That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

If your community is anything like mine, EVERYONE is talking about The Chosen. Today, the creator, Dallas Jenkins, joins us to talk about the show, his own faith and successes and failures, and how this show is changing how people see Christianity. I LOVE THIS DUDE. I think you will too.(Find all the show notes at https://www.anniefdowns.com/podcasts/). . . . .Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today!https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners! Cru: When you sign up to provide 3 Bibles with a monthly gift of $21, as a thank you, Cru will provide meals to five hungry families through their humanitarian aid ministry AND you’ll receive a free copy of my book, That Sounds Fun. Simply text FUN to 71326 to help today. Message and data rates may apply.Cru’s Terms of Use – https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/terms-of-use.htmlCru’s Privacy Policy – https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/privacy.htmlProse: Take your FREE in-depth hair quiz and get 15% off your first order today! Go to Prose.com/thatsoundsfun.Ritual: Ritual is offering my friends 10% off during your first 3 months. Visit ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've been a fan of Danny Gokey's for a while, but we just met a few months ago at the KLOVE Fan Awards and became fast friends! This conversation today goes some wild places but I am HERE FOR IT. Danny's new album, Jesus People, is an awesome listen. I think you'll really love it!. . . . .Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today!https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners! Grove: For a limited time, when my listeners go to Grove.com/soundsfun you will get to choose a FREE starter set with your first order.Chime: Join the millions on Chime. Signup takes two minutes, and doesn’t affect your credit score!  Apply now at chime.com/thatsoundsfun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We received over 700 questions in 24 hours about how to live well in the season you are in right now, particularly speaking to singleness. (But LOTS of you married friends had questions too, which was surprising and awesome)! We narrowed it down to around 100 questions, trying to cover ever area/topic that was asked. We felt so honored to be trusted with these questions and hope our single friends find this conversation helpful!. . . . .Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today!https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners! Glorify: To get it, just search for Glorify in your app store, it’s free to download and use, and if you like it, you can unlock their entire content library of daily devotionals, meditations, prayers and worship music. And the best thing is, you can get it for half price by using the promo code “THATSOUNDSFUN”Raycon: Go to buyraycon.com/thatsoundsfun to get 15% off your order!ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/thatsoundsfun and download the Zocdoc app to sign-up for FREE and book a top-rated doctor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh I am so happy to have my friend Hosanna Wong join us on the podcast today. It's a LONG overdue conversation with this powerhouse poet and preacher. This one will set you on FIRE to go out and love well. Her new book How (Not) To Save The World is your best next read. Cannot wait to hear your thoughts on this episode!. . . . .Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today!https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp: As one of my friends, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun.Indeed: Get started right now with a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/soundsfun.KiwiCo:  Get your first month free on select crates at kiwico.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OH I LOVE HAVING TWO OF MY BEST PALS ON THE PODCAST. Cheryl Stark and Mike Grayson are here from Cross Point Music to talk all about what our church, and the global church, has experienced in the last year, the power of worship in our daily lives, and why these new songs- born during a pandemic- are important for us to sing today. Make sure to check out the new album, Never Going Back.. . . . .Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today!https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partnersGenexa: Go to Genexa.com/THATSOUNDSFUN for 20% off your first purchase.Olive and June: Get 20% off your first mani system when you use promo code thatsoundsfun at oliveandjune.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y'all know I love soccer but one of the reasons AMERICA is falling more in love with soccer is because of today's guest, Roger Bennett. Co-host of the Men in Blazers podcast and television show, Roger's new book, and this conversation, tell a beautiful story of growing up and longing for a different life. No matter your thoughts on the soccer, the wisdom Rog brings today about life and transitions and courage and America will mean a lot to you. I totally teared up in this one- what a gift this conversation is- and yes, we do some soccer talk that I think you're gonna love. And if you enjoy this conversation, I bet you'll enjoy his book Reborn in the USA!. . . . .Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today!https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners! CAP: To learn more, visit Christianapp.org. Together we can help make a brighter tomorrow possible for our neighbors in Appalachia.Liquid IV: Grab your Liquid I.V. in bulk nationwide at Costco or you can get 25% off when you go to liquidiv.com and use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout.Brooklinen: Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code thatsoundsfun to get $20 off, with a minimum purchase of $100.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y'all aren't even ready for the FUN and DEPTH that awaits you today with Amanda and Abner from JOHNNYSWIM. This is the number one requested guest from y'all and they absolutely did not disappoint. Make sure to grab a copy of their book Home Sweet Road. I super enjoyed it (and them!!!)! . . . . .Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today!https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners! Cru: For only $21 a month, you can provide three people with Bibles each and every month. When you sign up to provide 3 Bibles with a monthly gift of $21, as a thank you, Cru will provide meals to five hungry families through their humanitarian aid ministry AND you’ll receive a free copy of my book, That Sounds Fun. Simply text FUN to 71326 to help today. Message and data rates may apply.Cru’s Terms of Use – https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/terms-of-use.htmlCru’s Privacy Policy – https://www.cru.org/us/en/about/privacy.htmlRothy's: Step up your summer wardrobe with washable, sustainable, stylish shoes and bags from Rothy’s. Head to Rothys.com/SOUNDSFUN to find your new warm.Nutrafol: You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support the show by going to Nutrafol.com and entering the promo code TSF to save $15 off your first month’s subscription -- this is their best offer ANYWHERE and it is only available to US customers for a limited time. Plus you get free shipping on every order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our girl Ellie Holcomb is back for a very special conversation about her new album, Canyon, she's answering YOUR questions from the AFD Week In Review email, and you better stick around until the end because PSALM 23!. . . . .Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today!https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners!Stamps.com: Just go to Stamps.com, click on the Microphone at the top of the homepage and type in THATSOUNDSFUN for a 4-week trial PLUS free postage and a digital scaleIndeed: Indeed delivers FOUR TIMES MORE HIRES than all other job sites combined. Receive a $75 sponsored job credit to upgrade your job post at Indeed.com/soundsfun.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I LOVE when we see a theme stretching across multiple shows and here we are AGAIN at Psalm 23! One of my all-time favorite pastors, Louie Giglio, is back today and his new book, Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table, is an absolute must read. I talked to the lady beside me at the pool last week when I saw her reading it! God is using this book in so many lives!. . . . .Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today!https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners! Better Help: As one of my friends, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun.Flamingo: Get the Flamingo Shave Set with everything you need for a luxurious, smooth shave at shopflamingo.com/annie all for just $16 plus free shipping! Curology: Go to Curology.com/thatsoundsfun for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y'all I am sorry for how hard I fangirl but who can blame a person when Shane and Shane are on the other side of the microphones. Their new album - Psalms, Hymns, and Spiritual Songs Volume 1 - is a current favorite of mine (well, all their stuff is, to be fair). This conversation is so deep and powerful and fun and gosh I love these dudes. . . . . .Pre-order my first kids' book What Sound Fun To You today!https://whatsoundsfuntoyou.com/. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners! CAP: I want to invite you to be a part of these incredible stories by making a donation that is meaningful to you or by signing up to volunteer. To learn more, visit Christianapp.org. Together we can help make a brighter tomorrow possible for our neighbors in Appalachia.Third Love: Go to thirdlove.com/SOUNDSFUN now to find your perfect-fitting bra...and get 20% off your first purchase!Policy Genius: Head to Policygenius.com. In minutes you can workout how much life insurance coverage you need, and compare personalized quotes to find your best price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices