That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

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The Enemy, Shame, and Learning to See Yourself the Way Jesus Does with Stasi Eldredge- Episode 1082

I LOVED getting to sit down with Stasi Eldredge because it just feels like she’s a mentor to all of us. She knows Jesus intimately and wants us to know Him on that level

Sep 7
1 h 09 min

Want to be the first to hear "Don’t Let That Hold You Back"?! - Episode 1081

My new book, Don’t Let That Hold You Back, comes out September 15th, and today I get to read a short portion of it to you! This book is about THAT thing. You know the t

Sep 4
22 min

Ask, Seek, Knock: What If You Just Took the Next Step? with Franni Cash- Episode 1080

As we talk about taking steps toward doing the thing you’ve been dreaming about doing, I’ve been interviewing friends I’ve seen exemplify this, and I’m sooo excited for y

Aug 31
1 h 03 min

Annie and Eddie Keep Talking About Figs, Cryogenics, and That Eddie Has Hair — Episode 1079

Today on the show, Eddie and I get to keep talking about ALL the things. We’re chatting about: Eddie’s fig tree Dairy Cryogenics Burping honey and garlic Canni

Aug 27
1 h 03 min

What Has the Enemy Stolen, Killed, or Destroyed—and What Can You Do About It? with Tim Ross- Episode 1078

John 10:10 says, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full." Steal, kill, and destroy-- they're al

Aug 24
1 h 15 min

What If You Don’t Have to Choose Just One Calling? with Dr. Angie Smith- Episode 1077

Have you ever looked at someone else's life and thought, Well... they can do that, but I could never write a book, go back to school, teach, start the thing, do both? Y'

Aug 17
1 h 00 min

Resilience, Unexpected Turns, and a Faith That Holds with David Pollack- Episode 1076

Y'all, this episode is just plain fun for me. David Pollack has lived a lot of life since his football days—playing in the NFL, watching that dream come to an unexpected

Aug 10
1 h 15 min

Living Loved, Dreaming Big, and Becoming the Friend We All Need with Susie Larson- Episode 1075

We've talked about how to commit to it, how to be better at communication, and today, we're talking about ways to find community. I'm so excited for you to hear this con

Aug 3
1 h 11 min

Annie and Eddie Keep Talking About Supermarket Sweep, The World Cup, and Aliens- Episode 1074

Today on the show, Eddie and I get to catch up about ALL the things. We’re talking about: Costco sheet cake Supermarket sweep Home Goods Legos Rubik’s cubes

Jul 30
1 h 06 min

How Better Communication Builds Better Community with Jason VanRuler – Episode 1073

If you feel like you and your friends or you and your significant other are struggling with communication lately, keep listening. This episode is for you. As we talk ab

Jul 27
59 min

AFD's Friday Faves | Thank God with Leanna Crawford- Episode 1072

I'm so excited to introduce you to my sweet friend Leanna Crawford (or if you're already a fan like I am) to let you know about her incredible new album! One of my favor

Jul 24
43 min

What's Holding You Back?

We have a fun new book announcement for you and ALL the details about what you'll get when you preorder Don't Let That Hold You Back! Visit dontletthatholdyouback.com Le

Jul 22
2 min

The Courage to Commit to a Community with Shawn Johnson and Andrew East- Episode 1071

We’re talking about community and commitment today… something we all can get a little bit better at, and one of my favorite couples is joining us for this conversation.

Jul 20
59 min

AFD's Friday Faves | Spiritually Stronger with Riley Clemmons- Episode 1070

Every time you listen to a Spiritually Stronger episode this year, you’re hearing Riley Clemmons’ voice in the intro and outro music! Last year, I got to sit down with Ri

Jul 17
39 min

The Power of Small, Everyday Spiritual Habits with Hanna Seymour- Episode 1069

Today on the show, I get to talk with my friend, Hanna Seymour … on her birthday! Hanna is a wife, mom, author, and podcast host and when her book, Everyday Spiritual Ha

Jul 13
1 h 02 min

AFD's Friday Faves | Ain't No Way with Jamie MacDonald- Episode 1068

I'm so happy to be here with you today to catch up with another artist friend who’s putting out incredible music in the world! Jamie MacDonald is a singer-songwriter with

Jul 10
40 min

Annie and Eddie Keep Talking About Hair Washing Days and Health Journeys- Episode 1067

Don't miss today's episode. 7 + (25ish?) minutes of serious that felt really important and vulnerable. Eddie and I get to keep talking about hair washing days and health

Jun 25
1 h 02 min

The Secret to Lasting Strength: Release, Rest, and Remain with Yvette Henry- Episode 1066

If you’ve often felt like you’re a soldier for God instead of just resting in being a child of God, I’m telling you, this conversation is for you. I know so many of you a

Jun 22
56 min

Experience More Joy Through Sabbath with Tyler Staton- Episode 1065

Pastor Tyler Staton from Bridgetown Church is here today to help us figure out how to make space for Sabbath in our week. I know it sounds like almost impossible to reser

Jun 15
56 min

Finding Rest Every Day, in Every Season with Jennie Lusko- Episode 1064

Jennie Lusko is here to kick off talking about the practice of sabbath for the next three weeks. She's going to help us think through what it looks like to find moments o

Jun 8
1 h 03 min

Chart positions

Where That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Sep 12, 2026).

#53 ▼ 8 Christianity US

#67 ▼ 10 Religion & Spirituality US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I have listened to AFD on TSF for years now! She has become a friend to all of us and we are better because of her contribution to the world through this podcast and her platform. And she has the best guests!! Such a great variety! I absolutely loved the seasons series she did and am also loving the spiritually stronger series. AFD is pastoring me through this podcast and I am grateful for her voice. Also, how have I not left a review until now?!? 5 stars all the wayyyyy!!! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

A&M H 8610 · Jun 2026

I started listening after I heard Annie on Katherine Wolf’s podcast, The GoodHard Story! I just listened to episode 1063 with Nancy Mattingly. Oh I laughed and I cried. It was just one of the best episodes! Thank you for the encouragement from God’s Word!

RV Mom Lud ❤️🤍💙 · Jun 2026

Oh my goodness! I’ve listened to Annie for years and she always brings the diamonds. Recently listening to Lauren and Thomas Rhett and their latest adventure is just so beautiful. I’ve heard interactions between Annie and them in past years and it’s always good to hear them be everyday people, but this latest trip to Africa and everything that came with it was so beautiful to hear how they dug deep, kept listening to God, and grew their family’s faith in walking out their own. Thank you, Annie for making sure the world hears stories like this!!!!

Bullg1rl · Mar 2026

This podcast has changed my life, and that is not an exaggeration! It is not only a resource I readily use to grow my own wellness and faith and quote often, but one that I share often because the content is so good, beneficial, and wholesome! It is moving, educational, and is filled with goodness and light, and I think we can all use a little bit more of that and the good stuff in life! I’m so grateful for this podcast, the team that makes it possible, and the wisdom that is shared in this space! I would highly recommend listening!

AndiE231 · Jan 2026

Dear Annie, I was a longtime listener of That Sounds Fun. For a while, I truly believed you were a much-needed voice in Christian media—funny, relatable, thoughtful, a much-needed voice for Christian singles in the church looking for purpose. I appreciated the way you made spiritual things feel accessible without sounding preachy. But somewhere along the way, the show stopped feeling like discipleship and started feeling like self-help with a Jesus filter. That shift wasn’t sudden. It came through the slow accumulation of guests and frameworks that subtly, and sometimes not-so-subtly, displaced Scripture with therapeutic spirituality. The repeated platforming of voices like Beth McCord and Ian Morgan Cron, for example, helped normalize the Enneagram—not just as a personality tool, but as a spiritual lens. And yet its origins in mysticism and Gnostic ideas about the “true self” remain a deep theological red flag. The gospel doesn’t tell us to excavate a hidden essence or endlessly pathologize normal childhood wounds as “traumas” —it tells us to die to ourselves and be made new. Then there are guests like Carlos Whittaker, whose motivational tone often leans more into emotional hype than biblical clarity. I attended a live event you hosted together—a book signing in a church, with candles, wellness vendors, and T-shirts sold in the lobby. Carlos gave a sort-of sermon on the Ethiopian eunuch that felt more like TED Talk inspiration than exegesis. You played the “funny one,” keeping things light and charming and making balloon animals. But the whole experience felt hollow and commodified, like spiritual formation had been replaced by vibes and branding. Even when you feature thoughtful, biblically orthodox guests, like Jon Tyson, who I respect deeply, the show’s format flattens everything. All perspectives are framed with the same light, affirming tone. The listener is left to sort out what’s true, what’s nearly true, and what’s completely off. But if you’ve built trust by being the “safe” Christian friend, people may not know to be on guard. That’s what makes it not just disappointing. It’s spiritually confusing and, frankly, dangerous. This is why I stepped away from listening. I’m not angry. I’m grieving. Because I believe you love Jesus and want to serve people well. But I also believe the tone of fun, comfort, and emotional relatability has overtaken the responsibility of truth-telling. Not everything that feels good is spiritually good. And not everything that “sounds fun” is faithful. From one believer to another: I hope you’ll consider the weight of your platform and recalibrate. We don’t need more Christian influencers—we need Christian leaders who are willing to anchor themselves to orthodoxy, even when it’s not marketable. With sincerity, A former listener who still hopes for more

Lpepp · May 2025

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