That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

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 Habits came out earlier this year I knew we needed Hanna to come on and help us do a little check in on our rhythms - what I think you’ll hear is not an opportunity to review your progress report but a reminder that it’s not about performance but about a God who just wants to be with you.

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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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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 a powerful story of faith, perseverance, and finding hope in unexpected places. Her music has connected with listeners who need honest reminders that God is present even in the middle of life's hardest moments. 

We're talking about her journey of going from a back-up singer to selling out tours, what brought her back to Nashville, prison ministry, and what she’s learned on the other side of fear. 

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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 journeys - both complex in their own ways. But I’ll let you guess which one of us has a lot of thoughts about hair washing days.

We had a blast on the road this month with The Buddies Tour! Your fun t-shirts, your cute outfits, your excellent and hilarious questions during the show…we loved every single moment and as you’ll hear in today’s episode… hope we get to hit the road together again sometime. In fact, you’ll have to tell us where else we should go.

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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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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 are taking vacations this time of year and our team is getting ready to do the same thing. It’s the perfect time to talk about why a yearly Sabbath really matters in the rhythm of our calendar.

Yvette Henry is home schooling her kids full time, while also being an author and podcaster. We so often get questions about what rest and sabbath looks like for parents. How do you find the time? How do you bring your kids into moments of sabbath? And you’re going to hear Yvette’s helpful perspective about all of it.

Her book Release, Rest, Remain is also the perfect thing to pick up on your Sabbath while you take some time to unplug from screens and rest your mind.

Don’t forget, we have a Sabbath Practice Guide available for you over on spirituallystronger.com. It’s got a list of ideas and ways to practice Sabbath. 

Find the show notes here

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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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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 reserve a day for rest and delight, but I’m telling you, this rhythm specifically has changed me. Whether you’re a busy mom or a busy college student, we’re going to talk about why Sabbath matters in your week. I think you’ll find that Tyler offers us all a really freeing invitation to practice Sabbath and how much joy there is for us to find in the middle of it!

Tyler also has a book out you need to check out called After Amen: 50 Days of Poetry and Prayer. 

Find the show notes here

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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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