That Sounds Fun With Annie F. Downs

I'm so excited to introduce to my friend Mattie Selecman. She is an incredible writer, a kind friend, and knows how to hold joy and suffering together. Her new book Lemons on Friday is a heartbreaking and beautiful retelling of the loss of her newlywed husband. This is a powerful story from a dear woman. You're going to love her and her book! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! Cru: Simply text FUN to 71326 to help today. Imagine just how much this gift could change someone’s life! Text now to help 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 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. Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair quiz and get 1

I mean, y'all know how much I adore Mike Donehey, so having him back on the show is such a treat. His new album Flourish has quickly become a favorite of mine. This conversation is full of AHA moments and profound truths and I'm so so thankful for Mike's words and heart and music!  . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! American Underdog: Learn more at https://www.americanunderdoginspires.com/ Olive & June: Get 20% off your first mani system when you use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN at oliveandjune.com Pendulum: Visit pendulumlife.com to find out more. And use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN for 20% off your first bottle of membership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Veteran's Day (Thursday :) ) and thank you so much to all the men and women who have served our country and allowed us the freedoms we have today. To celebrate, I got to sit down with Jeff Struecker, decorated veteran, pastor, author, and you may know him best from Black Hawk Down. He brings such wisdom and compassion and education and heart to today's episode. I'm so grateful. . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and That Sounds Fun listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun. Thrive: Join Thrive Market today to get $20 off your first order and an exclusive free gift. Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Flamingo: Take the quiz at shopflamingo.com/annie to discover your custom hair removal routine. And save an extra 10% off your first order when you subscribe using code annie at checkout. MilkBar: Get

I am soooo happy to finally get to sit and chat with my friend MŌRIAH. We've both grown and changed a lot since our days of touring together in 2013, so to get this time together to talk about life and faith and what God has done in her life is really special. I can't wait for you to hear this one! . . . . . 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/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. KiwiCo: This holiday season, give the gift of a fun, hands-on holiday experience with KiwiCo. Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code THATSOUNDSFUN at kiwico.com. Chime: Get started today at chime.com/thatsoundsfun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

HOW MUCH DO I LOVE THIS DUDE?!? So much. Dave Hollis is incredibly inspiring and honest and kind. You will not want to miss this episode or his new book Built Through Courage- it's such a motivating read! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . Thank you to our partners! Athletic Greens: To make it easy, Athletic Greens is going to give you an immune supporting FREE 1 year supply of Vitamin D AND 5 free travel packs with your first purchase if you visit athleticgreens.com/soundsfun today. Green Chef: Go to https://GreenChef.com/thatsoundsfun125 and use code thatsoundsfun125 to get $125 off including free shipping! Modern Fertility: Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to ModernFertility.com/thatsoundsfun. ZonderKidz: The Jesus Storybook Bible makes an ideal gift for Christmas, there’s also a gift edition with beautiful cloth cover and gold foil. Get your copy in time to go through for Advent! Learn more about your ad choi

If you're a golf fan, you're in already, I know. BUBBA WATSON, y'all. But also if you're a fan of vulnerability and honesty and friendship and LAUGHING A LOT, this conversation is for you. IS BUBBA MY NEW BESTIE YES HE IS. Make sure you grab a copy of his brand new book Up and Down- what a great holiday gift for the golfer in your life (and a great read for all of us!). . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and That Sounds Fun listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun. Liquid IV: Grab your favorite Liquid I.V. flavors nationwide at Walmart or you can get 25% off when you go to LIQUIDIV.com and use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout. Brooklinen: Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code thatsoundsfun to get $20 off off with a minimum purchase of $100. Your Enneagram Coach: If you’re even remotely interested in this dream oppor

Our favorite gals are back- Amanda and Raechel from She Reads Truth- to talk us through Advent 2021, what we can read and study, and why reading the Bible this year matters so much. (Also we are READY for your hot takes on a few things- tell us your thoughts! Remember the code at shopshereadstruth.com for 15% off anything for Advent is TSFADVENT and you'll want to order your books by November 4 to guarantee they are to you in time to start the study on November 28! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . Thank you to our partners! CRU: Simply text FUN to 71326 to help today. Imagine just how much this gift could change someone’s life! So text FUN to 71326 to help now 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 Third Love: Right now, you can get 20% off your first order at TH

I'm so grateful to our friend Mike Kelsey for hosting, creating, and curating this week's podcast episodes! Make sure you go back and listen to Monday and Wednesday's episodes too! This one, y'all. What a gift for us to get to sit in on this conversation between Mike and a group of amazing women- his wife Ashley and their friends Jessica, Christina, Jenique, and Sheila. I learned so much from this episode, and our shows all week! I'm so thankful for Mike and the friends in his life that joined us for these conversations! Here's a playlist with every Mike Kelsey episode of the podcast from the past few years! . . . . . 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 ID Tech Camp: Go to IDTECH.com/thatsoundsfun right now and use code THATSOUNDSFUN to save $150 dollars on weekly, small group Semesters! For a limit

I'm so grateful to our friend Mike Kelsey for hosting, creating, and curating this week's podcast episodes! Don't miss Monday and Friday's episodes as well! When the headlines are full of stories, racial inequality is on the top of our conversations too- we read books and articles, watch documentaries and have talks around tables. But what about when the headlines are focused on something else? Rev Dr. Mika Edmonson and Dr. Christina Edmonson join Mike to talk through this and lots more helpful conversation! Here's a playlist with every Mike Kelsey episode of the podcast from the past few years! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and That Sounds Fun listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun. She Reads Truth: Use the code ADVENTANNIE at checkout for 15% off your Advent order. They’ve created resources for the whol

I'm so grateful to our friend Mike Kelsey for hosting, creating, and curating this week's podcast episodes!  Today, Mike chats with his longtime friend and acclaimed author Jason Reynolds about their personal history, some history of our country, and how and why to write well for young adults and kids. Here's a playlist with every Mike Kelsey episode of the podcast from the past few years! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! ZocDoc: 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. Your Enneagram Coach: Learn more and sign up for your free Getting Started as an Enneagram Coach minicourse at YourEnneagramCoach.com/TSF Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Also releasing a new book this week- Made For This Moment- Madison Prewett joins us to talk all things RIGHT NOW and she's about to PREACH as us, you guys. She is a gem of wisdom and I'm so glad we get to know her better today! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! SuperBeets Hard Chews: Join over 1 Million Customers, get FREE Shipping and Returns, a 90-day money-back guarantee, and RIGHT NOW, you can get a free THIRTY DAY supply with your first purchase at SuperBeets.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. ID Tech Camp: Go to IDTECH.com/thatsoundsfun right now and use code THATSOUNDSFUN to save $150 dollars on weekly, small group Semesters! For a limited time, you can also get started with a 1-on-1 tutoring lesson for just $49 dollars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My very first children's picture book releases this week! So today on the show, we have lots of my miniBFFs, lots of my own thoughts about what today means to me, a few tears, and a lot more laughs and smiles. Order YOUR copy, or a few copies :), today!  If you've already got your copy, please review the book wherever you got to purchase it! And tell your friends! Let's put this fun book in the hands of as many kids as possible this week! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and That Sounds Fun listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun. Thrive: Join Thrive Market today to get $20 off your first order and am exclusive free gift. Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Indeed: Get started RIGHT NOW with a SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR SPONSORED JOB CREDIT to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN. MilkBar: Right n

I'm so happy to have Anne Wilson on the podcast today! Her music and career are relatively new, but this young woman has a strong mind and lots of wisdom. I already loved her music, now I adore her too (and I think you will as well)!  . . . . . TODAY is your last day to pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You! 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: But here’s where they need your help. 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. Imagine just how much this gift could change someone’s life! Message and data rates may apply. Cru’s Terms of Use – htt

I'm so happy to have my longtime friend Mac Powell on the podcast today, on the day his first solo CCM album launches into the world! Make sure you check out New Creation- it's a new favorite and this conversation is definitely a new favorite as well. . . . . . 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! She Reads Truth: If you want to ensure that Christ is the focus of your holiday season this year, I want you to head to shopshereadstruth.com right now to get your study book.Use the code ADVENTANNIE at checkout for 15% off your Advent order. They’ve created resources for the whole family! Pendulum: Visit pendulumlife.com to find out more. And use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN for 20% off your first bottle of membership. Olive and June: Get 20% off your first mani system when you use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN at oliveandju

What an honor to have Sheila Walsh on the podcast today! She's a LEGEND! Her new book Holding On When You Want To Let Go is a moving memoir full of truth and hope- just like this conversation!  . . . . . 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: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp and That Sounds Fun listeners get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun. Brooklinen: Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code [thatsoundsfun] to get $20 off, with a minimum purchase of $100. Raycon: Go to https://buyraycon.com/thatsoundsfun for 15% off your order. Brought to you by Raycon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My friend Charles Robinson, founder of The Red Road, joins us today to celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day, to teach us about Native American culture, faith, and what we can do to help our neighbors.  Do you have questions for Charles and his wife Siouxsan? SUBMIT THEM HERE BEFORE NOVEMBER 1. CLICK HERE to give to The Red Road! . . . . . 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: Save time and money with Stamps.com. There’s NO risk. And with my promo code, THATSOUNDSFUN, you get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scale. No long-term commitments or contracts. Third Love: Right now, you can get 20% off your first order at THIRDLOVE.com/SOUNDSFUN. Rothy's: Right now, you can get $20 off your first purchase at rothys.com/SOUNDSFUN. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis

Oh y'all. Our good buddy Tyler Merritt is back today, talking all about his new book I Take My Coffee Black, how he survived cancer in 2020 (literally diagnosed DAYS after being on our show last fall!), and his big plan for a Hamilton Sing-A-Long.  . . . . . 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! Chime: Get started today at chime.com/thatsoundsfun. 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

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. Today we get to welcome another AMAZING show to the network - Coffee with Kailey! Kailey invites everyone to sit down and have coffee with her and her friends. As a touring wife and mother, Kailey gets to the heart of the matter with the people that matter most to her. She and her friends will catch up over a cup of coffee, sharing intimate stories of their lives. Y'all are going to love it! Go subscribe today! The show launches TODAY and the first episode (with her hubby, Russell Dickerson!) is ready for you RIGHT NOW and new shows will release every Wednesday! . . . . . #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp: As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun. Join ov

Oh I'm so happy that my friend Trillia Newbell is joining us! We recorded on Friday afternoon, so we're a little wild and extra, but that's kinda who we are anyways. :) A perfect way to start your week! . . . . . 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 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 Modern Fertili

After watching Playing God, I so wanted to talk to Aaron and Luke Benward . . . . . 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! Moink: Join the Moink Movement today! Go to MoinkBox.com/THATSOUNDSFUN RIGHT NOW and listeners to this show get FREE bacon for a year. LiquidIV: Grab your favorite Liquid I.V. flavors nationwide at Walmart 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