That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

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 of rest and pause in our day to day, which is perfect because her brand new book also just came out called: Fresh Mercies Everyday, and it’s beautiful. If making space for a Sabbath is something you’ve been wanting to do, we’ve created a Sabbath Practice Guide for you that’s available over on spirituallystronger.com. It’s got a list of ideas for practicing sabbath daily, weekly, and yearly. Just some simple things to help you think through how to prepare.

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The final episodes of season 1 of my brand new TV show, I Gotta Ask, drop THIS THURSDAY over on the Wonder Project channel on your Prime Video app. Don’t forget there’s a 7 day free trial for you, so you can binge all of them. We had the best time sitting down with experts and real life friends and just chopping it up over questions about faith and fear and business and finance and dating. For more details or a reminder on where and how to watch, visit igottaask.com!

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Eddie Kaufholz and I are currently on the road this month for The Buddies Tour and we want to see you there! We’re heading to 6 different cities and it is a night of just pure fun. Get your tickets at thebuddiestour.com!

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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.

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We wanted to give you a sneak peek of the brand new talk show I Gotta Ask with Annie F. Downs. This episode explores the question, "How does our faith inform our finances?" For more info on how you can watch the WHOLE season of I Gotta Ask, visit https://www.anniefdowns.com/i-gotta-ask/

If you want to watch this - check it out on your Spotify app, or YouTube!

Can you trust God and still check your bank account five times a day? In this straight-talking, soul-meets-strategy conversation, Annie F. Downs is joined by BeautyBlender Founder and Owner Rea Ann Silva, financial expert Anthony O’Neal, and Annie’s friend Kelley — who asks the questions we’re all thinking but rarely say out loud. From tithing when you feel broke to navigating ambition vs. contentment, this episode dives into the real tension between faith and financial survival. And here’s the twist: money conversations don’t have to feel heavy, they can actually be freeing, and even fun. Packed with practical tools, hard truths, and hope you can actually use, this conversation will challenge how you think about money — and empower you to handle it with wisdom, freedom, faith, and a splash of humor.
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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, and today it’s an honor to hear her tell her story and share it with all of us.

We have a Gratitude Practice Guide available for you over on spirituallystronger.com - if you’ve never documented what you’re grateful for this is an easy step to take. You just download and print it out and you’ll have a way to document your gratitude throughout this week!

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Have you gotten a chance to watch the first 2 episodes of I Gotta Ask yet?! YOU GUYS. I’ve loved reading your messages and emails and I’m so so thrilled this project is finally out and we can all watch it together! What a dream come true. To watch, you just visit your Prime Video app, add the Wonder Project channel and you’re ready to go! There’s even a 7 day free trial for you so definitely take advantage of that.

The next 2 episodes air on Thursday, June 4 and the last 2 on Thursday, June 11 for a total of 6 episodes and I cannot wait to hear what you think about all of them!

For more details or a reminder on where to watch, visit igottaask.com!

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Eddie Kaufholz and I are currently on the road in May and June for The Buddies Tour and we want to see you there! We’re heading to 6 different cities and it is a night of just pure fun. Get your tickets at thebuddiestour.com!

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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.

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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. Start your free trial today: https://amzn.to/4fm3U3v
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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

That list of randomness is also exactly how The Buddies Tour is going. We’ve had an absolute blast so far on this tour and we have 4 more shows to go. Are you coming?!? We will be in:

Orlando, Florida on Friday, June 5th!

Charlotte, North Carolina on Sunday, June 7th!

Trussville (Birmingham), Alabama on Friday, June 12th!

And Nashville, TN on Saturday, June 13th!

There’s a VIP Meet & Greet before the show (except Nashville & Charlotte’s VIP are both sold out) and there’s After Party for Single Purpose League at every stop. We’re having a ball and tickets start at just $45 (that’s including the added fees).

You can find the dates and details at thebuddiestour.com We cannot wait to see you there! 

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My brand new TV show I Gotta Ask is NOW STREAMING on the Wonder project channel on your Prime Video app… TO-DAY. The first 2 episodes are out and the next 2 drop next week…This is such a dream come true, AND an opportunity to bring hope to a whole new group of friends. What if this weekend you invite a few friends over for a little watch party? I know our Single Purpose League gals are planning to! Just pull out some snacks, turn on I Gotta Ask and then chat about what you think after you watch. Episode 1 we’re talking about dating and episode 2 about finances, so there is PLENTY for you to chop up and talk about with your friends.

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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.

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