That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

I biiiinged DeMarcus Family Rules on Netflix a few weeks ago and my gracious I really liked it. I've been a fan of both Jay and Allison for a long time so getting to chat with them about their new show and their family life and their life in Nashville- what an incredibly fun conversation. And I got to sing with Jay DeMarcus so I'm the happiest. LOL. Y'all gotta watch their show!. . . . .#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners! Thrive: Go to thrivemarket.com/thatsoundsfun. Join today and you’ll get a FREE gift of your choosing, up to $24 in value!  Jenni Kayne: Make getting dressed the easiest part of your routine at jennikayne.com and get 20% off your first order when you use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout. Grove: For a limited time, when my listeners go to grove.co/SOUNDSFUN you will get a FREE cleaning gift set plus free shipping with your first order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is my first day being friends with Dr. Derwin Gray, but I have been a fan and follower for a very very long time. What an amazing dude! Strong teacher, kind pastor, good friend. His new book The Good Life is exactly what we need right now- a reminder that our world doesn't value the same things God's kingdom values. And that matters. I think you're going to love this conversation and his new book!. . . . .#thatsoundsfunpodcastThanks to our partners! Raycon: Get 15% off your order at buyraycon.com/thatsoundsfun! Rothy's: Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/SOUNDSFUN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fall is here(ish) and it's time to start thinking about how our homes will change with the seasons. There is literally no better expert than Myquillyn Smith, also known as the Nester. Her latest book, Welcome Home, is an absolute treasure trove of goodness for making your home the most livable and the most lovely every season of the year. She's absolutely one of my faves and I know she's one of y'all's too!. . . . .#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners! Ritual: Try it out satisfaction guaranteed—go to ritual.com/thatsoundsfun to start your Ritual today. Indeed: Indeed is offering our listeners a FREE $75 credit to boost your job post at Indeed.com/soundsfun. Terms and conditions apply. Offer valid through September 30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is ABOUT TIME my friend Levi Lusko joined us on the podcast! You remember his wife Jennie was on just a few months ago (Episode 220) and now Levi is here to talk about the pandemic and prayer and the power of our thoughts and fasting and a billion other topics (you know how we do). I'm going to be starting his new 40-day devotional, Take Back Your Life, and I hope you'll join me!(We always give our AFD Week in Review friends a heads up about who will be on the podcast- sign up here to get the email on Fridays!). . . . .#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners! Christian Appalachian Project: Hunger still walks among us, but we can make a difference. Find out more at www.christianapp.org/anniefdowns Raycon: Go to buyraycon.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and you’ll get 15% off your order! Ancestry: Head to Ancestry.com/TSF to get your Ancestry Health kit today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am so excited to introduce y'all to my friend, Rashawn Copeland. We met on a trip to Israel a few years ago and it has been incredibly fun to watch the world get to know him and be blessed by his ministry. His new book Start Where You Are is so honest and vulnerable and such an interesting read. I'm really grateful for our conversation and this time together. I think you're gonna love him and his new book.(We always give our AFD Week in Review friends a heads up about who will be on the podcast- sign up here to get the email on Fridays!). . . . .#thatsoundsfunpodcastThanks to our partners! CauseBox: Check them out at causebox.com/thatsoundsfun and use my code "thatsoundsfun" to get 20% off your first box!  Third Love: Go to thirdlove.com/soundsfun now to find your perfect-fitting bra and get 15% off your first purchase!  Rothy's: Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at rothys.com/soundsfun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What a trip to get to chat with NEEDTOBREATHE's front man, Bear Rinehart. He answers some of your questions, talks about songwriting in the pandemic, parenting, counseling and faith. And DUH we laugh a lot and DUH I gush over their new album Out of Body because it is legit excellent. (Grab a copy ASAP!) Share this one with your friends! (We always give our AFD Week in Review friends a heads up about who will be on the podcast- sign up here to get the email on Fridays!). . . . .#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners! KiwiCo: Get 30% off your first month plus FREE shipping on any crate line at kiwico.com/THATSOUNDSFUN GiveWell: Get your first donation matched - up to $100 when you go to givewell.org/thatsoundsfun and select [PODCAST] and [That Sounds Fun] at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lisa Bevere is the Godmother we all need- full of wisdom and humor, truthful but kind, strong and humble- pretty much, just an incredible friend to have. You probably have heard her teach or read some of her many best-selling books, but now you get to hear her preach right to US about who we have been and who we want to be. Make sure you grab a copy of her new book Godmothers!. . . . .#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners! Flamingo: Visit shopflamingo.com/annie to get your Flamingo Shave Set. It’s just $16 with FREE shipping!  Causebox: Go to causebox.com/thatsoundsfun and use my code thatsoundsfun to get 20% off your first box!  Nutrafol: You can grow thicker, healthier hair AND support our show by going to Nutrafol.com and using promo code SOUNDSFUN. New customers will get 20% off!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y'all better get ready to get INSPIRED. Valorie Burton absolutely tells the beautiful and best truths and is a FUN new friend for me and my gracious I adored her. Her latest book (she has written a LIBRARY that you should totally read) is Let Go of the Guilt- such an important conversation for these days. I can't wait to introduce you, or reconnect you, with Valorie! Enjoy the convo!!We also hop over to continue our chat on YouTube, so check that out and subscribe there so you don't miss any of these special additional conversations!YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf. . . . .#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our sponsors!  Causebox: Go to causebox.com/thatsoundsfun and use my code "thatsoundsfun" to get 20% off your first box!  Raycon: Go to buyraycon.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and you’ll get 15% off your order! Liquid IV: Receive 25% off ANYTHING you order when you use promo code THATSOUNDSFUN at www.liquid-iv.com!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Y'all had some QUESTIONS after we finished our #EnneaSummer2020 series, so we called on one of the dearest and best, Suzanne Stabile. She has your answers (and some more questions for you to think about) to finish out our 2020 series.ALSO- while supplies last (aka HURRY), all #EnneaSummer2020 koozies are $4!. . . . .#EnneaSummer2020#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners! Rothy's: Check out all the amazing shoes and bags available right now at Rothys.com/soundsfun. Ancestry: Head to Ancestry.com/TSF to get your Ancestry Health kit today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You know I always warn you when you'll want to be able to take notes. So be advised: this is a note taking episode. Banning Liebscher is back to pastor us in a bunch of ways and talk about his new book The Three-Mile Walk, a book I read this summer that literally changed my life. I bet it will matter to you, too.We also hop over to continue our chat on YouTube, so check that out and subscribe there so you don't miss any of these special additional conversations!YouTube.com/anniefdownstsf. . . . .#thatsoundsfunpodcastThank you to our partners!International Justice Mission: Visit IJM.org/ChangeLives to be a part of this movement for good.Indeed: Get a FREE SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLAR CREDIT at Indeed.com/SOUNDSFUN. Terms and conditions apply. Offer valid through September 30.The Between Places: You can get your hands on The Between Places prayer journal by going to smaywilsonshop.com and using the promo code THATSOUNDSFUN for 15% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices