That Sounds Fun With Annie F. Downs

Amanda Bible Williams and Raechel Myers from SheReadsTruth join us for our second week of our That Sounds Fun Christmas party and we talk all about what Advent is, what it looks like in our families and lives, and how it can change us to really celebrate the season, not just December 25th. Pretty much, we go to church in this episode. It brought tears to my eyes when we recorded and when I listened again.  So welcome to the longest Christmas party you've ever attended! :) The episode with Landyn was for your home, this one is for your heart. http://anniefdowns.com http://shereadstruth.com #thatsoundsfunpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Landyn Hutchinson, better known as writer and blogger Living With Landyn, is one of the best and most creative decorators I know and one of my favorites to follow on every corner of the internet. So the best way to kick off a Christmas party is to make sure you've got your recipes cooking, Christmas cards printing, and home decorated without blowing your budget. Landyn is your girl! http://anniefdowns.com http://livingwithlandyn.com #thatsoundsfunpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Sauls, pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN is one of my newer friends in town. But after we met about a year ago, I decided he was totally stuck with me. :) I asked Scott to join me on the podcast to talk about his new book, Befriend, and to talk about community in general. The conversation that came out was different and better than I could have ever expected. https://scottsauls.com http://anniefdowns.com #thatsoundsfunpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I hope you're ready for a rabbit trail or twelve, because Eddie Kaufholz and I found them and ran down them. Luckily, we managed to hit some important topics, including his new podcast through IJM, The New Activist. But mostly? We talked about everything. http://newactivist.is http://anniefdowns.com #thatsoundsfunpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two hometown girls turned authors getting together over a pair of microphones... that's what you've got today, people. Mo Isom's New York Times Bestselling book Wreck My Life is one of my favorites from this year and I think you're going to love it too! Such a fun conversation.... I'm glad you'll be joining us.   http://moisom.com http://anniefdowns.com #thatsoundsfunpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A conversation that started out light and breezy got serious and profound pretty quick. I loved getting to chat with Brad Lomenick- leadership consultant, speaker, founder of BLINC, and author of The Catalyst Leader and H3 Leadership. So he's lots of fancy things, but best of all he's smart and funny and I love being his friend. I think you will too.   http://www.bradlomenick.com http://anniefdowns.com #thatsoundsfunpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My longtime friend Bianca Oltoff is releasing her first book, Play With Fire. We discuss her new amazing book, but also some of the most important things in life- like how Bianca changed my mascara life with one simple tip. She's a hero and mentor like that, y'all. http://www.biancaolthoff.com  http://anniefdowns.com #thatsoundsfunpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Celebrity photographer (and my former boss) Jeremy Cowart tells us all about his amazing new idea, The Purpose Hotel, and how you and I can be a part of building a hotel chain that does good and helps people. CRAZY COOL.   http://thepurposehotel.com http://anniefdowns.com  #thatsoundsfunpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An illusionist, a writer, a filmmaker, and now the guy running Story Conference? Harris III is amazing (and so is his wife who showed up to the studio on the back of his motorcycle). So this episode is a two-for-one with Harris III and his wife Kate! https://harrisiii.com http://anniefdowns.com #thatsoundsfunpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stay tuned while former NFL star Tim Shaw makes me laugh and cry and coaches me on dating. And life. He's a hero.   Twitter: tshawstruth http://anniefdowns.com #thatsoundsfunpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Me and my dear friend (and amazing author) Christa Black Gifford sit down to discuss all things heart. Christa's new book, Heart Made Whole, deeply impacted my life and I wanted Christa to tell y'all all about it.   http://christablack.com http://anniefdowns.com #thatsoundsfunpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maybe the only person as loud as me, Matt Wertz and I sit down and talk about the best and weirdest and most hilarious things. Also, I spend some time gushing about his new album GunShy because, well, it's amazing. http://www.mattwertz.com http://anniefdowns.com #thatsoundsfunpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Christy Wright has launched a unique event for women who dream of creating a business, have started a business, or are in the thick of running their own business. Today we'll talk about the Business Boutique, how we met, give lots of cred to author Jenni Catron, and laugh loudly and often. http://businessboutique.com http://www.anniefdowns.com #thatsoundsfunpodcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For launch week of the Looking For Lovely Bible studies, Annie and Angie Smith sit down and talk all about what it is like to write Bible studies and about forty-five other random topics... including our million dollar twix bar idea.   http://lifeway.com/lookingforlovely http://anniefdowns.com #thatsoundsfunpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Annie returns with plans for the future of That Sounds Fun and a sneak peek into the world of launching a new book- where Looking For Lovely came from, how it's doing, and Annie reads the first chapter! http://bit.ly/lookingforlovely http://anniefdowns.com #thatsoundsfunpodcast   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Season 2 of the podcast kicks off with Emily P. Freeman and covers the finer points of inviting yourself over, Emily's new book Simply Tuesday, and all the other important things, like float night at the pool.   http://emilypfreeman.com/about/ http://anniefdowns.com #thatsoundsfunpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Annie chats with author Shauna Niequist about her new book Savor as well as many other important things like the best dessert in Chicago.   https://www.shaunaniequist.com http://anniefdowns.com #thatsoundsfunpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Annie talks with Detroit Tigers minor league baseball player (and former Downs Books intern) Connor Harrell about life and faith as a professional athlete. And, they make plans for a donut eating contest. Obviously. Twitter: ConnorHD20 http://anniefdowns.com #thatsoundsfunpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The second part of Annie's conversation with musician Dave Barnes about music and comedy and how to be funny.  http://www.davebarnes.com http://anniefdowns.com #thatsoundsfunpodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Musician Dave Barnes sits down with Annie and they discuss the ins and outs of being hilarious. They also discuss Dave's most recent album, Hymns for Her.   http://www.davebarnes.com  http://anniefdowns.com  #thatsoundsfunpodcast  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.