That Sounds Fun With Annie F. Downs

What an absolute joy to have Brooke Ligertwood in the studio to talk about prayer and parenting and worship and the Holy Spirit and her first solo live worship album Seven. This show is one I will not forget anytime soon- definitely a note-taking one!! WHEW GET READY. . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! Your Enneagram Coach: Head to enneagramwebinar.com/tsf right now to reserve your spot at one of Beth’s free Enneagram trainings. 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. Curology: Go to https://Curology.com/thatsoundsfun for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! See https://Curology.com for all the details. Catalina Crunch: See why Catalina Crunch Cereal is the fastest growing cereal brand in America. Just go to catali

Our good friend Stacey Morgan is BACK to talk all about her new book The Astronaut's Wife and all the ways publishing a book has tried to run her life (LOL THE SHIPPING DELAYS) and perseverance and strength and GOSH I JUST LOVE THIS WOMAN. I know you do too. Grab her book and enjoy this conversation! . . . . 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/thatsoundsfun Nutrafol: You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code TSF to save $15 OFF your first month’s subscription -- this is their best offer ANYWHERE and it is only available to US customers for a limited time. Rothy's: Get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/SOUNDSFUN. Stamps.com: Go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN to get a special offer that includes a 4-w

The dearest Jennie Allen is back on the show for us to talk about all the things (two Enneagram 7s work like that) and especially talk about her amazing new book Find Your People. It's the book we've all been waiting on!!  . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! Pine Cove Summer Camps: Check out https://pine.co.ve/tsf-1 and use the code TSF250 for $250 off a first-time overnight, youth camp registration at the Pine Cove Springs! 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. Third Love: Right now, you can get 20% off your first order at THIRDLOVE.com/SOUNDSFUN Everlywell: Everlywell is offering our listeners a special discount of 20% off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/thatsoundsfun. Pendulum: Visit pendulumlife.com and use code THATSOUNDSFUN for 20% off your purchase. Learn more about your ad choices.

Everyone's favorite artist poet Morgan Harper Nichols is back today and wow what a conversation. From following the voice of God to being diagnosed with autism in the last year, our girl MHN has had some DAYS and that's why her new book Peace Is A Practice is so so beautiful and timely and wonderful. This conversation and book and friend are each such a gift. . . . . Sign up to join us for #100DaysToBrave2022 starting TODAY! 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/thatsoundsfun Spoonful of Faith: Check out Jena Holliday's work at Spoonfuloffaith.com, and grab a copy of A Spoonful of Faith wherever you love to buy books. 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. Prose: Try your own custom hair supplements and you’ll get 15% off! Go to https://pr

When Valentine's Day falls on a podcast day, you better believe we are gonna talk about LOVE and healthy relationships! One of my all-time favorite therapists, Jim Cress, joins us today to talk about how to get the relationships we want and keep the ones we love and release the ones that aren't right. Phew get ready. We're about to do all this better. . . . . Sign up to join us for #100DaysToBrave2022 starting on February 17! 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! Modern Fertility: Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to Modern Fertility.com/thatsoundsfun 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 Shopify: Go to shopify.com/soundsfun, for a FREE fourteen-day trial

I'm so happy to have my friend Mallory Ervin on the podcast today because her new book Living Fully is a SMASH and one I think you'll totally love. Also she is one of the most fun and honest and life-giving friends I have. So duh I want to share her with you! . . . . Sign up to join us for #100DaysToBrave2022 starting on February 17! 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/thatsoundsfun Raycon: Go to buyraycon.com/thatsoundsfun for 15% off your order. Brought to you by Raycon. Ritual: Right now Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off your first three months. Visit ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and turn healthy habits into a Ritual. StitchFix: Get started today by filling out your style quiz at Stitchfix.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Thistle Farms: Show a little love with handmade gifts from ThistleFarms.org. Use the code thatsoundsfun for 15% off. Learn more ab

To celebrate the launch of 100 Days To Brave For Kids, my kind friends (and two of the best counselors in the actual world) Sissy Goff and David Thomas join us to talk about courage in our kids and how to battle anxiety in ourselves and the #miniBFFs in our lives.  (Bonus fun! I'm on Sissy and David's podcast TOMORROW! Make sure you are subscribed to Raising Boys and Girls Podcast!) . . . . Sign up to join us for #100DaysToBrave2022 starting on February 17! 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. KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code THATSOUNDSFUN at kiwico.com That Sounds Fun Network Ad Survey: We have created a five minute survey for you to fill out that will g

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. We are deeply proud of the shows on the TSF Network, and we are very excited about the ones that will be joining in 2022! OH y'all are gonna love this one. The Snack Show with Jami & Fallon. Yes. An entire show about snacks from two of the funniest women I know, Jami Crockett and Fallon Klug. They are also two of the best snackers I know. Go subscribe today! A new show launches TODAY and the first episode is ready for you RIGHT NOW and new episodes will release every Friday to make sure you are fully prepared to snack your way through the weekend! . . . . Sign up to join us for #100DaysToBrave2022 starting on February 17! Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you

I'm so happy to have our girl Sadie Robertson Huff back on the pod! Lots of good words about how we run our companies, how she is doing as a mama and wife, and how we can all stay healthy in this social media days. Her new book Who Are You Following? is a brilliant and helpful read for all of us. . . . . Sign up to join us for #100DaysToBrave2022 starting on February 17! 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/thatsoundsfun Epic Will: Go to epicwill.com and use promo code FUN20 for 20% off! 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. Learn more about you

Oh y'all. Lauren Alaina. What a beautiful force. We've been meaning to be friends for a while, and it finally happened today! You already LOVE her voice, get ready to LOVE HER! And grab a copy of her new book Getting Good at Being You! . . . . Sign up to join us for #100DaysToBrave2022 starting on February 17! 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/thatsoundsfun Thrive Market: Join Thrive Market today to get 30% off your first order AND a FREE gift! Go to ThriveMarket.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Everlywell: Everlywell is offering our listeners a special discount of 20% off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/thatsoundsfun. 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. Learn more about y

One of my favorite pastors, Ben Stuart, is on the show for the first time today and I am BEYOND excited! He's an absolute legend and someone I continually listen to and respect. His new book, Rest & War, releases this week and it's a really great read for whatever you are walking through today! . . . . . Sign up to join us for #100DaysToBrave2022 starting on February 17! Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! Nutrafol: You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code TSF to save $15 OFF your first month’s subscription -- this is their best offer ANYWHERE and it is only available to US customers for a limited time. Curology: Go to https://Curology.com/thatsoundsfun for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling! See https://Curology.com for all the details. Rasa Coffee Alternative: Get started with 20% OFF your first purchase. Just go to WeAreR

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. We are deeply proud of the shows on the TSF Network, and we are very excited about the ones that will be joining in 2022! Today we get to welcome another AMAZING show to the network - THE FAITHFUL PODCAST! The Faithful Podcast focuses on the Heart of God, seen through a woman's eyes. The Faithful Project is a gathering of female poets, songwriters, authors, and storytellers, who are creating a space together to dive into the stories of the ancient and mysterious women of the Word, and to learn and share about their own stories in the process. The podcast is amazing and we talk today to some of my favorite friends involved with it! Go subscribe today! A new show launches TODAY and the first episode is ready for you RIGHT NOW and new epis

It's my favorite time of year again as we get to talk about LENT! and the Christian calendar! No matter your current faith life, this show is for you! Amanda Bible Williams and Raechel Myers from She Reads Truth are BACK to tell us all the things we don't know and we go DEEP on the calendar and on WHAT SHOULD WE GIVE UP FOR LENT and the book of Ezekiel. All of it. This is a good one, y'all. Get your 2022 Lent Collection at shopshereadstruth.com and use the code TSFLENT for 15% off! And here's the Spotify Playlist of all the SRT shows!  . . . . . Sign up to join us for #100DaysToBrave2022 starting on February 17! 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/thatsoundsfun Third Love: Right now, you can get 20% off your first order at THIRDLOVE.com/SOUNDSFUN Art of Tea: Use promo code - THAT SOUNDS FUN at artoftea.com to get 20% Off. Learn more about yo

Oh y'all. What a legit TREAT to chat with Gary LeVox from Rascal Flatts. His new gospel album, One on One, is full of really special songs and ones I think you'll love. Also we're all gonna go see him on tour now, right? TSF friends show up in droves in the best places! :)  . . . . . 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. 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. 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 consultati

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/thatsoundsfun KiwiCo: 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

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/thatsoundsfun Redeeming 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

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/thatsoundsfun 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. 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/thatsoundsfun Olive 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 THATSOUNDSFUN15 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. Visi