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Christian author and speaker Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, restaurants, travel stories, musicians not to miss, interviews with friends. Pretty much, if it sounds fun to Annie, you're gonna hear about it.

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    • Religion & Spirituality
    • 4.9 • 66 Ratings

Christian author and speaker Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, restaurants, travel stories, musicians not to miss, interviews with friends. Pretty much, if it sounds fun to Annie, you're gonna hear about it.

    Annie + Eddie Recap SNL - Episode 880

    Annie + Eddie Recap SNL - Episode 880

    So the story goes...we were SUPPOSED to recap 2017 but I just HAD to tell our good buddy, Eddie Kaufholz, about going to Saturday Night Live. I think this might be one of our favorite episodes we've ever done. So here's what you need to know: Eddie started a new company PILLAR (it's awesome!), I went to SNL, and 2017 was a great year. 
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    • 1 hr 2 min
    The Gospel of Matthew with Dr. Scot McKnight- Episode 879

    The Gospel of Matthew with Dr. Scot McKnight- Episode 879

    This Let's Read the Gospels series has honestly been on of my FAVES and I'm so sad that we're getting close to the end of the series! Today we're deep diving into the gospel of Matthew with Dr. Scot McKnight. The nuggets he gave us about the book of Matthew...y'all...I'm having the best time!!
    Episode 494: Dr. Scot McKnight on When You Feel Like Your Church Is Falling Apart
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    • 1 hr 2 min
    Unsung Heroes and Persistent Prayers with for King & Country - Episode 878

    Unsung Heroes and Persistent Prayers with for King & Country - Episode 878

    Y’all. Have you seen the trailer for Unsung Hero? I want everyone I know to see this movie because I loved it so much and think you’re really going to love it too! Today Joel and Luke Smallbone from for King & Country are here in the studio to talk ALL about it. You’re going to love hearing the behind-the-scenes of how this movie all came about, how to know if the Lord is involved in a situation, and having faith to pray big dreams. Make sure to grab tickets (or a whole theater) for you and your friends and head to the theater starting April 26 to see this incredible story. 
    Watch Annie's conversation with Rebecca St. James, MŌRIAH Smallbone, and Helen Smallbone on UNSUNG HERO | The Heart of the Story with Annie F. Downs.
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    • 59 min
    The Gospel of Mark with Esau McCaulley - Episode 877

    The Gospel of Mark with Esau McCaulley - Episode 877

    We're continuing our Let’s Read the Gospels series today as we take a deep dive into the book of Mark with theologian and associate professor of New Testament at Wheaton College, Dr. Esau McCaulley. Y'all I'm going to need to get a WOWIE ZOWIE button with me in NYC for this series! I'm so grateful for Esau and ALL he teaches us about the Gospel of Mark. 
    Preorder Esau McCaulley's newest book The New Testament in Color releasing August 6, 2024.
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    • 1 hr 5 min
    Honest Faith and Honest Movie-making with Laura Osnes - Episode 876

    Honest Faith and Honest Movie-making with Laura Osnes - Episode 876

    My lovely friend--Broadway star, singer-songwriter, and actor--Laura Osnes shares a behind-the-scenes look at being IN the scenes of a movie. More than that, she’s so generous with the sweet and the difficult aspects of the story that has brought her here. We all have those right?! Laura helps us engage the good and the hard with honest faith, and it’s such a gift. Her new movie Just In Time is absolutely well done, a fun watch, emotional and thought-provoking. I can’t wait to hear what your favorite moments are! And be sure to vote for her country song “Getaway” in the International Songwriting Competition!
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    • 57 min
    The Gospel of Luke with Bethany Allen - Episode 875

    The Gospel of Luke with Bethany Allen - Episode 875

    As we continue our Let’s Read the Gospels series that we’re doing every Monday in April here on That Sounds Fun, today we get to take a deep dive into the book of Luke with a pastor and Bible teacher that I deeply love. Bethany Allen is the Pastor of Spiritual Formation and Leadership Development at Bridgetown Church in downtown Portland, Oregan. Y'all are just going to adore her! She is so wise and I think you're really going to enjoy this conversation all about the Gospel of Luke.
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    Join us as we go through Let's Read the Gospels: A Guided Journal together during the month of April. ⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up here⁠⁠⁠⁠ to join the Facebook group and receive the prayer prints each week.
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    Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! 
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    Find more fun things on this episode by going to anniefdowns.com/thatsoundsfun.
    . . . .
    The ⁠⁠Let's Read the Gospels Journal⁠⁠ is out now! Grab a copy for yourself and a friend.
    . . . .
    Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE.
    . . . . .
    Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single?
    . . . . .
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    NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of the That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends.
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    • 58 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
66 Ratings

66 Ratings

Claire_718 ,

Love this podcast!

This podcast is one I never miss! Love Annie and love this show! 🤩
Thanks Annie & Team

marktheboys ,

Fun

Hi AFD,I love this podcast bc I need more fun in my life! Just listened to you and Ben Rector and am super excited to hear JOY in music form. (Also, I just moved to Glasgow and I drink my tea now almost everyday! You told Ben you are going to Scotland! What!? When are you coming? ) Thanks for being so much fun and continuing to get such interesting and creative people on the show.

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Such an excellent podcast! FUN, informative & always a joy!

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