That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

Alex Seeley, Bible teacher, author, and co-founder of The Belonging Co., chats about fasting as a spiritual discipline and how denying comfort creates space for God. She talks about practical fasting rhythms, teaching kids to fast, and how the Holy Spirit guides, teaches, and counsels believers. Practical steps for hearing the Spirit and preparing for spiritual infilling are also highlighted.

Readings from all four Gospels bring the empty tomb, surprised followers, and resurrection encounters to life. A retelling from a beloved children’s Bible highlights joy and recognition. Reflections include a hymn reading and an invitation to celebrate Easter with hope and fun.

Readings follow the arrest, trials, mocking, and crucifixion of Jesus across the four Gospels. Scenes include betrayal in the garden, Peter's denials, Pilate's dilemma, the road to Golgotha, darkness at the cross, and the burial preparations. The episode closes by noting the silent Saturday before the coming Sunday.

Daily readings through the Gospel accounts of the Last Supper, Gethsemane, betrayal, and prayer. Passover preparation and the institution of the Lord's Supper are read aloud. Intense scenes include Jesus praying in anguish, warnings of denial and betrayal, foot washing and a new command to love. Promises about the Spirit, unity, and Jesus praying for all believers are also included.

Daily Gospel readings focused on the lead-up to the betrayal. Short readings from Matthew, Mark, and Luke that trace Judas arranging to hand Jesus over for money. Brief reflections and a light sign-off inviting listeners to continue the Holy Week readings tomorrow.

Multiple gospel readings covering confrontations over authority and law. Parables about two sons, wicked tenants, and a wedding feast explore obedience and judgment. Tricky questions about taxes and resurrection lead to sharp teachings. A poor widow’s offering and a woman anointing Jesus highlight devotion and preparation for what comes next.

Daily Gospel readings focus on Jesus cleansing the temple and restoring it as a house of prayer. Listens include the withered fig tree story and teachings on faith and bold asking. Passages highlight religious leaders plotting against Jesus and his continued teaching amid opposition. A gentle closing invites listeners to do something fun and return tomorrow.

Daily Gospel readings focusing on Palm Sunday scenes from Matthew, Mark, Luke and John. Short dramatic readings of the triumphal entry, the crowd’s praise, and the symbolic donkey and branches. A reflective narration that connects Jerusalem’s welcome with deeper moments like Jesus’ lament and the Lazarus link.

Rabbi Jason Sobel, a Jewish believer in Jesus and spiritual advisor for The Chosen, offers scholarly links between the Old and New Testaments. He explores symbolism in Jesus’ triumphal entry, the Passover Seder and Last Supper parallels, donkey and palm imagery, the timing of death and resurrection, and themes of new creation and bodily resurrection.

Dr. Derwin Gray, pastor and author who leads Transformation Church near Charlotte, offers a short bio as a pastor and writer. He discusses fasting as a rhythm of grace. He explores prayer and spiritual breakthrough. He talks about scripture memory, virtue ethics, grace versus performance, pastoral care, and preparing for Holy Week.