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That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

That Sounds Fun Network

Christian author and speaker Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, restaurants, travel stories, musicians not to miss, interviews with friends. Pretty much, if it sounds fun to Annie, you"re gonna hear about it.

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All Episodes

59:14

Rich in What Matters Most with Ben Rector- Episode 1007

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs ·

2025/09/29

You hear him every time you turn on the pod and listen to our theme song... and now Ben Rector is in the building again today! We talk about the golden days with young kids, what it's like for creatives being online and keeping up with algorithms, excellence in building a set list, and the way writing music marks milestones and seasons in our lives.His album The Richest Man in the World came out a few months ago and it is SO good. You'll definitely want to listen, as it's also our soundtrack for

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61:19

What God Can Do in Your Life with CAIN- Episode 1006

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs ·

2025/09/25

Tonight is the first night of the CAIN Live And In Color tour, so clearly we had to have my honorary siblings, Logan, Madison, and Taylor, from the band CAIN, come join us on the show as we kick off this tour! You’re going to get to hear some of the behind the scenes of planning and preparing for the tour, and they open up about their new song "I Made It"- a song has been special to them after a hard year.We’re on the road for 40 shows-- do you have your tickets?! They’re currently just $25 and I

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57:12

Defining Fall and Harvest Season In Your Own Story...

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs ·

2025/09/22

If you’re trying to sort out some hard things this fall, if you’re trying to figure out what you need to store up for the winter, if you’re wanting to hang out to the changing leaves as long as possible before they die…. Well, I really think you’re going to love this one.Today we'll answer the question, “What is the fall and how do I define it in my life?” Pastor Mike Kelsey's wise voice is helping us think about the beauty we can find in the fall even when things feel like they’re changing so

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That Sounds Fun: The Seasons - Stepping Into Fall

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs ·

2025/09/19

When we get to this part of the year, I think we often look around and wonder how it came so fast. How is it that the leaves are about to change colors and we’re going to start talking about the holidays? Why did the winter feel eternal back in January and now we’re not sure how the year is almost over?But what I love about what we’ve been doing on That Sounds Fun this year is getting a chance to actually be present in each season and think about where we are today—to stop and define the realities

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62:16

Annie and Eddie Keep Talking About Whirley Pop...

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs ·

2025/09/18

You never know what conversation Eddie and I are going to get into, and today is no different. If you want to hear the ideas we have about a Christmas episode, the instagram account I was so surprised Eddie was following, or the diabolical way Eddie transitions his wardrobe from summer to fall…well, just keep listening. As always, we have some note taking pages for you for this episode over in our TSF Seasons Guidebook, so you can find that on page 94, and if you need a copy of the guidebook,

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60:45

Don't Rush Your Reset with Emily Ley- Episode 1003

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs ·

2025/09/15

Today on the show, we’re answering the question, “How do I prepare for the work of the fall?” I know the changing of a season can make us want to rush the transition, but this conversation today is going to help you think intentionally about not rushing your reset. If there’s anyone who knows how to set themselves up well for organization and a reset, it’s Emily Ley. Her Simplified Planner is my absolute favorite (she’s giving my friends 20% off in September when you use the code

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66:06

Walking Through Heartbreak, Holding Onto Hope with...

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs ·

2025/09/08

So many of us have walked through unexpected seasons of grief and loss. When those seasons hit, it feels impossible to know how to put one foot in front of the other or we don’t know how to best support our friends through it. Today we answer, “What do I do when my season suddenly shifts?”Kate and I met a couple of months ago when I was on the road for a speaking event. She has walked through the tragic death of her adult son and has SO generously agreed to share with us what she wished someone

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62:21

The Secret Ingredient is Contentment with Kate...

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs ·

2025/09/01

Today on the show, we’re asking the question, “How can my kitchen reflect the seasons?” Kate Strickler, also known as Naptime Kitchen, is just a delight. Her book came out last week called: I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen. We’re going to talk about why we struggle with what we don’t have, how to learn to love what we do, finding friends as adults, AND you’re going to hear the best hack for cinnamon rolls.If you’re following along in your TSF Seasons Guidebook, we’re on page 90. Find the show

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73:19

Annie and Eddie Keep Talking About What We're...

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs ·

2025/08/28

How else would we mark the 1000th episode than with the person we’ve talked to the most: our pal Eddie Kaufholz! And I just want to tell you now, so you can make the switch if you need to…this is an episode I think you’ll want to watch on your Spotify App or YouTube, and also watch the whole thing. Just trust me, this is a fun one. Things we also talk about include BUT NOT LIMITED TO The Gilded Age, Marcus Mumford, Billy Joel, Perkins, and colonoscopies. We have some note taking pages for you for

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60:29

Savoring Summer and Giving Thanks In the Middle of...

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs ·

2025/08/25

If you’ve been feeling stuck lately or every conversation or thing around you just feels hard, we’re going to talk about it today. Ann Voskamp going to help us figure out how to find some gifts in the middle of suffering as we answer the question, “What are the gifts of summer I should take into the fall?”Go grab a copy of her 40-Day devotional Loved to Life and join me on Sept 10th (or sooner!). And also if you have never read One Thousand Gifts, I highly recommend getting a copy of that too! If

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75:35

Behind the Curtain Q&A: How We Lead and Run Our...

