That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

EXACTLY how we want to start 2021- with one of our favorites, Charles Martin! Let's talk about Jesus and the disciples, God as our Father, and how 2020 shaped 2021 and how God has been in all of it.In the month of January, I will be reading They Turned The World Upside Down. Join me? Need more stories in your ears? You can listen to Annie's new book, That Sounds Fun, TODAY even though the book doesn't come out until February 2, 2021. All the detail at thatsoundsfunbook.com!. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners! BetterHelp: As one of my friends, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun.  Ritual: Ritual is offering my friends 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN!  Feetures: Receive $10 Off Your First Pair of Feetures by going to feetures.com and using my code SOUNDSFUN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sure, Eddie Kaufholz and I chat two times a week over on Annie and Eddie Keep Talking, but the Year in Review is a whole different thing. We talk through all the topics that matter and a lot that don't. We're making plans and bringing some of the best from 2020 with us into 2021. Lots of laughs. A few minutes of serious. A great conversation to get us ready for what God has for us next!Happy New Year, friends! See you on January 4th!Need more stories in your ears? You can listen to Annie's new book, That Sounds Fun, TODAY even though the book doesn't come out until February 2, 2021. All the detail at thatsoundsfunbook.com!. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners!  Headspace: Go to headspace.com and use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout for a FREE ONE-MONTH TRIAL with access to Headspace's full library of meditations for every situation. Curology: Go to Curology.com/thatsoundsfun for a free 30-day trial!  Thrive: Go to Thrivemarket.com/thatsoundsfun. Join today and you’ll get a FREE gift of your choosing, up to $24 dollars in value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's all about Jesus. Merry Christmas, friends. . . . . .If you're just joining the party, it's over! :) But you can back up and listen to the previous 11 days worth of episodes from December 7-18! Twelve days of (Podcasting) Christmas!Need more stories in your ears? You can listen to Annie's new book, That Sounds Fun, TODAY even though the book doesn't come out until February 2, 2021. All the detail at thatsoundsfunbook.com! . . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners!  IF:Gathering: IF:Gathering is March 5th and 6th, and digital passes are on sale now at if2021.com!  Simplified Planner: You can find all of these amazing tools at emilyley.co/thatsoundsfun!  Blendjet: Go to blendjet.com/thatsoundsfun to save an extra 12% on top of their already discounted price!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready to laugh? Need to lighten things up a bit at the end of this party? There is no one finer in the land than actress and comedian Anjelah Johnson. You are probably already a fan (Nail Salon? Bon Qui-Qui?) but being friends with Anj is totally next level. Sit back, relax, this isn't a note-taking episode but I will warn you instead it may be a spit-take episode if you're sipping on a drink and bust out laughing. That's your warning. :)Remember we have episodes for you EVERY DAY between December 7-18! Twelve days of (Podcasting) Christmas!. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners!  BetterHelp: As one of our friends, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun! Third Love: Right now they are offering my friends 10% off your first order at thirdlove.com/soundsfun! ABLE: Right now, ABLE is offering our friends 20% off when you go to livefashionable.com/thatsoundsfun and use the code TSF20!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well listen. If there is one episode that is DEEPLY RESEARCHED (and there is literally ONE that is researched every year), it is this one. My BFFs and PhD candidates in Hallmarkology, Jen and Jami, are back to tell us about the lineup of Hallmark Christmas movies for 2020. We also get an incredibly special and fun visit from Hallmark star Nikki DeLoach and if you're sure you are ready to hear Jami fangirl for 40 seconds, here it is. :) (Even if you aren't a Hallmarkie, I think you'll love the humor and friendship and interview! Even if you don't know the movies, you'll love this one!)Remember we have episodes for you EVERY DAY between December 7-18! Twelve days of (Podcasting) Christmas!. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners! BetterHelp: As one of our friends, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun.  Nutrafol: Go to Nutrafol.com and use promo code SOUNDSFUN, and new customers will get 20% off!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your favorite and my favorite Ben Rector is back to party with us today! Of all my friends y'all request to chat with, Ben is at the top of that list. His new Christmas album, A Ben Rector Christmas, is one of our faves around the office and one I can't quit at home, too. Enjoy this convo! Remember we have episodes for you EVERY DAY between December 7-18! Twelve days of (Podcasting) Christmas!. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners!  BetterHelp: As one of our friends, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun.  Honey: Get Honey for free at joinhoney.com/fun. Causebox: Check them out at causebox.com/thatsoundsfun and use my code fun20 to get 20% off your first box. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I just cannot tell y'all what a gift it feels like to have Amy Grant on the podcast today. For myself, and many of us, Amy and her voice and her stories have been a constant companion. Getting to chat with her and share this with you is just such a highlight of 2020 for me. I hope you love this conversation as much as I do! (PS SORRY I CRIED but you aren't surprised.) Remember we have episodes for you EVERY DAY between December 7-18! Twelve days of (Podcasting) Christmas!. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners! Better Help: As one of our friends, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun! Flamingo: Visit shopflamingo.com/annie to get your Flamingo Shave Set. It’s just $16 with FREE shipping!  Rothy's: Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/soundsfun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Sunday- the third Sunday in Advent! It's such a joy to welcome a listener favorite and the pastor of the pod, Kevin Queen, back to join us again! A few tears, a few laughs, and lots of wisdom for you. Pastor Kevin is the lead pastor at my church, Cross Point Church, here in Nashville and you are always welcome to join us online or in person! . . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our show's partner!Causebox:  Go to causebox.com/thatsoundsfun and use my code "fun20" to get 20% off your first box!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We love talking about the enneagram tool here and when you put together enneagram and presents, I AM HERE FOR IT! Dr. Drew Moser is an absolute expert and the author of The Enneagram of Discernment. He goes through each number and sets us up for excellent shopping by sharing a comfort gift and a challenge gift for each type of friend in our lives. Want more ideas? Go listen to our Enneagram Gift Guide episode from the 2019 Christmas Party!Order his book at fallscitypress.com and use the code "thatsoundsfun" for 20% off!  . . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our show's partner! Headspace: Go to headspace.com and use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN for a FREE ONE-MONTH TRIAL with access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh y'all. This conversation is a gift from God. Kimberly Schlapman comes and tells us about her family's holiday traditions, adoption, miracles, prayer, and the pain of deep loss.(To prepare your heart, I do want you to know we talk about the loss of a spouse and the loss of a baby.)I'm so so grateful for the Kimberly's kindness and honesty and how inviting she is in her stories. We are lucky to be friends with her.Make sure you grab a copy for every kid you know of her beautiful children's book A Dolly For Christmas- such a special keepsake and easy book to share with family and friends!. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners! ABLE: Just go to livefashionable.com/TSF and enter the code TSF25 for 25% off their entire site!  Prose: Get 15% off your order by going to Prose.com/thatsoundsfun!  Solitaire Grand Harvest: Download Solitaire Grand Harvest for free today in the Apple App Store, Google Play, and Amazon!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices