Advertise with Googlier.com That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:43:27 +0000 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 23:43:27 +0000 Libsyn RSSgen 1.0 https://www.thatsoundsfunnetwork.com en https://www.thatsoundsfunnetwork.com https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/6/5/f/d65f7213baa4595c/That-Sounds-Fun_FINAL_v2.jpg That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs That Sounds Fun Network false That Sounds Fun Network annie@anniefdowns.com episodic no TSF Network: Welcome Be The Bridge Podcast with LaTasha Morrison! TSF Network: Welcome Be The Bridge Podcast with LaTasha Morrison! Tue, 09 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Y'ALL WE ARE SO EXCITED. Be The Bridge Podcast with LaTasha Morrison is joining the That Sounds Fun Network!

Continuing to educate ourselves on racial justice and unity is a high priority and having a podcast from Tasha to listen to multiple times a month will help us all continue to learn and be accomplices to the work of justice.

Subscribe to Be The Bridge Podcast with LaTasha Morrison

Celebrate 4 years of Be The Bridge!

Follow Be The Bridge

Follow LaTasha Morrison on twitter

Follow LaTasha Morrison on instagram

... and y'all, someone TAKE HER ON A BOAT! :)

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]]> Y'ALL WE ARE SO EXCITED. Be The Bridge Podcast with LaTasha Morrison is joining the That Sounds Fun Network!

Continuing to educate ourselves on racial justice and unity is a high priority and having a podcast from Tasha to listen to multiple times a month will help us all continue to learn and be accomplices to the work of justice.

Subscribe to Be The Bridge Podcast with LaTasha Morrison

Celebrate 4 years of Be The Bridge!

Follow Be The Bridge

Follow LaTasha Morrison on twitter

Follow LaTasha Morrison on instagram

... and y'all, someone TAKE HER ON A BOAT! :)

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]]> 22:06 false full Episode 228: Sophie Hudson Episode 228: Sophie Hudson Mon, 08 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000 If you want a voice to bring you joy and truth, turn to Sophie Hudson. I have (we have all) loved her for years and it's gotten nothing but better as time has gone on. Her new book Stand All The Way Up is super important for us today. I hope you will grab a copy. And be sure to follow Sophie on instagram so you don't miss Ouida Wednesday!!!

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]]> If you want a voice to bring you joy and truth, turn to Sophie Hudson. I have (we have all) loved her for years and it's gotten nothing but better as time has gone on. Her new book Stand All The Way Up is super important for us today. I hope you will grab a copy. And be sure to follow Sophie on instagram so you don't miss Ouida Wednesday!!!

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]]> 59:51 false full Episode 227: Nona Jones Episode 227: Nona Jones Thu, 04 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000 It's been about a year since I met Nona Jones and I've loved getting to know her, learn from her, and laugh with her. We've been trying for months to get our calendars to sync for this conversation, ever since her incredible book Success from the Inside Out released in January, and everything aligned a few weeks ago. 

We talk about COVID19, her health journey, how her traveling schedule has changed and what she's learning about herself in that, and how Facebook is helping churches in these weeks where church isn't in a building.

While we recorded the original conversation in early May, we both thought it would be important to check in again yesterday and I wanted to hear her thoughts on what is happening in our world today. I'm grateful for her honesty and thoughts.

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  • International Justice Mission: Visit IJM.org/ChangeLives to be a part of this movement for good.
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]]> It's been about a year since I met Nona Jones and I've loved getting to know her, learn from her, and laugh with her. We've been trying for months to get our calendars to sync for this conversation, ever since her incredible book Success from the Inside Out released in January, and everything aligned a few weeks ago.

We talk about COVID19, her health journey, how her traveling schedule has changed and what she's learning about herself in that, and how Facebook is helping churches in these weeks where church isn't in a building.

While we recorded the original conversation in early May, we both thought it would be important to check in again yesterday and I wanted to hear her thoughts on what is happening in our world today. I'm grateful for her honesty and thoughts.

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#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our partners of the show!

  • International Justice Mission: Visit IJM.org/ChangeLives to be a part of this movement for good.
  • Liquid IV: Get 25% off when you go to liquidiv.com and use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout!
]]> 01:09:35 false full Episode 226: Knox McCoy Episode 226: Knox McCoy Mon, 01 Jun 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Y'all have heard Knox McCoy on the show, back in February 2018 when we had him and Jamie Golden on together (they are The Popcast, but you probably know that), but today the KNOX STANDS ALONE and we chat down a million rabbit trails. He's an incredibly gifted writer (humor that leads to deep thinking is my favorite and his specialty) and his new book All Things Reconsidered is out now. It's a really great read.

Don't forget to head over to YouTube to see our conversation about Compassion Intl, Honduras, and HAMILTON! (YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf)

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]]> Y'all have heard Knox McCoy on the show, back in February 2018 when we had him and Jamie Golden on together (they are The Popcast, but you probably know that), but today the KNOX STANDS ALONE and we chat down a million rabbit trails. He's an incredibly gifted writer (humor that leads to deep thinking is my favorite and his specialty) and his new book All Things Reconsidered is out now. It's a really great read.

Don't forget to head over to YouTube to see our conversation about Compassion Intl, Honduras, and HAMILTON! (YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf)

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Thank you to our sponsor of today's show!

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]]> 54:59 false full TSF Network: Welcome The Next Right Thing! TSF Network: Welcome The Next Right Thing! Thu, 28 May 2020 07:00:00 +0000 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.

Obviously THIS show (That Sounds Fun) is on the TSF Network, so is Annie and Eddie Keep Talking, and now- THE NEXT RIGHT THING hosted by Emily P. Freeman! 

I KNOW. I AM THRILLED TOO. 

So today, you'll hear a conversation with Emily and I, about our lives and friendship and normal talking talk, but then we also talk about her show- The Next Right Thing- and why she decided to join the TSF Network.

IT IS ALL VERY EXCITING.

Make sure you've subscribed to The Next Right Thing- it's an incredibly good show.

Don't forget to head over to YouTube to see our conversation continue! (YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf)

And would you mind taking a minute and filling out the podcast survey? (http://anniefdowns.com/survey)

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#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our partners!

  • She Reads Truth: Head on over to shopshereadstruth.com and use the code FUN25 for 25% off your next purchase! 
  • International Justice Mission: Visit IJM.org/ChangeLives to be a part of this movement for good.​
]]> 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.

Obviously THIS show (That Sounds Fun) is on the TSF Network, so is Annie and Eddie Keep Talking, and now- THE NEXT RIGHT THING hosted by Emily P. Freeman!

I KNOW. I AM THRILLED TOO.

So today, you'll hear a conversation with Emily and I, about our lives and friendship and normal talking talk, but then we also talk about her show- The Next Right Thing- and why she decided to join the TSF Network.

IT IS ALL VERY EXCITING.

Make sure you've subscribed to The Next Right Thing- it's an incredibly good show.

Don't forget to head over to YouTube to see our conversation continue! (YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf)

And would you mind taking a minute and filling out the podcast survey? (http://anniefdowns.com/survey)

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#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our partners!

  • She Reads Truth: Head on over to shopshereadstruth.com and use the code FUN25 for 25% off your next purchase!
  • International Justice Mission: Visit IJM.org/ChangeLives to be a part of this movement for good.​
]]> 48:43 false full Episode 225: Karen Swallow Prior Episode 225: Karen Swallow Prior Mon, 25 May 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Get ready for your English and British Literature heart to grow three sizes bigger. Dr. Karen Swallow Prior is a theologian and an author and professor. Her latest works are like literature classes alongside classics (the best of both worlds)- 

Sense and Sensibility

Heart of Darkness

I'm cracking open Sense and Sensibility first thing this holiday weekend! Hope you're getting some reading done too!

Don't forget to head over to YouTube to see our conversation on Jane Austen continue! (YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf)

And would you mind taking a minute and filling out the podcast survey? (http://anniefdowns.com/survey)

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Thank you to our partners!

]]> Get ready for your English and British Literature heart to grow three sizes bigger. Dr. Karen Swallow Prior is a theologian and an author and professor. Her latest works are like literature classes alongside classics (the best of both worlds)-

Sense and Sensibility

Heart of Darkness

I'm cracking open Sense and Sensibility first thing this holiday weekend! Hope you're getting some reading done too!

Don't forget to head over to YouTube to see our conversation on Jane Austen continue! (YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf)

And would you mind taking a minute and filling out the podcast survey? (http://anniefdowns.com/survey)

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#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our partners!

]]> 57:34 false full Episode 224: Luke Norsworthy + Befriending Your Monsters Episode 224: Luke Norsworthy + Befriending Your Monsters Thu, 21 May 2020 07:00:00 +0000 We always love when Luke Norsworthy comes on the show- he's a friend favorite. We cover one billion topics, laugh a ton, grieve the very recent loss of his mother, and I gush on how much I love his family. His newest book, Befriending Your Monsters, releases next week. Grab a copy today! (I wrote the foreword... I promise it's great.)

Don't forget to head over to YouTube to see our conversation continue! (YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf)

And would you mind taking a minute and filling out the podcast survey? (http://anniefdowns.com/survey)

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#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our partners!

  • International Justice Mission: Visit IJM.org/ChangeLives to be a part of this movement for good. Your consistent support will impact the lives of individuals all over the world. 
  • SOZO Playlists: Be sure to check out the playlist that we have put together for you guys here (https://Sozo.lnk.to/LivingChristian!AnnieFDowns) and all the others that they have expertly curated! You can find it on Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, or any streaming platform of your choice! 
]]> We always love when Luke Norsworthy comes on the show- he's a friend favorite. We cover one billion topics, laugh a ton, grieve the very recent loss of his mother, and I gush on how much I love his family. His newest book, Befriending Your Monsters, releases next week. Grab a copy today! (I wrote the foreword... I promise it's great.)

Don't forget to head over to YouTube to see our conversation continue! (YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf)

And would you mind taking a minute and filling out the podcast survey? (http://anniefdowns.com/survey)

. . . . .

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our partners!

  • International Justice Mission: Visit IJM.org/ChangeLives to be a part of this movement for good. Your consistent support will impact the lives of individuals all over the world.
  • SOZO Playlists: Be sure to check out the playlist that we have put together for you guys here (https://Sozo.lnk.to/LivingChristian!AnnieFDowns) and all the others that they have expertly curated! You can find it on Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, or any streaming platform of your choice!
]]> 01:09:05 false full Episode 223: Mike Kelsey Episode 223: Mike Kelsey Mon, 18 May 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Friends. I thank you in advance for engaging in this conversation and facing what it causes you to feel and what it brings up in you. Thank you for being the kind of friends that are open to tough conversations that are honest and true and needed, even if they aren't as easy, because we are all learning together how to be a part of racial reconciliation and letting our lives and friendships better display the beautiful diversity of the kingdom of God.

Mike Kelsey is a great friend and an amazing pastor and generous in so many ways to us. I'm thankful for his words today and all he said.

We also hop over to continue our chat on YouTube, and Mike gives us a great list of resources, so check that out and subscribe there so you don't miss any of these special additional conversations!

YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf

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#thatsoundsfunpodcast

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  • She Reads Truth: Head over to shopshereadstruth.com/box and using the code FUN50
    for 50% OFF your first Subscription Box! 
]]> Friends. I thank you in advance for engaging in this conversation and facing what it causes you to feel and what it brings up in you. Thank you for being the kind of friends that are open to tough conversations that are honest and true and needed, even if they aren't as easy, because we are all learning together how to be a part of racial reconciliation and letting our lives and friendships better display the beautiful diversity of the kingdom of God.

Mike Kelsey is a great friend and an amazing pastor and generous in so many ways to us. I'm thankful for his words today and all he said.

We also hop over to continue our chat on YouTube, and Mike gives us a great list of resources, so check that out and subscribe there so you don't miss any of these special additional conversations!

YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf

. . . . .

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our sponsors!

  • Nutrafol: You can grow thicker, healthier hair by going to Nutrafol.com and using promo code SOUNDSFUN to get 20% off!
  • She Reads Truth: Head over to shopshereadstruth.com/box and using the code FUN50 for 50% OFF your first Subscription Box!
]]> 01:19:25 false full Episode 222: Jennifer Fulwiler Episode 222: Jennifer Fulwiler Thu, 14 May 2020 07:00:00 +0000 I am such a huge fan of Jennifer Fulwiler and her work and this conversation is LONG overdue- she's one of the guests y'all keep requesting. Her book Your Blue Flame has been helping me put words to some things I'm feeling and handing me some next steps. She's so fun to talk with and you're going to love Jen and her new book!

We also hop over to continue our chat on YouTube, so check that out and subscribe there so you don't miss any of these special additional conversations!

YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf

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#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our partners!

  • Brooklinen: You can get 10% off your first order and free shipping when you use promo code
    soundsfun only at Brooklinen.com!
  • International Justice Misson: Visit IJM.org/ChangeLives to be a part of this movement for good. Your consistent support will impact the lives of individuals all over the world
]]> I am such a huge fan of Jennifer Fulwiler and her work and this conversation is LONG overdue- she's one of the guests y'all keep requesting. Her book Your Blue Flame has been helping me put words to some things I'm feeling and handing me some next steps. She's so fun to talk with and you're going to love Jen and her new book!

We also hop over to continue our chat on YouTube, so check that out and subscribe there so you don't miss any of these special additional conversations!

YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf

. . . . .

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our partners!

  • Brooklinen: You can get 10% off your first order and free shipping when you use promo code soundsfun only at Brooklinen.com!
  • International Justice Misson: Visit IJM.org/ChangeLives to be a part of this movement for good. Your consistent support will impact the lives of individuals all over the world
]]> 01:00:38 false full Episode 221: Eugene Cho Episode 221: Eugene Cho Mon, 11 May 2020 07:00:00 +0000 I greatly admire Pastor Eugene Cho- for his preaching, his leadership, his writing, his obedience, his advocacy. Every time I've been under his teaching I've left changed, including this conversation today. It's important. I hope you will listen, take notes, and ask yourself the same question I'm asking myself- what does it look like for me to use the privilege I have to advocate for those who don't?

Pastor Eugene's newest book, Thou Shall Not Be a Jerk, is available everywhere. We also hop over to continue our chat on YouTube, so check that out and subscribe there so you don't miss any of these special additional conversations!

YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf

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#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our partners!

  • KiwiCo: Get YOUR FIRST MONTH FREE on select crates at kiwico.com/THATSOUNDSFUN
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]]> I greatly admire Pastor Eugene Cho- for his preaching, his leadership, his writing, his obedience, his advocacy. Every time I've been under his teaching I've left changed, including this conversation today. It's important. I hope you will listen, take notes, and ask yourself the same question I'm asking myself- what does it look like for me to use the privilege I have to advocate for those who don't?

Pastor Eugene's newest book, Thou Shall Not Be a Jerk, is available everywhere. We also hop over to continue our chat on YouTube, so check that out and subscribe there so you don't miss any of these special additional conversations!

YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf

. . . . .

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our partners!

  • KiwiCo: Get YOUR FIRST MONTH FREE on select crates at kiwico.com/THATSOUNDSFUN
  • International Justice Mission: Go to IJM.org/ChangeLives to join IJM as a Freedom Partner. Your monthly gifts will bring rescue and restoration to people all around the world.
]]> 01:08:57 false full Episode 220: Jennie Lusko Episode 220: Jennie Lusko Thu, 07 May 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Mother's Day shows matter so much to me- I love being able to feature moms that will bless us as we listen. Months and months ago I asked Jennie Lusko to be on this exact episode. She is right for us for a million reasons- she's a friend, she's funny, she's kind and smart and thoughtful and you're just going to fall in love with her. Her new book The Fight To Flourish is so incredibly important for all of us in this season. Mom or not, you need this one.

Don't forget to head over to YouTube to see Jennie and I talk about Mother's Day gifts! (YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf)

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#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our partners!

  • International Justice Mission: Visit IJM.org/ChangeLives and sign up to send a monthly gift to IJM as a
    Freedom Partner. These consistent gifts make it possible for IJM to show up for children and families facing violence and slavery around the world every day.
  • Thistle Farms: Their products are incredible and the perfect thing to send to Mom for Mother's Day. You can find them at ThistleFarms.org!
]]> Mother's Day shows matter so much to me- I love being able to feature moms that will bless us as we listen. Months and months ago I asked Jennie Lusko to be on this exact episode. She is right for us for a million reasons- she's a friend, she's funny, she's kind and smart and thoughtful and you're just going to fall in love with her. Her new book The Fight To Flourish is so incredibly important for all of us in this season. Mom or not, you need this one.

Don't forget to head over to YouTube to see Jennie and I talk about Mother's Day gifts! (YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf)

. . . . .

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our partners!

  • International Justice Mission: Visit IJM.org/ChangeLives and sign up to send a monthly gift to IJM as a Freedom Partner. These consistent gifts make it possible for IJM to show up for children and families facing violence and slavery around the world every day.
  • Thistle Farms: Their products are incredible and the perfect thing to send to Mom for Mother's Day. You can find them at ThistleFarms.org!
]]> 01:08:35 false full PREVIEW: Annie and Eddie Keep Talking PREVIEW: Annie and Eddie Keep Talking Tue, 05 May 2020 13:42:36 +0000 Here is episode 1 of Annie and Eddie Keep Talking! 

Remember that to keep listening to this show, head over to wherever you love to listen to podcasts and subscribe to "Annie and Eddie Keep Talking"! It should show up on every platform- hopefully today! New shows every Tuesday and Friday!

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]]> Here is episode 1 of Annie and Eddie Keep Talking!

Remember that to keep listening to this show, head over to wherever you love to listen to podcasts and subscribe to "Annie and Eddie Keep Talking"! It should show up on every platform- hopefully today! New shows every Tuesday and Friday!

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@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

]]> 34:35 false full TSF Quarantine 35: LAST ONE with Eddie TSF Quarantine 35: LAST ONE with Eddie Mon, 04 May 2020 13:53:48 +0000 Communion, power outages, and what happens next!

Go subscribe!:

Annie and Eddie Keep Talking

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@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

]]> Communion, power outages, and what happens next!

Go subscribe!:

Annie and Eddie Keep Talking

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@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

]]> 35:38 false full Episode 219: Lindsey Wheeler + Bottle of Tears Episode 219: Lindsey Wheeler + Bottle of Tears Mon, 04 May 2020 07:00:00 +0000 It's Mother's Day week and we are here for it! Today one of my dearest friends is joining us- Lindsey Wheeler, the founder of Bottle of Tears. She is a wife and mom and business owner, but also she lives with chronic disease and parenting a child with significant trauma. Lindsey does a beautiful job sharing her story and reminding us that there is beauty in pain. She mothers us all so well in this conversation.

Use the code THATSOUNDSFUN10 to get 10% off your purchase at bottleoftears.com! 

And don't forget to head over to YouTube for some continued convo with Lindsey! (http://youtube.com/anniefdownstsf)

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#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our sponsors!

  • Prep Dish: If you are need some meal ideas and inspiration, head to PrepDish.com/pantry  and you can download your free pantry & freezer meal plan for free! 
  • Liquid IV: Get 25% off your order when you go to liquidiv.com and use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout! 
]]> It's Mother's Day week and we are here for it! Today one of my dearest friends is joining us- Lindsey Wheeler, the founder of Bottle of Tears. She is a wife and mom and business owner, but also she lives with chronic disease and parenting a child with significant trauma. Lindsey does a beautiful job sharing her story and reminding us that there is beauty in pain. She mothers us all so well in this conversation.

Use the code THATSOUNDSFUN10 to get 10% off your purchase at bottleoftears.com!

And don't forget to head over to YouTube for some continued convo with Lindsey! (http://youtube.com/anniefdownstsf)

. . . . .

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our sponsors!

  • Prep Dish: If you are need some meal ideas and inspiration, head to PrepDish.com/pantry and you can download your free pantry & freezer meal plan for free!
  • Liquid IV: Get 25% off your order when you go to liquidiv.com and use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout!
]]> 01:00:03 false full TSF Quarantine 34: (6th) Friday with Eddie TSF Quarantine 34: (6th) Friday with Eddie Fri, 01 May 2020 13:42:17 +0000 A visit from a special guest, lots of serious talk, and some real heroes, like Joy Eggerichs Reed.

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@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

]]> A visit from a special guest, lots of serious talk, and some real heroes, like Joy Eggerichs Reed.

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@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

]]> 37:16 false full TSF Quarantine 33: (6th) Thursday with Eddie TSF Quarantine 33: (6th) Thursday with Eddie Thu, 30 Apr 2020 13:40:05 +0000 The world of writing books, blogs, and journals, us drooling over a mutual friend, and then making him our hero. It gets weird. Sorry (but not sorry because we just love you), @prophiphop.

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@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

 

]]> The world of writing books, blogs, and journals, us drooling over a mutual friend, and then making him our hero. It gets weird. Sorry (but not sorry because we just love you), @prophiphop.

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@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

]]> 34:31 false full Episode 218: Cory Asbury Part 2 Episode 218: Cory Asbury Part 2 Thu, 30 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000 THIS GUY. Y'all he is just absolutely one of my favorites. Today we are catching up with Cory Asbury all about the year he disappeared from the internet, what he learned, what he wrote, and what is next.

Check out his new music and the new book Reckless Love.

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#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thanks so much to our partners!

  • Nutrafol: You can grow thicker, healthier hair by going to Nutrafol.com and using promo code SOUNDSFUN
  • Flamingo: Try the Flamingo Shave Set for just $16 with FREE shipping today when you visit shopflamingo.com/annie
  • International Justice Mission: Head to IJM.org/BeAHero and join IJM as a Freedom Partner. Freedom Partners send lasting rescue and restoration by giving $24 or more each month, and they make it possible to tell stories just like Gopi's. 
]]> THIS GUY. Y'all he is just absolutely one of my favorites. Today we are catching up with Cory Asbury all about the year he disappeared from the internet, what he learned, what he wrote, and what is next.

Check out his new music and the new book Reckless Love.

. . . . .

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thanks so much to our partners!

  • Nutrafol: You can grow thicker, healthier hair by going to Nutrafol.com and using promo code SOUNDSFUN
  • Flamingo: Try the Flamingo Shave Set for just $16 with FREE shipping today when you visit shopflamingo.com/annie
  • International Justice Mission: Head to IJM.org/BeAHero and join IJM as a Freedom Partner. Freedom Partners send lasting rescue and restoration by giving $24 or more each month, and they make it possible to tell stories just like Gopi's.
]]> 01:00:00 false full TSF Quarantine 32: (6th) Wednesday with Eddie TSF Quarantine 32: (6th) Wednesday with Eddie Wed, 29 Apr 2020 13:26:04 +0000 Dollywood recipes, robes, heroes. You get it.

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@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

 

]]> Dollywood recipes, robes, heroes. You get it.

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@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

]]> 33:50 false full TSF Quarantine 31: (6th) Tuesday with Eddie TSF Quarantine 31: (6th) Tuesday with Eddie Tue, 28 Apr 2020 13:38:57 +0000 We talked about so many things I honestly don't remember. Except England. We definitely talked about England. HAPPY TUESDAY!

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@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

 

]]> We talked about so many things I honestly don't remember. Except England. We definitely talked about England. HAPPY TUESDAY!

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@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

]]> 36:09 false full TSF Quarantine 30: (6th) Monday with Eddie TSF Quarantine 30: (6th) Monday with Eddie Mon, 27 Apr 2020 13:24:16 +0000 B-I-N-G-O, 7 minutes of serious about coronavirus and the start of week 6 in quarantine/shelter-in-place life, and as always, some heroes.

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@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

 

]]> B-I-N-G-O, 7 minutes of serious about coronavirus and the start of week 6 in quarantine/shelter-in-place life, and as always, some heroes.

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@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

]]> 37:22 false full Episode 217: Michael Todd Episode 217: Michael Todd Mon, 27 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000 I am alllll the way here for this conversation with Pastor Michael Todd from Transformation Church about dating, singleness, and marriage. He is just one of my favorite voices to the church and I absolutely LOVE (and you will too) his energy and heart and humor. The volume of our voices are about the same so prepare yourself. Michael's new book Relationship Goals is the next book you need to read.

(Quick note to the parents of my #miniBFFs... we talk about sex in marriage, so you may want to listen without little ears the first time. I don't want to trigger a "birds and bees" talk if you aren't ready for that LOL.)

We're also over on YouTube talking BREAKUPS woof but excellent. Join us there? YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf

. . . . .

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our sponsors!
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]]> I am alllll the way here for this conversation with Pastor Michael Todd from Transformation Church about dating, singleness, and marriage. He is just one of my favorite voices to the church and I absolutely LOVE (and you will too) his energy and heart and humor. The volume of our voices are about the same so prepare yourself. Michael's new book Relationship Goals is the next book you need to read.

(Quick note to the parents of my #miniBFFs... we talk about sex in marriage, so you may want to listen without little ears the first time. I don't want to trigger a "birds and bees" talk if you aren't ready for that LOL.)

We're also over on YouTube talking BREAKUPS woof but excellent. Join us there? YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf

. . . . .

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our sponsors!
  • International Justice Mission: Head to IJM.org/BeAHero and join IJM as a Freedom Partner!
  • Ritual: My friends get 10% off your first three months! Go to ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN to start your Ritual today.
]]> 01:01:14 false full TSF Quarantine 29: (5th) Friday with Eddie TSF Quarantine 29: (5th) Friday with Eddie Fri, 24 Apr 2020 13:43:03 +0000 Visits from cute cohosts, an adjustment to the BINGO game, heroes, check-ins, etc. It's a Friday for sure. See y'all next week!

Email your bingo-ed BINGO board to contest@anniefdowns.com!

http://eddiekaufholz.com/links-of-interest

. . . . .

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

 

]]> Visits from cute cohosts, an adjustment to the BINGO game, heroes, check-ins, etc. It's a Friday for sure. See y'all next week!

Email your bingo-ed BINGO board to contest@anniefdowns.com!

http://eddiekaufholz.com/links-of-interest

. . . . .

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

]]> 46:31 false full TSF Quarantine 28: (5th) Thursday with Eddie TSF Quarantine 28: (5th) Thursday with Eddie Thu, 23 Apr 2020 13:25:00 +0000 You get to cross off the trophy today. :) Also- how spicy is that? And can my 7 year old watch that? 

Don't forgot to grab the #TSFQuarantine BINGO BOARD... scroll all the way down the page and it's there at the bottom. Every box (EXCEPT ONE) needs to be marked off to win and you can only cross off things you hear THIS WEEK (April 20-24) on the show! 

You still have the chance to be a winner, even if you start today. You'll have to go back and listen to the whole week, but you'll be able to turn in your board tomorrow if you want! 

https://shopanniefdowns.com

http://eddiekaufholz.com/links-of-interest

. . . . .

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

 

]]> You get to cross off the trophy today. :) Also- how spicy is that? And can my 7 year old watch that?

Don't forgot to grab the #TSFQuarantine BINGO BOARD... scroll all the way down the page and it's there at the bottom. Every box (EXCEPT ONE) needs to be marked off to win and you can only cross off things you hear THIS WEEK (April 20-24) on the show!

You still have the chance to be a winner, even if you start today. You'll have to go back and listen to the whole week, but you'll be able to turn in your board tomorrow if you want!

https://shopanniefdowns.com

http://eddiekaufholz.com/links-of-interest

. . . . .

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

]]> 34:21 false full Episode 216: Jo Saxton + Ready To Rise Episode 216: Jo Saxton + Ready To Rise Thu, 23 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000 It is never a normal day with Jo Saxton comes on the show. She is full of wisdom, makes me laugh, and never says anything but the absolute truth and I love friends like that. Her voice in my life is incredibly important and I bet you feel the same. Her new book Ready to Rise is such an great read- I think you'll love it anytime, but particularly in this days where we are home THE MOST. :) Can't wait to hear your thoughts!

. . . . .

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Just a reminder, we're playing a fun game of #TSFQuarantine Bingo this week- so make sure you grab the board from shopanniefdowns.com!

Thank you to our sponsors!

  • Brooklinen: Get 10% off your first order and free shipping when you use promo code "soundsfun" only at Brooklinen.com!
  • International Justice Mission: Head to IJM.org/BeAHero and join IJM as a Freedom Partner. Freedom Partners send lasting rescue and restoration by giving $24 or more each month.
]]> It is never a normal day with Jo Saxton comes on the show. She is full of wisdom, makes me laugh, and never says anything but the absolute truth and I love friends like that. Her voice in my life is incredibly important and I bet you feel the same. Her new book Ready to Rise is such an great read- I think you'll love it anytime, but particularly in this days where we are home THE MOST. :) Can't wait to hear your thoughts!

. . . . .

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Just a reminder, we're playing a fun game of #TSFQuarantine Bingo this week- so make sure you grab the board from shopanniefdowns.com!

Thank you to our sponsors!

  • Brooklinen: Get 10% off your first order and free shipping when you use promo code "soundsfun" only at Brooklinen.com!
  • International Justice Mission: Head to IJM.org/BeAHero and join IJM as a Freedom Partner. Freedom Partners send lasting rescue and restoration by giving $24 or more each month.
]]> 01:06:00 false full TSF Quarantine 27: (5th) Wednesday with Eddie TSF Quarantine 27: (5th) Wednesday with Eddie Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:51:38 +0000 This show is too long SORRY but we don't want to cut any of it. Unless it's in a stew. Then you can use a knife if you need to. (You'll get it when you listen.)

Don't forgot to grab the #TSFQuarantine BINGO BOARD... scroll all the way down the page and it's there at the bottom. Every box (EXCEPT ONE) needs to be marked off to win and you can only cross off things you hear THIS WEEK (April 20-24) on the show! 

https://shopanniefdowns.com

http://eddiekaufholz.com/links-of-interest

. . . . .

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> This show is too long SORRY but we don't want to cut any of it. Unless it's in a stew. Then you can use a knife if you need to. (You'll get it when you listen.)

Don't forgot to grab the #TSFQuarantine BINGO BOARD... scroll all the way down the page and it's there at the bottom. Every box (EXCEPT ONE) needs to be marked off to win and you can only cross off things you hear THIS WEEK (April 20-24) on the show!

https://shopanniefdowns.com

http://eddiekaufholz.com/links-of-interest

. . . . .

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> 44:14 false full TSF Quarantine 26: (5th) Tuesday with Eddie TSF Quarantine 26: (5th) Tuesday with Eddie Tue, 21 Apr 2020 13:39:14 +0000 The behind the scenes of public speaking, BINGO talk, heroes, and 7 minutes of serious that is a bit longer (shocking no one).

Don't forgot to grab the #TSFQuarantine BINGO BOARD... scroll all the way down the page and it's there at the bottom. Every box needs to be marked off to win and you can only cross off things you hear THIS WEEK (April 20-24) on the show! 

https://shopanniefdowns.com

http://eddiekaufholz.com/links-of-interest

. . . . .

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> The behind the scenes of public speaking, BINGO talk, heroes, and 7 minutes of serious that is a bit longer (shocking no one).

Don't forgot to grab the #TSFQuarantine BINGO BOARD... scroll all the way down the page and it's there at the bottom. Every box needs to be marked off to win and you can only cross off things you hear THIS WEEK (April 20-24) on the show!

https://shopanniefdowns.com

http://eddiekaufholz.com/links-of-interest

. . . . .

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> 41:14 false full TSF Quarantine 25: (5th) Monday with Eddie TSF Quarantine 25: (5th) Monday with Eddie Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:25:29 +0000 Owls, southern drawls, Eagle scouting, game nights, heroes. We really did a thing here today, folks.

Don't forgot to grab the #TSFQuarantine BINGO BOARD... scroll all the way down the page and it's there at the bottom. Every box needs to be marked off to win and you can only cross off things you hear THIS WEEK (April 20-24) on the show! 

https://shopanniefdowns.com

http://eddiekaufholz.com/links-of-interest

. . . . .

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> Owls, southern drawls, Eagle scouting, game nights, heroes. We really did a thing here today, folks.

Don't forgot to grab the #TSFQuarantine BINGO BOARD... scroll all the way down the page and it's there at the bottom. Every box needs to be marked off to win and you can only cross off things you hear THIS WEEK (April 20-24) on the show!

https://shopanniefdowns.com

http://eddiekaufholz.com/links-of-interest

. . . . .

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> 39:36 false full Episode 215: Jen Hatmaker Episode 215: Jen Hatmaker Mon, 20 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000 A longtime friend and a favorite human, writer, speaker, can we say comedian? (yes we can), I am just so happy to have Jen Hatmaker on the show today. We cover all the topics, you aren't surprised about that, including some important thoughts on friendship. Her new book Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire releases tomorrow!

(Jen and I also did a quick video talking ALL ABOUT HAMILTON over on YouTube. Check it out- YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf.)

. . . . .

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our sponsors!

  • Abide App: Get started now with 25% off a premium subscription by downloading the Abide app at Abide.co/soundsfun. You'll get additional stories and meditations, premium music, soothing sounds, and more!
  • International Justice Mission: Take a minute today to read more stories of hope like this and be encouraged. Go to IJM.org/hopewithus. We all need stories of hope right now.
]]> A longtime friend and a favorite human, writer, speaker, can we say comedian? (yes we can), I am just so happy to have Jen Hatmaker on the show today. We cover all the topics, you aren't surprised about that, including some important thoughts on friendship. Her new book Fierce, Free, and Full of Fire releases tomorrow!

(Jen and I also did a quick video talking ALL ABOUT HAMILTON over on YouTube. Check it out- YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf.)

. . . . .

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our sponsors!

  • Abide App: Get started now with 25% off a premium subscription by downloading the Abide app at Abide.co/soundsfun. You'll get additional stories and meditations, premium music, soothing sounds, and more!
  • International Justice Mission: Take a minute today to read more stories of hope like this and be encouraged. Go to IJM.org/hopewithus. We all need stories of hope right now.
]]> 01:02:40 false full TSF Quarantine 24: (4th) Friday with Eddie TSF Quarantine 24: (4th) Friday with Eddie Fri, 17 Apr 2020 12:55:49 +0000 The Great British Bakeoff talk, the girls bring some facts and whispers, and get ready to play bingo with tens of thousands of your closest pod friends next week! (Game board available on Sunday... we'll be sure to share the link in our socials!)

http://eddiekaufholz.com/links-of-interest

https://shopanniefdowns.com

. . . . .

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> The Great British Bakeoff talk, the girls bring some facts and whispers, and get ready to play bingo with tens of thousands of your closest pod friends next week! (Game board available on Sunday... we'll be sure to share the link in our socials!)

http://eddiekaufholz.com/links-of-interest

https://shopanniefdowns.com

. . . . .

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> 42:46 false full TSF Quarantine 23: (4th) Thursday with Eddie TSF Quarantine 23: (4th) Thursday with Eddie Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:30:10 +0000 Eddie in his VERY Southern drawl asks a lot of questions and tells us how to do relationship well.

http://eddiekaufholz.com/links-of-interest

https://shopanniefdowns.com

. . . . .

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> Eddie in his VERY Southern drawl asks a lot of questions and tells us how to do relationship well.

http://eddiekaufholz.com/links-of-interest

https://shopanniefdowns.com

. . . . .

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> 39:51 false full Episode 214: Stacey Morgan Episode 214: Stacey Morgan Thu, 16 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000 In February, when the Love Better Tour swung through Houston, we had the absolute honor of visiting Johnson Space Center, home of NASA. And that is where I met Stacey Morgan, wife of astronaut Dr. Drew Morgan. 

And right now, Thursday April 16, as you are listening, Drew is headed back to Earth from the International Space Station, for the first time in almost 10 months. That also means that Stacey has been a single mom for 10 months in a different kind of deployment scenario (though they've done military deployment too). 

Stacey and I became super fast friends and I knew I wanted you to hear their story, especially on this really special day. I cannot wait to hear your thoughts on this episode! And make sure you check in to watch Drew's landing the morning of April 17th!

(Stacey and I also did a fun quick video about how she has prepared Drew to return to the Earth culturally- like sharing Tiger King with him LOL- over on YouTube. Check it out- YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf.)

. . . . .

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our sponsors! 

  • International Justice Mission: Take a moment to visit IJM.org/hopewithus to see more encouraging stories of
    hope from IJM, and share them with your community. People need stories of hope right now.
  • Third Love: Go to www.thirdlove.com/soundsfun now to find your perfect-fitting bra... and get 15% off your first purchase!
]]> In February, when the Love Better Tour swung through Houston, we had the absolute honor of visiting Johnson Space Center, home of NASA. And that is where I met Stacey Morgan, wife of astronaut Dr. Drew Morgan.

And right now, Thursday April 16, as you are listening, Drew is headed back to Earth from the International Space Station, for the first time in almost 10 months. That also means that Stacey has been a single mom for 10 months in a different kind of deployment scenario (though they've done military deployment too).

Stacey and I became super fast friends and I knew I wanted you to hear their story, especially on this really special day. I cannot wait to hear your thoughts on this episode! And make sure you check in to watch Drew's landing the morning of April 17th!

(Stacey and I also did a fun quick video about how she has prepared Drew to return to the Earth culturally- like sharing Tiger King with him LOL- over on YouTube. Check it out- YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf.)

. . . . .

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our sponsors!

  • International Justice Mission: Take a moment to visit IJM.org/hopewithus to see more encouraging stories of hope from IJM, and share them with your community. People need stories of hope right now.
  • Third Love: Go to www.thirdlove.com/soundsfun now to find your perfect-fitting bra... and get 15% off your first purchase!
]]> 01:11:22 false full TSF Quarantine Episode 22: (4th) Wednesday with Eddie TSF Quarantine Episode 22: (4th) Wednesday with Eddie Wed, 15 Apr 2020 13:39:15 +0000 How do you wake up your house?, Easter candy, seven minutes of serious, and a mystery solved. What a Wednesday.

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> How do you wake up your house?, Easter candy, seven minutes of serious, and a mystery solved. What a Wednesday.

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> 40:31 false full TSF Quarantine Episode 21: (4th) Tuesday with Eddie TSF Quarantine Episode 21: (4th) Tuesday with Eddie Tue, 14 Apr 2020 13:42:53 +0000 Tiny parent warning. :)

TV shows we have (and haven't watched), important pronunciation of English towns, and some heroes. It's Tuesday.

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> Tiny parent warning. :)

TV shows we have (and haven't watched), important pronunciation of English towns, and some heroes. It's Tuesday.

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> 35:37 false full TSF Quarantine Episode 20: (4th) Monday with Eddie TSF Quarantine Episode 20: (4th) Monday with Eddie Mon, 13 Apr 2020 13:27:00 +0000 We are back! (Hope you are too.) We are still at home! Hope you are too. :) 

Seven serious minutes about Easter, some special guests, and lots of school cafeteria talk.

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> We are back! (Hope you are too.) We are still at home! Hope you are too. :)

Seven serious minutes about Easter, some special guests, and lots of school cafeteria talk.

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> 36:30 false full Episode 213: Jon Tyson Episode 213: Jon Tyson Mon, 13 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000 The day after Easter, in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, what does it all mean spiritually? And how should we pray? And is this the start of revival? WHAT DO WE NOT KNOW HERE.

I've long wanted to have Jon Tyson, author and pastor of Church of the City New York, on the podcast. He's one of my all time favorite pastors, and he has done the WORK to be an expert for us on revival and prayer and the ways of God. ALERT THIS IS A NOTE TAKER EPISODE. You're gonna want to remember lots of this.

Check out Jon's books, and he'll be back later in the summer to talk about his newest one, Beautiful Resistance.

. . . . . .

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our sponsors!

]]> The day after Easter, in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, what does it all mean spiritually? And how should we pray? And is this the start of revival? WHAT DO WE NOT KNOW HERE.

I've long wanted to have Jon Tyson, author and pastor of Church of the City New York, on the podcast. He's one of my all time favorite pastors, and he has done the WORK to be an expert for us on revival and prayer and the ways of God. ALERT THIS IS A NOTE TAKER EPISODE. You're gonna want to remember lots of this.

Check out Jon's books, and he'll be back later in the summer to talk about his newest one, Beautiful Resistance.

. . . . . .

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our sponsors!

]]> 01:05:58 false full TSF Holy Week 2020: Easter Sunday TSF Holy Week 2020: Easter Sunday Sun, 12 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Holy Week Bible Reading:

Matthew 28:1-10

Mark 16:1-13

Luke 24:1-35

John 20:1-25

(Read from my Bible in the New International Version 1984 and a portion of the Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones)

. . . . .

#TSFHolyWeek

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

]]> Holy Week Bible Reading:

Matthew 28:1-10

Mark 16:1-13

Luke 24:1-35

John 20:1-25

(Read from my Bible in the New International Version 1984 and a portion of the Jesus Storybook Bible by Sally Lloyd-Jones)

. . . . .

#TSFHolyWeek

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

]]> 19:54 false full TSF Holy Week 2020: Good Friday TSF Holy Week 2020: Good Friday Fri, 10 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Holy Week Bible Reading:

Matthew 26:47-27:66

Mark 14:43-15:47

Luke 22:47-23:56

John 18:2-19:42

(Read in The Message Version)

. . . . .

There will be no reading tomorrow. Nothing is recorded in Scripture of this Saturday. But Sunday is coming...

#TSFHolyWeek

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

]]> Holy Week Bible Reading:

Matthew 26:47-27:66

Mark 14:43-15:47

Luke 22:47-23:56

John 18:2-19:42

(Read in The Message Version)

. . . . .

There will be no reading tomorrow. Nothing is recorded in Scripture of this Saturday. But Sunday is coming...

#TSFHolyWeek

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

]]> 44:55 false full TSF Holy Week 2020: Thursday TSF Holy Week 2020: Thursday Thu, 09 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Holy Week Bible Reading:

Matthew 26:17-46

Mark 14:12-42

Luke 22:7-46

John 13-17:26

(Read from the Christian Standard Bible Version)

. . . . .

#TSFHolyWeek

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

]]> Holy Week Bible Reading:

Matthew 26:17-46

Mark 14:12-42

Luke 22:7-46

John 13-17:26

(Read from the Christian Standard Bible Version)

. . . . .

#TSFHolyWeek

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

]]> 32:42 false full TSF Holy Week 2020: Wednesday TSF Holy Week 2020: Wednesday Wed, 08 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Holy Week Bible Reading:

Matthew 26:14-16

Mark 14:10-11

Luke 22:3-6

(Read from the New English Translation)

. . . . .

#TSFHolyWeek

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

]]> Holy Week Bible Reading:

Matthew 26:14-16

Mark 14:10-11

Luke 22:3-6

(Read from the New English Translation)

. . . . .

#TSFHolyWeek

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

]]> 02:30 false full TSF Holy Week 2020: Tuesday TSF Holy Week 2020: Tuesday Tue, 07 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Holy Week Bible Reading:

Matthew 21:23-23:39, 26:6-13

Mark 11:27-12:44

Luke 20-21:4

John 12:2-11

(Read in the New Living Translation)

. . . . .

#TSFHolyWeek

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

 

]]> Holy Week Bible Reading:

Matthew 21:23-23:39, 26:6-13

Mark 11:27-12:44

Luke 20-21:4

John 12:2-11

(Read in the New Living Translation)

. . . . .

#TSFHolyWeek

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

]]> 29:59 false full TSF Holy Week 2020: Monday TSF Holy Week 2020: Monday Mon, 06 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Holy Week Bible Reading:

Matthew 21:12-22

Mark 11:12-18

Luke 19:45-48

(Read in the English Standard Version)

. . . . .

#TSFHolyWeek

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

]]> Holy Week Bible Reading:

Matthew 21:12-22

Mark 11:12-18

Luke 19:45-48

(Read in the English Standard Version)

. . . . .

#TSFHolyWeek

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

]]> 04:29 false full TSF Holy Week 2020: Palm Sunday TSF Holy Week 2020: Palm Sunday Sun, 05 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Holy Week Bible Reading:

Matthew 21:1-11

Mark 11:1-11

Luke 19:29-44

John 12:12-19

(Read from my Bible in the New International Version 1984)

. . . . .

#TSFHolyWeek

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

]]> Holy Week Bible Reading:

Matthew 21:1-11

Mark 11:1-11

Luke 19:29-44

John 12:12-19

(Read from my Bible in the New International Version 1984)

. . . . .

#TSFHolyWeek

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

]]> 07:38 false full TSF Quarantine Episode 19: (3rd) Friday with Eddie TSF Quarantine Episode 19: (3rd) Friday with Eddie Fri, 03 Apr 2020 13:55:19 +0000 From baby goats to jazz leadership.

Love y'all. See you Monday, April 13th.

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> From baby goats to jazz leadership.

Love y'all. See you Monday, April 13th.

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> 37:35 false full TSF Quarantine Episode 18: (3rd) Thursday with Eddie TSF Quarantine Episode 18: (3rd) Thursday with Eddie Thu, 02 Apr 2020 13:44:03 +0000 Embarrassing stories and donuts and food trucks. Another normal day around here. 

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> Embarrassing stories and donuts and food trucks. Another normal day around here.

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> 42:54 false full Episode 212: Charles Martin + The Water Keeper Episode 212: Charles Martin + The Water Keeper Thu, 02 Apr 2020 07:00:00 +0000 If something happens twice, can we call it a tradition? :) Because I love the idea of Charles Martin always being our last conversation before Holy Week and Easter. It happened in April 2019 and again today. With tons of compassion and wisdom and kindness, Charles talks to us through this unknown pandemic season with the hope of the One who knows it all.

His new novel The Water Keeper releases next month, and I would HIGHLY encourage you to grab a copy of What If It's True? to read through between Palm Sunday and Easter.

Speaking of next week- we won't have normal Monday or Thursday shows, and there won't be any #TSFQuarantine shows, but each day, starting Sunday, April 5 (Palm Sunday) to Sunday, April 12 (Easter), I'll be reading the story from that day in the Gospels. Something is recorded in Scripture every day from of that globe-shaking week, and we'll hear it straight from the Bible.

. . . . .

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our sponsors!

  • Abide App: For a limited time, my friends will get 25% off a premium subscription, when you visit Abide.co/soundsfun
  • International Justice Mission: People need stories that make them smile, and that remind them that hope is waiting on the other side of tragedy! Read and share stories like this at IJM.org/hopewithus
]]> If something happens twice, can we call it a tradition? :) Because I love the idea of Charles Martin always being our last conversation before Holy Week and Easter. It happened in April 2019 and again today. With tons of compassion and wisdom and kindness, Charles talks to us through this unknown pandemic season with the hope of the One who knows it all.

His new novel The Water Keeper releases next month, and I would HIGHLY encourage you to grab a copy of What If It's True? to read through between Palm Sunday and Easter.

Speaking of next week- we won't have normal Monday or Thursday shows, and there won't be any #TSFQuarantine shows, but each day, starting Sunday, April 5 (Palm Sunday) to Sunday, April 12 (Easter), I'll be reading the story from that day in the Gospels. Something is recorded in Scripture every day from of that globe-shaking week, and we'll hear it straight from the Bible.

. . . . .

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our sponsors!

  • Abide App: For a limited time, my friends will get 25% off a premium subscription, when you visit Abide.co/soundsfun
  • International Justice Mission: People need stories that make them smile, and that remind them that hope is waiting on the other side of tragedy! Read and share stories like this at IJM.org/hopewithus
]]> 01:14:02 false full TSF Quarantine Episode 17: (3rd) Wednesday with Eddie TSF Quarantine Episode 17: (3rd) Wednesday with Eddie Wed, 01 Apr 2020 13:19:18 +0000 Lots of heroes, lots of writing talk, and an update on feelings.

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> Lots of heroes, lots of writing talk, and an update on feelings.

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> 38:22 false full TSF Quarantine Episode 16: (3rd) Tuesday with Eddie TSF Quarantine Episode 16: (3rd) Tuesday with Eddie Tue, 31 Mar 2020 13:19:24 +0000 Our seven serious minutes extended a bit today. Enjoy. :) 

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> Our seven serious minutes extended a bit today. Enjoy. :)

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> 35:15 false full TSF Quarantine Episode 15: (3rd) Monday with Eddie TSF Quarantine Episode 15: (3rd) Monday with Eddie Mon, 30 Mar 2020 13:45:10 +0000 LOTS of breakfast talk (with two adorable visitors) and some heroes and a last resort offer for Tim and his fiancé.

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> LOTS of breakfast talk (with two adorable visitors) and some heroes and a last resort offer for Tim and his fiancé.

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> 36:38 false full Episode 211: Ellie Holcomb + Don't Forget To Remember Episode 211: Ellie Holcomb + Don't Forget To Remember Mon, 30 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Gracious I adore Ellie Holcomb, and getting to chat with her in these uncertain and sometimes scary days is such a gift. She's homeschooling her kids, like many of y'all, and trying to balance all the things. Ellie gives so much hope today for all of us, no matter what our shelter-in-place situation is like. (And a few fun pop-ins from her kids!) 

Ellie's new children's book Don't Forget To Remember is a favorite of our #miniBFFBookClub and is perfect to read to your children right now. 

. . . . .

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(We're still rolling with the #TSFQuarantine podcasts every morning until Friday with Eddie Kaufholz! Check those out for a few laughs and a little hope!) 

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]]> Gracious I adore Ellie Holcomb, and getting to chat with her in these uncertain and sometimes scary days is such a gift. She's homeschooling her kids, like many of y'all, and trying to balance all the things. Ellie gives so much hope today for all of us, no matter what our shelter-in-place situation is like. (And a few fun pop-ins from her kids!)

Ellie's new children's book Don't Forget To Remember is a favorite of our #miniBFFBookClub and is perfect to read to your children right now.

