The full archive
Every episode, in order.
Conversations with friends, faith leaders, musicians, authors, and the occasional surprise guest — there's something here for every season you're in.
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I Didn't Want This to Be My Story: Grief, Gratitude, and God's Faithfulness with Nancy Mattingly- Episode 1063
Today on the show, I get to talk with my friend and mentor, Nancy Mattingly. Her life is testament of so much joy and gratitude despite having walked through suffering in some really significant ways. In fact, just 6 months ago, we weren’t sure Nancy was going to be with us much longer because of her battle with cancer.
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I Gotta Ask is available to watch now!
Dating. Money. Grief. Fear. Faith doesn't remove the hard. It meets you in it. Before the answers and the breakthrough, there were real questions and Annie is asking! Introducing I Gotta Ask with Annie F. Downs! WATCH NOW on Wonder Project on Prime Video.
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Annie and Eddie Keep Talking About Twitches, Wedding Planning, and Buffalo- Episode 1062
Today on the show, Eddie and I talk about: Eddie’s strange twitches (you’re not ready), some of the behind the scenes of The Buddies tour, a little bit of wedding planning talk, and the multiple uses of the word buffalo.
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Confession to God and Others Changes Everything with Matt Chandler- Episode 1061
Pastor Matt Chandler is here today for the second part of our conversation about confession. Last week, we talked about what it looks like to confess to God and today we talk about what it looks like to confess to others.
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The Urgent Call to Confession, Conviction & Compassion with Aaron Graham- Episode 1060
Pastor Aaron Graham is the founder and lead pastor of a thriving, multicultural church in Washington, D.C. representing more than 80 nations, called The District Church.
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Singleness and the Desire to Be a Mother: A Story of Foster Care, Adoption & Hope- Episode 1059
We recently recorded an episode of Single Purpose League about mothering, and as soon as we finished, I looked at the team and said, ‘Should we share this with the larger That Sounds Fun audience?’
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A Life Marked by Discipline and Generosity with Jon Acuff- Episode 1058
Today we are unpacking generosity with my friend, Jon Acuff. Jon is always equal parts hilarious, honest, and incredibly helpful, and today’s conversation is one I think you’re going to love.
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AFD's Friday Faves | The Me That Remains with Amy Grant- Episode 1057
Welcome to the very first episode of what we’re calling AFD’s Friday Faves! I have a playlist on Spotify called AFD’s Friday Faves where I’ll update it from time to time with music I’m listening to or songs I think you’ll love, and now we’re bringing it to the podcast.
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How to Love Your Morning with Jennifer Dukes Lee- Episode 1056
Now that we’ve covered 2 different spiritual disciplines, prayer and fasting, we wanted to zoom out for a minute and talk about the practical side of our rhythms.
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Annie and Eddie Keep Talking About Serial, Saturday Night Live UK, and Claustrophobia- Episode 1055
Today on the show, Eddie and I get to keep talking about the new season of Serial, whether we got Olympics tickets or not, merch at the Masters, laundry services, SNL UK, and our fear of heights and claustrophobia.
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Raising Capable Kids in an Anxious World with Sissy Goff & David Thomas- Episode 1054
Sissy Goff and David Thomas are here today from Raising Boys and Girls! Today we talk about the decline they’ve seen in the capability of kids throughout their work as counselors over the past 30 years.
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When God Calls You to an Extended Fast with Kevin Queen & Dave Clayton- Episode 1053
Today I get to talk with my friends Pastor Kevin Queen and Pastor Dave Clayton. We’re talking about everything from why it can feel weird to talk about fasting, what it looks like to lead people through a corporate fast.
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Comparison, Obedience, and the Heart of Fasting with Ryan Wekenman- Episode 1052
Ryan Wekenman is back today to help us continue to unpack and better understand the spiritual discipline of fasting. If it’s something you’ve never tried and have always had questions, this conversation is going to be so helpful.
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Radical Change, Groaning in Prayer, and the Gift of Faith with Sophia Ruffin-Wilson- Episode 1051
Today on the show, I get to talk to my new friend, Sophia Ruffin-Wilson. Sophia is an influencer, author, creator, and prophetic voice whose message of deliverance and transformation has resonated powerfully around the world.
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Why Discomfort Leads to Breakthrough with Alex Seeley- Episode 1050
Alex Seeley is a Bible teacher, author, and co-founder of the Belonging Co. here in Nashville, and this is her 3rd time on the show.
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TSF Holy Week: Easter Sunday- Episode 1049
Holy Week Bible Reading: Easter Sunday. Matthew 28:1-10, Mark 16:1-13, Luke 24:1-35, John 20:1-25.
