That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

Today, as we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day and begin Inauguration week in 2021, two of my very favorite pastors have joined us. Dr. Tony Evans is here, discussing his new book U Turns, our current climate, the power of repentance, and pastoring in 2021. Then to walk us towards Wednesday, Pastor Scott Sauls pastors us in how to pray, how to process going into this week, and what God may be up to in us. His most recent release, A Gentle Answer, is the perfect book to read this week. Need more stories in your ears? You can listen to Annie's new book, That Sounds Fun, TODAY even though the book doesn't come out until February 2, 2021. All the detail at thatsoundsfunbook.com!. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners! BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun!  Ritual: Get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN!  Indeed: Get a FREE $75 CREDIT at Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN. Offer valid through March 31.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oh we LOVE when Pastor Mark Batterson joins us on the show! Today we're talking about habits that will help you with today and also who you will be in the future! His new book Win The Day has so much helpful info! I think you'll love it!Need more stories in your ears? You can listen to Annie's new book, That Sounds Fun, TODAY even though the book doesn't come out until February 2, 2021. All the detail at thatsoundsfunbook.com!. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners! Brooklinen: Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code "thatsoundsfun" to get $25 off when you spend $100 or more, PLUS free shipping! Flamingo: Right now, you can get Flamingo’s award-winning Shave Set for just $16 at shopflamingo.com/annie! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nothing beats having a BFF on the show! Rachel Cruze and I sit down and talk all about money, how to get it all done, and who we are becoming. Make sure you get a copy of her new book Know Yourself, Know Your Money. It's SUCH a great resource!Need more stories in your ears? You can listen to Annie's new book, That Sounds Fun, TODAY even though the book doesn't come out until February 2, 2021. All the detail at thatsoundsfunbook.com!. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners! BetterHelp: As one of my friends, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun. Third Love: Go to thirdlove.com/soundsfun to get 20% off your first purchase!  Prose: Go to Prose.com/thatsoundsfun for your FREE in-depth hair quiz and 15% off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You guys have asked a lot of questions about reading the Gospels in a month and though I am not an expert, I did try to answer them as best I could! If you want to download a plan for reading the Gospels in a month, we created it for you! https://shopanniefdowns.com/collections/books/products/read-the-gospels-digital-downloadNeed more stories in your ears? You can listen to Annie's new book, That Sounds Fun, TODAY even though the book doesn't come out until February 2, 2021. All the detail at thatsoundsfunbook.com!PS- let us know your thoughts on having some Q&A episodes drop every now and again?. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here we really kick into 2021 with some tips on better ways to live our lives, organize our linen closets, prioritize what matters most, and stop SHOULDing each other. And a whole conversation about body shame. Kendra Adachi is amazing and her book The Lazy Genius Way is absolutely a favorite and a great way to kick off 2021!Need more stories in your ears? You can listen to Annie's new book, That Sounds Fun, TODAY even though the book doesn't come out until February 2, 2021. All the detail at thatsoundsfunbook.com!. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners!  Liquid IV: Get 25% off when you go to liquid-iv.com and use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout! Thrive Market: Go to Thrivemarket.com/thatsoundsfun. Join today to get 25% off your first order AND a FREE gift! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EXACTLY how we want to start 2021- with one of our favorites, Charles Martin! Let's talk about Jesus and the disciples, God as our Father, and how 2020 shaped 2021 and how God has been in all of it.In the month of January, I will be reading They Turned The World Upside Down. Join me? Need more stories in your ears? You can listen to Annie's new book, That Sounds Fun, TODAY even though the book doesn't come out until February 2, 2021. All the detail at thatsoundsfunbook.com!. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners! BetterHelp: As one of my friends, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun.  Ritual: Ritual is offering my friends 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN!  Feetures: Receive $10 Off Your First Pair of Feetures by going to feetures.com and using my code SOUNDSFUN. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sure, Eddie Kaufholz and I chat two times a week over on Annie and Eddie Keep Talking, but the Year in Review is a whole different thing. We talk through all the topics that matter and a lot that don't. We're making plans and bringing some of the best from 2020 with us into 2021. Lots of laughs. A few minutes of serious. A great conversation to get us ready for what God has for us next!Happy New Year, friends! See you on January 4th!Need more stories in your ears? You can listen to Annie's new book, That Sounds Fun, TODAY even though the book doesn't come out until February 2, 2021. All the detail at thatsoundsfunbook.com!. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners!  Headspace: Go to headspace.com and use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout for a FREE ONE-MONTH TRIAL with access to Headspace's full library of meditations for every situation. Curology: Go to Curology.com/thatsoundsfun for a free 30-day trial!  Thrive: Go to Thrivemarket.com/thatsoundsfun. Join today and you’ll get a FREE gift of your choosing, up to $24 dollars in value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's all about Jesus. Merry Christmas, friends. . . . . .If you're just joining the party, it's over! :) But you can back up and listen to the previous 11 days worth of episodes from December 7-18! Twelve days of (Podcasting) Christmas!Need more stories in your ears? You can listen to Annie's new book, That Sounds Fun, TODAY even though the book doesn't come out until February 2, 2021. All the detail at thatsoundsfunbook.com! . . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners!  IF:Gathering: IF:Gathering is March 5th and 6th, and digital passes are on sale now at if2021.com!  Simplified Planner: You can find all of these amazing tools at emilyley.co/thatsoundsfun!  Blendjet: Go to blendjet.com/thatsoundsfun to save an extra 12% on top of their already discounted price!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready to laugh? Need to lighten things up a bit at the end of this party? There is no one finer in the land than actress and comedian Anjelah Johnson. You are probably already a fan (Nail Salon? Bon Qui-Qui?) but being friends with Anj is totally next level. Sit back, relax, this isn't a note-taking episode but I will warn you instead it may be a spit-take episode if you're sipping on a drink and bust out laughing. That's your warning. :)Remember we have episodes for you EVERY DAY between December 7-18! Twelve days of (Podcasting) Christmas!. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners!  BetterHelp: As one of our friends, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun! Third Love: Right now they are offering my friends 10% off your first order at thirdlove.com/soundsfun! ABLE: Right now, ABLE is offering our friends 20% off when you go to livefashionable.com/thatsoundsfun and use the code TSF20!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Well listen. If there is one episode that is DEEPLY RESEARCHED (and there is literally ONE that is researched every year), it is this one. My BFFs and PhD candidates in Hallmarkology, Jen and Jami, are back to tell us about the lineup of Hallmark Christmas movies for 2020. We also get an incredibly special and fun visit from Hallmark star Nikki DeLoach and if you're sure you are ready to hear Jami fangirl for 40 seconds, here it is. :) (Even if you aren't a Hallmarkie, I think you'll love the humor and friendship and interview! Even if you don't know the movies, you'll love this one!)Remember we have episodes for you EVERY DAY between December 7-18! Twelve days of (Podcasting) Christmas!. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners! BetterHelp: As one of our friends, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun.  Nutrafol: Go to Nutrafol.com and use promo code SOUNDSFUN, and new customers will get 20% off!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices