That Sounds Fun With Annie F. Downs

Oh I am so happy to have my friend Hosanna Wong join us on the podcast today. It's a LONG overdue conversation with this powerhouse poet and preacher. This one will set you on FIRE to go out and love well. Her new book How (Not) To Save The World is your best next read. Cannot wait to hear your thoughts on 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 . . . . . Thank you to our partners!  BetterHelp: As one of my friends, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun. Indeed: Get started right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/soundsfun. KiwiCo:  Get your first month free on select crates at kiwico.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OH I LOVE HAVING TWO OF MY BEST PALS ON THE PODCAST. Cheryl Stark and Mike Grayson are here from Cross Point Music to talk all about what our church, and the global church, has experienced in the last year, the power of worship in our daily lives, and why these new songs- born during a pandemic- are important for us to sing today. Make sure to check out the new album, Never Going Back. . . . . . 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 Genexa: Go to Genexa.com/THATSOUNDSFUN for 20% off your first purchase. Olive and June: Get 20% off your first mani system when you use promo code thatsoundsfun at oliveandjune.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y'all know I love soccer but one of the reasons AMERICA is falling more in love with soccer is because of today's guest, Roger Bennett. Co-host of the Men in Blazers podcast and television show, Roger's new book, and this conversation, tell a beautiful story of growing up and longing for a different life. No matter your thoughts on the soccer, the wisdom Rog brings today about life and transitions and courage and America will mean a lot to you. I totally teared up in this one- what a gift this conversation is- and yes, we do some soccer talk that I think you're gonna love. And if you enjoy this conversation, I bet you'll enjoy his book Reborn in the USA! . . . . . 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!  CAP: To learn more, visit Christianapp.org. Together we can help make a brighter tomorrow possible for our

Y'all aren't even ready for the FUN and DEPTH that awaits you today with Amanda and Abner from JOHNNYSWIM. This is the number one requested guest from y'all and they absolutely did not disappoint. Make sure to grab a copy of their book Home Sweet Road. I super enjoyed it (and them!!!)!  . . . . . 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: 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. Simply text FUN to 71326 to help today. Message and data rates may apply. Cru’s Terms of Use – https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/terms-of-use.html Cru’s Privacy Poli

Our girl Ellie Holcomb is back for a very special conversation about her new album, Canyon, she's answering YOUR questions from the AFD Week In Review email, and you better stick around until the end because PSALM 23! . . . . . 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: Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the top of the homepage and type in THATSOUNDSFUN for a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale Indeed: Indeed delivers FOUR TIMES MORE HIRES than all other job sites combined. Receive a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/soundsfun.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I LOVE when we see a theme stretching across multiple shows and here we are AGAIN at Psalm 23! One of my all-time favorite pastors, Louie Giglio, is back today and his new book, Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, is an absolute must read. I talked to the lady beside me at the pool last week when I saw her reading it! God is using this book in so many lives! . . . . . 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!  Better Help: As one of my friends, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun. Flamingo: Get the Flamingo Shave Set with everything you need for a luxurious, smooth shave at shopflamingo.com/annie all for just $16 plus free shipping!  Curology: Go to Curology.com/thatsoundsfun for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling. Learn more about your ad cho

Y'all I am sorry for how hard I fangirl but who can blame a person when Shane and Shane are on the other side of the microphones. Their new album - Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs Volume 1 - is a current favorite of mine (well, all their stuff is, to be fair). This conversation is so deep and powerful and fun and gosh I love these dudes.  . . . . . 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!  CAP: I want to invite you to be a part of these incredible stories by making a donation that is meaningful to you or by signing up to volunteer. To learn more, visit Christianapp.org. Together we can help make a brighter tomorrow possible for our neighbors in Appalachia. Third Love: Go to thirdlove.com/SOUNDSFUN now to find your perfect-fitting bra...and get 20% off your first purchase! Policy Genius: Head to Policygenius

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Minneapolis, here is my conversation with America's Government Teacher, Sharon McMahon! . . . . . Join us in Marietta, Georgia on October 1 for a special That Sounds Fun Tour stop in my hometown!!  . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners!  Olive & June: Get 20% off your first mani system when you use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN at oliveandjune.com IF: Lead: You can get your digital pass at iflead2021.com. They start at just $29!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Mobile, here is my conversation with Dave and Jon from Dadville! 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!  Better Help: As one of my friends, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun Trust and Will: Get 10% off plus free shipping at TrustandWill.com/THATSOUNDSFUN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Indianapolis, here is my conversation with Jordan Lee Dooley! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners!  Ritual: Get key nutrients–without the B.S. Ritual is offering my listeners 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN to start your Ritual today. Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair quiz and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/thatsoundsfun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Dallas, here is my conversation with Pastor Matt Chandler and his wife (and one of my favorite authors) Lauren Chandler! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors!  CRU: 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 promo code for 10% off the That Sounds Fun store. Simply text FUN to 71326 to help today. Message and data rates may apply. Cru’s Terms of Use – https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/terms-of-use.html Cru’s Privacy Policy – https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/privacy.html Genexa: Go to Genexa.com/THATSOUNDSFUN for 20% off your first purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Houston, here is my conversation with novelist Charles Martin! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners!  BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun.  Brooklinen: Use our special promo code "thatsoundsfun" to get $20 off, with a minimum purchase of $100 at brooklinen.com. Zoc Doc: Go to Zocdoc.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Milwaukee, here is my conversation with our favorite Wicked Musical witches- Ginna Claire Mason and Mary Kate Morrissey! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners!  Rothy's: Through August 1st, 2021, you can get $20 off your first purchase of $100 or more at Rothys.com/SOUNDSFUN KiwiCo: Get your first month free on select crates at kiwico.com/THATSOUNDSFUN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Grand Rapids, here is my conversation with Pastor Mike Kelsey (and a moment with his wife Ashley)! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners!  Nutrafol: Start growing 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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Birmingham, here is my conversation with Knox and Jamie from The Popcast! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Better Help: As one of my friends, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun Thrive Market: Join today to get $20 off your first order AND an exclusive FREE gift. Go to thrivemarket.com/THATSOUNDSFUN! Indeed: Get started right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Waco, here is my conversation with author and IT Cosmetics founder Jamie Kern Lima! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partner!  Liquid I.V.: Make sure you 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Charlotte, here is my conversation with celebrity chef Aarti Sequeira! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! Cru: 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 promo code for 10% off the That Sounds Fun store. Text FUN to 71326 to help today 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.html Cru’s Privacy Policy – https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/privacy.html Grove: Go to Grove.co/SOUNDSFUN to choose a FREE gift with your first order of $30 or more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Kansas City, here is my conversation with comedian Trey Kennedy! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun!  Stamps.com: Get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale at Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in THATSOUNDSFUN.  Flamingo: Get Flamingo’s award-winning Shave Set for just $16 at shopflamingo.com/ANNIE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Nashville, here is my conversation with Hillary, Dave, and Charles from Lady A!  . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast Thank you to our partners! Third Love: Go to thirdlove.com/SOUNDSFUN now to get 20% off your first purchase. Policy Genius: Head to Policygenius.com to get started right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We end our EnneaSummer2021 series with the ever fun sevens! The only number to have three guests (HI IT ME), Ashley and Craig join me to discuss the finer points of being healthy in our seven-ness. Sevens go towards (5) in security and towards (1) in stress, so hearing them process that and respond to Suzanne Stabile's thoughts will really help you if you know or love any enneagram sevens! . . . . . Listen to : EnneaSummer2019: Sevens and EnneaSummer2020: Sevens Our hashtags : #EnneaSummer2021 #thatsoundsfunpodcast ... join in the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome. :) Thank you to our partners!  BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun!  Brooklinen: Go to Brooklinen.com and enter promo code "thatsoundsfun" for $20 off, with a minimum purchase of $100!  Glorify App: Download the Glorify app now, create an account, and enter code THATSOUNDSFUN in the profile section for a special limited-time discount of 50%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/