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  • Unconditional Love with Jonathan Merritt and Dr. James Merritt - Episode 906

    Unconditional Love with Jonathan Merritt and Dr. James Merritt - Episode 906
    Aug 1 2024
    Today on the show, you’re in for a good one. You’ve probably heard me talk about my friend, Jonathan Merritt, and today you’re going to get to know him AND his dad, Dr. James Merritt. These two have a really special relationship as father and son even though they don’t see eye to eye on a lot of things, including sexuality. Today we’re going to talk about their latest books The God Who Hears and My Guncle and Me, and we’re also going to talk about their relationship and how they’ve navigated their differences. Listen. I want you to lean in here…this is a really nuanced conversation, which is hard to do in a public setting. It’s such an honor that Jonathan and Dr. Merritt would agree to have this conversation with us and the sacredness of this is not lost on me. I have so much to learn from both of them and I’m grateful for what I learned in this conversation. For parents, we recommend listening first without your kids so you can decide how you want to engage any conversations this episode might bring up. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! Better Help: Visit BetterHelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month. Thrive Causemetics: Right now, you can get an exclusive 10% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/TSF. . . . . . If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . Other topics we cover in today's episode: football, georgia bulldogs, prayer, sharing Jesus, evangelism, unconditional love, cancel culture, identity, . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 20 m
  • Why Does God Allow Bad Things? with Davey Blackburn - Episode 905

    Why Does God Allow Bad Things? with Davey Blackburn - Episode 905
    Jul 29 2024
    No matter what you've walked through, you’ve probably had a painful experience in your life and found yourself asking: Why does God allow bad things to happen? My friend, Davey Blackburn walked through a horrific tragedy in 2015, and now, Davey is sharing his story and helping us all figure out how to navigate those questions in his brand new book, Nothing is Wasted. I just loved this conversation and I think you will too! And as a head’s up, you will likely want my miniBFFs to sit out on this one since we’re approaching some really heavy topics. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! Our Place: Go to fromourplace.com and enter my code TSF at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. . . . . . If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . Other topics we cover in today's episode: podcasting, enneagram, redemption, spiritual realm, wrestling with God, perspective, grief, loss, forgiveness, heaven, purpose, why does God allow bad things? . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • Annie + Eddie Recap This Summer & 2019 - Episode 904

    Annie + Eddie Recap This Summer & 2019 - Episode 904
    Jul 25 2024
    We’re so glad y'all love these episodes with Eddie as much as we do! If you’re new around here, our friend Eddie Kaufholz has been joining us every month (well except June) as we’re recapping the last 10 years of pop culture and our lives in honor of the 10 year anniversary of That Sounds Fun podcast. We’ve now made it all the way to 2019 and as always, we spent about 8 minutes recapping 2019 and 45 minutes just chatting LIKE.WE.DO. You get it. Is Eddie really a spy? Did I almost get eaten by a mountain lion? And of course we HAD to talk about the upcoming Olympics. Check out our previous recap episodes. . . . . . Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month. ButcherBox: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/tsf and use code TSF at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus get $20 off! Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order by going to hiyahealth.com/thatsoundsfun. . . . . . If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . 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, pop culture, and interviews with friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • The Sermon on the Mount with Rich Villodas - Episode 903

    The Sermon on the Mount with Rich Villodas - Episode 903
    Jul 22 2024
    What a summer we are having on the pod! Y'all KNOW we love talking about the Gospels! Which is why I was so excited to talk to my friend, Rich Villodas, about his latest book, The Narrow Path, which is all about the Sermon on the Mount. I absolutely loved this book and I think you'll love it too. The work Rich does around the Gospels is such a gift! We also had some great conversations around why truthfulness matters, what it looks like to follow Jesus, and living in a post Christian city. Get your notebooks and note apps out because this is note taking episode! . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! Athletic Greens: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at drinkAG1.com/soundsfun. Earth Breeze: Get 40% off when you go to earthbreeze.com/thatsoundsfun to get started. Lumen: Go to lumen.me/TSF and get 15% off your Lumen. Shopify: Sign up for a $1 per-month trial period at Shopify.com/soundsfun. . . . . . If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . Other topics we cover in today's episode: New York, the Sermon on the Mount, helping those in need, the dignity of people, living in a post Christian city, self-awareness, lust, pornography, loving enemies, truthfulness . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, 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. . . . . If you liked THIS episode, you LOVE these episodes about the Sermon on the Mount and following Jesus. Walking with Jesus with Darren Mulligan from We Are Messengers – Episode 886 Being an Apprentice of Jesus with John Mark Comer – Episode 854 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • EnneaSummer 2024: Enneagram Head Triad (5s, 6s, 7s) with Ross Slough - Episode 902

    EnneaSummer 2024: Enneagram Head Triad (5s, 6s, 7s) with Ross Slough - Episode 902
    Jul 18 2024
    Today on the show we get to talk about the Enneagram Head Triad which is made up of enneagram 5s, 6s, and 7s. Our enneagram expert today is my friend, Ross Slough, who identifies as an enneagram 5. You’re going to love him. Our enneagram 6 is represented by my friend, Hannah, and I’m sharing about my experience as an enneagram 7. What we can learn about ourselves and others’ types WILL impact our relationships for the better. That’s why we’ve loved talking about the enneagram in regards to how it affects us relationally. It’s been so helpful! We also have a free download for you that gives you a chance to process through some of the same questions we’re asking our experts and guests in this series. You can find that, as well as a list of other enneagram resources from all of our experts, at anniefdowns.com/enneasummer. Find all of our previous Enneagram episodes HERE on this Spotify Playlist. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month. Our Place: Go to fromourplace.com and enter my code TSF at checkout to receive 10% off sitewide. Wayfair: . Visit Wayfair.com or get the Wayfair mobile app. ButcherBox: Sign up today at butcherbox.com/tsf and use code TSF at checkout and enjoy your choice of bone-in chicken thighs, top sirloins, or salmon in every box for an entire year, plus get $20 off! . . . . . If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 13 m
  • EnneaSummer 2024: Enneagram Heart Triad (2s, 3s, 4s) with Tyler Zach - Episode 901

    EnneaSummer 2024: Enneagram Heart Triad (2s, 3s, 4s) with Tyler Zach - Episode 901
    Jul 15 2024
    Today on the show we get to talk about the Heart Triad with my friends Heather and Laura, and our enneagram expert, Tyler Zach - you may know his work online as The Gospel for Enneagram. The Heart Triad is made up of enneagram 2s, 3s and 4s, so Tyler, Heather, and Laura are here to tell us about their learnings and experiences when it comes to understanding the way those in the heart triad relate to themselves and others. So whether that’s you, or there’s someone in your life in the Heart Triad, you’re going to love learning more about our friends. Get 50% off Tyler’s Enneagram History E-course when you use promo code: THATSOUNDSFUN. Check out that and all of his stuff at gospelforenneagram.com. We also have a free download for you that gives you a chance to process through some of the same questions we’re asking our experts and guests in this series. You can find that, as well as a list of other enneagram resources from all of our experts, at anniefdowns.com/enneasummer. Find all of our previous Enneagram episodes HERE on this Spotify Playlist. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! Cozy Earth: Get 30% off at cozyearth.com using code TSF. Tell them I sent you in the post purchase survey and get a set of free Plush Lounge Socks! Liquid I.V.: Get 20% off your first order of Liquid I.V.® when you go to LIQUIDIV.COM and use code THATSOUNDSFUN at checkout. Shopify: Sign up for a $1 per-month trial period at shopify.com/soundsfun. . . . . . If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • EnneaSummer 2024: Enneagram Gut Triad (1s, 8s, 9s) with Dayo - Episode 900

    EnneaSummer 2024: Enneagram Gut Triad (1s, 8s, 9s) with Dayo - Episode 900
    Jul 11 2024
    Today on the show we get dive into the Gut Triad with my friends Katie, KatyBoat, and our enneagram expert, Dayo Ajanaku. The Gut Triad is made up of enneagram 8s, 9s, and 1s, so our guests each represent one of those numbers and are here to talk about their learnings and experiences when it comes to understanding the way those in the gut triad relate to themselves and others. Whether you identify as an 8, 9, or 1 OR there’s someone in your life in the Gut Triad, you’re going to love learning more about our friends and how they relate to the world. We also have a free download for you that gives you a chance to process through some of the same questions we’re asking our experts and guests in this series. You can find that, as well as a list of other enneagram resources from all of our experts, at anniefdowns.com/enneasummer. Find all of our previous Enneagram episodes HERE on this Spotify Playlist. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! BetterHelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN today to get 10% off your first month. Factor: Head to factormeals.com/tsf50 and use code tsf50 to get 50% off plus 20% off your next month. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order by going to hiyahealth.com/thatsoundsfun. Ritual: Get 25% off your first month at ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. . . . . . If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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  • EnneaSummer 2024: Enneagram Triads + Relationships with Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober - Episode 899

    EnneaSummer 2024: Enneagram Triads + Relationships with Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober - Episode 899
    Jul 8 2024
    EnneaSummer is BACK and this year, we’re talking about the triads and relationships. And if you’re already like…”what are the triads?” Don’t worry. We’re going to talk ALL about it today. Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober (you may know her as @enneagramashton) is going to help us lay the foundation for this series before we bring on our friends to talk about their numbers and experiences. If you loved this conversation, I think you'll love Ashton's book The Enneagram for Relationships. It's such a great resource! We also have a free download for you that gives you a chance to process through some of the same questions we’re asking our experts and guests in this series. You can find that, as well as a list of other enneagram resources from all of our experts, at anniefdowns.com/enneasummer. Find all of our previous Enneagram episodes HERE on this Spotify Playlist. . . . . Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . Subscribe to Let's Read the Gospels with Annie F. Downs HERE. . . . . . Join our Patreon community Single Purpose League as we tackle the question: What is my single purpose and what is my purpose while single? . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! Athletic Greens: Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3+K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first subscription at drinkAG1.com/soundsfun. Shopify: Sign up for a $1 per-month trial period at Shopify.com/soundsfun. Thrive Causemetics: Get an exclusive 10% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/TSF. ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/THATSOUNDSFUN and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. KiwiCo: Get 20% off on your Summer Adventure Series at kiwico.com/funsummer. . . . . . If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 h y 7 m