That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

It's been about a year since I met Nona Jones and I've loved getting to know her, learn from her, and laugh with her. We've been trying for months to get our calendars to sync for this conversation, ever since her incredible book Success from the Inside Out released in January, and everything aligned a few weeks ago. We talk about COVID19, her health journey, how her traveling schedule has changed and what she's learning about herself in that, and how Facebook is helping churches in these weeks where church isn't in a building.While we recorded the original conversation in early May, we both thought it would be important to check in again yesterday and I wanted to hear her thoughts on what is happening in our world today. I'm grateful for her honesty and thoughts.---#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners of the show! International Justice Mission: Visit IJM.org/ChangeLives to be a part of this movement for good. Liquid IV: Get 25% off when you go to liquidiv.com and use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y'all have heard Knox McCoy on the show, back in February 2018 when we had him and Jamie Golden on together (they are The Popcast, but you probably know that), but today the KNOX STANDS ALONE and we chat down a million rabbit trails. He's an incredibly gifted writer (humor that leads to deep thinking is my favorite and his specialty) and his new book All Things Reconsidered is out now. It's a really great read.Don't forget to head over to YouTube to see our conversation about Compassion Intl, Honduras, and HAMILTON! (YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf)---#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our sponsor of today's show! Your Enneagram Coach: Get $200 Beth McCord's Became an Enneagram Coach webinar by using code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout!  yourenneagramcoach.com backslash/BEC . . . . .#thatsoundsfunpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's start here: what's a podcast network? Well, the That Sounds Fun Network is an amusement park of podcasts created to entertain, impact, help and bless you and the people you love. So if you love TSF the show, we think and hope you'll love all the shows on the TSF Network.Obviously THIS show (That Sounds Fun) is on the TSF Network, so is Annie and Eddie Keep Talking, and now- THE NEXT RIGHT THING hosted by Emily P. Freeman! I KNOW. I AM THRILLED TOO. So today, you'll hear a conversation with Emily and I, about our lives and friendship and normal talking talk, but then we also talk about her show- The Next Right Thing- and why she decided to join the TSF Network.IT IS ALL VERY EXCITING.Make sure you've subscribed to The Next Right Thing- it's an incredibly good show.Don't forget to head over to YouTube to see our conversation continue! (YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf)And would you mind taking a minute and filling out the podcast survey? (http://anniefdowns.com/survey). . . . .#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners! She Reads Truth: Head on over to shopshereadstruth.com and use the code FUN25 for 25% off your next purchase!  International Justice Mission: Visit IJM.org/ChangeLives to be a part of this movement for good.​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready for your English and British Literature heart to grow three sizes bigger. Dr. Karen Swallow Prior is a theologian and an author and professor. Her latest works are like literature classes alongside classics (the best of both worlds)- Sense and SensibilityHeart of DarknessI'm cracking open Sense and Sensibility first thing this holiday weekend! Hope you're getting some reading done too!Don't forget to head over to YouTube to see our conversation on Jane Austen continue! (YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf)And would you mind taking a minute and filling out the podcast survey? (http://anniefdowns.com/survey). . . . .#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners! Ritual: Try it out satisfaction guaranteed—go to ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN to start your Ritual today! Thistle Farms: Go to thistlefarms.org and use code thatsoundsfun for 15% off your order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We always love when Luke Norsworthy comes on the show- he's a friend favorite. We cover one billion topics, laugh a ton, grieve the very recent loss of his mother, and I gush on how much I love his family. His newest book, Befriending Your Monsters, releases next week. Grab a copy today! (I wrote the foreword... I promise it's great.) Don't forget to head over to YouTube to see our conversation continue! (YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf) And would you mind taking a minute and filling out the podcast survey? (http://anniefdowns.com/survey) . . . . . #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! International Justice Mission: Visit IJM.org/ChangeLives to be a part of this movement for good. Your consistent support will impact the lives of individuals all over the world.  SOZO Playlists: Be sure to check out the playlist that we have put together for you guys here (https://Sozo.lnk.to/LivingChristian!AnnieFDowns) and all the others that they have expertly curated! You can find it on Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, or any streaming platform of your choice!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friends. I thank you in advance for engaging in this conversation and facing what it causes you to feel and what it brings up in you. Thank you for being the kind of friends that are open to tough conversations that are honest and true and needed, even if they aren't as easy, because we are all learning together how to be a part of racial reconciliation and letting our lives and friendships better display the beautiful diversity of the kingdom of God. Mike Kelsey is a great friend and an amazing pastor and generous in so many ways to us. I'm thankful for his words today and all he said. We also hop over to continue our chat on YouTube, and Mike gives us a great list of resources, so check that out and subscribe there so you don't miss any of these special additional conversations! YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf . . . . . #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our sponsors! Nutrafol: You can grow thicker, healthier hair by going to Nutrafol.com and using promo code SOUNDSFUN to get 20% off!  She Reads Truth: Head over to shopshereadstruth.com/box and using the code FUN50 for 50% OFF your first Subscription Box!  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am such a huge fan of Jennifer Fulwiler and her work and this conversation is LONG overdue- she's one of the guests y'all keep requesting. Her book Your Blue Flame has been helping me put words to some things I'm feeling and handing me some next steps. She's so fun to talk with and you're going to love Jen and her new book! We also hop over to continue our chat on YouTube, so check that out and subscribe there so you don't miss any of these special additional conversations! YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf . . . . . #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! Brooklinen: You can get 10% off your first order and free shipping when you use promo code soundsfun only at Brooklinen.com! International Justice Misson: Visit IJM.org/ChangeLives to be a part of this movement for good. Your consistent support will impact the lives of individuals all over the world See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I greatly admire Pastor Eugene Cho- for his preaching, his leadership, his writing, his obedience, his advocacy. Every time I've been under his teaching I've left changed, including this conversation today. It's important. I hope you will listen, take notes, and ask yourself the same question I'm asking myself- what does it look like for me to use the privilege I have to advocate for those who don't? Pastor Eugene's newest book, Thou Shall Not Be a Jerk, is available everywhere. We also hop over to continue our chat on YouTube, so check that out and subscribe there so you don't miss any of these special additional conversations! YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf . . . . . #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! KiwiCo: Get YOUR FIRST MONTH FREE on select crates at kiwico.com/THATSOUNDSFUN International Justice Mission: Go to IJM.org/ChangeLives to join IJM as a Freedom Partner. Your monthly gifts will bring rescue and restoration to people all around the world. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mother's Day shows matter so much to me- I love being able to feature moms that will bless us as we listen. Months and months ago I asked Jennie Lusko to be on this exact episode. She is right for us for a million reasons- she's a friend, she's funny, she's kind and smart and thoughtful and you're just going to fall in love with her. Her new book The Fight To Flourish is so incredibly important for all of us in this season. Mom or not, you need this one. Don't forget to head over to YouTube to see Jennie and I talk about Mother's Day gifts! (YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf) . . . . . #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! International Justice Mission: Visit IJM.org/ChangeLives and sign up to send a monthly gift to IJM as a Freedom Partner. These consistent gifts make it possible for IJM to show up for children and families facing violence and slavery around the world every day. Thistle Farms: Their products are incredible and the perfect thing to send to Mom for Mother’s Day. You can find them at ThistleFarms.org! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here is episode 1 of Annie and Eddie Keep Talking!  Remember that to keep listening to this show, head over to wherever you love to listen to podcasts and subscribe to "Annie and Eddie Keep Talking"! It should show up on every platform- hopefully today! New shows every Tuesday and Friday! . . . . . @anniefdowns @edwardoreddieSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices