That Sounds Fun With Annie F. Downs

Oh I am so happy to have my friend Steve Carter on the podcast talking all about his new book The Thing Beneath The Thing, the ways God has guided his life, how to deal with church hurt, and where life leads you when you find the thing beneath the thing. This one is so good, y'all. . . . . . 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! Liquid IV: 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. Green Chef: Go to https://GreenChef.com/thatsoundsfun100 and use code thatsoundsfun100 to get $100 off including free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh y'all buckle up because three wild Jesus-loving friends are about to get loud and have a blast talking all about God's providence and His kindness and how we are to live and who we want to be. Natalie Grant and Charlotte Gambill started Dare To Be and wrote the Dare To Be devotional and today's convo is a note-taking one FOR SURE.  . . . . . 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 . . . . . Explore show notes the day after the episode airs here!! . . . . . Thank you to our partners! CRU: text FUN to 71326 to help today. 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. Imagine just ho

I'm so happy our friend Lisa Whittle is back and she is bringing truth and joy and all the strength of living out her new book, The Hard Good. It's a beautiful conversation and such a great book and you are going to love love love 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 . . . . . Explore show notes the day after the episode airs here!! . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp: As one of my friends, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun.  Flamingo: Take the quiz at shopflamingo.com/annie to discover your custom hair removal routine. And you’ll save an extra 10% off your first order when you subscribe using code "annie" at checkout. Nutrafol: You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support the show by going to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code "TSF" to save FIFTEEN DOLL

Kirk Herbstreit and I sit down today and talk all about college football - including whether he is a good luck or bad luck charm for UGA - what's going to happen in the SEC, best football environments, being a husband, a father, a man of faith, and one of my new favorite humans! Check out his book Out of the Pocket- I really enjoyed reading it! I feel like this week has hit two of the faces on my Mt. Rushmore of college football!! GO DAWGS SIC EM! . . . . . 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 . . . . . Explore show notes the day after the episode airs here!! . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp: As one of my friends, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun.  Chime: Sign up takes only two minutes, and doesn’t affect your credit score! Get started today at chime.com/thatsoundsfun. Learn more abou

Our buddy Bear Rinehart from NEEDTOBREATHE is back in the studio, telling us tons of new tales of tour life and recording this new record- Into The Mystery- and what God has been teaching him about leadership and family and faith over the last year. I MEAN HOW MUCH DO WE LOVE THIS GUY. So much. Enjoy the conversation and enjoy their new album! . . . . . 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 . . . . . Explore show notes the day after the episode airs here!! . . . . . Thank you to our partners! ThirdLove: Go to THIRDLOVE.com/SOUNDSFUN now to find your perfect-fitting bra...and get 20% off your first purchase! Brooklinen: Shop the Labor Day Savings Event, now, for savings on all things comfort at brooklinen.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

College football kicks off this week and no one has marked that sport more to me than Coach Mark Richt. He was the coach of the Georgia Bulldogs when I was a student and his life as a coach, man of faith, father, and husband has inspired many. His new book Make The Call is such an inspiring read- grab a copy today! . . . . . 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 . . . . . Explore show notes the day after the episode airs here!! . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Genexa: Go to Genexa.com/THATSOUNDSFUN for 20% off your first purchase. Rothy's: Head to Rothys.com/SOUNDSFUN to find your new warm weather favorites today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of our favorite dudes is back today, Jon Tyson, and we are talking through his new book, The Intentional Father (that we ALL have a lot to learn from), and what is going on in our lives with God and what is going on in the world and what is going on in our own hearts- especially the day after Jon dropped his daughter off at college!  (Find all the show notes at https://www.anniefdowns.com/podcasts/) . . . . . 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 . . . . . Explore show notes the day after the episode airs here!!  . . . . . Thank you to our partners!  Prepdish: Go to PrepDish.com/annie for your first 2 weeks, FREE. Olive & June: You can get 20% off your first mani system at oliveandjune.com with my code THATSOUNDSFUN. Trust & Will: Get 10% off plus free shipping at TrustandWill.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit mega

Maybe you still love Bethany Dillon's music like I do? Well she's back with an absolutely beautiful album, All My Questions, and this conversation dives into the deep end quickly, which I think we all need a lot. Depression, OCD, heartache, questions, and laughter and joy and all the things. Gracious I love Beth so much. What a gift of a conversation. (Find all the show notes at https://www.anniefdowns.com/podcasts/) . . . . . 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.  Humann: Go to SuperBeets.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and when you buy two bags, they’ll throw in the third for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If your community is anything like mine, EVERYONE is talking about The Chosen. Today, the creator, Dallas Jenkins, joins us to talk about the show, his own faith and successes and failures, and how this show is changing how people see Christianity. I LOVE THIS DUDE. I think you will too. (Find all the show notes at https://www.anniefdowns.com/podcasts/) . . . . . 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: 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 Policy – https://www.

I've been a fan of Danny Gokey's for a while, but we just met a few months ago at the KLOVE Fan Awards and became fast friends! This conversation today goes some wild places but I am HERE FOR IT. Danny's new album, Jesus People, is an awesome listen. I think you'll really love it! . . . . . 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!  Grove: For a limited time, when my listeners go to Grove.com/soundsfun you will get to choose a FREE starter set with your first order. Chime: Join the millions on Chime. Signup takes two minutes, and doesn’t affect your credit score!  Apply now at chime.com/thatsoundsfun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We received over 700 questions in 24 hours about how to live well in the season you are in right now, particularly speaking to singleness. (But LOTS of you married friends had questions too, which was surprising and awesome)! We narrowed it down to around 100 questions, trying to cover ever area/topic that was asked. We felt so honored to be trusted with these questions and hope our single friends find this conversation helpful! . . . . . 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!  Glorify: To get it, just search for Glorify in your app store, it’s free to download and use, and if you like it, you can unlock their entire content library of daily devotionals, meditations, prayers and worship music. And the best thing is, you can get it for half price by using the promo code “THATSOUNDSFUN” Raycon: Go to buyraycon

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