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs ·

2025/08/21

My COO Ashley Warren is joining me and we’re going through all of the questions you’ve sent in over the past few months about our work here at AFD Inc or the That Sounds Fun Network… or general questions about running a business or leading a team. Ashley and I have done a few of these Q&A episodes over the years and love getting to do them, (plus, you’re getting to hear Ashley’s wisdom and brilliance that I get to work with everyday) so I can’t wait to hear what you think or what additional

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67:08

Building a Marriage That Wins in Every Season with...

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs ·

2025/08/18

If you’ve been wondering how to maneuver the season you are in, if you’ve got questions about the next right thing to do in your marriage, or if you are single and wondering what you can be doing right now to be the person you want to be in marriage, I am really excited to introduce you to our guests as we talk through all of this and answer the question, “How does the summer prepare us for the next season?” George and Tondra Gregory are NFL chaplains, marriage coaches, and authors of the

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56:53

How Do I Prepare for Harvest? with Dan Blythe-...

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs ·

2025/08/11

If you’ve been wondering WHAT is going on with the next generation, if you’ve been hearing some of the same rumblings of God doing new things around the world, if you’re confused about teenagers (me too) and want some help understanding them… this is the episode for you.Dan Blythe lives in the UK and is the Global Youth Director for Alpha, and as we get closer to fall and think about what God’s up to around the world, he’s helping us understand how to prepare for the harvest. How do we pray for

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66:11

If the Ocean Has a Soul with Rachel G. Jordan-...

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs ·

2025/08/04

Today we’re answering the question, “How does nature teach us about the seasons?" I get to talk with my new friend, Rachel G. Jordan. She is a marine biologist and spiritual guide and using the ocean as a lens, she points us to the way God is revealed in biology AND IT IS SO COOL. We’re talking about the coral reef, all that we don’t know about the ocean, the intelligence of sea creatures, and you’re not even ready for the insight she has about Moses crossing the Red Sea. I’m telling you, mind

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I’m So Blessed - MiniBFF Sneak Peek

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs ·

2025/08/01

Welcome Back miniBFFs! Guess what? For the first time ever on Annie’s miniBFF Podcast, we have a guest reader. Actually we have a whole band guest reading for us! The band, CAIN will be joining us to share about their kids book, I’m So Blessed, and a story from… THE BIBLE! Don’t worry. I will be there too. But I am so excited to share my friends, Taylor, Logan and Madison with you guys. Along with meeting them you will also get to meet their character from ⁠I’m So Blessed⁠: Tay Tay Tangerine,

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55:16

Annie and Eddie Keep Talking About Cruises and...

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs ·

2025/07/31

Today our pal Eddie Kaufholz and I keep talking about our summer, Eddie’s new tattoo, and what it’s like to go on a cruise. We also need to know the perfect time of a day for soft serve ice cream. I would love to know your answer. . . . . . Show notes Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank

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62:35

Exploring the Heart of Rest and Sabbath with John...

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs ·

2025/07/29

We knew we had to have a conversation about rest this summer. Y’all know how much Sabbath and rest is priority for me and I know y’all love talking about it too, so of course, we called John Mark Comer. His work on this topic has had a massive impact on a ton of us. If you’ve never read Garden City or The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, I highly recommend adding those to your summer reading list. And if you’re following along in your TSF Seasons Guidebook, we’re on page 80. It’s never too late to

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61:29

The Fight for a Wholehearted Marriage with Rebekah...

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs ·

2025/07/21

My friends Gabe and Rebekah Lyons are here to help us answer the question, “How do I identify seasons of my marriage?” This spring they released their first book they’ve written together called The Fight For Us. We’re going to talk about how to define summer in your marriage (their answer was surprising), how to prepare for marriage, how to approach conflict, emotional and physical intimacy, and what it means to have a wholehearted marriage.Parents, you will want to listen to this one on your own

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63:40

Easy, Fun, and Famous Back Home with Russell...

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs ·

2025/07/14

What is it about country music and summer?! Today I talk to my friend and multi-platinum country music superstar Russell Dickerson. Yall know his hits- Happen to Me, Yours, Blue Tacoma, Love You Like I Used To...ETC! We talk about his songwriting, his prayer life, and his family. I can’t wait for you to fall in love with this guy if you don’t already know him, or fall more in love if you do. Be sure you’ve pre-saved Russell’s new album “Famous Back Home” so you can start listening to it the DAY it

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61:23

Celebrating Others Well and Building Stamina for...

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs ·

2025/07/07

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ANNIE! - love, Team AFD Our favorite green girl is back! Mary Kate Morrissey is now officially a Hall of Fun member, which means she’s been on the show five times, and today we’re getting to hear all about her experience starring as Elphaba in Wicked on Broadway last year, what it’s been like to transition out of that season, her new hobby, and what it looks like to celebrate well. If you’re following along in your TSF Seasons Guidebook, we’re on page 77. You can find that

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