. . . . .

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

(We're still rolling with the #TSFQuarantine podcasts every morning until Friday with Eddie Kaufholz! Check those out for a few laughs and a little hope!)

Thank you to our sponsors!

]]> 01:10:41 false full TSF Quarantine Episode 14: (3rd) Sunday with Eddie TSF Quarantine Episode 14: (3rd) Sunday with Eddie Sun, 29 Mar 2020 13:38:18 +0000 Of course we had to talk about Tiger King, 7 serious minutes about the beginning of a new week, some real life heroes, and how Eddie would excel at Shark Tank.

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> Of course we had to talk about Tiger King, 7 serious minutes about the beginning of a new week, some real life heroes, and how Eddie would excel at Shark Tank.

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> 42:22 false full TSF Quarantine Episode 13: (2nd) Friday with Eddie TSF Quarantine Episode 13: (2nd) Friday with Eddie Fri, 27 Mar 2020 13:10:42 +0000 Sabbath talk, hero talk, cameo talk, and some great updates after yesterday's show.

(Reminder: we Sabbath/rest on Saturdays, and we talked too long today so you're a little ready for a break from us but we'll be back on Sunday!)

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> Sabbath talk, hero talk, cameo talk, and some great updates after yesterday's show.

(Reminder: we Sabbath/rest on Saturdays, and we talked too long today so you're a little ready for a break from us but we'll be back on Sunday!)

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> 39:34 false full TSF Quarantine Episode 12: (2nd) Thursday with Eddie TSF Quarantine Episode 12: (2nd) Thursday with Eddie Thu, 26 Mar 2020 13:42:15 +0000 How do we help doctors and nurses? 7 minutes of serious that goes longer than 7 minutes.

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> How do we help doctors and nurses? 7 minutes of serious that goes longer than 7 minutes.

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> 38:17 false full Episode 210: John Eldredge Episode 210: John Eldredge Thu, 26 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +0000 I fangirl hard today on this episode with John Eldredge. His writings, his podcast, his teachings- his work has shaped my heart for two decades and I'm so grateful. While we recorded this conversation before COVID19 was the pandemic it is today, these words were perfectly meant for today. John is about to invite you to think through the importance of whole-heartedness and what it is like to be a human right now.

His new book Get Your Life Back is an absolute gift. Here are the other resources that I think will help you right now:

John's website

John's podcast

One Minute Pause App

. . . . .

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

(We're still rolling with the #TSFQuarantine podcasts every morning with Eddie Kaufholz! Check those out for a few laughs and a little hope!) 

Thank you to our sponsors!

]]> I fangirl hard today on this episode with John Eldredge. His writings, his podcast, his teachings- his work has shaped my heart for two decades and I'm so grateful. While we recorded this conversation before COVID19 was the pandemic it is today, these words were perfectly meant for today. John is about to invite you to think through the importance of whole-heartedness and what it is like to be a human right now.

His new book Get Your Life Back is an absolute gift. Here are the other resources that I think will help you right now:

John's website

John's podcast

One Minute Pause App

. . . . .

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

(We're still rolling with the #TSFQuarantine podcasts every morning with Eddie Kaufholz! Check those out for a few laughs and a little hope!)

Thank you to our sponsors!

]]> 01:03:29 false full TSF Quarantine Episode 11: (2nd) Wednesday with Eddie TSF Quarantine Episode 11: (2nd) Wednesday with Eddie Wed, 25 Mar 2020 13:39:37 +0000 Jokes from the girls, tons of fruit talk, and while my quarantine is officially over, these shows will keep going... but we won't be starting any small businesses. See y'all tomorrow!

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> Jokes from the girls, tons of fruit talk, and while my quarantine is officially over, these shows will keep going... but we won't be starting any small businesses. See y'all tomorrow!

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> 35:39 false full TSF Quarantine Episode 10: (2nd) Tuesday with Eddie TSF Quarantine Episode 10: (2nd) Tuesday with Eddie Tue, 24 Mar 2020 14:06:48 +0000 The real question remains- does Producer Chad wear joggers or leggings? And we lament the loss of sports, particularly the Olympics 2020 (news hot off the presses), and what I will do as soon as quarantine ends tomorrow (though "shelter in place" continues).

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> The real question remains- does Producer Chad wear joggers or leggings? And we lament the loss of sports, particularly the Olympics 2020 (news hot off the presses), and what I will do as soon as quarantine ends tomorrow (though "shelter in place" continues).

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> 37:47 false full TSF Quarantine Episode 9: (2nd) Monday with Eddie TSF Quarantine Episode 9: (2nd) Monday with Eddie Mon, 23 Mar 2020 13:52:37 +0000 Two adorable sweet guests, breakfast talk, a baseball mystery to be solved, and some big heroes.

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> Two adorable sweet guests, breakfast talk, a baseball mystery to be solved, and some big heroes.

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> 34:41 false full Episode 209: Lisa Whittle + Jesus Over Everything Episode 209: Lisa Whittle + Jesus Over Everything Mon, 23 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +0000 For starters, I just want to be real clear that Lisa and I recorded this episode when she was in Nashville two weeks ago, before corona virus was the center of all conversations and before I was quarantined. So please forgive the moments that sound a bit tone deaf, we had no idea what today would bring when we were together two weeks ago.

Lisa Whittle is one of my favorite voices in the faith space right now. Her new book Jesus Over Everything is honestly exactly what we need right now. I think this book will really give you some hope and some help. Grab a copy today!

. . . . .

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

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    purchase!
]]> For starters, I just want to be real clear that Lisa and I recorded this episode when she was in Nashville two weeks ago, before corona virus was the center of all conversations and before I was quarantined. So please forgive the moments that sound a bit tone deaf, we had no idea what today would bring when we were together two weeks ago.

Lisa Whittle is one of my favorite voices in the faith space right now. Her new book Jesus Over Everything is honestly exactly what we need right now. I think this book will really give you some hope and some help. Grab a copy today!

. . . . .

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our sponsors!

  • International Justice Mission: Go watch Bablu eating his first birthday cake at IJM.org/hopewithus and share his hope with your community. People need it!
  • ThirdLove: Go to thirdlove.com/soundsfun to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your first purchase!
]]> 59:22 false full TSF Quarantine Episode 8: (2nd) Sunday with Eddie TSF Quarantine Episode 8: (2nd) Sunday with Eddie Sun, 22 Mar 2020 13:54:33 +0000 We talk a little longer than usual today, cleaning up some old news, bringing some new news, and planning for our week! 

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> We talk a little longer than usual today, cleaning up some old news, bringing some new news, and planning for our week!

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> 43:39 false full TSF Quarantine Episode 7: Friday with Eddie TSF Quarantine Episode 7: Friday with Eddie Fri, 20 Mar 2020 14:22:22 +0000 Finally, I cried. LOL. Pizza talk and exercise talk and some heroic heroes and Eddie's daughters make a guest appearance. And we both get turns being the people we REALLY wish we were.

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> Finally, I cried. LOL. Pizza talk and exercise talk and some heroic heroes and Eddie's daughters make a guest appearance. And we both get turns being the people we REALLY wish we were.

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> 35:29 false full TSF Quarantine Episode 6: Thursday with Eddie TSF Quarantine Episode 6: Thursday with Eddie Thu, 19 Mar 2020 14:16:19 +0000 On the sixth day of recording, we discuss early mornings and brownies and why we fight with people we love and thank the grocery store workers. It's a mess. You're welcome.

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> On the sixth day of recording, we discuss early mornings and brownies and why we fight with people we love and thank the grocery store workers. It's a mess. You're welcome.

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> 34:12 false full Episode 208: Morgan Harper Nichols Episode 208: Morgan Harper Nichols Thu, 19 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Y'all have yelled at me, in very sweet ways, to have Morgan Harper Nichols on the podcast and YOUR WISH IS MY COMMAND! Her art and poetry is literally breathing life into my bones this week. Her new book is a must-order for us in this season on the planet- All Along You Were Blooming. It's gorgeous- just like the heart in this friend.

. . . . .

. . . . .

All parts of this episode were recorded before I was quarantined to my house by the health department. But Eddie Kaufholz and I are talking all about that on our daily show TSF Quarantine. Enjoy it while it lasts... is what I'm saying to myself about these next seven days in my house. :) 

#TSFQuarantine

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our sponsor, Brooklinen! Get 10% off your first order + free shipping when you use promo code "soundsfun" at Brooklinen.com.

 

]]> Y'all have yelled at me, in very sweet ways, to have Morgan Harper Nichols on the podcast and YOUR WISH IS MY COMMAND! Her art and poetry is literally breathing life into my bones this week. Her new book is a must-order for us in this season on the planet- All Along You Were Blooming. It's gorgeous- just like the heart in this friend.

. . . . .

. . . . .

All parts of this episode were recorded before I was quarantined to my house by the health department. But Eddie Kaufholz and I are talking all about that on our daily show TSF Quarantine. Enjoy it while it lasts... is what I'm saying to myself about these next seven days in my house. :)

#TSFQuarantine

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our sponsor, Brooklinen! Get 10% off your first order + free shipping when you use promo code "soundsfun" at Brooklinen.com.

]]> 52:41 false full TSF Quarantine Episode 5: Wednesday with Eddie TSF Quarantine Episode 5: Wednesday with Eddie Wed, 18 Mar 2020 13:56:24 +0000 Seven serious minutes about handling disappointment with your kids, heroes we didn't know we needed, and figuring out which marine animals self-identify as which enneagram numbers. And we need to know about your best/worst couple fights.

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

]]> Seven serious minutes about handling disappointment with your kids, heroes we didn't know we needed, and figuring out which marine animals self-identify as which enneagram numbers. And we need to know about your best/worst couple fights.

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

]]> 33:03 false full TSF Quarantine Episode 4: Tuesday with Eddie TSF Quarantine Episode 4: Tuesday with Eddie Tue, 17 Mar 2020 13:39:07 +0000 A couple of minutes of how we're really feeling, then lots of space talk, a little Germany talk, Bachelor talk, and Happy St. Patrick's Day, everybody!

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

]]> A couple of minutes of how we're really feeling, then lots of space talk, a little Germany talk, Bachelor talk, and Happy St. Patrick's Day, everybody!

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

]]> 35:02 false full TSF Quarantine Episode 3: Monday with Eddie TSF Quarantine Episode 3: Monday with Eddie Mon, 16 Mar 2020 13:41:06 +0000 We talk about toilet paper again what is wrong with us. But we also cover what's in a stranger's shopping cart, challenges for today, and want you to tell us what game console is best. 

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> We talk about toilet paper again what is wrong with us. But we also cover what's in a stranger's shopping cart, challenges for today, and want you to tell us what game console is best.

@anniefdowns

@edwardoreddie

#TSFQuarantine

]]> 33:27 false full Episode 207: Katie Peslis Episode 207: Katie Peslis Mon, 16 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +0000 This is SUCH a fun episode for the middle of the weirdest thing we've all lived through together- Katie Peslis is an absolute GEM and one of the most talented vocalists I've ever known. She sings SPOT ON like Karen Carpenter, hence the entire tribute album. (And yes, her husband was just on tour with me so may the circles of friendship be unbroken and TIGHTLY KNIT.) Make sure you check out Katie's music and follow her for upcoming tour dates!

. . . . .

All parts of this episode were recorded before I was quarantined to my house by the health department. But Eddie Kaufholz and I are talking all about that on our daily show TSF Quarantine. Enjoy it while it lasts... is what I'm saying to myself about these next nine days in my house. :) 

#TSFQuarantine

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our sponsors of this episode!

  • Rothy's:  Go to Rothys.com/SOUNDSFUN to get your new favorite flats!
  • Stamps.com: Get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial + free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Go to Stamps.com click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in SOUNDSFUN.
]]> This is SUCH a fun episode for the middle of the weirdest thing we've all lived through together- Katie Peslis is an absolute GEM and one of the most talented vocalists I've ever known. She sings SPOT ON like Karen Carpenter, hence the entire tribute album. (And yes, her husband was just on tour with me so may the circles of friendship be unbroken and TIGHTLY KNIT.) Make sure you check out Katie's music and follow her for upcoming tour dates!

. . . . .

All parts of this episode were recorded before I was quarantined to my house by the health department. But Eddie Kaufholz and I are talking all about that on our daily show TSF Quarantine. Enjoy it while it lasts... is what I'm saying to myself about these next nine days in my house. :)

#TSFQuarantine

#thatsoundsfunpodcast

Thank you to our sponsors of this episode!

  • Rothy's: Go to Rothys.com/SOUNDSFUN to get your new favorite flats!
  • Stamps.com: Get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial + free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Go to Stamps.com click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in SOUNDSFUN.
]]> 01:16:56 false full TSF Quarantine Episode 2: Sunday with Eddie TSF Quarantine Episode 2: Sunday with Eddie Sun, 15 Mar 2020 14:14:34 +0000 Some church talk and LOTS of toilet paper talk.

Send us your toilet paper substitutes, hot take topics, and general feedback by tagging us on twitter (@anniefdowns and @edwardoreddie) and the hashtag is 

#TSFQuarantine

]]> Some church talk and LOTS of toilet paper talk.

Send us your toilet paper substitutes, hot take topics, and general feedback by tagging us on twitter (@anniefdowns and @edwardoreddie) and the hashtag is

#TSFQuarantine

]]> 34:42 false full TSF Quarantine Episode 1: Saturday with Eddie TSF Quarantine Episode 1: Saturday with Eddie Sat, 14 Mar 2020 15:32:03 +0000 I am quarantined to my house until Monday, March 23. I know many of you are at home by force or by choice as well. To fight some of the loneliness, I'm going to talk to Eddie every day for 30 minutes.  

Act 1: How are you?

Act 2: Hot Takes

Act 3: Homebound Challenge

Send us your hot takes on Twitter! (I'm @anniefdowns and he is @EdwardorEddie)

See you tomorrow!

]]> I am quarantined to my house until Monday, March 23. I know many of you are at home by force or by choice as well. To fight some of the loneliness, I'm going to talk to Eddie every day for 30 minutes.

Act 1: How are you?

Act 2: Hot Takes

Act 3: Homebound Challenge

Send us your hot takes on Twitter! (I'm @anniefdowns and he is @EdwardorEddie)

See you tomorrow!

]]> 30:39 false full Episode 206: Robin Dance Episode 206: Robin Dance Thu, 12 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +0000 Robin Dance is one of my first friends in the blogger space, way back in the 2000s. She brings a fun conversation, some brave words, and lots of good thoughts and I think you're just going to love her. Her new book For All Who Wander is a great read.

. . . . .

http://anniefdowns.com

#thatsoundsfunpodcast ... join in the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome. :) 

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]]> Robin Dance is one of my first friends in the blogger space, way back in the 2000s. She brings a fun conversation, some brave words, and lots of good thoughts and I think you're just going to love her. Her new book For All Who Wander is a great read.

. . . . .

http://anniefdowns.com

#thatsoundsfunpodcast ... join in the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome. :)

Thank you to our sponsor, Liquid IV! Get 25% off when you go to liquidiv.com and use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout!

]]> 59:23 false full Episode 205: Sissy Goff + Raising Brave Kids Episode 205: Sissy Goff + Raising Brave Kids Mon, 09 Mar 2020 07:00:00 +0000 There is no one I know that is as much an expert on raising kids as Sissy Goff. Over twenty years of counseling children and loving families and she knows what to say to us, what to say to kids, and what to say to ourselves about raising kids in 2020. Her book, Raising Worry-Free Girls, is great for any of us that are a part of a kid's village (boys or girls!). I cannot wait to hear your thoughts on this one.

. . . . .

http://anniefdowns.com

#thatsoundsfunpodcast ... join in the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome. :) 

Thank you to our podcast sponsors!

  • Ritual: My friends get 10% off during your first three months at ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN
  • Abide App: Get started now with 25% off a premium subscription by downloading the Abide app at
    Abide.co/soundsfun. You'll get additional stories and meditations, premium music, soothing sounds, and more.
]]> There is no one I know that is as much an expert on raising kids as Sissy Goff. Over twenty years of counseling children and loving families and she knows what to say to us, what to say to kids, and what to say to ourselves about raising kids in 2020. Her book, Raising Worry-Free Girls, is great for any of us that are a part of a kid's village (boys or girls!). I cannot wait to hear your thoughts on this one.

. . . . .

http://anniefdowns.com

#thatsoundsfunpodcast ... join in the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome. :)

Thank you to our podcast sponsors!

  • Ritual: My friends get 10% off during your first three months at ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN
  • Abide App: Get started now with 25% off a premium subscription by downloading the Abide app at Abide.co/soundsfun. You'll get additional stories and meditations, premium music, soothing sounds, and more.
]]> 01:10:15 false full Episode 204: Melanie Shankle + On The Bright Side Episode 204: Melanie Shankle + On The Bright Side Thu, 05 Mar 2020 08:00:00 +0000 Get ready to laugh, y'all. Melanie Shankle cracks me up more than most do (and y'all know I'm an easy laugh). We've been friends since before we had these jobs and it's always fun to talk to someone you've walked over a decade with. Her new book, On The Bright Side, is a real special thing. I think you're going to love it.

(Because we recorded this show before Monday, there is no mention of the tornado that passed through Nashville this week. But thank you for all your kind words and prayers as our church and city begin a rebuilding and healing journey we didn't ever expect.)

. . . . .

http://anniefdowns.com

#thatsoundsfunpodcast ... join in the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome. :) 

Thank you to the sponsor of this episode!

]]> Get ready to laugh, y'all. Melanie Shankle cracks me up more than most do (and y'all know I'm an easy laugh). We've been friends since before we had these jobs and it's always fun to talk to someone you've walked over a decade with. Her new book, On The Bright Side, is a real special thing. I think you're going to love it.

(Because we recorded this show before Monday, there is no mention of the tornado that passed through Nashville this week. But thank you for all your kind words and prayers as our church and city begin a rebuilding and healing journey we didn't ever expect.)

. . . . .

http://anniefdowns.com

#thatsoundsfunpodcast ... join in the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome. :)

Thank you to the sponsor of this episode!

]]> 01:04:12 false full Episode 203: David Kinnaman Episode 203: David Kinnaman Mon, 02 Mar 2020 23:01:22 +0000 It's been such a while that I've wanted to sit down and talk with David Kinnaman. He's the president of Barna Group, he writes books I ABSOLUTELY LOVE, and he's just brilliant. I love stats and I love talking about faith and I love talking about culture and David brings all those things together in some amazing ways. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this one!

And you can keep up with their family-

https://www.prayforjill.com

. . . . .

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#thatsoundsfunpodcast ... join in the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome. :) 

Thank you to our sponsors of this episode!

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]]> It's been such a while that I've wanted to sit down and talk with David Kinnaman. He's the president of Barna Group, he writes books I ABSOLUTELY LOVE, and he's just brilliant. I love stats and I love talking about faith and I love talking about culture and David brings all those things together in some amazing ways. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this one!

And you can keep up with their family-

https://www.prayforjill.com

. . . . .

http://anniefdowns.com

#thatsoundsfunpodcast ... join in the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome. :)

Thank you to our sponsors of this episode!

  • Prep Dish: all you need to do is text the word "mealplan" to 33777 to get a free week!
  • Grove.co: For a limited time, go to grove.co/soundsfun to receive a FREE FIVE PIECE Cleaning Set from Mrs. Meyer's and Grove – a THIRTY DOLLAR value!
]]> 58:07 false full TSF Couples 2020: Sadie Robertson Huff + Christian Huff TSF Couples 2020: Sadie Robertson Huff + Christian Huff Thu, 27 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0000 This one is just sweet and special and inspiring and I absolutely LOVE when Sadie Robertson Huff and I get to chat... this one is extra awesome because her new husband Christian Huff is here with us as well! We talk dating and God and marriage and then we get a special visit from an office friend who eavesdropped and had some thoughts to include. It's a packed show, y'all! 

Sadie also has a new book out called LIVE- make sure you grab a copy today!

. . . . .

http://anniefdowns.com

#thatsoundsfunpodcast ... join in the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome. :) 

Thank you to our sponsors of this episode!

]]> This one is just sweet and special and inspiring and I absolutely LOVE when Sadie Robertson Huff and I get to chat... this one is extra awesome because her new husband Christian Huff is here with us as well! We talk dating and God and marriage and then we get a special visit from an office friend who eavesdropped and had some thoughts to include. It's a packed show, y'all!

Sadie also has a new book out called LIVE- make sure you grab a copy today!

. . . . .

http://anniefdowns.com

#thatsoundsfunpodcast ... join in the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome. :)

Thank you to our sponsors of this episode!

]]> 01:15:34 false full TSF Couples 2020: Propaganda + Dr. Alma Zaragoza-Petty TSF Couples 2020: Propaganda + Dr. Alma Zaragoza-Petty Mon, 24 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0000 I have long long long wanted to have Propaganda on the podcast, and this was just perfect to have him for Couples Month, since his wife Dr. Alma Zaragoza-Petty was available to hop on the microphones with us too. Marriage, family, boundaries, we go to all the places in this conversation. (And we're giving this one a PG rating, so for my miniBFFs out there, maybe Mom and Dad should give a listen first.) Prop and Alma have their own podcast- The Red Couch Podcast- that you should give a listen! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on this one!

. . . . .

http://anniefdowns.com

#thatsoundsfunpodcast ... join in the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome. :) 

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  • Pine Cove: Register NOW to get in on an affordable monthly payment plan at pinecove.com and use the code ANNIE250 for $250 off a first time, overnight youth camp registration.
  • Your Enneagram Coach: Use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout to get $200 off the course! Learn more and sign up for a free webinar with Beth McCord at yourenneagramcoach.com/bec. Enrollment closes on February 28th, 2020, but don't worry! You can sign up to be notified next time it opens later this year.
]]> I have long long long wanted to have Propaganda on the podcast, and this was just perfect to have him for Couples Month, since his wife Dr. Alma Zaragoza-Petty was available to hop on the microphones with us too. Marriage, family, boundaries, we go to all the places in this conversation. (And we're giving this one a PG rating, so for my miniBFFs out there, maybe Mom and Dad should give a listen first.) Prop and Alma have their own podcast- The Red Couch Podcast- that you should give a listen! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on this one!

. . . . .

http://anniefdowns.com

#thatsoundsfunpodcast ... join in the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome. :)

Thank you to our sponsors!

  • Pine Cove: Register NOW to get in on an affordable monthly payment plan at pinecove.com and use the code ANNIE250 for $250 off a first time, overnight youth camp registration.
  • Your Enneagram Coach: Use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout to get $200 off the course! Learn more and sign up for a free webinar with Beth McCord at yourenneagramcoach.com/bec. Enrollment closes on February 28th, 2020, but don't worry! You can sign up to be notified next time it opens later this year.
]]> 01:10:05 false full TSF Couples 2020: Addison + Julianna Bevere TSF Couples 2020: Addison + Julianna Bevere Thu, 20 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0000 Y'all I am so in love with this episode. Addison Bevere swung through the studio when he was in Nashville and we planned to release the show in March... well then his wife Julianna was with him and we turned her microphone on and MY GOSH it is a brilliant show. His recently released book Saints is one of my favorite new books- I think you'll totally love it.

Buckle up. This is the best hour of your day.

. . . . .

http://anniefdowns.com

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Thank you to our sponsors!

  • Stamps.com : Get a special offer that includes a 4-week trial + free postage AND a digital scale without any long-term commitment. Just go to Stamps.com click on the Microphone at the TOP of the homepage and type in SOUNDSFUN.
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]]> Y'all I am so in love with this episode. Addison Bevere swung through the studio when he was in Nashville and we planned to release the show in March... well then his wife Julianna was with him and we turned her microphone on and MY GOSH it is a brilliant show. His recently released book Saints is one of my favorite new books- I think you'll totally love it.

Buckle up. This is the best hour of your day.

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]]> 01:04:35 false full TSF Couples 2020: Jacks + Shawl from Bubbly Sesh TSF Couples 2020: Jacks + Shawl from Bubbly Sesh Mon, 17 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0000 We ticked off all the boxes on this one- yes, a couple so that works for February (AND I LOVE JACKS AND SHAWL!) and a Hallmark conversation like we talked about having more than just at Christmas, lots of laughs and great conversations and Brendan Penny talk, so all is well. Learning how to work together and laugh together and build a project together (like The Bubbly Sesh!) is pretty impressive- I love what I get to learn from these two! Definitely check out their podcast and listen, I just watched The Secret Ingredient and it may be my new favorite. HALLMARK I LOVE YOU MORE EVERY DAY.

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]]> We ticked off all the boxes on this one- yes, a couple so that works for February (AND I LOVE JACKS AND SHAWL!) and a Hallmark conversation like we talked about having more than just at Christmas, lots of laughs and great conversations and Brendan Penny talk, so all is well. Learning how to work together and laugh together and build a project together (like The Bubbly Sesh!) is pretty impressive- I love what I get to learn from these two! Definitely check out their podcast and listen, I just watched The Secret Ingredient and it may be my new favorite. HALLMARK I LOVE YOU MORE EVERY DAY.

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]]> 01:06:27 false full TSF Couples 2020: Jay + Katherine Wolf TSF Couples 2020: Jay + Katherine Wolf Thu, 13 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0000 Put this episode in the most requested guest category because Y'ALL LOVE THE WOLFS. Of course I wanted to have them on- so your wish is my command! We had the best time chatting, me in Nashville and them in Atlanta, about our friendship history, how they met, life before and after her stroke, and what it really means to suffer strong. These folks are two of my heroes. 

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]]> Put this episode in the most requested guest category because Y'ALL LOVE THE WOLFS. Of course I wanted to have them on- so your wish is my command! We had the best time chatting, me in Nashville and them in Atlanta, about our friendship history, how they met, life before and after her stroke, and what it really means to suffer strong. These folks are two of my heroes.

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]]> 57:26 false full TSF Couples 2020: Matthew West + Emily West TSF Couples 2020: Matthew West + Emily West Mon, 10 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0000 I am so so thrilled to have amazing singer/songwriter Matthew West and his wife Emily on the podcast today. (It's Emily's FIRST EVER POD INTERVIEW so y'all be extra sweet to her.) But that will be easy because she is amazing. This whole conversation is. From dating to Nashville, from picking a church (I think many of y'all will relate to the fears of vulnerability we talk about there) to praying for your kids to songwriting to the Grammys... we go all the places. Matthew has a new album releasing Friday that I think you're going to love called Brand New. Make sure you grab a copy!

And yes. I had one major complaint with Matthew, but we saved that for YouTube... go check it out! :)

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]]> I am so so thrilled to have amazing singer/songwriter Matthew West and his wife Emily on the podcast today. (It's Emily's FIRST EVER POD INTERVIEW so y'all be extra sweet to her.) But that will be easy because she is amazing. This whole conversation is. From dating to Nashville, from picking a church (I think many of y'all will relate to the fears of vulnerability we talk about there) to praying for your kids to songwriting to the Grammys... we go all the places. Matthew has a new album releasing Friday that I think you're going to love called Brand New. Make sure you grab a copy!

And yes. I had one major complaint with Matthew, but we saved that for YouTube... go check it out! :)

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]]> 01:08:50 false full TSF Couples 2020: Amanda + Raechel from SheReadsTruth TSF Couples 2020: Amanda + Raechel from SheReadsTruth Thu, 06 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0000 I love having Amanda Bible Williams and Raechel Myers on the podcast- especially when we get to celebrate couples (co-workers definitely count!) and with the season of Lent approaching, we have A LOT to discuss. I just love love love having Amanda and Raechel on the show. I think this is our best one yet.

(And just to note, towards the beginning of this one, we talk about the loss of a child and how to parent the other children when there is a tragedy or loss. Was reminded by a listener friend that some of y'all may want a heads up about that. <3 )

As always these sweet friends showed up with an excellent discount code for you- FUN20 will get you 20% off of everything (except subscription boxes) at shopshereadstruth.com! Grab your Lent studies and She and He Bibles and prep for those Easter baskets and graduations!

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]]> I love having Amanda Bible Williams and Raechel Myers on the podcast- especially when we get to celebrate couples (co-workers definitely count!) and with the season of Lent approaching, we have A LOT to discuss. I just love love love having Amanda and Raechel on the show. I think this is our best one yet.

(And just to note, towards the beginning of this one, we talk about the loss of a child and how to parent the other children when there is a tragedy or loss. Was reminded by a listener friend that some of y'all may want a heads up about that. <3 )

As always these sweet friends showed up with an excellent discount code for you- FUN20 will get you 20% off of everything (except subscription boxes) at shopshereadstruth.com! Grab your Lent studies and She and He Bibles and prep for those Easter baskets and graduations!

And don't forget we've got a few more questions, specifically about EASTER BASKETS!, with the SheReadsTruth gals over on the AFD YouTube page! Check it out!

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]]> 01:15:16 false full TSF Couples 2020: Chris + Emily Norton TSF Couples 2020: Chris + Emily Norton Mon, 03 Feb 2020 08:00:00 +0000 Couples Month is one of my favorite series of the year and this first episode of February is a excellent way to start. Chris and Emily Norton are known for their viral videos, but gracious after an hour with them it's so clear they are so much more. Their book The Seven Longest Yards is such an interesting read. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this conversation and these amazing people.

And don't forget we've got a few more questions with the Nortons over on the AFD YouTube page! I think you'll enjoy this continued conversation...

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]]> Couples Month is one of my favorite series of the year and this first episode of February is a excellent way to start. Chris and Emily Norton are known for their viral videos, but gracious after an hour with them it's so clear they are so much more. Their book The Seven Longest Yards is such an interesting read. I can't wait to hear your thoughts on this conversation and these amazing people.

And don't forget we've got a few more questions with the Nortons over on the AFD YouTube page! I think you'll enjoy this continued conversation...

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]]> 01:02:26 false full Episode 202: Beth Moore Episode 202: Beth Moore Thu, 30 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000 What an absolute honor to have Beth Moore on the podcast today. Y'all have requested this conversation since about day 1 and I've hoped for it about that long, too. Beth has been one of the most influential voices in my life when it comes to faith and spiritual growth, and this conversation changed me. Her new book Chasing Vines is an excellent read and I think you will learn so much from it. Please take time today to thank Beth for her investment in your life and the ways her work and this conversation have helped you. She's sure helped me. I'm forever grateful.

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]]> What an absolute honor to have Beth Moore on the podcast today. Y'all have requested this conversation since about day 1 and I've hoped for it about that long, too. Beth has been one of the most influential voices in my life when it comes to faith and spiritual growth, and this conversation changed me. Her new book Chasing Vines is an excellent read and I think you will learn so much from it. Please take time today to thank Beth for her investment in your life and the ways her work and this conversation have helped you. She's sure helped me. I'm forever grateful.

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]]> 01:00:42 false full Episode 201: Jennie Allen Episode 201: Jennie Allen Mon, 27 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000 I am so so happy to have my friend Jennie Allen back on the podcast today! We have lived a lot of life together and I am just so grateful for her voice in my life. You are going to absolutely FALL ALL THE WAY INTO this conversation about the power of our thoughts and what God is saying to us today. Her new books Get Out of Your Head is a must read. Can't wait to hear your thoughts about this one! And make sure you join us for IF:Gathering February 7-8, 2020.

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]]> I am so so happy to have my friend Jennie Allen back on the podcast today! We have lived a lot of life together and I am just so grateful for her voice in my life. You are going to absolutely FALL ALL THE WAY INTO this conversation about the power of our thoughts and what God is saying to us today. Her new books Get Out of Your Head is a must read. Can't wait to hear your thoughts about this one! And make sure you join us for IF:Gathering February 7-8, 2020.

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]]> 01:06:31 false full Episode 200: Jarrett Stevens Episode 200: Jarrett Stevens Thu, 23 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000 We seem to have fallen into a pretty cool theme of prayer lately, and today is going to help us with that for sure. Whether you are new to prayer or have spent lots of time doing it already, Jarrett Stevens has some amazing thoughts and challenges for us. This one conversation has already pretty massively affected my prayer life. His new book Praying Through would be a great resource for anyone thinking of growing or changing their prayer habits.

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]]> We seem to have fallen into a pretty cool theme of prayer lately, and today is going to help us with that for sure. Whether you are new to prayer or have spent lots of time doing it already, Jarrett Stevens has some amazing thoughts and challenges for us. This one conversation has already pretty massively affected my prayer life. His new book Praying Through would be a great resource for anyone thinking of growing or changing their prayer habits.

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]]> 01:08:11 false full Episode 199: Anthony ONeal Episode 199: Anthony ONeal Mon, 20 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000 You guys. Welcome Anthony ONeal, our newest best friend, and I think y'all are going to fall in love with him as quick as I did. He is passionate about helping young adults learn how to make smart decisions with their money, relationships and education in order to live a well-balanced life. His book Debt-Free Degree is such a helpful resource- I hope you'll grab a copy. Buckle up- this conversation goes every single way and it's the most fun.

Don't forget you can watch some of my conversation with Anthony over on my YouTube page! 

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]]> You guys. Welcome Anthony ONeal, our newest best friend, and I think y'all are going to fall in love with him as quick as I did. He is passionate about helping young adults learn how to make smart decisions with their money, relationships and education in order to live a well-balanced life. His book Debt-Free Degree is such a helpful resource- I hope you'll grab a copy. Buckle up- this conversation goes every single way and it's the most fun.

Don't forget you can watch some of my conversation with Anthony over on my YouTube page!

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]]> 01:00:07 false full Episode 198: Tauren Wells + Citizen of Heaven Episode 198: Tauren Wells + Citizen of Heaven Thu, 16 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000 One of my favorite parts of this pod life is sharing music that I absolutely love, and Tauren Wells is at the tip top of that list. I love that his new song Citizen of Heaven is our intro and outro music and the album by the same name is coming out next week. Chatting with Tauren about theology and friendship and marriage and how to read the Bible... gracious this one is gold from start to finish. Make sure you grab a copy of his new album to play as quick as possible!

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]]> One of my favorite parts of this pod life is sharing music that I absolutely love, and Tauren Wells is at the tip top of that list. I love that his new song Citizen of Heaven is our intro and outro music and the album by the same name is coming out next week. Chatting with Tauren about theology and friendship and marriage and how to read the Bible... gracious this one is gold from start to finish. Make sure you grab a copy of his new album to play as quick as possible!

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]]> 01:01:48 false full Episode 197: Love Better Tour Friends! Episode 197: Love Better Tour Friends! Mon, 13 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000 I'm so excited to be headed out on tour with Jonathan Pokluda, Mike Grayson, and Cheryl Stark. We were in the office planning for the tour and I said, "you guys, let's just go sit down in the podcast studio and record this!" So that's what we've got for you- the conversation we were having around the table eating barbecue. What it means for us to love better, why we want to tour together, and dating thoughts... we've got lots of them. :) 

We'd love to have you join us on the tour- grab your tickets here!

Here's our Love Better Tour Playlist if you want a sneak listen to the songs we will be singing!

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]]> I'm so excited to be headed out on tour with Jonathan Pokluda, Mike Grayson, and Cheryl Stark. We were in the office planning for the tour and I said, "you guys, let's just go sit down in the podcast studio and record this!" So that's what we've got for you- the conversation we were having around the table eating barbecue. What it means for us to love better, why we want to tour together, and dating thoughts... we've got lots of them. :)

We'd love to have you join us on the tour- grab your tickets here!

Here's our Love Better Tour Playlist if you want a sneak listen to the songs we will be singing!

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]]> 57:09 false full Episode 196: Aundi Kolber Episode 196: Aundi Kolber Thu, 09 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000 This conversation is another breath of fresh air for us. Aundi Kolber came into the podcast studio and was a gift from minute one, and I think you will agree. Aundi is a Licensed Professional Counselor (MA LPC), writer, and speaker in Castle Rock, Colorado. She specializes in trauma- and body-centered therapies and is passionate about the integration of faith and psychology. Her new book Try Softer just released and it is going to help you in a million ways. (She's pretty brilliant, y'all.)

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]]> This conversation is another breath of fresh air for us. Aundi Kolber came into the podcast studio and was a gift from minute one, and I think you will agree. Aundi is a Licensed Professional Counselor (MA LPC), writer, and speaker in Castle Rock, Colorado. She specializes in trauma- and body-centered therapies and is passionate about the integration of faith and psychology. Her new book Try Softer just released and it is going to help you in a million ways. (She's pretty brilliant, y'all.)

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]]> 01:05:56 false full Episode 195: Seth Haines Episode 195: Seth Haines Mon, 06 Jan 2020 08:00:00 +0000 Another year and we are here together and I am so grateful. And why not kick it off with an incredibly vulnerable and personal episode? LOL. Seth Haines joins us to talk about all the facets of sobriety, how to face your desires, what to do next, and it all is just a step towards who we want to be in the next decade. His new book The Book of Waking Up is a beautiful, helpful, and life-giving read.

Hope you're joining us for #100DaysToBrave2020! It's not too late- grab a copy of 100 Days To Brave and jump in with us!

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]]> Another year and we are here together and I am so grateful. And why not kick it off with an incredibly vulnerable and personal episode? LOL. Seth Haines joins us to talk about all the facets of sobriety, how to face your desires, what to do next, and it all is just a step towards who we want to be in the next decade. His new book The Book of Waking Up is a beautiful, helpful, and life-giving read.

Hope you're joining us for #100DaysToBrave2020! It's not too late- grab a copy of 100 Days To Brave and jump in with us!

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]]> 01:10:19 false full 2019 Year In Review with Eddie Kaufholz 2019 Year In Review with Eddie Kaufholz Mon, 30 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 What choice did we have but to have Eddie Kaufholz back on the podcast to help us wrap up 2019? We talk down all the big topics that matter and don't matter and pretty much sort out everything about the last decade as we head into the next one. Always grateful for when Eddie makes me laugh AND cry. 

(We also have a little drop in from our buddy Andy Barron... so that's a special year end treat!)

Happy New Year, friends! 

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]]> What choice did we have but to have Eddie Kaufholz back on the podcast to help us wrap up 2019? We talk down all the big topics that matter and don't matter and pretty much sort out everything about the last decade as we head into the next one. Always grateful for when Eddie makes me laugh AND cry.

(We also have a little drop in from our buddy Andy Barron... so that's a special year end treat!)

Happy New Year, friends!

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]]> 01:22:39 false full 2019 Christmas Party: Santa Claus is BACK! 2019 Christmas Party: Santa Claus is BACK! Thu, 26 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 Everyone's favorite big guy is back on the show today, ready to really process through the day after Christmas, his biggest and most important work day. What an honor to have Santa Claus land the sleigh here at the That Sounds Fun Studio at Downs Books HQ.

And remember to check out my youtube page for a follow up question with Santa!

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]]> Everyone's favorite big guy is back on the show today, ready to really process through the day after Christmas, his biggest and most important work day. What an honor to have Santa Claus land the sleigh here at the That Sounds Fun Studio at Downs Books HQ.

And remember to check out my youtube page for a follow up question with Santa!

Totally unrelated: http://davebarnes.com

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]]> 45:23 false full 2019 Christmas Party Episode 12: Christmas Eve 2019 Christmas Party Episode 12: Christmas Eve Tue, 24 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 We finish this year's 12 Days of Christmas with my parents! They always show up at my parties and I'm so glad. 

Enjoy the Christmas stories from a lot lot lot of our 2019 guests!

Have a very Merry Christmas, friends. Thankful for you!

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]]> We finish this year's 12 Days of Christmas with my parents! They always show up at my parties and I'm so glad.

Enjoy the Christmas stories from a lot lot lot of our 2019 guests!

Have a very Merry Christmas, friends. Thankful for you!

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]]> 01:24:57 false full 2019 Christmas Party Episode 11: Molly Grayson + Sunday Bakes 2019 Christmas Party Episode 11: Molly Grayson + Sunday Bakes Mon, 23 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 Molly Reed Grayson is by far my favorite instagram baking follow! Every week with her #SundayBakes shows she entertains and teaches and I absolutely love it. As you are preparing for time in the kitchen the next few days, this episode will help you do it well! (And definitely stick around to the end... we have a moment that has NEVER HAPPENED before on the show! And I totally cried and it's awesome.)

Enjoy the Christmas stories from 2019 guests Raechel Myers, Amanda Bible Williams, Jeff Henderson, and Jaci Velasquez.

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]]> Molly Reed Grayson is by far my favorite instagram baking follow! Every week with her #SundayBakes shows she entertains and teaches and I absolutely love it. As you are preparing for time in the kitchen the next few days, this episode will help you do it well! (And definitely stick around to the end... we have a moment that has NEVER HAPPENED before on the show! And I totally cried and it's awesome.)

Enjoy the Christmas stories from 2019 guests Raechel Myers, Amanda Bible Williams, Jeff Henderson, and Jaci Velasquez.

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]]> 01:13:21 false full 2019 Christmas Party Episode 10: Pastor Kevin Queen 2019 Christmas Party Episode 10: Pastor Kevin Queen Sun, 22 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 What a gift to have the pastor of the pod back with us today! Kevin Queen talks to us about transitions, prayer, church life around Christmas, and how to pray for your city.

Enjoy the Christmas stories from 2019 guests Bianca Oltoff, Mark Batterson, and Heather Land. 

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]]> What a gift to have the pastor of the pod back with us today! Kevin Queen talks to us about transitions, prayer, church life around Christmas, and how to pray for your city.

Enjoy the Christmas stories from 2019 guests Bianca Oltoff, Mark Batterson, and Heather Land.

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]]> 01:05:54 false full 2019 Christmas Party Episode 9: Melinda Doolittle 2019 Christmas Party Episode 9: Melinda Doolittle Sat, 21 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 This may be one of my favorite episodes this year. Melinda Doolittle is every bit as fun as she sounds from start to finish. She is kind and hilarious and thoughtful AND A CHRISTMAS TREE UP YEAR ROUND? Yeah, we need her. And now we can't WAIT for her Christmas album in 2020!

Enjoy the Christmas stories from 2019 guests Clay Scroggins, Hillary Scott, and Dustin Nickerson.

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]]> This may be one of my favorite episodes this year. Melinda Doolittle is every bit as fun as she sounds from start to finish. She is kind and hilarious and thoughtful AND A CHRISTMAS TREE UP YEAR ROUND? Yeah, we need her. And now we can't WAIT for her Christmas album in 2020!

Enjoy the Christmas stories from 2019 guests Clay Scroggins, Hillary Scott, and Dustin Nickerson.

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]]> 01:20:54 false full 2019 Christmas Party Episode 8: Victoria Duerstock 2019 Christmas Party Episode 8: Victoria Duerstock Fri, 20 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 Victoria Duerstock and I jumped RIGHT ON IN to friendship as soon as she walked into the podcast studio. I love love love having someone at our Christmas party that talks about holiday decor- and this conversation combines the importance of purpose behind your decorating, staying on budget, and why it all matters. Her latest book Heart & Home for Christmas- is such a sweet read with daily devotionals combined with beautiful home decor. Such a great gift.

Enjoy the Christmas stories from 2019 guests the Bethkes, the Dickersons, and Louie Giglio! 

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]]> Victoria Duerstock and I jumped RIGHT ON IN to friendship as soon as she walked into the podcast studio. I love love love having someone at our Christmas party that talks about holiday decor- and this conversation combines the importance of purpose behind your decorating, staying on budget, and why it all matters. Her latest book Heart & Home for Christmas- is such a sweet read with daily devotionals combined with beautiful home decor. Such a great gift.

Enjoy the Christmas stories from 2019 guests the Bethkes, the Dickersons, and Louie Giglio!

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]]> 55:24 false full 2019 Christmas Party Episode 7: Ted Dekker + Rachelle Dekker 2019 Christmas Party Episode 7: Ted Dekker + Rachelle Dekker Thu, 19 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 Ted Dekker is the first guest EVER on this podcast (he's really the reason I started podcasting in the first place!), so it's such a joy to have him and his daughter Rachelle Dekker on the podcast today! I'm devouring their new book The Girl Behind The Red Rope- it's a novel I think you'll enjoy!

Can't wait for you to hear the Christmas stories from 2019 guests Casey J, Mike Donehey, and Jess Connolly.

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]]> Ted Dekker is the first guest EVER on this podcast (he's really the reason I started podcasting in the first place!), so it's such a joy to have him and his daughter Rachelle Dekker on the podcast today! I'm devouring their new book The Girl Behind The Red Rope- it's a novel I think you'll enjoy!

Can't wait for you to hear the Christmas stories from 2019 guests Casey J, Mike Donehey, and Jess Connolly.

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Thank you to our sponsors of this episode!

]]> 01:12:22 false full 2019 Christmas Party Episode 6: Aarti Sequeira 2019 Christmas Party Episode 6: Aarti Sequeira Wed, 18 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 Y'all request Food Network star Aarti Sequeira ALL THE TIME and MERRY CHRISTMAS she came to the party! I just adore Aarti and have loved her every minute since we met on the set of Hallmark Home and Family!

Today, Aarti gets very honest about God and the holidays and family transitions. What a gift she has given us today.

Also enjoy the Christmas stories from 2019 guests Benjamin Watson, Kristen Strong, and Kevin & Rea Queen.

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]]> Y'all request Food Network star Aarti Sequeira ALL THE TIME and MERRY CHRISTMAS she came to the party! I just adore Aarti and have loved her every minute since we met on the set of Hallmark Home and Family!

Today, Aarti gets very honest about God and the holidays and family transitions. What a gift she has given us today.

Also enjoy the Christmas stories from 2019 guests Benjamin Watson, Kristen Strong, and Kevin & Rea Queen.

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]]> 01:07:46 false full 2019 Christmas Party Episode 5: Enneagram Gift Guide 2019 Christmas Party Episode 5: Enneagram Gift Guide Tue, 17 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 As we recorded EnneaSummer2019 episodes (which you can go back to June 2019 and listen to), I asked each enneagram pair to tell us about what they'd like for Christmas. 

Today, my three lifelong best friends- Molly, Misti, and Enneagram Coach Haley Watkins- sit down in the studio with me and we talk through each of the nine types of the enneagram and what they each would like for Christmas!

Enjoy these Christmas stories from 2019 guests Andrew Peterson, Trudy Cathy White, and Brian Dixon.

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]]> As we recorded EnneaSummer2019 episodes (which you can go back to June 2019 and listen to), I asked each enneagram pair to tell us about what they'd like for Christmas.

Today, my three lifelong best friends- Molly, Misti, and Enneagram Coach Haley Watkins- sit down in the studio with me and we talk through each of the nine types of the enneagram and what they each would like for Christmas!

Enjoy these Christmas stories from 2019 guests Andrew Peterson, Trudy Cathy White, and Brian Dixon.

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]]> 01:22:51 false full 2019 Christmas Party Episode 4: Sarah Bessey 2019 Christmas Party Episode 4: Sarah Bessey Mon, 16 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 It has been far too long since Sarah Bessey and I caught up and it's most definitely time for her to be on the show! Her calm presence and kind voice felt just perfect for our Christmas party. So many topics, not enough time, but gracious and I grateful for her honesty and stories and heart.

Make sure you grab a copy of her latest book Miracles and Other Reasonable Things!

Stick around for Christmas stories from our 2019 guests John Mark Comer, Chris Rice, and the Roses from the Peach Truck!

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]]> It has been far too long since Sarah Bessey and I caught up and it's most definitely time for her to be on the show! Her calm presence and kind voice felt just perfect for our Christmas party. So many topics, not enough time, but gracious and I grateful for her honesty and stories and heart.

Make sure you grab a copy of her latest book Miracles and Other Reasonable Things!

Stick around for Christmas stories from our 2019 guests John Mark Comer, Chris Rice, and the Roses from the Peach Truck!

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]]> 01:02:27 false full 2019 Christmas Party Episode 3: Alex Seeley + The Opposite Life 2019 Christmas Party Episode 3: Alex Seeley + The Opposite Life Sun, 15 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 Our Christmas party continues today, the third Sunday of Advent. Pastor Alex Seeley joins us to talk all about her new book The Opposite Life and the best parts (and the hardest parts) of the holiday season. What a gift to think through how to celebrate and grieve during these weeks- I'm so thankful for Pastor Alex talking us through this.

Stick around for Christmas stories from 2019 guests Drew Hill, the Roloffs, and David Crowder!

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]]> Our Christmas party continues today, the third Sunday of Advent. Pastor Alex Seeley joins us to talk all about her new book The Opposite Life and the best parts (and the hardest parts) of the holiday season. What a gift to think through how to celebrate and grieve during these weeks- I'm so thankful for Pastor Alex talking us through this.

Stick around for Christmas stories from 2019 guests Drew Hill, the Roloffs, and David Crowder!

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]]> 01:05:54 false full 2019 Christmas Party Episode 2: Hallmark Christmas Movies 2019 Christmas Party Episode 2: Hallmark Christmas Movies Sat, 14 Dec 2019 08:00:00 +0000 The most requested and waited for show every year- Jami and Jenn are here to talk all about this year's brand new batch of Hallmark Christmas movies! 

And yes- we talk loooong about our day at Dollywood as extras in Hallmark Christmas movie "Christmas at Dollywood." And yes, we still have the highest hopes that someday we'll get Dolly Parton on the podcast!

 

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]]> The most requested and waited for show every year- Jami and Jenn are here to talk all about this year's brand new batch of Hallmark Christmas movies!

And yes- we talk loooong about our day at Dollywood as extras in Hallmark Christmas movie "Christmas at Dollywood." And yes, we still have the highest hopes that someday we'll get Dolly Parton on the podcast!

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http://anniefdowns.com

#thatsoundsfunpodcast ... join in the conversation wherever hashtags are welcome. :)

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