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TSF Holy Week: Good Friday- Episode 1048
Holy Week Bible Reading: Good Friday. Matthew 26:47-27:66, Mark 14:43-15:47, Luke 22:47-23:56, John 18:2-19:42.
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TSF Holy Week: Thursday- Episode 1047
Holy Week Bible Reading: Thursday. Matthew 26:17-46, Mark 14:12-42, Luke 22:7-46, John 13-17:26.
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TSF Holy Week: Wednesday- Episode 1046
Holy Week Bible Reading: Wednesday. Matthew 26:14-16, Mark 14:10-11, Luke 22:3-6.
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TSF Holy Week: Tuesday- Episode 1045
Holy Week Bible Reading: Tuesday. Matthew 21:23-23:39, 26:6-13, Mark 11:27-12:44, Luke 20-21:4, John 12:2-11.
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TSF Holy Week: Monday- Episode 1044
Holy Week Bible Reading: Monday. Matthew 21:12-22, Mark 11:12-18, Luke 19:45-48.
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TSF Holy Week: Palm Sunday- Episode 1043
Holy Week Bible Reading: Palm Sunday. Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:29-44, John 12:12-19.
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Understanding Holy Week Through Its Original Historical and Cultural Context with Rabbi Jason Sobel- Episode 1042
Today on the show, I get to talk with my friend, Rabbi Jason Sobel. He has served as a spiritual advisor for The Chosen since it started and y’all went nuts for his latest book, Transformed By the Messiah.
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The Gift of Fasting and a Life of Spiritual Disciplines with Dr. Derwin Gray- Episode 1041
We’re going to keep talking about fasting today with my friend, Dr. Derwin Gray. He is the co-founding and Lead Pastor of Transformation Church, just outside of Charlotte, NC.
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Annie and Eddie Keep Talking About the Winter Olympics, Ski Stories, and a Good Biscuit- Episode 1040
Today on the show, Eddie and I get to keep talking about the Winter Olympics (mountaineering is wild!), the latest wild west movie I’ve watched, snow skiing stories, and what makes a good biscuit.
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Why We Fast and What It Changes with Lisa Bevere- Episode 1039
It’s time to talk about fasting. Lisa Bevere is a spiritual mom to a lot of us and was the exact right person to help us kick off this conversation. Lisa reframes fasting not as punishment or performance but as invitation.
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Discernment, Meekness, and the Power of a Yielded Life with Jen Lilley- Episode 1038
My friend Jen Lilley is joining us today. She’s an actress, producer, storyteller, and just a total delight of a human. You may know her from Days of Our Lives, General Hospital, or Hallmark and Great American Family movies.
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What If We Actually Prayed the Way Jesus Taught Us? with Matt Smallbone- Episode 1037
Matt Smallbone is the pastor of Church of the City’s downtown campus here in Nashville, and we’re continuing with a bit of a theme today as we talk again this week about The Lord’s Prayer.
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Annie and Eddie Keep Talking About When the World Feels Like Too Much (And the Ceiling Literally Falls In)- Episode 1036
Today Eddie and I get to keep talking about how much is going on in the world right now and just how hard it is for all of us to wrestle with it. We also talk about my ceiling falling in during the ice storm in Nashville!
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Diving Deeper into the Lord’s Prayer with Brad Gray and Brad Nelson- Episode 1035
If you’ve ever felt stuck and don’t have the words to pray, or you’ve felt so discouraged or disoriented that you don’t know where to start, this conversation is for you. Brad Gray and Brad Nelson are both with the organization Walking the Text.
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Finding Purpose in the Fire and Deep Friendship with Milo Ventimiglia and Tim Timmons- Episode 1034
Y'all are going to LOVE this episode with my old friend Tim Timmons and my new friend, Milo Ventimiglia. You may know Milo from Gilmore Girls or This is Us, but he’s playing Tim Timmons in the brand new movie, I Can Only Imagine 2.
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Becoming a Prayer Warrior: Hearing God and Trusting His Voice with Lauren Tomlin- Episode 1033
Lauren Tomlin is a PRAYER WARRIOR which is why I called her for this series, because I wanted a friend to sit down with me and really talk about how to pray.
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Living the Yes: Spiritual Battles, Healing Prayers, and a Stronger Faith with Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins (Pt. 2) — Episode 1032
Here is PART 2 of our episode with Lauren and Thomas Rhett Akins. If you haven’t had a chance to listen to part 1, go back and do that first before you listen to this episode.
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Letting God’s Yes Be Enough When You Don’t Understand the Why with Thomas Rhett and Lauren Akins (Pt. 1) – Episode 1031
You may know Thomas Rhett from his incredible country music career or Lauren from her beloved Live in Love podcast or book, but I want you to get to know (and hear) their deep faith today.
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The Transformative Power of Prayer and the Gift of Sabbaticals with Pete Greig- Episode 1030
You may remember Pete Greig when he was on our last prayer series here on That Sounds Fun. He’s an author and founder of the 24/7 prayer movement.
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Annie and Eddie Keep Talking: Winter Olympics, Golden Globes, and a Surprise Announcement- Episode 1029
Today on the show, I get to keep talking with our buddy Eddie Kaufholz. A new year and new us — we’re talking about mice, the Winter Olympics, The Golden Globes, Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee, Will Arnett, and a special announcement.
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Audacious Prayers, Deep Trust, and the Faith to Flourish with Christine Caine- Episode 1028
We are going to spend the next 5 weeks talking about prayer, and Christine Caine is here to help us kick off that conversation. If we’re going to be spiritually stronger in a world we cannot control, we have got to get serious about prayer.
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Journaling Our History With God with Kevin Queen- Episode 1027
This is Kevin Queen's 10th time on That Sound Fun which basically means he just lapped Hall of Fun status twice. Today he’s helping pastor us as we get started on this journey to become spiritually stronger.
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Walking with God Through Physical Recovery and Daily Faith with Beth Moore- Episode 1026
Today on the show, I get to talk to my friend — and one of our spiritual mothers and mentors — Beth Moore. We talk about her experience with her surgeries and recoveries last year and learning how to lean on the Lord.
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That Sounds Fun: Spiritually Stronger
Last year we spent the entire year talking about the seasons — how they impact us both physically and spiritually — and how our life seasons change so often without warning.
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Epiphany 2026: What Are We Stopping and Starting This Year?- Episode 1025
If you are new around here, we have a yearly tradition today, January 6th. Epiphany. The tradition of you and I just chatting. The last day of Christmastide. Day 12 of the 12 days of Christmas.
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Annie and Eddie Keep Talking: Live Call-In Show with Our Buddies- Episode 1024
In this final installment of 2025 we get to Keep Talking WITH ALL OF YOU — ALL OF OUR BUDDIES! We got to do a live call-in show so a bunch of you got to pop in and ask your questions and loved every minute.
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Unanswered Questions, Delayed Seasons, and Trusting God with Banning Liebscher- Episode 1023
Y’all, we have spent an entire year talking about the impact of the seasons on our spiritual, emotional, and physical lives. A whole year working through things in our TSF Seasons Guidebook.
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Connecting the Dots Between the Old and New Testaments with Rabbi Jason Sobel- Episode 1022
I have absolutely no chill about today’s episode. I mean it — you might want to grab a notebook, a pen, maybe even two, because this is a full-on mind-blown episode.
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Spiritual Direction, Reflection, and Practices to Find Your Next Right Thing for the New Year with Emily P. Freeman- Episode 1021
If your head’s starting to spin as you think about this year as a whole and turning the page to 2026, just hang on. We’re going to help take off the pressure to figure out and reflect on the whole year by the end of this month.
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Waiting, Longing, Rejoicing, and Beholding with Rich Villodas- Episode 1020
I am SO EXCITED to talk to Pastor Rich Villodas about Advent and the Christian calendar. Advent officially started yesterday and Rich is helping us better understand why the Christian calendar even matters.
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Annie and Eddie Keep Talking About Costco Clothes and Gym Bros — And the Panini Loop Finally Closed- Episode 1019
HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all my friends here in the U.S. I hope you’re running turkey trots or watching the parade or serving at a food bank or seeing family you haven’t seen in a while.
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Be In the Season You’re In with Jon Reddick- Episode 1018
Today I get to talk to one of my favorite worship artists, Jon Reddick! Jon is a worship pastor and songwriter, and has a heart for the church and the songs that pour out from congregations into the world.
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How You Finish a Season Determines How You Start the Next with Jeff Henderson - Episode 1017
Today we’re answering the question, ‘How do I shape my life for a new year?’ As we start to think about changing seasons and a new year ahead of us, we’ve got an incredible guest with us today — Jeff Henderson.
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When Fall Feels Like Loss & What Surviving an Unwanted Divorce Really Looks Like with Lysa TerKeurst- Episode 1016
Lysa TerKeurst is back for the 5th time today, and we’re going to talk about how to walk through a season full of more loss than beauty. Her brand new book, Surviving An Unwanted Divorce releases tomorrow.