That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

What an absolute JOY to talk with Kathie Lee Gifford! I learned so much, wished we could all fly to Israel together, and really enjoyed talking about her new book It's Never Too Late. We also got to read her book on MiniBFFBookClub a few weeks ago- Hello, Little Dreamer- it's awesome! If you enjoyed this episode with Kathie Lee, we've got another one I bet you'll love too:Episode 129: Elizabeth Hasselbeck. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our show's partners! NIV Coloring Bible: Go to NIVBibleforkids.com for free coloring sheets and more information! Liquid IV: Order online and get 25% off when you go to liquid-iv.com and use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout! Rothy’s: Check out all the amazing shoes, bags, and masks available right now at Rothys.com/soundsfun!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Thanksgiving, friends! No one better to chat with today than Kimberly Williams-Paisley! Not only do we talk long about Father of The Bride, we also discuss her TWO Christmas movies (they are SO GOOD!), life in Nashville with kids and husband Brad Paisley- their story of meeting is INCREDIBLE, and most importantly, food insecurity across our nation. On a day about feasting, let's remember those who are struggling in 2020. Learn more and join me in donating to The Store!If you enjoyed this episode with Kim, we've got another one I bet you'll love too:Episode 167: Melissa D'Arabian. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThanks to our partners of the show! Thistle Farms: To support Thistle Farms and get some amazing gifts (or treats for yourself), just go to thistlefarms.org and use the code thatsoundsfun for 15% off!  KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code THATSOUNDSFUN at kiwico.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THIS WOMAN. Are y'all even ready for this conversation with Natalie Grant?!? Lots of laughs, a couple of tears, and lots of talk about her new album No Stranger that is getting me through 2020. Natalie is a dear friend and an amazing voice and a leader for so many. I could not have loved this convo more- I know you will too!If you enjoyed this episode with Natalie, we've got two others I bet you'll love too:Episode 124: Meredith AndrewsEpisode 207: Katie Peslis. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThanks to our partners! Brooklinen: Go to Brooklinen.com and use promo code (thatsoundsfun) at checkout for 10% OFF AND free shipping in the US!  Native: Give the gift of Native by going to nativedeo.com/thatsoundsfun or use promo code thatsoundsfun, and get 20% off your first order! Third Love: Go to thirdlove.com/soundsfun to find your perfect-fitting bra... and get 10% off your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of our favorites if BACK! I just love getting to sit and talk with Lysa TerKeurst about life and writing and today, forgiveness. Her new book, Forgiving What You Can't Forget, is a much needed and incredibly helpful guide for any of us (all of us?) who may need a little help forgiving.If you enjoyed this episode with Lysa, we've got two others I bet you'll love too:Episode 106: Shelley GiglioEpisode 121: Jonathan Pitts. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast--Thanks to our partners! GEMS: Find the gift guide and more at gemsloved.org and use our exclusive code TSFGEMS20 to receive 20% off any gift purchase through the end of 2020! Nutrafol: Go to nutrafol.com and use promo code SOUNDSFUN and new customers will get 20% off + free shipping!  Feetures: You can get $10 OFF your first pair at feetures.com, promo code SOUNDSFUN!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is about time we had a star from the NBA on our show! Meet Cody Zeller, player for the Charlotte Hornets, starting his eighth year in the league! If you've been looking for a reason to watch basketball, if you've been looking for a jersey to buy your kid for Christmas, if you've been looking for a funny conversation and a professional athlete to look up to, Cody is your dude. I donated to LikeAChild.org and Cody is matching it! He'll match your donation as well before December 1! If you enjoyed this episode with Cody, we've got two others I bet you'll love too:Episode 112: Tim Tebow Episode 103: Taylor Twellman. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast--Thanks to our partners! Simplified Planner: Go to emilyley.co/thatsoundsfun to see all that Simplified has to offer!  Rothy’s: Check out all the amazing shoes, bags and masks available right now at Rothys.com/soundsfun.  Indeed: Indeed is offering our friends a FREE $75 CREDIT to boost your job post. Try Indeed out at indeed.com/soundsfun.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A few years ago, Christine D'Clario and I went on a trip to Ecuador with Compassion Intl and IMMEDIATELY hit it off. Like, sisters from different misters. I love how she loves God and how she loves worship and how she talks about both. This show brought me to tears. Prepare yourself, friends. This is a spiritual hour.If you enjoyed this episode with Christine, I bet you'll also love:Episode 137: Amanda Lindsey CookEpisode 68: Tauren WellsEpisode 198: Tauren Wells + Citizen of Heaven. . . . .Join us for the That Sounds Fun Podcast Birthday Party on November 23rd!. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThanks to our partners!Thrive:Join Thrive Market today and you’ll get a FREE gift of your choosing, up to $24 dollars in value. Go to https://ThriveMarket.com/THATSOUNDSFUN.Curology: Go to https://Curology.com/thatsoundsfun for a free 30-day trial, just pay for shipping and handling!Ancestry: Don’t miss special holiday pricing on truly meaningful gifts during the Holiday sale at Ancestry. Head to https://Ancestry.com/TSF to get your Ancestry gift today!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To celebrate Veteran's Day this week, we are so excited to have Captain Harold and Rachel Earls on the show! They are incredibly fun to listen to and learn from, have an awesome family and awesome story. Grab a copy of their book A Higher Calling today and start reading ASAP! It's very very good. (Sorry for the sound issues- totally my fault! But we loved this conversation too much to keep it from you!) If you enjoyed this episode with the Earls, we've got two others I bet you'll love too:Episode 184: Kristen StrongEpisode 234: Drew and Stacey Morgan. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast--Thanks to our partners! BetterHelp: Receive 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun. Flamingo: Visit shopflamingo.com/annie to get your Flamingo Shave Set for just $16 + FREE shipping. Ritual: Get 10% off during your first 3 months at ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was such an honor to get to speak to John Bevere for today's episode. The impact his ministry has already had on the world is astounding- so he's the exact right person to talk to us about the impact our lives can have as well! Go ahead and order yourself a copy of his new book X: Multiply Your God-Given Potential. You'll love this one.If you enjoyed this episode with John, we've got two other Bevere family episodes I bet you'll love too:Episode 239: Lisa BevereCouples Month 2020: Addison and Juliana Bevere. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThanks to our partners!  Freshly: Freshly is offering our friends $40 OFF your first two orders at freshly.com/soundsfun.  Indeed: Try Indeed out with a FREE $75 credit at Indeed.com/soundsfun. Offer valid through December 31, 2020.  Prose: Take your FREE in-depth hair quiz and get 15% off your first order today at Prose.com/thatsoundsfun.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maybe my favorite episode every year is when we get to sit down with Amanda Bible Williams and Raechel Myers from She Reads Truth and talk all about the season of Advent! (starts November 29!) Grab your study book and join us as we read the Bible together to finish out the year!shopshereadstruth.com and use the code ADVENTFUN for 15% off everything Advent!. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcast. . . . .Thank you to our partners! BetterHelp: Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun. JennyLife: Visit jennylife.com/thatsoundsfun for your free life insurance quote today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the beginning, not the end, of our 2020 US Election conversation. (We have two more shows planned with two of my favorite political experts around the inauguration in January!) Y'all have heard me talking about this a bit, but my real prayer and hope is that we can hang onto our faith and friendships through this election season. Gabe Lyons, author, speaker, and founder of Q Ideas, is here to talk us through the election through the eyes of our Christian faith, answers some hard questions, and leaves us with a lot of hope.If you want to join us November 11-12 for the Q Ideas Q&A event, use the code DOWNS10 for 10% off your ticket! If you enjoyed this conversation about politics, I bet you'll also like:Episode 23: Michael WearEpisode 111: Michael Wear + mid-term electionsEpisode 221: Eugene Cho. . . . .Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!#thatsoundsfunpodcastThanks to our partners! Honey: Get Honey for free today at joinhoney.com/fun!  Rothy’s: Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at rothys.com/soundsfun. KiwiCo: Get 30% off your first month + FREE shipping on any crate line with code THATSOUNDSFUN at kiwico.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices