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AFD in NYC Episode 1: I’m Moving to New York City Aug 27, 2023

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Can I just be Annie on a Sunday every now and then? This feels like friend talk anyways.

I’ve been wanting to tell you a fuller story of what’s coming up this fall in my life, specifically when it comes to where I’ll be living, and why. So think of this episode as a little verbal essay answering your question...why am I moving to New York City for two months?

I'd love for you to share your questions or thoughts for more episodes like this with me over on @thatsoundsfunpodcast. See you back here tomorrow for a really fun Monday episode on That Sounds Fun!

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Episode 483: Bianca Juarez Olthoff on When to Persevere and When to Quit Aug 24, 2023

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Y'all get ready...I got to sit down with my dear friend, Bianca Juarez Olthoff and we get LOUD and have a LOT of words to say! Bianca is an amazing Bible teacher and writer and I can't wait for you all to hear this conversation. We talk about her experience starting a church plant as a female lead communicator, what makes resilience and grit different for Christians, and how to determine God's voice over our own. Bianca's newest book, Grit Don't Quit, is such a gift! I'm so thankful for Bianca and her friendship.

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NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of the That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends.

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Episode 482: Sissy Goff Tells Us The Best Thing Parents Can Do For Their Kids Aug 21, 2023

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Any day I get to hug Sissy Goff is a great day! She's one of your favorites (and mine too). Sissy is one of the most trusted voices when it comes to parenting and raising kids. Today, we talk about identifying and rewiring anxiety in us and our parent friends. I think this is SUCH a helpful conversation if you are a parent, an aunt or uncle, a babysitter, a friend, or just anybody that loves a miniBFF. Sissy's newest book, The Worry-Free Parent is incredibly helpful. What a gift Sissy is to us all!

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Episode 481: Dr. Russell Moore with an Important Challenge to the Church Aug 17, 2023

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It's always an honor when Dr. Russell Moore joins us on the podcast! And GOOD GRAVY this conversation...Dr. Moore teaches us what it looks like to be an Evangelical Christian today, how nostalgia impacts our view of the Church, and postures we can start taking now ahead of the political election season. I'm always so appreciative of Dr. Moore's wise voice of reason and his ability to speak truth. I think you're going to learn a lot from this conversation and his latest book, Losing Our Religion. Gosh, I'm so grateful.

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Episode 480: Hosanna Wong on the Rhythms of Jesus: Scripture, Prayer, Sabbath, and Community Aug 14, 2023

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Y'all. Get READY for this conversation. It's 100% a note-taking episode! My friend, Hosanna Wong is in the studio talking about what God calls you to do in different seasons, finding your identity and abiding in Christ, and what the rhythms of Jesus looked like. Go grab a copy of Hosanna's new book You Are More Than You've Been Told. I've never read anything like it. It's so unique, helpful, and is shaping how I move forward with my spiritual disciplines.

I loved our conversation on consecration! Here is the sermon from Jon Tyson we mentioned: We Want You Here: The Power of Consecration.

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Episode 479: Brandi Wilson and Her Story of Divorce and Finding Hope After Hardship Aug 10, 2023

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My dear friend and truly one of my heroes, Brandi Wilson, is in the studio today and I could not be happier! Brandi is graciously sharing her story of finding hope again when things fall apart. We talk about parenting through divorce, being surrounded by community, and being single again. Brandi's new book Better Than Okay is stunning. This conversation is beautiful and deeply important to me and I know you're going to love it.

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Episode 478: Steffany Gretzinger on Her Journey Through Loss and Returning to Simple Faith Aug 07, 2023

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Ya'll. This conversation is a special one. My friend Steffany Gretzinger is back on the show to talk about her brand new album The Narrow Way, the loss of her dad, and the project she created as a way to honor him called Faith of My Father. (PUDDLE. That's me.) Her work just feels like music we have needed. This conversation is beautiful and hard and I can't wait for you all to hear it. I'm so grateful for Steffany's wisdom and open heart.

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Episode 477: Granger Smith on Country Music, Ministry, and How Loss Changes Your Whole Life Aug 03, 2023

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This week marks one year since we lost my nephew, TJ, so it is not lost on me God’s timing to remind me, and all of us, of what He can do with grief and loss. You are going to love getting to know country-music star Granger Smith and his story. It’s a story none of us want, but are often faced with. And Granger’s story felt like the exact right one for this week. This conversation is emotional and heavy at times, but it’s also hope-filled a reminder of what God can do with our grief. What He’s capable of restoring and redeeming. His book Like a River is a beautiful resource. It's not easy to talk about loss and I'm so grateful for Granger.

Just a heads-up, if your #miniBFF is listening along, this may be one you want to hear before you invite them into the conversation.

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What's Coming to That Sounds Fun This Fall Aug 01, 2023

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As we head into the fall, there are some new guests, exciting opportunities, and another fun series coming your way. I cannot wait to share all of it with you!

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Let's Read the Gospels in August Jul 31, 2023

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