about Crazy Faith and how it can change your life. It's only crazy until it happens, friends. I can't wait to hear your thoughts.. . . . .Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today!https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!Cru: Simply text FUN to 71326 to help today. Imagine just how much this gift could change someone’s life! Text to help now or visit give.cru.org/Fun. Message and data rates may apply.Cru’s Terms of Use – https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/terms-of-use.htmlCru’s Privacy Policy – https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/privacy.htmlRitual: Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off your first three months. Visit ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUNand turn healthy habits into a Ritual.Rothy's: Right now, you can get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/SOUNDSFUN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When I first read Carey Nieuwhof's book, At Your Best, I made some quick adjustments to my life that have panned out for the best in so many ways! (We talk about it!) Carey is one of my all-time favorite leaders and the conversation will help you to made a few small changes that may lead to BIG results.. . . . .Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today!https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!Trust & Will: Gain peace of mind at TrustandWill.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and get 10% off plus FREE SHIPPING of your customized legal documents.Moink: Join the Moink Movement today! Go to MoinkBox.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and listeners to this show get FREE bacon for a year. That’s One Year of the Best bacon you’ll ever taste, but for a Limited Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My gal Christy Wright is back on the pod and we GO IN on how to balance our lives and our time and it is one of the most helpful conversations! Her new book Take Back Your Time inspired some changes in my life- it will do the same for you! :) . . . . .Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today!https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!BetterHelp: I want you to start living a happier life today. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfunIndeed: Get started RIGHT NOW with a SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN. Offer valid through September 30th. Terms and conditions apply.Thrive Market: Join Thrive Market today to get $20 off your first order and an exclusive free gift. Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of my BFFs Danielle Walker is back today and wow is her new book special. Food Saved Me is her story, it's so deep and personal and I think you will all love it. This conversation is one of my favorites- but that's easily true because Danielle is absolutely one of my favorites!. . . . .Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today!https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!Stamps.com: There’s NO risk. And with my promo code, THATSOUNDSFUN, you get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in THATSOUNDSFUN. Stamps.com – Never go to the Post Office again.Raycon: Go to https://buyraycon.com/thatsoundsfun for 15% off your order. Brought to you by Raycon.Chime: Get started today at chime.com/thatsoundsfun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh I am so happy to have my friend Steve Carter on the podcast talking all about his new book The Thing Beneath The Thing, the ways God has guided his life, how to deal with church hurt, and where life leads you when you find the thing beneath the thing. This one is so good, y'all.. . . . .Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today!https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!Liquid IV: Grab your 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.Green Chef: Go to https://GreenChef.com/thatsoundsfun100 and use code thatsoundsfun100 to get $100 off including free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh y'all buckle up because three wild Jesus-loving friends are about to get loud and have a blast talking all about God's providence and His kindness and how we are to live and who we want to be. Natalie Grant and Charlotte Gambill started Dare To Be and wrote the Dare To Be devotional and today's convo is a note-taking one FOR SURE. . . . . .Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today!https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Explore show notes the day after the episode airs here!!. . . . .Thank you to our partners!CRU: text FUN to 71326 to help today. For only $21 a month, you can provide three people with Bibles each and every month. When you sign up to provide 3 Bibles with a monthly gift of $21, as a thank you, Cru will provide meals to five hungry families through their humanitarian aid ministry AND you’ll receive a free copy of my book, That Sounds Fun. Imagine just how much this gift could change someone’s life! So text FUN to 71326 to help now or visit give.cru.org/Fun. Message and data rates may apply.Cru’s Terms of Use – https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/terms-of-use.htmlCru’s Privacy Policy – https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/privacy.htmlKiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code THATSOUNDSFUN at kiwico.com.Policy Genius: Head to Policygenius.com to get started right now. Policygenius. When it comes to insurance, it’s nice to get it right Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm so happy our friend Lisa Whittle is back and she is bringing truth and joy and all the strength of living out her new book, The Hard Good. It's a beautiful conversation and such a great book and you are going to love love love this episode! . . . . .Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today!https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Explore show notes the day after the episode airs here!!. . . . .Thank you to our partners!BetterHelp: As one of my friends, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun. Flamingo: Take the quiz at shopflamingo.com/annie to discover your custom hair removal routine. And you’ll save an extra 10% off your first order when you subscribe using code "annie" at checkout.Nutrafol: You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support the show by going to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code "TSF" to save FIFTEEN DOLLARS OFF your first month’s subscription -- this is their best offer ANYWHERE and it is only available to US customers for a limited time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kirk Herbstreit and I sit down today and talk all about college football - including whether he is a good luck or bad luck charm for UGA - what's going to happen in the SEC, best football environments, being a husband, a father, a man of faith, and one of my new favorite humans! Check out his book Out of the Pocket- I really enjoyed reading it!I feel like this week has hit two of the faces on my Mt. Rushmore of college football!! GO DAWGS SIC EM!. . . . .Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today!https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Explore show notes the day after the episode airs here!!. . . . .Thank you to our partners!BetterHelp: As one of my friends, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun. Chime: Sign up takes only two minutes, and doesn’t affect your credit score! Get started today at chime.com/thatsoundsfun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our buddy Bear Rinehart from NEEDTOBREATHE is back in the studio, telling us tons of new tales of tour life and recording this new record- Into The Mystery- and what God has been teaching him about leadership and family and faith over the last year. I MEAN HOW MUCH DO WE LOVE THIS GUY. So much. Enjoy the conversation and enjoy their new album!. . . . .Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today!https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Explore show notes the day after the episode airs here!!. . . . .Thank you to our partners!ThirdLove: Go to THIRDLOVE.com/SOUNDSFUN now to find your perfect-fitting bra...and get 20% off your first purchase!Brooklinen: Shop the Labor Day Savings Event, now, for savings on all things comfort at brooklinen.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices