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That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

Christian author and speaker Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, restaurants, travel stories, musicians not to miss, interviews with friends. Pretty much, if it sounds fun to Annie, you're gonna hear about it.

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The Measurement of Time and God with Matt Maher - Episode 510 from 2023-12-11T09:00

Today on the show is a guest y'all have been asking for for a long time…Matt Maher! This is such an incredible conversation that I think you're goin...

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New Year, New Episodes of Annie’s miniBFF Podcast! from 2023-12-08T15:15

We have a fun announcement just for the miniBFFs in your life! Annie’s miniBFF Podcast will be back with brand new episodes in 2024! Starting on Monday, January 8th, we’ll be sharing stories fro...

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Living with Purpose with SuperChef Darnell Ferguson - Episode 509 from 2023-12-07T09:00

Y'all. This might be one of my favorite conversations we’ve had all year! Listen

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AFD in NYC Episode 7: Seize the Day from 2023-12-01T09:01

The time has come. It's the final episode of AFD in NYC and I'm officially headed back to Nashville! I’m going to go ahead and spoil the ending here: I don’t have a bow to tie on this experience...

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The Beauty and Complexity of Israel with Kristi McLelland - Episode 507 from 2023-11-30T09:00

Oh friends, you know I love when we get to talk about the Gospels and today is one of those days! Kristi McLelland is one of my favorite Bib...

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Let's Read the Gospels in December from 2023-11-30T08:00

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Cultivating Faithfulness with Chris Brown from Elevation Worship - Episode 506 from 2023-11-27T08:01

Cue the Christmas music. Let's GOOOOO!! Chris Brown from Elevation Worship is here to talk ...

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Building A Home that Heals You with Anh Lin - Episode 505 from 2023-11-23T09:00

Y’all, you’re going to love my new friend, Anh Lin! I need you to head over to her social media and go see her beautiful DIY styling...

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The Kindness of Jesus with Lisa Harper - Episode 504 from 2023-11-20T09:00

I know y’all love my dear friend, Lisa Harper, and CAN YOU BELIEVE she hasn’t been on the show since 2017?! Y’all. We were clearly long overdue to catch...

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Sacred Assumption with Faith Eury Cho - Episode 503 from 2023-11-16T09:00

Gosh, this conversation is one of those thought-provoking, note-taking, mind-blown kind of conversations. My friend, Faith Eury Cho, just released her...

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Stewarding God's Gifts with Natalie Grant - Episode 502 from 2023-11-13T09:00

Today on the show I get to talk with my friend Natalie Grant. Y’all LOVE her and so do I! She is no stranger around here and her brand new album, Listen

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Living in a Season of Joy with Jana Kramer - Episode 501 from 2023-11-09T09:00

I’m so excited to have my friend Jana Kramer here! And y’all. I’m so proud of the way...

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AFD in NYC Episode 6: An Essay About My Body from 2023-11-08T09:00

Here’s what feels true: almost every part of me is thriving in NYC. Thriving. I did not want these two months in New York City to upend my Nashville life, but I think they are going to. I think ...

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Episode 500: She Reads Truth + Advent from 2023-11-06T08:01

I know you’re not surprised how much I love the Church Calendar and Advent OR how much I love these friends! Raechel Myers and Listen

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Advent 2023 - What Are You Looking For? from 2023-11-03T08:00

This Advent season, we want to invite you to be part of the 2023 That Sounds Fun Advent series. This was SUCH a joy to do last year, mattered so much to me and many of y’all, and we are excited ...

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Episode 499: Brooke Ligertwood on the Uniqueness of Worship on This Side of Heaven from 2023-11-02T08:00

Brooke Ligertwood is truly one of my very favorite guests and friends, and man, I'm so grateful that she sat down with us to talk about why worshi...

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AFD in NYC Episode 5: Savor This from 2023-11-01T08:00

Anticipation is actually one of the gifts of my personality type--I love the days before an awesome thing often as much as I love the thing. But it really works against me in seasons like this. ...

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Episode 498: Blurry Creatures with Nate Henry&Luke Rodgers from 2023-10-31T07:01

Y'all. I have NO CHILL about this episode. Today on the show I get to talk to my friends Nate Henry and Listen

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Let's Read the Gospels in November! from 2023-10-31T07:00

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Who Are You Following? Let’s Talk Social Media with Devin and Hunter Cordle - Build Your Board Series from 2023-10-30T08:00

Today on the show we finish up our Build Your Board series with Devin and Hunter Cordle. As we’ve talked about making sure you’re ch...

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Do My Relationships Need a Coach? (with Janice&EJ Gaines) - Build Your Board Series from 2023-10-27T07:01

As we wrap up this week, we are coming to a close on our coaching conversations. And gosh, this week has been SO. GOOD. Y’all LOVED Listen

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What Even is a Life Coach? (With Christy Wright) - Build Your Board Series from 2023-10-25T08:00

Y'all. I'm having the BEST time this week talking about all the different kinds of coaching. Today's conversation is with my friend,  Listen

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AFD in NYC Episode 4: Letting Go of Fear (and some other things) from 2023-10-24T21:00

In a city where I have to pay attention all the time and where I am learning constantly, I’m also being invited by God to LET GO more than I expected. I want to tell you about it.

If you ...

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How Will a Health Coach Help Me? (With Amanda Tress) - Build Your Board Series from 2023-10-24T08:00

My friend, Amanda Tress (founder and CEO of the FASTer Way to Fat Loss) is here today to ...

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Is it Time For a Business Coach? (With Kelli Haywood and Chris Weinberg) - Build Your Board Series from 2023-10-23T08:00

As we continue our special Build Your Board series, this week, we’re starting a whole week episodes about coaching. We have daily, shorter episodes featuring some specialized coaches who may be ...

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What if I Want My Pastor on My Board? (Shireen and Micah Eldridge) - Build Your Board Series from 2023-10-20T08:00

I'm ALWAYS here for a good bonus conversation! You heard Micah and Shireen Eldridge Listen

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Who is Praying for You? (With Shireen and Micah Eldridge) - Build Your Board Series from 2023-10-19T08:00

Y'all. Get ready for an amazing note-taking episode! Micah and Shireen Eldridge ar...

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Episode 497: Seth&Amber Haines About Their Journey With The Deep Down Things from 2023-10-18T08:00

This is one of those conversations that will meet you right where you are no matter what you’re walking through and is an invitation to think truly and critically and kindly about your own story...

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AFD in NYC Episode 3: What if the Learning is the Living? from 2023-10-17T08:00

You guys. I'm officially in New York! I wanted to share a few thoughts and experiences I've had as I am learning and living. 

If you missed the story of why I'm moving to New York for a c...

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Whose Board Are You On? (With Becca and Harley) - Build Your Board Series from 2023-10-16T08:00

In our last Build Your Board episode,  you got to hear from my mentor, ...

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Episode 496: Micah E. Davis on Living a Life of Integrity from 2023-10-13T08:00

Y'all KNOW we love a Friday show around here!! Having my dear friend, Micah E. Davis, here talking about being a part of a city you love, serving at yo...

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How Do I Find a Mentor? (With Annie’s Mentor Nancy) - Build Your Board Series from 2023-10-12T08:00

Y'all have been asking me about my mentor, Nancy, for YEARS and I am beyond excited to get to share her voice with you all. As we continue our Build Your Board Series today with Nancy, we get to...

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What’s the Deal with Counseling? (With Melanie Rogers) - Build Your Board Series from 2023-10-09T08:00

We're continuing our Build Your Board Series with today's episode all about counseling! I'm honored to have Melanie Rogers from Come Alive Counseli...

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How Do I Make Friends? (With Annie’s Best Friends) - Build Your Board Series from 2023-10-05T08:00

Y’all talk to me all the time about how hard it is to make new friends as adults, and I get it. So today, four of my best friends--Jami, Kelley, Ashley, and Jen--join me to talk about how our fr...

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Why Am I Lonely? (With Al Andrews) - Build Your Board Series from 2023-10-02T08:00

Today we kick off a special series called Build Your Board where we want to help you find the voices you need to live the life you want…because in a world of influencers, you get to dec...

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AFD in NYC Episode 2: Don't Listen to FOMO from 2023-10-01T08:00

Can I just be Annie on a Sunday every now and then? This feels like friend talk anyways.

I can't believe I'm leaving for New York City in just four short days. I've been thinking a lot la...

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Let's Read the Gospels in October from 2023-09-30T09:00

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Episode 495: Aarti Sequeira on What Praying Before You Cook Can Do from 2023-09-28T08:00

This is a fun one, y'all! Yours and my favorite Food Network Star, Aarti Sequeira is back to talk all about how her faith impacts her professional life, ...

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Build Your Board - A That Sounds Fun Podcast Series Coming Soon from 2023-09-25T09:00

Have you considered having a “Board of Directors” for your life? The community you surround yourself with helps you grow as a person and grow in your relationship with God. And we want to help y...

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Episode 494: Dr. Scot McKnight on When You Feel Like Your Church Is Falling Apart from 2023-09-25T08:00

Today, I have the honor of getting to talk with Dr. Scot McKnight. I know talking about the ...

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Episode 493: Carolyn Weber on Writing Surprised by Oxford from 2023-09-22T08:01

We LOVE a Friday bonus episode and this one is extra special! I get to talk to my friend, Dr. Carolyn Weber, who is the author of Listen

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Episode 492: Riley Clemmons on Her Journey Through Burnout and Struggling with Self Image from 2023-09-21T08:00

We are in a Next Gen era on the pod and I am LOVING it! Riley Clemmons and I have been friends for a long time and I think you're going to love her! ...

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So Happy to Know You! Behind the Scenes of Launching a Children's Book! from 2023-09-19T08:00

Today on the show, we are celebrating the release of my brand new kids book So Happy to Know You! which is...

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Episode 491: Dr. Anita Phillips on Why We Feel the Way We Feel About How We Feel from 2023-09-18T08:00

Y'all are in for a TREAT! This is a special and vulnerable conversation with Dr. Anita Phillips. She is so wise and honest and I loved our conversati...

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Episode 490: Matt Redman on the Truth and Sacred Mystery of Worship Music from 2023-09-15T08:00

Y’all. This one. Such a special conversation with my friend Matt Redman. I definitely cried at the end while I thanked him for years of music that have so d...

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Episode 489: Madi Prewett Troutt on Choosing Purity and Pursing Holiness from 2023-09-14T08:00

Today on the show, I get to talk with my friend Madison Prewett Troutt. Her new book, The Love Everybody...

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Episode 488: Noah Herrin on Why Silence and Discipleship Both Matter from 2023-09-11T08:00

Oh I am so happy to have my friend Noah Herrin on the pod to talk all about his new book Holy Habits! Noah is such...

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Episode 487: Dr. Alicia Britt Chole on the Sacred Slow, the Gospels, and Honesty with God from 2023-09-07T08:01

Oh friends. This is your friendly heads up that this is a MAJOR note-taking episode! The brilliant Dr. Alicia Britt Chole teaches us about the night origin...

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Summer Lovin': Dating Q&A with Jim Cress from 2023-09-04T08:00

Buckle up y'all because we are GOING there today! My friend and one of your favorite humans, Jim Cress, is in the studio diving into ALL t...

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Episode 485: Esau McCaulley on Reconciling our Past to our Present and Finding Something Redemptive In It from 2023-08-31T08:00

I get HYPED to talk to my friends who are seminary professors or are people who talk about prayer...they're basically like my version of a Kardashian...so basically, y'all are in for a TREAT wit...

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Let's Read the Gospels in September! from 2023-08-31T08:00

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New Kids Book Alert! from 2023-08-29T08:00

I've been keeping a BIG secret for a LONG time, and if you know me, you know that is definitely not an easy thing for me to do. Well, it's time to share about a fun surprise that's coming for yo...

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Episode 484: Bri McKoy on How Food Helps You Have Deep and Fast Community...and also Taco Bell... from 2023-08-28T08:00

Today on the show, I get to talk with my friend, Bri McKoy. Oh friends, you’re going to LOVE her. We talk about everything from the Taco Bell app, to how food...

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AFD in NYC Episode 1: I’m Moving to New York City from 2023-08-27T17:01

Can I just be Annie on a Sunday every now and then? This feels like friend talk anyways.

I’ve been wanting to tell you a fuller story of what’s coming up this fall in my life, specificall...

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Episode 483: Bianca Juarez Olthoff on When to Persevere and When to Quit from 2023-08-24T08:00

Y'all get ready...I got to sit down with my dear friend, Bianca Juarez Olthoff and we get LOUD and have a LOT of words to say! Bianca is an amazing B...

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Episode 482: Sissy Goff Tells Us The Best Thing Parents Can Do For Their Kids from 2023-08-21T08:00

Any day I get to hug Sissy Goff is a great day! She's one of your favorites (and mine too). Sissy is one of the most trusted voices when it comes to parenting and raising kids. Today, we talk ab...

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Episode 481: Dr. Russell Moore with an Important Challenge to the Church from 2023-08-17T08:00

It's always an honor when Dr. Russell Moore joins us on the podcast! And GOOD GRAVY this conversation...Dr. Moore teaches us what it looks like to be ...

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Episode 480: Hosanna Wong on the Rhythms of Jesus: Scripture, Prayer, Sabbath, and Community from 2023-08-14T08:00

Y'all. Get READY for this conversation. It's 100% a note-taking episode! My friend, Hosanna Wong is in the studio talking about what God calls you to d...

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Episode 479: Brandi Wilson and Her Story of Divorce and Finding Hope After Hardship from 2023-08-10T08:00

My dear friend and truly one of my heroes, Brandi Wilson, is in the studio today and I could not be happier!  Brandi is graciously sharing her story o...

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Episode 478: Steffany Gretzinger on Her Journey Through Loss and Returning to Simple Faith from 2023-08-07T08:00

Ya'll. This conversation is a special one. My friend Steffany Gre...

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Episode 477: Granger Smith on Country Music, Ministry, and How Loss Changes Your Whole Life from 2023-08-03T07:01

This week marks one year since we lost my nephew, TJ, so it is not lost on me God’s timing to remind me, and all of us, of what He can do with grief and loss. You are going to love getting to kn...

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What's Coming to That Sounds Fun This Fall from 2023-08-01T08:00

As we head into the fall, there are some new guests, exciting opportunities, and another fun series coming your way. I cannot wait to share all of it with you!

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Let's Read the Gospels in August from 2023-07-31T09:00

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TSF Hall of Fun: Lauren Akins from 2020 from 2023-07-31T08:00

Today on this final Hall of Fun episode, you get to hear my conversation from Episode 236 with my friend Lauren Akins....

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TSF Hall of Fun: Jo Saxton from 2020 from 2023-07-27T08:00

Today on this Hall of Fun episode, you get to hear my conversation from Episode 216 with my friend Jo Saxton. <...

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TSF Hall of Fun: Mary Kate + Ginna Claire from 2018 from 2023-07-24T08:00

Today on this Hall of Fun episode, you get to hear my conversation from ...

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TSF Hall of Fun: Francis Chan from 2021 from 2023-07-20T08:00

Today on this TSF Hall of Fun episode, you get to hear my conversation from Episode 286 with Francis Chan. Listen

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TSF Hall of Fun: CAIN from 2021 from 2023-07-17T08:00

We're continuing the TSF Hall of Fun series where we’re bringing back some of our favorite episodes from over the years for you to hear! Today on the show is Listen

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TSF Hall of Fun: Christine D’Clario from 2020 from 2023-07-13T08:00

Today on this TSF Hall of Fun episode, you get to hear my conversation from Episode 260 with Christine D’Clario. ...

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TSF Hall of Fun: Kevin Queen from 2017 from 2023-07-10T08:00

Today we are kicking off a brand new series called TSF Hall of Fun where we’re bringing back some of our favorite episodes from over the years for you to hear! On this premier TSF Hall of Fun ep...

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Let's Read the Gospels in July from 2023-06-30T09:00

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Episode 476: Allen Arnold on What Jesus Was Doing in Eden, and Preparing for Sabbath from 2023-06-30T08:00

The team here at That Sounds Fun is getting ready to take a couple weeks off work to rest and recharge. As we were thinking through the right person to help lead us into our Summer Sabbath, I kn...

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Summer Lovin': Apps, Flags, and Advice from a Dating Coach with Jackie Dorman from 2023-06-29T08:00

I think you're going to find today's conversation SO HELPFUL! I know I did. Jackie Dorman is a real-life dating coach and someone I knew would be the ...

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Summer Lovin': Breakups 101 with Janice Gaines from 2023-06-26T07:01

Ok...so breakups aren't exactly what sounds fun to most of us. Which is why I am SO glad our Summer Lovin' expert, Janice Gaines is here to help us na...

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Summer Lovin': Attachment Theory + Dating with Jason VanRuler from 2023-06-22T08:00

Today on the show we are talking all about Attachment Theory. I came across my new friend, Jason VanRuler on Instagram and his resources have been so helpf...

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Summer Lovin': Love Languages + Dating with Craig Allen Cooper from 2023-06-19T08:00

Today on the show we have Summer Lovin’ expert, Craig Allen Cooper. Joining him are my friends Mike and Lillian (also known as the Chief Annie Off...

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Episode 475: Charles and Cassie Kelley on the Journey to Sobriety, the Power of Connection, and Combatting Shame from 2023-06-16T08:00

Today is such a special show as we look towards Father's Day weekend. I get to sit down and talk to my friends Charles and Listen

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Summer Lovin': Sex + Dating with Kait&JJ Tomlin from 2023-06-15T08:00

Today on the show is a thoughtful conversation around sex and dating with Kait and JJ Tomlin, hosts of Listen

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Summer Lovin': Friendship + Dating with Jess Connolly from 2023-06-12T08:00

It's one of our most requested topics in general, but especially when it comes to dating. My dear friend, Jess Connolly is here to talk all things fri...

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Summer Lovin': Enneagram + Dating with Jackie Brewster from 2023-06-08T08:00

Y'all KNOW how much I loved this conversation! Jackie Brewster is a certified Enneagram coach and our expert for this Summer Lovin' episode. We're join...

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Summer Lovin': Dating at This Age with Debra Fileta: How to Date No Matter How Old You Are from 2023-06-05T08:00

First of all, this is SUCH a good conversation you guys!! Secondly, I am so excited to finally have on the show,  Debra Fileta, a Licensed Professional C...

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When Carlos Interviews Annie… from 2023-06-02T08:00

Y'all...I am BESIDE MYSELF with excitement. We are literally DAYS away from leaving on a tour bus headed to our first stop on the Here For You Tour (brought to you by our friends at Listen

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Summer Lovin': Dating 101 with Ben Stuart from 2023-06-01T08:00

TODAY we kick off Summer Lovin', a That Sounds Fun podcast series in which we want to restore hope in dating and bridge y’all to helpful conversations, practical resources, and amazing experts, ...

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Let's Read the Gospels in June from 2023-05-31T08:00

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Episode 474: Drew Holcomb on Gratitude, What Failure Looks Like, and My Summer Soundtrack from 2023-05-29T08:00

YOU GUYS! What a way to celebrate this Memorial Day with the MOST fun dude, Drew Holcomb! I'm so grateful for him and his music! Drew's full length stu...

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Episode 473: Kyle Idleman on How to Rest Well, The Importance of Connection, and What to Do with Uncertainty from 2023-05-25T08:00

I've been wanting to sit down and chat with Pastor Kyle Idleman for a while now and I'm so glad we finally got the chance! Today, we talk about how to ...

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Coming in June 2023: Summer Lovin' - A That Sounds Fun Series About Dating from 2023-05-24T08:01

Coming THIS June...a That Sounds Fun podcast series in which we want to restore hope in dating and bridge y’all to helpful conversations, practical resources, and amazing experts, so that you se...

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Episode 472: Eli Bonilla Jr on the Trajectory of Life, Identifiers vs. Identity, and a Legendary Nashville Breakfast Spot from 2023-05-22T08:00

I love this conversation so much! Next Gen pastor and my friend, Eli Bonilla Jr is here to talk about supporting the next generation with proximity an...

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Episode 471: Kim Gravel on What a Calling is and What it Means to Have Confidence in the Lord from 2023-05-18T08:00

Buckle up. Y'all are in for a TREAT! Kim Gravel and I go WAY back and I just love her! She's hilarious and her new book...

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Episode 470: Shane Claiborne on What Drives Us, What Love Requires of Us, and Our Mutual Affection for Dolly Parton from 2023-05-15T08:00

Oh friends, today's show is a good one. Shane Claiborne is a champion for grace and I am PUMPED to get to chat with him on what it looks like to be d...

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Episode 469: Mother’s Day with Dr. Nijay Gupta on What Can We Learn about the Relationship Between Mary and Jesus as Her Son and as Her Savior from 2023-05-14T08:00

A SUNDAY drop in episode?! OK MA'AM! First of all, happy Mother's Day to all the moms and mothering voices out there who mean so much to us and our miniBFFs! I'm incredibly grateful for the wome...

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Episode 468: Christine Caine on Leadership in the Faith, the Excitement of Studying Scriptures, and How the Purposes and Promises of God Never Change from 2023-05-11T08:00

This is such a special conversation that I'm so excited I get to share with y'all. I truly will remember it forever. My friend, Listen

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Live in Love Podcast with Lauren Akins is BACK for Season 3 on the That Sounds Fun Network! from 2023-05-09T08:00

I am so honored to cohost the Live in Love Podcast with my friend Lauren Akins and I am OVER THE MOON that we are back for SEASON 3!! The first episode releases TODAY and is available right now-...

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Episode 467: J.D. Greear on Paul, Perseverance in Hard Times, and God's Desire for Us to Know Him from 2023-05-08T08:00

Pastor J.D. Greear and I came in HOT talking all about Paul, why it's important to teach on the book of Romans, and how drawing near to Jesus refines our beli...

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Episode 466: Rebekah Lyons on What Resiliency Looks Like, Getting in a Rhythm of Confession, and What it Looks Like to Age Well from 2023-05-04T08:00

My girl, Rebekah Lyons, is here today to talk about ALL the themes we've been chatting about lately - resiliency, confession, AND aging! Let's goooo! ...

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Episode 465: CeCe Winans on How the Holy Spirit Changes Everything, Perseverance, and Building Your Legacy in the Church from 2023-05-01T08:00

Y'all. I am BESIDE myself with excitement over this episode! I'm so honored to have the one and only CeCe Winans on the podcast! We get to chat about how th...

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Let's Read the Gospels in May from 2023-04-30T08:00

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Episode 464: Dr. Nijay Gupta on What We Learn From Women in the Bible from 2023-04-27T08:00

This episode has our entire staff buzzing with thoughtful conversation! Dr. Nijay Gupta is here to talk with us about studying Scriptur...

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Episode 463: Dr. Jeremiah J. Johnston on Faith and Facts + Jesus' Death and Resurrection from 2023-04-24T07:00

Y'all are not ready for all the ways that our minds are about to be blown with all of the knowledge, research, wisdom and inspiration Dr. Je...

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Episode 462: Walker&Sally Zimmerman on Good Change, Chasing Dreams for a LONG Time, Public Criticism, and Being Called to Your Life from 2023-04-20T08:00

It's safe to say that this conversation with Nashville SC Captain and 2022 U.S. Mens National team member Walker Zimmerman and his wife Sally is an absolute dream! We talk about how to navigate ...

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Episode 461: Addison Bevere on the Silence of God, How We Hear Him, and Interceding Prayer from 2023-04-17T08:00

One of our favorite guests on the podcast, Addison Bevere is back! Y'all KNOW we love to go in on prayer! We talk all about living a robust life of conne...

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Episode 460: Hudson&Emily on Traveling the World, the Value of Friendship, and Sneaky Jesus from 2023-04-14T08:00

If you're like me and dreaming of your summer travel plans, you're going to love this episode! Hudson and Emily are on a mission to visit every coun...

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Episode 459: Jasmine Holmes on Allowing Shame to Exist but Not Lead, Dealing with Shame in Parenting, and Hope Chests from 2023-04-13T08:00

I can't wait for you to hear this episode. My new friend Jasmine Holmes is in the studio to talk all about what exactly shame is and the Gospel antidote...

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Episode 458: Pastor Mark Batterson on the Power of Words, How to Lead with Gratitude, and the Theology of Fun from 2023-04-10T08:00

He's one of our favorite's around here! Pastor Mark Batterson is here to talk with us about thinking of our words as giving gifts, the importance of ...

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Let's Read the Gospels in April from 2023-03-31T08:00

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Episode 456: Laura Tremaine on Friendship Breakups, Self Sacrifice, and Building a Life Council from 2023-03-27T08:00

Y'all ask us to talk about friendship on the pod ALL.THE.TIME. I'm so happy that my friend, Laura Tremaine is here to teach us about married women an...

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Episode 455: Ines Franklin on How to Age Well in a God Honoring Way, Combatting Shame with Gratitude, and Confession from 2023-03-23T08:00

I can't wait for y'all to get to know my friend, Ines Franklin. She is a giant of the faith and today she is helping us step towards the mystery of Je...

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Episode 454: Chrissy Metz (From This Is Us!) and Bradley Collins on Prayer, the Importance of Timing, and Beginning a Dating Relationship During a Pandemic from 2023-03-22T08:00

YOU GUYS! What a joy to have Chrissy Metz (maybe you know her as Kate from This is Us) and songwriter and entrepreneur Listen

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Episode 453: Aundi Kolber on Redefining Strength, Internalizing Belovedness, and the Power of Scripture in our Mental Health from 2023-03-20T08:00

Settle in for this one, friends. Aundi Kolber is one of the wisest women I know and we are going to talk deep quick about carrying the death and the life o...

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Episode 452: Shane&Shane on the Power of Music, the Psalms, and Asking God to Fill the Places Where We Don't Believe from 2023-03-17T08:00

Some of my favorite dudes, Shane & Shane, are BACK in the studio this week to chat with us about what it looks like to know that God is pleased with what you've made, and how the Psalms driv...

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Episode 451: KB on the Truth AND the Love of Jesus, How Our Hearts Can Respond to the Suffering Around Us, and Our Pursuit of God from 2023-03-16T08:00

Today I get to talk to rapper and new author, Kevin "KB" Burgess. PHEW! You guys...KB is out here PREACHING to us and I could not be happier. We dive in hard o...

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Episode 450: Jonathan Pokluda on the Power of Confession, Finding Unity within a Community, and Sensing God Move from 2023-03-13T08:00

One of my favorite dudes and pastors, Jonathan Pokluda is back in the studio to talk about sin, confession, and the partnership between co...

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Episode 449: Lauren Daigle on Fulfillment, Human Capacity, and Creating Things That Bring the World Together from 2023-03-09T09:00

What a legit joy to have our fun, beautiful, and creative friend, Lauren Daigle, back in the podcast studio! I always love spending t...

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Episode 448: Paula Faris on Supporting Families, How to Empower and Equip Women Without Tearing Down Men, and What a Healthy Work/Life Integration Can Look Like from 2023-03-06T09:00

She's a bestselling author, an Emmy-Award winning journalist, and my friend, Paula Faris! This conversation is basically just a glimpse into our...

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Episode 446: David Platt on What We Can Do For Unreached People Groups, Developing Muscles for Having Hard Conversations, and What Should Unify Us vs. What Should Divide Us from 2023-03-02T09:00

He's one of my favorite pastors, authors, and fellow Georgia Bulldogs (GOOO DAWWWGGS!!). David Platt is back on the podcast to talk about unr...

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Let's Read the Gospels in March from 2023-03-01T09:00

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Episode 445: Tim Mackie from BibleProject on the Gospels from 2023-02-27T09:00

I have NO CHILL about this episode you guys! Tim Mackie and I dove in REAL hard on the Gospels, what we do with the hard things Scripture says, and what w...

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Episode 444: Christy Nockels on Pioneering, Contentment, and How It's Ok to Yell at God from 2023-02-24T09:00

Oh it’s always such a treat to sit down with one of my favorite voices, worship leaders, and friends- Christy Nockels. Today we talk all about takin...

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Episode 443: Beth Moore on Miracles and Tragedies that are All Knotted-Up from 2023-02-23T09:00

Oh friends. This is a special one. Beth Moore is a real faith hero of mine and I'm so grateful to Beth for her vulnerability and wisdo...

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Episode 442: Sharon McMahon on Presidents, Current Events, and Our Responsibility as Everyday Americans from 2023-02-20T09:00

There's no better way to spend Presidents' Day than talking to Sharon McMahon! Sharon teaches us about the history of Presidents' Day and balancing d...

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Episode 441: Kelly Minter Teaches Us About the Book of Matthew, Wholeness and Sanctification, and Prayer from 2023-02-16T09:00

My dear friend, Kelly Minter, stopped by the studio just a couple days ago and we sat down to chat all about the Amazon rainforest, the Beatitudes, and usi...

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Episode 439: Davy Flowers on Deferred Hope, Friendship with Jesus, and How Rhythms Can Change With Different Seasons from 2023-02-10T09:00

One of my favorite worship leaders, Davy Flowers, is on the podcast today and I couldn't be happier! We sat down together and chatted about being all i...

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Episode 438: Nikki DeLoach on the Importance of Faith and Becoming Friends with Our Feelings from 2023-02-09T09:01

It's always a fun day when I get to talk to my friend Nikki DeLoach! Her two most recent Hallmark movies, Listen

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Episode 437: Ann Voskamp on What Sabbath Looks Like for Her, and Relying on the Provision of the Lord from 2023-02-06T09:00

I just love Ann Voskamp. She's a dear friend, the kindest voice, and she teaches us to be brave! We talked about the sovereignty of God, what a day of rest ...

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Let's Read the Gospels in February from 2023-02-01T09:00

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Episode 435: Jennifer Rothschild on What the Gospels Mean to Her and Finding Courage in Studying Scripture from 2023-01-30T09:00

I'm so happy that I got to talk with my friend, Jennifer Rothschild, about her new Bible Study, Amos: An Invit...

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Episode 434: Micah Tyler on Why Scripture Matters and the Connection Between the Breath of God and Your Purpose from 2023-01-26T09:00

I'm so glad y'all loved my first conversation with my friend, Micah Tyler, last summer. ME TOO! I knew we just HAD to have him back. We get to talk all ...

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Episode 433: Carlos Whittaker on Friendship, Humanity, and Holy Spirit from 2023-01-23T09:00

My pal, and soon to be tour mate, Carlos Whittaker, is back on the pod today! Needless to say, we both are VERY excited about going on tour togethe...

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Episode 432: Mike Donehey on Grace, Bitterness, and Jesus from 2023-01-19T09:00

This one is about to get up in your business. Mike Donehey, one of my favorite artists, authors, and one of my downright favorite humans, comes on the show ...

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Episode 431: Toni Collier on Brokenness, Hope, and Redemption from 2023-01-16T09:00

I am honored to have my friend, Toni Collier, join us for a conversation about pressing into healing. Toni and I always have such a fun (and loud) tim...

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Episode 430: Glenn and Holly Packiam on Intentionality, Resilience, and Repentance from 2023-01-12T09:00

You guys! I am so excited to share this conversation with my new friends, Pastor Glenn and Holly Packiam. We get to talk about celebrating the good fr...

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Episode 429: John Mark Comer on Spiritual Formation from 2023-01-09T09:00

Oh friends, what a treat to have John Mark Comer back on the podcast! I always love getting to chat with this dude. We talk a TON about Christian spiritual formations, what God is doing right no...

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Episode 428: Epiphany 2023 from 2023-01-06T09:00

Some thank yous, some starts, some announcements, and some invitations.
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Let's Read the Gospels | January 5: John 13-15 (NIV84) from 2023-01-05T09:00

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Let's Read the Gospels | January 4: John 10-12 (NIV84) from 2023-01-04T09:00

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Let's Read the Gospels | January 3: John 7-9 (NIV84) from 2023-01-03T09:00

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Let's Read the Gospels | January 2: John 4-6 (NIV84) from 2023-01-02T09:00

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Let's Read the Gospels | January 1: John 1-3 (NIV84) from 2023-01-01T09:00

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2022 Year In Review with Eddie Kaufholz from 2022-12-29T09:00

No better way to wrap up 2022 on That Sounds Fun Podcast than with our dear friend, Eddie Kaufholz. BIG talk around eggs, dating profiles, conventions, and of course, Waffles Kaufholz. Be sure t...

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TSF Advent Series: Christmas Eve with Mr.&Mrs. F. Downs from 2022-12-24T09:00

A special reading of The Night Before Christmas and the Christmas story (from Luke 2:1-20) by my parents, Tom & Pam Downs. Check out the video version of this episode Listen

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TSF Advent Series: Living in Love. (Love Day 5) from 2022-12-23T09:00

Welcome to the fourth (and final) week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of love.

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2022 Christmas Party Episode 4: Santa Claus from 2022-12-22T09:00

Oh man. What an honor to have the one and only Santa Claus back in the studio this year. We talked a bit about Santa's shell company, Dolly Parton, the naughty and nice lists, and a new game San...

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TSF Advent Series: Love When You Don't Want To. (Love Day 4) from 2022-12-22T09:00

Welcome to the fourth (and final) week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of love.

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TSF Advent Series: Look for Love All Around You. (Love Day 3) from 2022-12-21T09:00

Welcome to the fourth (and final) week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of love.

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TSF Advent Series: Fall in Love with Your Life. (Love Day 2) from 2022-12-20T09:00

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TSF Advent Series: Why Does Love Matter? (Love Day 1) from 2022-12-19T09:00

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TSF Advent Series: Joy is Unending. (Joy Day 5) from 2022-12-16T09:00

Welcome to the third week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of joy.

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2022 Christmas Party Episode 3: Zach Williams on Christmas with Family, His New Album, and Going on Tour from 2022-12-15T09:01

I'm so happy to have my friend, Zach Williams on the podcast today. I just love it when we get to catch up like old-time friends and have a great conversation like this one. Make sure you check ...

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TSF Advent Series: Chase Fun and Joy Will Follow. (Joy Day 4) from 2022-12-15T09:00

Welcome to the third week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of joy.

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TSF Advent Series: Be the Bearer of Joy. (Joy Day 3) from 2022-12-14T09:00

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TSF Advent Series: Find Joy Right Where You Are. (Joy Day 2) from 2022-12-13T09:00

Welcome to the third week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of joy.

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TSF Advent Series: Why Does Joy Matter? (Joy Day 1) from 2022-12-12T09:00

Welcome to the third week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of joy.

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TSF Advent Series: Finding Peace with God. (Peace Day 5) from 2022-12-09T09:00

Welcome to the second week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of peace.

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2022 Christmas Party Episode 2: Ellie Holcomb on Our Connection with God, the Birth of Jesus, and Joy from 2022-12-08T09:01

What a gift to have Ellie Holcomb in the studio to chat all things Christmas! Ellie is such a dear and wise friend and I loved this conversation. We t...

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TSF Advent Series: Finding Peace with Yourself. (Peace Day 4) from 2022-12-08T09:00

Welcome to the second week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of peace.

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TSF Advent Series: Finding Peace with Your People. (Peace Day 3) from 2022-12-07T10:00

Welcome to the second week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of peace.

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TSF Advent Series: What Do You Do When There Is No Peace? (Peace Day 2) from 2022-12-06T09:00

Welcome to the second week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of peace.

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TSF Advent Series: Why Is Peace a Gift? (Peace Day 1) from 2022-12-05T09:00

Welcome to the second week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of peace.

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TSF Advent Series: Courage to Hope. (Hope Day 5) from 2022-12-02T09:00

Welcome to the first week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of hope.

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2022 Christmas Party Episode 1: The Chosen from 2022-12-01T09:00

We couldn't let the Christmas season go by without a few fun Christmas Party bonus episodes! This summer, I had the opportunity to visit the set of The Chosen and it was INCREDIBLE. Y'all. I had...

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TSF Advent Series: Hope Happens at Christmas. (Hope Day 4) from 2022-12-01T09:00

Welcome to the first week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of hope.

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TSF Advent Series: When Hope is Deferred. (Hope Day 3) from 2022-11-30T09:00

Welcome to the first week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of hope.

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TSF Advent Series: I Have a Hope Tattoo. (Hope Day 2) from 2022-11-29T09:00

Welcome to the first week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of hope.

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TSF Advent Series: Why Does Hope Matter? (Hope Day 1) from 2022-11-28T09:00

Welcome to the first week of our Advent Series where we will be focused on the candle of hope.

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TSF Advent Series: Let There Be Light. (Intro) from 2022-11-27T09:00

I am beyond excited to begin this journey of celebrating and observing Advent together as a podcast community! Today we start by explaining the theme of the next four weeks, making sure we have ...

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TSF Advent Series: Father Mike Schmitz from 2022-11-24T09:00

Oh y'all...what better way to celebrate Thanksgiving here in the United States than with our friend, Father Mike Schmitz. As we e...

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TSF Advent Series: Tsh Oxenreider from 2022-11-21T12:55:13

As we head into this season of Advent, my friend Tsh Oxenreider, walks us through an introduction to this special time in the liturgical calendar. We...

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Episode 427: Louie Giglio on Fighting Against Worry and Creating Positive Habits to Draw Closer to Jesus from 2022-11-17T09:03:09

I LOVE when I get to have a conversation with one of my all-time favorite pastors, Louie Giglio! Talking to Louie about all things Jesus is just the BEST! ...

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Episode 426: Lysa TerKeurst on Healthy Boundaries and Controlling versus Self-Control from 2022-11-14T09:00:15

What a joy to have my friend, Lysa TerKeurst in the studio today! This conversation about healthy relationships, loving th...

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Episode 425: Veteran's Day Conversation with Evan and Dr. Jenny Owens about Loving People Well Who are Dealing with Trauma from 2022-11-10T09:06:45

Happy Veteran’s Day (on Friday!) and thank you so much to all the men and women who have served our country and allowed us the freedoms we have today. To celebrate, I got to sit down with Listen

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Episode 424: Pastor Andy Stanley - When the Church and Politics Collide from 2022-11-07T08:01:49

What is more fun than politics and faith?! With the midterm elections going on, I'm honored to have Pastor Andy Stanley on t...

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Episode 423: We The Kingdom on Healing, Friendship, and Authenticity from 2022-11-03T12:20:14

It's a podcast party! The ENTIRE band from We The Kingdom is in the studio today and I could not be.more.excited. Y'AL...

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Episode 422: Our Friend, Ginna Claire Mason Moffett, is a Hallmark Christmas Movie Star! from 2022-10-31T08:07:09

My dear, dear, friend and one of our FAVORITE guests, Ginna Claire Mason Moffett, is BACK! Ginna Claire is STARRING in a...

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Episode 421: Jeff Pardo and What Could Have Happened at the Doves?(!) from 2022-10-28T07:01:38

My good friend and incredible songwriter and record producer, Jeff Pardo is on the podcast today in a very...

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TSF with Mike Kelsey: Being Asian American in the U.S. and the Power of Nunchi with Pastor Mitchel Lee from 2022-10-27T08:03:33

I’m so grateful to our friend Mike Kelsey for hosting, creating, and curating this wee...

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TSF with Mike Kelsey: How the Cross Affects a Reconciling Community with Helen Lee from 2022-10-24T08:23:51

I’m so grateful to our friend Mike Kelsey for hosting, creating, and curating this wee...

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Episode 420: Anne Wilson on Loss, Makeup Skills, and Vermont from 2022-10-20T08:10:09

I ADORE my friend, Anne Wilson, and I'm so happy she's back on the podcast! We truly covered a WIDE ...

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Episode 419: Dr. Diane Langberg on Spiritual Abuse, Identifying Our Own Power, and Hope from 2022-10-17T08:20:54

What a true honor to have Dr. Diane Langberg on the show today. Her book, Listen

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Episode 418: Shannan Martin - How Do We Live as Citizens of God’s Kingdom in our Local Communities? from 2022-10-13T08:00:06

I'm so happy that my dear friend, Shannan Martin, is in the studio today to chat about her new book, Listen

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Episode 417: Richard Foster and Brenda Quinn on the Connection Between Patience, Humility, and the Lakota Calendar from 2022-10-10T08:21:20

We have such a special show for you today! I got to talk with one of my heroes, Richard Foster, and his friend and fellow...

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Episode 416: Brandon Lake on Mental Health, Healing, and Miracles from 2022-10-06T08:15:17

SO many of you have requested Brandon Lake to be a guest on the podcast. Well, my friends, you're dreams have come TRUE! I am...

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Episode 414: TAYA on Worshiping in Pain and in Waiting from 2022-09-30T08:18:35

What a gift it is to have Taya in the podcast studio. You know her voice from many of your favorite Hillsong UNITED Worship songs. A...

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Episode 413: Cynt Marshall CEO of the Dallas Mavericks on Navigating Grief, Joy, and Hope from 2022-09-29T07:01:13

My new friend, Cynt Marshall (henceforth dubbed QUEEN of That Sounds Fun Land), is on the pod today and I can't wait for y'a...

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Episode 412: Nona Jones on Comparison and Insecurity from 2022-09-26T08:12:11

My girl, Nona Jones, is in the STUDIO! Hugging her neck before sitting down to have a conversation meant SO much! We talke...

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Episode 411: Chad Veach on Prayer and God's Presence from 2022-09-22T08:10:35

You know I love it anytime we get to talk about prayer on the podcast! Pastor Chad Veach is teaching us all about persiste...

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Raising Boys and Girls Podcast: Welcome to the That Sounds Fun Network! from 2022-09-20T08:00:16

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Episode 410: Katy Nichole on Setting Boundaries and our Mutual Love for Dolly Parton from 2022-09-19T08:00:51

I can't wait for y'all to hear this conversation with my new friend, Katy Nichole. Of course we had to talk about being next...

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Episode 409: Jon, L.E.,&McRae Acuff on Recognizing Broken Soundtracks in Your Teenagers (And Yourself) from 2022-09-15T08:01:29

It's an Acuff family affair in the studio today! What a great conversation with Jon Acuff and his daughters, L.E. and McRae talking about their ne...

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Episode 408: Jodi Benson (Ariel from The Little Mermaid) on Behind the Scenes at Disney, and Giving God Your Messy Life from 2022-09-12T08:14:38

YOU GUYS. An actual Disney Princess. Do I have the entire soundtrack of The Little Mermaid currently playing in my head?? YOU KNOW I DO! This conversation with Ariel *ahem* Listen

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Episode 407: Dave Barnes on...Well, Everything! from 2022-09-08T08:16:29

Y'all put your seatbelts on. The one. The only. Dave Barnes is here. We talk about recordings ads for Dadville, Disneyworld, Santa, socc...

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Episode 406: Matthew West on Going Through the Fire as God Stays with Us from 2022-09-05T07:01:08

Our good friend, Matthew West is in the studio today to share about his new book The ...

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Episode 405: Bryan and Katie Torwalt on Worship Music and the Gospels from 2022-09-02T08:10:09

What an absolute joy to have both Bryan and Katie Torwalt in the studio to talk about hymns and worship music, ...

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Episode 404: Charles Martin on God's Grace in Rescuing from 2022-09-01T08:00:57

One of our most frequent guests, Charles Martin, is back in the studio today. SPOILER ALERT - if you haven't read...

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Episode 403: Jordan Lee Dooley on Contentment and Pursuing Meaningful Goals from 2022-08-29T07:01:12

The dearest Jordan Lee Dooley is back on the show to talk about the life of an entrepreneur, how to create a work day that is most productive for you, and her newest book Embrace Your Almost. Th...

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Episode 402: Deborah Liu CEO of Ancestry on Creating Balance at Home and and Being A Powerful Woman at Work from 2022-08-25T08:14:44

I had the absolute pleasure of chatting with the brilliant and inspiring Deborah Liu. She's the CEO of Ancestr...

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That Sounds Fun Network: Welcome Wear We Are! from 2022-08-23T08:30:14

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Episode 401: Jeff Henderson on Navigating Transitions, Finishing Well, and Personal Integrity When it Comes to Moving On from 2022-08-22T08:19:18

Some of my FAVORITE days are days I get to have a conversation with Jeff Henderson! His new book Listen

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Episode 400: Laney Hayes (Walker’s Wife) Answers Your Questions from 2022-08-18T08:09:55

After our conversation with Walker Hayes and Craig Cooper, co-authors ...

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Episode 399: Sharon Hodde Miller + The Cost of Control from 2022-08-15T07:01:23

Is the first 10 minutes of this episode straight up Disney talk? YES.IT.IS. Are Sharon Hodde Miller and I going to start a D...

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Chase the Fun with Us! from 2022-08-14T08:00:19

Let's go chase the fun together! Sign up HERE to jump in on this...

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Episode 398: Manda Carpenter + Soul Care to Save Your Life from 2022-08-11T08:48:46

Oh I'm so happy that my friend, Manda Carpenter, is joining us in the studio today! Her book Listen

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Episode 397: Coach Tony&Lauren Dungy + Uncommon Influence from 2022-08-08T08:00:48

Y'all know I can get FIRED UP when we talk sports on the pod. What an absolute joy to get to talk with Coach Tony ...

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Episode 396: Ainsley Britain from 2022-08-04T08:20:51

My sweet friend (and book release twin), Ainsley Britain is in the studio today talking about her new book, Don't Date a BooBoo Dude. This is such an important conversation, y'all. We cover ever...

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TSF Q&A: Fun Coaching from 2022-08-01T08:01:28

Today on the show, we're celebrating the release of my new 100-day devotional Chase the Fun! My GRACIOUS, I'm excited for you to hear this episode. Fun Coaching is much like life coaching, but w...

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TSF Tour LIVE: Eddie Kaufholz and Bianca Olthoff from 2022-07-28T08:01:06

Live from the That Sounds Fun Coast to Coast Tour stops in Baltimore and Inland Empire, here are my conversations with Eddie Kaufholz and Bianca Olthoff.

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TSF Tour LIVE: Micah Tyler and Danielle Walker from 2022-07-25T08:00:50

Live from the That Sounds Fun Coast to Coast Tour stops in Columbus and Eastvale, here are my conversations with Micah Tyler and Danielle Walker.

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TSF Tour LIVE: Paula Faris and Michael Wear from 2022-07-21T08:00:32

Live from the That Sounds Fun Coast to Coast Tour stops in Greenville and Philadelphia, here are my conversations with Paula Faris and Michael Wear.

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TSF Tour LIVE: Dustin Nickerson and Jamie Ivey from 2022-07-18T08:00:54

Live from the That Sounds Fun Coast to Coast Tour stops in Phoenix and Denver, here are my conversations with Dustin Nickerson and Jamie Ivey.

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TSF Tour LIVE: Sophie Hudson and Jennie and Levi Lusko from 2022-07-14T08:00:03

Live from the That Sounds Fun Coast to Coast Tour stops in Marietta and Seattle, here are my conversations with Sophie Hudson and Jennie and Levi Lusko.

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TSF Tour LIVE: Carlos Whittaker and Liz Bohannon from 2022-07-11T08:00:45

Live from the That Sounds Fun Coast to Coast Tour stops in Tampa and Portland, here are my conversations with Carlos Whittaker and Liz Bohannon!

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Rest Hard from 2022-07-04T08:00:16

We talk about sabbath a lot here. For the next couple of weeks, our team is taking some much-needed time off and we wanted to invite you to take a little break and a moment of quiet, to rest too...

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Episode 395: Zachary Levi + Radical Love from 2022-06-30T08:00:42

Yes, friends, you read that right. Zachary Levi (AHEM...THE Zac Levi) is here to talk about his new book...

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That Sounds Fun Network: Welcome Deck The Hallmark! from 2022-06-28T08:00:16

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Episode 394: Alexa PenaVega + What If Love Is the Point? from 2022-06-27T08:00:44

I'm so happy to talk to my new friend, Alexa PenaVega, on the podcast about moving her family to Hawaii, h...

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Episode 393: Andy Crouch + The Life We're Looking For from 2022-06-23T08:00:30

One of my heroes in the faith space, Andy Crouch, is here to speak into our lives about when tech and faith culture meet. Wh...

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Episode 392: David Thomas + Raising Emotionally Strong Boys from 2022-06-20T08:00:52

My friend (and all around best.counselor.ever), David Thomas, is back on the pod today with so much wisdom on raising the y...

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Happy Father's Day from That Sounds Fun Network! from 2022-06-19T08:00:28

Happy Father's Day from That Sounds Fun Network & That Sounds Fun Podcast! Today we have a special bonus episode to share with you celebrating dads & all we love about them. In this ...

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Episode 391: Pat Martin from Martin's Bar-B-Que Joint from 2022-06-16T08:00:43

One of my culinary heroes, Pat Martin, is in the studio today! Ya'll. His new cookbook, Listen

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Episode 390: Pastor Scott Sauls + Beautiful People Don’t Just Happen from 2022-06-13T08:00:47

One of our favorite pastors around here, Scott Sauls, is back in the studio today with a conversation about his new book, Listen

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Episode 389: Tauren Wells + Joy in the Morning from 2022-06-09T08:00:27

Ya'll know how much we love Tauren Wells around here, so having him back on the show is such a treat! Tauren verbally te...

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Episode 388: John Eldredge + Resilient from 2022-06-06T08:00:49

Oh friends, this is such a sweet conversation with John Eldredge. Did I cry? You know I did! His new book Listen

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Episode 387: Brandon Heath + Enough Already from 2022-06-02T08:01

It's always a fun day when our friend, Brandon Heath (or should I say, Ranger Bob...) is in the studio! Today we are talking about hi...

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Episode 386: Catie Offerman from 2022-05-30T08:00:55

Today's conversation is with my friend, Catie Offerman. We talk about ALL the things. Baby birds, polka music, growing up, graduating...

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Episode 385: Kristian Stanfill from Passion Music from 2022-05-26T08:00:44

Oh it's always such a treat to sit down with one of my favorite hometown heroes, worship leaders, and friends- Kristian Stanfill from Passion Music. Today we talk all about our favorite summer s...

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A quick (FUN!) word from Annie! from 2022-05-25T07:00:01

A few words about being nominated for the KLOVE Fan Awards...

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TSF Tour LIVE: Shauna Niequist from 2022-05-23T15:09:27

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Episode 384: Jeanne Stevens + What's Here Now? from 2022-05-19T08:00:58

There's a short list of pastors I've been BEGGING to write a book and Jeanne Stevens is at the TOP of that list! She is so ...

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Episode 383: Tim Schurrer + The Secret Society of Success from 2022-05-16T08:00:06

Let's talk about building a team and building a business what success REALLY looks like- Tim Schurrer is the expert and one...

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Episode 382: Christine Bailey + The Kindred Life from 2022-05-12T08:00:24

My longtime friend (and former boss!) Christine Bailey is a local farmer and now an author too! Y'all have heard my talk ab...

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Episode 381: Kirsten Watson from 2022-05-09T08:00:16

You know I won't miss a chance to have a Georgia Bulldawg on the show, especially one that is a dear friend and a great mom and a brilliant thinker and a seriously good writer.... no better way ...

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That Sounds Fun Network: Welcome The Best Of You! from 2022-05-06T08:00:34

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Episode 380: Kendra Adachi and The Lazy Genius Kitchen from 2022-05-05T08:00:58

Oh I am so happy our friend and favorite Lazy Genius Kendra Adachi is back on the show today! Even though the kitchen isn't...

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Episode 379: Walker Hayes and Craig Cooper from 2022-05-02T08:00:31

This story? Y'all. You aren't ready. Country music star Walker Hayes joins us to share his faith story and friendship story with neighbor and best friend Craig Cooper. Their new book, Listen

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TSF Q&A: Prayer Part 2 from 2022-04-28T08:00:34

We couldn't fit all your Prayer questions into one episode, so we made space for TWO episodes! (Make sure you check out TSF Q&A: Prayer Part 1!) We were honored to take in hundreds of your q...

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TSF Q&A: Prayer Part 1 from 2022-04-25T08:00:23

We were honored to take in hundreds of your questions about prayer and bring in some incredible pastors, teachers, leaders, and friends to help answer as best we can! We are joined by Pastor Kev...

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TSF Prayer Series: A Life of Prayer with Beth Redman from 2022-04-21T08:00

We've talked about the practice of prayer- but what about a LIFE of prayer? My friend Beth Redman exemplifies this so beautifully, what a life of prayer looks like, and how to cultivate it. This...

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That Sounds Fun Network: Welcome Imagine Faith Talk! from 2022-04-20T12:41:49

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TSF Prayer Series: Ann Voskamp + Waymaker from 2022-04-18T08:00

Truly one of my dearest friends and truly one of the best books I've read in years, Ann Voskamp is here talking all about <...

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That Sounds Fun Network: Welcome The Unexpected Podcast with Hannah Love from 2022-04-08T08:00

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TSF Prayer Series: Pastor Derwin Gray from 2022-04-07T08:00

Our month of prayer conversations continue today with Pastor Derwin Gray as we discuss his new book How to Heal Our Racial Divide Listen

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TSF Prayer Series: Pastor Pete Greig + Hearing God from 2022-04-04T08:00

We are starting a really special month here at That Sounds Fun where we talk in each episode about the practice of prayer. We start today with an absolute legend, Listen

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Episode 378: Combating anxiety in tween girls with Katy Boatman from 2022-03-31T08:00

Have a tween girl in your life that could use some courage and calm? We get to talk with Katy Boatman, author if Listen

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Episode 377: Mandisa + Out Of The Dark from 2022-03-28T08:00

Our sweet friend Mandisa is back to talk all about her new book, Listen

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Episode 376: Tim Tebow + Mission Possible from 2022-03-24T08:00

Happy to have our pal Tim Tebow back on the show and I think this new book- Listen

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Episode 375: Kristin Chenoweth from 2022-03-21T08:00

If you want to hear two people go from 0% friendship to 100% love, it's about to happen! Wow Kristin Chenoweth Listen

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Episode 374: Rebecca St. James + Kingdom Come from 2022-03-17T07:00

Oh y'all. You knew Rebecca St. James a few decades ago, and you loved her then. But you are about to LOVE HER AGAIN...

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Episode 373: Anjelah Johnson-Reyes + Who Do You Think I Am? from 2022-03-14T08:00

I'm so happy to have my favorite comedian Anjelah Johnson Reyes back on the podcast talking about her new book Listen

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Episode 372: For King and Country from 2022-03-10T09:00

It is LONG overdue having my friends Luke and Joel Smallbone on the pod!Listen

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Episode 371: Ben Rector + The Joy of Music from 2022-03-07T09:00

What a joy to have our pal Ben Rector back in the studio to talk about JOY and Listen

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Episode 370: Bob Goff + Undistracted from 2022-03-03T09:00

Always always always a great time when Bob Goff is back on the podcast! Today we are talking about life and joy and peace a...

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Episode 369: Brooke Ligertwood + Seven from 2022-02-28T09:00

What an absolute joy to have Brooke Ligertwood in the studio to talk about prayer and parenting and worship and t...

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Episode 368: Stacey Morgan + The Astronaut's Wife from 2022-02-24T09:00

Our good friend Stacey Morgan is BACK to talk all about her new book Listen

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Episode 367: Jennie Allen + Find Your People from 2022-02-21T08:00

The dearest Jennie Allen is back on the show for us to talk about all the things (two Enneagram 7s work like that) and espe...

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Episode 366: Morgan Harper Nichols + Peace Is A Practice from 2022-02-17T09:00

Everyone's favorite artist poet Morgan Harper Nichols is back today and wow what a conversation. From following the voice o...

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Episode 365: Valentine's Day with Jim Cress (one of my favorite therapists!) from 2022-02-14T09:00

When Valentine's Day falls on a podcast day, you better believe we are gonna talk about LOVE and healthy relationships! One of my all-time favorite therapists, Listen

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Episode 364: Mallory Ervin + Living Fully from 2022-02-10T09:00

I'm so happy to have my friend Mallory Ervin on the podcast today because her new book Listen

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Episode 363: Sissy Goff and David Thomas from Raising Boys and Girls from 2022-02-07T09:00

To celebrate the launch of 100 Days To Brave For Kids, my kind friends (and two of the best counselors in the actual world)...

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TSF Network: Welcome The Snack Show with Jami&Fallon from 2022-02-04T09:00

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Episode 362: Sadie Robertson Huff from 2022-02-03T09:00

I'm so happy to have our girl Sadie Robertson Huff back on the pod! Lots of good words about how we run our companies, how ...

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Episode 361: Lauren Alaina from 2022-01-31T09:00

Oh y'all. Lauren Alaina. What a beautiful force. We've been meaning to be friends for a while, and it finally happened today! You already LOVE her voice, get ready to LOVE HER! And grab a copy o...

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Episode 360: Ben Stuart + Rest&War from 2022-01-27T09:00

One of my favorite pastors, Ben Stuart, is on the show for the first time today and I am BEYOND excited! He's an absolute l...

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TSF Network: Welcome The Faithful Podcast! from 2022-01-26T14:33:50

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Episode 359: She Reads Truth + Lent 2022! from 2022-01-24T09:00

It's my favorite time of year again as we get to talk about LENT! and the Christian calendar! No matter your current faith life, this show is for you! Listen

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Episode 358: Gary LeVox from Rascal Flatts from 2022-01-20T09:00

Oh y'all. What a legit TREAT to chat with Gary LeVox from Rascal Flatts. His new gospel album, One on One, is full of really...

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Episode 357: Shana Berkeley from Corner to Corner from 2022-01-17T09:00

I'm so excited to introduce my friend Shana Berkeley to you today and share the work of Listen

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Episode 356: Francine Rivers + Redeeming Love from 2022-01-13T08:00

What an absolute honor to have the legend herself, Francine Rivers, on the podcast today! Her acclaimed novel Listen

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Episode 355: Jenn Johnson + All Things Lovely from 2022-01-10T08:00

I love January episodes that help us set intentions and think about who we want to be this year. My friend Jenn Johnson, worship leader and author of Listen

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Episode 354: Epiphany 2022 from 2022-01-06T08:00

Let's talk about Epiphany and epiphanies. :) 

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2021 Year In Review with Eddie Kaufholz from 2021-12-29T08:00

Ah another great ending to a year with our old pal Eddie Kaufholz

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2021 Christmas Party Episode 12: TSF Q&A with Santa Claus from 2021-12-20T08:00

Santa is BACK and he is answering your questions! Wow this one is an eye-opener. I learned so much!! 

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2021 Christmas Party Episode 11: Father Mike Schmitz from 2021-12-19T08:00

Y'all. What an absolute honor to have Father Mike Schmitz on the pod today! His podcast, Listen

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2021 Christmas Party Episode 10: The Bethkes from 2021-12-18T08:00

As always, Jeff Bethke and Alyssa Bethke show up today with great laughs, great wisdom, and great encouragement. I am so...

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2021 Christmas Party Episode 9: We The Kingdom from 2021-12-17T08:00

I already loved their music, I loved meeting them a few months ago, but WHOA We The Kingdom brought the LAUGHS and the...

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2021 Christmas Party Episode 7: Staff Gifts! from 2021-12-15T08:00

If you've ever wondered who all the people are you see in pictures or videos of the office (and what they do!), today is your day! Every person in our office, from all three companies, is on the...

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2021 Christmas Party Episode 6: Aliceson and Barry Bales from Bales Farms from 2021-12-14T08:00

We have to talk food during a holiday party! :) Today I'm so happy to welcome Aliceson and Barry Bales from Bales Farms t...

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2021 Christmas Party Episode 5: Nate Bargatze from 2021-12-13T08:00

Y'all I have long been a fan of Nate Bargatze, but this conversation today sent it into friendship overdrive. What. A. Go...

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2021 Christmas Party Episode 4: Becca Stevens from 2021-12-12T08:00

Gracious I love any time I get to chat with Becca Stevens. She is the MOST impressive and the kindest and this feels ...

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2021 Christmas Party Episode 3: Keatyn Klaus from 2021-12-11T08:00

Decorating for Christmas is one of the best parts of the holidays! Holiday decorator to the (Nashville) stars, Keatyn Klaus Listen

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2021 Christmas Party Episode 2: Porsha Williams from 2021-12-10T08:00

YES Y'ALL. Porsha Williams from The Real Housewives of Atlanta and her new show Porsha Family Matters is HER...

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2021 Christmas Party Episode 1: Deck The Hallmark from 2021-12-09T08:00

Kicking off our 2021 Christmas Party with some of the funniest dudes in the land! Deck The Hallmark guys join our ...

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Episode 353: Mitch Albom from 2021-12-08T08:00

Wow what an honor to get to talk with Mitch Albom! One of the best authors of our time, Mitch's new book, Listen

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Episode 352: Pastor Samuel Rodriguez from 2021-12-06T08:00

What an honor to get to chat with Pastor Samuel Rodriguez! Anyone who sits with us and talks perseverance and prayer as we he...

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Episode 351: CAIN from 2021-12-03T08:00

Y'all. Y'ALL. The band CAIN is my very favorite group of friends and I seriously just want to be the extra sibling in that family. The...

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Episode 350: Dave Scatchard from 2021-12-01T08:00

What a joy to meet Dave Scatchard and hear his story! Former professional hockey player, husband, dad, man of faith, and life coach, Dave is all the things rolled into one and this is a FUN conv...

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Episode 349: Scott Harrison + Giving Tuesday from 2021-11-29T08:00

I'm so so glad to have our friend Scott Harrison from Charity:Water back on the pod today! We talk all about his family's mo...

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TSF Q&A: Indigenous Culture Questions with Charles and Siouxsan Robinson from 2021-11-26T08:00

We are so excited to have Charles Robinson back with us, and he brought his wife Listen

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Episode 348: Hannah Brown from 2021-11-24T08:00

I am such a fan of Hannah Brown. Yes, I watched and cheered for her the last few years as she's made her way on television,...

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Episode 347: Allison Trowbridge + Copper Books from 2021-11-22T08:00

As the holiday week starts, I'm so happy to have my friend Allison Trowbridge in the studio, talking about books and readi...

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TSF Q&A: Faith + Fasting from 2021-11-19T08:00

As we continue our Q&A episodes, we have had a lot of people with questions about the spiritual discipline of fasting, particularly in how it can be uniquely challenging, and uniquely beauti...

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Episode 346: Andi Andrew + Friendship from 2021-11-17T08:00

My friend Andi Andrew is back to help us navigate friendships in a beautiful Gospel-centric way- her book Listen

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Episode 345: Mattie Selecman + Lemons on Friday from 2021-11-15T09:00

I'm so excited to introduce to my friend Mattie Selecman. She is an incredible writer, a kind friend, and knows how to hold...

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Episode 344: Mike Donehey + Flourish from 2021-11-12T09:00

I mean, y'all know how much I adore Mike Donehey, so having him back on the show is such a treat. His new album Flouri...

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Episode 343: Veteran's Day Conversation with Jeff Struecker from 2021-11-10T08:00

Happy Veteran's Day (Thursday :) ) and thank you so much to all the men and women who have served our country and allowed us the freedoms we have today. To celebrate, I got to sit down with Listen

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Episode 342: MŌRIAH from 2021-11-08T08:00

I am soooo happy to finally get to sit and chat with my friend MŌRIAH. We've both grown and change...

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Episode 341: Dave Hollis from 2021-11-05T08:00

HOW MUCH DO I LOVE THIS DUDE?!? So much. Dave Hollis is incredibly inspiring and honest and kind. You will not want to miss...

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Episode 340: Bubba Watson from 2021-11-03T07:00

If you're a golf fan, you're in already, I know. BUBBA WATSON, y'all. But also if you're a fan of vulnerability and honesty...

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Episode 339: She Reads Truth + Advent 2021 from 2021-11-01T07:00

Our favorite gals are back- Amanda and Raechel from She Reads Truth- to talk us through Advent 2021, what we can...

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TSF with Mike Kelsey: Women's Roundtable from 2021-10-29T07:00

I'm so grateful to our friend Mike Kelsey for hosting, creating, and curating this week...

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TSF with Mike Kelsey: A Conversation with Jason Reynolds from 2021-10-25T07:00

I'm so grateful to our friend Mike Kelsey for hosting, creating, and curating this week...

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Episode 338: Madison Prewett + Made For This Moment from 2021-10-22T07:00

Also releasing a new book this week- Made For This Moment- Madison Prewett joins us to talk all things RIGHT NOW and she's about to PREACH as us, you guys. She is a gem of wisdom and I'm so glad we...

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Episode 337: WHAT SOUNDS FUN TO YOU? from 2021-10-20T07:00

My very first children's picture book releases this week! So today on the show, we have lots of my miniBFFs, lots of my own...

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Episode 336: Anne Wilson from 2021-10-18T07:00

I'm so happy to have Anne Wilson on the podcast today! Her music and career are relatively new, but this young...

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Episode 335: Mac Powell from 2021-10-15T07:00

I'm so happy to have my longtime friend Mac Powell on the podcast today, on the day his first solo CCM album launches into t...

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Episode 334: Sheila Walsh from 2021-10-13T07:00

What an honor to have Sheila Walsh on the podcast today! She's a LEGEND! Her new book Listen

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Episode 333: Charles Robinson + Indigenous Peoples' Day from 2021-10-11T07:00

My friend Charles Robinson, founder of The Red Road, joins us today ...

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Episode 332: Tyler Merritt + I Take My Coffee Black from 2021-10-08T07:00

Oh y'all. Our good buddy Tyler Merritt is back today, t...

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TSF Network: Welcome Coffee with Kailey with Kailey Dickerson! from 2021-10-06T07:00

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Episode 331: Trillia Newbell from 2021-10-04T07:00

Oh I'm so happy that my friend Trillia Newbell is joining us! We recorded on Friday afternoon, so we're a little wil...

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Episode 330: Aaron Benward + Luke Benward from Playing God from 2021-10-01T07:00

After watching Playing God, I so wanted to talk to Aaron and Luke Benward

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Episode 329: Kate Bowler + No Cure For Being Human from 2021-09-29T07:00

The ever-lovely Kate Bowler is back to remind us what we all know so deeply- there is Listen

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Episode 328: John Mark Comer + Live No Lies from 2021-09-27T07:00

One of our all-time favorites, John Mark Comer, is back to talk about the power of lies, prayer, fasting, and how spiritual...

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Episode 327: Curt Thompson + Soul of Desire from 2021-09-24T07:00

I cried just about start to finish of this conversation with Dr. Curt Thompson and I cried just about start to finish w...

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Episode 326: US Olympian Garrett Scantling from 2021-09-22T07:00

After watching Tokyo 2020, I wanted to hear about what it was like for Team USA! We talk today with our new VERY FAVORITE OLYMPIAN Garrett Sc...

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Episode 325: Pastor Mike Todd + Crazy Faith from 2021-09-20T08:00

Y'all better BUCKLE UP because Pastor Mike comes in HOT today and we are not playing around talking about Listen

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Episode 324: Carey Nieuwhof + At Your Best from 2021-09-17T07:00

When I first read Carey Nieuwhof's book, At Your Best...

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Episode 323: Christy Wright + Take Back Your Time from 2021-09-15T07:00

My gal Christy Wright is back on the pod and we GO IN on how to balance our lives and our time and i...

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Episode 322: Danielle Walker + Food Saved Me from 2021-09-13T07:00

One of my BFFs Danielle Walker is back today and wow is her new book special. Listen

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Episode 321: Steve Carter from 2021-09-10T07:00

Oh I am so happy to have my friend Steve Carter on the podcast talking all about his new book The Thing Beneath The Thing,...

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Episode 320: Natalie Grant and Charlotte Gambill + Dare To Be from 2021-09-08T07:00

Oh y'all buckle up because three wild Jesus-loving friends are about to get loud and have a blast talking all about God's providence and His kindness and how we are to live and who we want to be...

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Episode 319: Lisa Whittle + The Hard Good from 2021-09-06T07:00

I'm so happy our friend Lisa Whittle is back and she is bringing truth and joy and all the strength of living out her new ...

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Episode 318: Kirk Herbstreit from 2021-09-03T07:00

Kirk Herbstreit and I sit down today and talk all about college football - including whether he is a good luck or bad luck charm for UGA - what's going to happen in the SEC, best football enviro...

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Episode 317: Bear Rinehart + Into The Mystery from 2021-09-01T07:00

Our buddy Bear Rinehart from NEEDTOBREATHE is back in the studio, telling us tons of new tales of tour life and reco...

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Episode 316: Coach Mark Richt from 2021-08-30T07:00

College football kicks off this week and no one has marked that sport more to me than Coach Mark Richt. He was the coach of the Georgia Bulldogs when I was a student and his life as a coach, man...

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Episode 315: Jon Tyson + The Intentional Father from 2021-08-27T07:00

One of our favorite dudes is back today, Jon Tyson, and we are talking through his new book, Listen

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Episode 314: Bethany Barnard from 2021-08-25T07:00

Maybe you still love Bethany Dillon's music like I do? Well she's back with an absolutely beautiful album, Listen

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Episode 313: Dallas Jenkins from The Chosen from 2021-08-23T07:00

If your community is anything like mine, EVERYONE is talking about The Chosen. Today, the creator, Dallas Jenkins, joins us to talk about the show, his own faith and successes and failures, and ...

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Episode 312: Danny Gokey from 2021-08-20T07:00

I've been a fan of Danny Gokey's for a while, but we just met a few months ago at the KLOVE Fan Awards and became fast ...

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TSF Q&A: Singleness from 2021-08-18T07:00

We received over 700 questions in 24 hours about how to live well in the season you are in right now, particularly speaking to singleness. (But LOTS of you married friends had questions too, whi...

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Episode 311: Hosanna Wong from 2021-08-16T07:00

Oh I am so happy to have my friend Hosanna Wong join us on the podcast today. It's a LONG overdue conversation wi...

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Episode 310: Cross Point Music from 2021-08-13T07:00

OH I LOVE HAVING TWO OF MY BEST PALS ON THE PODCAST. Cheryl Stark and Mike Grayson are here from Cross Point Music to talk all about w...

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Episode 309: Roger Bennett from Men In Blazers from 2021-08-11T07:00

Y'all know I love soccer but one of the reasons AMERICA is falling more in love with soccer is because of today's guest, Roger Bennett Listen

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Episode 308: JOHNNYSWIM from 2021-08-09T08:00

Y'all aren't even ready for the FUN and DEPTH that awaits you today with Amanda and Abner from JOHNNYSWIM. This is the number one reque...

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Episode 307: Ellie Holcomb + Canyon from 2021-08-06T07:00

Our girl Ellie Holcomb is back for a very special conversation about her new album, C...

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Episode 306: Louie Giglio + Psalm 23 from 2021-08-04T07:00

I LOVE when we see a theme stretching across multiple shows and here we are AGAIN at Psalm 23! One of my all-time favorite pastors, Louie Giglio, is back today and his new book, Listen

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Episode 305: Shane and Shane from 2021-08-02T07:00

Y'all I am sorry for how hard I fangirl but who can blame a person when Shane and Shane are on the other side of the microphones. Th...

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TSF Tour LIVE: Sharon McMahon from 2021-07-30T07:00

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Minneapolis, here is my conversation with America's Government Teacher, Sharon McMahon!

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TSF Tour LIVE: Dave Barnes + Jon McLaughlin from 2021-07-28T07:00

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Mobile, here is my conversation with Dave and Jon from Dadville!

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TSF Tour LIVE: Jordan Lee Dooley from 2021-07-26T07:00

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Indianapolis, here is my conversation with Jordan Lee Dooley!

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TSF Tour LIVE: Matt and Lauren Chandler from 2021-07-23T07:00

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Dallas, here is my conversation with Pastor Matt Chandler and his wife (and one of my favorite authors) Lauren Chandler!

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TSF Tour LIVE: Charles Martin from 2021-07-21T07:00

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Houston, here is my conversation with novelist Charles Martin!

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TSF Tour LIVE: Ginna Claire Mason + Mary Kate Morrissey from 2021-07-19T07:00

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Milwaukee, here is my conversation with our favorite Wicked Musical witches- Ginna Claire Mason and Mary Kate Morrissey!

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TSF Tour LIVE: Mike Kelsey from 2021-07-16T07:00

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Grand Rapids, here is my conversation with Pastor Mike Kelsey (and a moment with his wife Ashley)!

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TSF Tour LIVE: The Popcast from 2021-07-14T07:00

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Birmingham, here is my conversation with Knox and Jamie from The Popcast!

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TSF Tour LIVE: Jamie Kern Lima from 2021-07-12T07:00

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Waco, here is my conversation with author and IT Cosmetics founder Jamie Kern Lima!

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TSF Tour LIVE: Aarti Sequeira from 2021-07-09T07:00

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Charlotte, here is my conversation with celebrity chef Aarti Sequeira!

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TSF Tour LIVE: Trey Kennedy from 2021-07-07T07:00

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Kansas City, here is my conversation with comedian Trey Kennedy!

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TSF Tour LIVE: Lady A from 2021-07-05T07:00

Live from the That Sounds Fun Tour stop in Nashville, here is my conversation with Hillary, Dave, and Charles from Lady A! 

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EnneaSummer2021: Sevens from 2021-07-02T07:00

We end our EnneaSummer2021 series with the ever fun sevens! The only number to have three guests (HI IT ME), Ashley and Craig join me to discuss the finer points of being healthy in our seven-ne...

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Episode 304: Heather Thompson Day from 2021-06-30T07:00

Gracious you aren't even READY for this conversation with Heather Thompson Day! You're gonna want to take notes and be able...

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EnneaSummer2021: Sixes from 2021-06-28T07:00

What a gift sixes are to our world! Taylor Ann and Ethan are so honest and vulnerable and tell us what it is really like to be in the head of the ones who are loyal and thoughtful and always awa...

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EnneaSummer2021: Fives from 2021-06-25T07:00

It's never lost on me that asking two enneagram 5s to sit down for the #EnneaSummer2021 conversation is asking a lot of them. But I could not be more thankful for Candi and Jason making space fo...

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Episode 303: Jess Connolly + Breaking Free From Body Shame from 2021-06-23T07:00

What a joy to have Jess Connolly back on the podcast, talking through the concepts around her new book Breaking Free From Body Shame. Jess ...

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EnneaSummer2021: Fours from 2021-06-21T07:00

Corey and Blair, our #EnneaSummer2021 fours, really showed up for us today. So many thoughts, so many feelings, such generosity and kindness. Fours go towards (1) in security and towards (2) in ...

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EnneaSummer2021: Threes from 2021-06-18T07:00

Emma and Justin are about to tell you all the reasons that we need and love Threes in our everyday life! Wow I love these friends and the way they are learning and growing and serving in their n...

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Episode 302: Michael W. Smith from 2021-06-16T07:00

Y'all. I know. This may be as wild to y'all as it is to me, but today we get to talk with Michael W. Smith, an absolute legend in the mu...

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EnneaSummer2021: Twos from 2021-06-14T07:00

Wow these Twos. I learned so much, was so moved by their honesty and their hearts. Ashley and Danny are so generous with their words and with their actions, as you will hear today. Twos go towar...

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EnneaSummer2021: Ones from 2021-06-11T07:00

I have known these EnneaSummer2021 Ones, Brad and Fallon, for almost a decade. To hear them dig into their own hearts and own stories really moved me. Ones go towards (7) in security and towards...

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Episode 301: Sam Collier from Hillsong Atlanta from 2021-06-09T07:00

Last weekend, Hillsong Atlanta held their first Sunday service and the pastor of the new church, Listen

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EnneaSummer2021: Nines from 2021-06-07T07:00

Our EnneaSummer2021 series continues with Adam and Camille, two really healthy and lovely nines. I feel like I understand nines so much better than I did before! I loved hearing from Suzanne Sta...

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EnneaSummer2021: Eights from 2021-06-04T07:00

We start this year's EnneaSummer2021 episodes with our mighty eights. What a gift to hear Matt and Ali process together about their eight-ness, respond to Suzanne Stabile's thoughts on not only ...

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Episode 300: Rose Reid from Finding You from 2021-06-02T07:00

MOVIE STAR ALERT! Y'all, Rose Reid is such a special person... this whole conversation is one of my new favorites! I so loved ...

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TSF Network: Welcome Hope Still Wins with Ben Higgins! from 2021-06-01T07:00

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EnneaSummer2021: Enneagram Coach Haley Watkins from 2021-05-31T07:00

It's time to kickoff a really fun month here on the pod! ENNEASUMMER2021! We will spend the next few Mondays and Fridays talking about the enneagram with friends of each type and especially focu...

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Episode 299: Governor Bill Haslam from 2021-05-27T07:00

What an honor to have the former governor of Tennessee, Bill Haslam, joining us today for a conversation about faith in the public square. Spending a lot of his adult life as a public servant, G...

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Episode 298: Michelle Williams (from Destiny's Child) from 2021-05-24T07:00

I've always loved Michelle Williams, since her Destiny's Child days, but I love her even more after today's hilar...

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Episode 297: Christine Caine + How Did I Get Here? from 2021-05-20T07:00

Christine Caine is BACK and as FIRECRACKER as ever for us! Man today's convo is IMPORTANT. Yes- it's a notetaking one for sure. Her new book Listen

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Episode 296: Thad Cockrell from 2021-05-17T07:00

Oh I cannot wait for y'all to hear this amazing story from my friend and one of my favorite singer/songwriters, Thad Cockrell. You may h...

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Episode 295: Tim Timmons from 2021-05-13T07:00

Y'all aren't READY for how funny and profound Tim Timmons is... this dude is just one of my absolute favorites. His new album Listen

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TSF Network: Welcome Live in Love with Lauren Akins! from 2021-05-11T07:00

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Episode 294: Matthew McConaughey from 2021-05-10T07:00

Yep. THIS Matthew McConaughey. It was such a joy and such an honor to get to chat with Matthew. His book Listen

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Episode 293: A Special Mother's Day Show from 2021-05-06T07:00

This show is for every woman. For all the ways you mother, whether you are raising children or not. And please PLEASE stick around until the VERY end for a special moment, just for you.

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Episode 292: Gretchen Saffles from 2021-05-03T08:00

It's the week of Mother's Day, so let's talk about being grounded, making time for yourself, and being close to God- whether this Mother's Day is your best yet or a heartbreaking thought. Listen

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Episode 291: Dr. Matthew Sleeth + Hope Always from 2021-04-29T07:00

Dear friends, today we have a conversation about suicide. I want you to know that up front, so that you can listen without miniBFFs and know going into it what the topic is. One of your (and my!...

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Episode 290: Ben Kirby aka PreachersNSneakers from 2021-04-26T08:00

You've seen the instagram account, but it's time to meet Ben Kirby, the guy behind Listen

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Episode 289: Douglas McKelvey + Every Moment Holy from 2021-04-22T07:00

Many of us have found Every Moment Holy to be a profoundly helpful resource in our own lives. Listen

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Episode 288: Harry Connick Jr. from 2021-04-19T07:00

When word got around that Harry Connick Jr had a faith-inspired album releasing, my ears and my interviewing heart both perked up. ...

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Episode 287: Laura Tremaine from 2021-04-15T07:00

What a legit joy to release a book twin with Laura Tremaine! We have been DYING to get on the pod together so it's finally the day! ...

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Episode 286: Francis Chan from 2021-04-12T08:00

Today's episode is a spiritual experience and I think you'll be as grateful for it as I am! Pastor Francis Chan is an absolute hero and a leg...

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Episode 285: Jon Acuff from 2021-04-08T07:00

What are the soundtracks you are hearing in your mind? My good pal Jon Acuff is back today, talking about what you hear in your head, how to chan...

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Episode 284: Mike Goodwin from 2021-04-05T07:00

Oh let us get ready to LAUGH, my friends! Mike Goodwin is here with us for the first time (but as you'll hear in the show, it ...

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Episode 283: Sally Lloyd-Jones from 2021-03-25T07:00

Like an actual embodiment of spring time, Sally Lloyd-Jones joins us today and the whole conversation is such a gift. She has wri...

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Episode 282: Lauren Daigle + Hold On To Me from 2021-03-24T07:00

MY GRACIOUS HOW MUCH DO I LOVE LAUREN DAIGLE. From her family's land in Louisiana, Lauren checks in with us, tells us what she learned in...

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Episode 281: John Eldredge + A Year of the Pandemic from 2021-03-22T07:00

Right before things shut down last year, John Eldredge came on the podcast and told us how to get our lives back, how to slow down, how to love beauty and rest. And then, COVID-19. So today...

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Episode 280: Emily Ley + Growing Boldly from 2021-03-18T07:00

I am SO HAPPY to have my dear friend Emily Ley back on the podcast today, talking invisalign (we are not great at it LOL) and perseverance and lots of insider talk about building a business and ...

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Episode 279: Angie Smith + Woven from 2021-03-15T07:00

Our good friend Angie Smith is back on the podcast and she came in HOT with stories and thoughts and pleads for a new best friend named Hill (LOLOL). Angie is literally one of the easiest people...

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Episode 278: Jennifer Garner from 2021-03-12T08:00

YES THAT JENNIFER GARNER.

You guys. We got to chat for a just a few minutes this week and I cannot wait to share this conversation with you. Jenn (SHE TOLD ME TO CALL HER JENN) has a new ...

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Episode 277: Dr. Josh Axe from 2021-03-11T08:00

I am a fan of talking about healthy things, and what it looks like for us to be our healthiest selves. I've really enjoyed following Dr. Josh Axe Listen

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Episode 276: Marc Scibilia from 2021-03-08T09:00

Gosh I love how musicians are often poets and some of my favorite people to talk with. Marc Scibilia fits that bill times a million. His ...

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TSF Network: Welcome Human Hope with Carlos Whittaker! from 2021-03-04T08:00

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Episode 275: Jonathan Pokluda + Outdated from 2021-03-01T08:00

Okay times for the nuts and bolts of dating. For my married friends, listen close for how you can love and support your single friends and hear the ins and outs of dating in 2021. And to my sing...

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TSF Couples 2021: Jason + Tay Brown from 2021-02-25T08:00

A football player turned farmer? A family with EIGHT KIDDOS? This is quite a story and the perfect way to end Couples month! Jason and Tay Brown Listen

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TSF Couples 2021: Mack + Meredith Brock from 2021-02-22T08:00

Two of my dear pals are back and I am so stoked for you to hear this conversation. Mack Brock and Listen

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TSF Couples 2021: Tim + Elisabeth Hasselbeck from 2021-02-18T08:00

I left this conversation changed. Tim and Elisabeth Hasselbeck are just two of my all-time favorites and hearing from them both, different personalities, different styles of communication, but o...

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TSF Network: Welcome We're Going There With Bianca Juarez Olthoff from 2021-02-17T08:00

Let's start here: what's a podcast network? Well, the That Sounds Fun Network is an amusement park of podcasts created to ent...

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TSF Couples 2021: Nathan + Christy Nockels from 2021-02-15T08:00

I'm SO EXCITED for y'all to hear this conversation about love that has lasted a lot of years. Nathan and Christy Nockels are two of my all-...

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TSF Couples 2021: Jordan + Jessica Rice from 2021-02-11T08:00

Our TSF friend Mike Kelsey gave me a heads up about this couple- Jord...

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TSF Couples 2021: She Reads Truth + Lent 2021! from 2021-02-08T08:00

It's that time of year again where we get to talk about Lent and the Christian calendar! No matter your current faith life, this show is for you! Listen

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That Sounds Fun Book: Book Club from 2021-02-05T08:00

To celebrate the launch of That Sounds Fun this week!, here's a chapter excerpt titled Book Club from the Listen

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TSF Couples 2021: Ben Higgins + Jess Clarke from 2021-02-04T08:00

I'm just so happy to kick off another month of shows featuring some of my favorite couples! Today on the show is Ben Higgins and his fiance Jess Clarke! Both of these fine folks have become dear...

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That Sounds Fun Book: The Little White Kitchen from 2021-02-03T08:00

To celebrate the launch of That Sounds Fun TODAY (EEK!), here's a chapter excerpt titled The Little White Kitchen...

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That Sounds Fun Book: That Sounds Fun Podcast Studio from 2021-02-02T08:00

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Episode 274: Jemar Tisby from 2021-01-28T08:00

Our friend Jemar Tisby is back on the podcast today to be our professor in some real specific ways we are trying to be learners! He was fir...

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Episode 273: Tim Tebow from 2021-01-25T08:00

Happy to have our friend Tim Tebow back on the podcast today! You know him as an incredibly talented athlete, a sports commentator, an author...

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Episode 272: Inauguration Week 2021 with Allie Beth Stuckey and Michael Wear from 2021-01-21T08:00

Recorded last week, I wanted to pull in two friends, who share my faith but are from different political parties, to chat with us about where we go from here. There are things I agree with that ...

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Episode 271: Dr. Tony Evans and Pastor Scott Sauls from 2021-01-18T08:00

Today, as we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr Day and begin Inauguration week in 2021, two of my very favorite pastors have joined us. Dr. Tony Evans Listen

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Episode 270: Pastor Mark Batterson + Win The Day from 2021-01-14T08:00

Oh we LOVE when Pastor Mark Batterson joins us on the show! Today we're talking about habits that will help you with today and also ...

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Episode 269: Rachel Cruze from 2021-01-11T08:00

Nothing beats having a BFF on the show! Rachel Cruze and I sit down and talk all about money, how to get it all done, and who we are becomi...

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TSF Q&A : Reading The Gospels In A Month from 2021-01-10T08:00

You guys have asked a lot of questions about reading the Gospels in a month and though I am not an expert, I did try to answer them as best I could! If you want to download a plan for reading th...

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Episode 268: Kendra Adachi + The Lazy Genius Way from 2021-01-07T08:00

Here we really kick into 2021 with some tips on better ways to live our lives, organize our linen closets, prioritize what matters most, and stop SHOULDing each other. And a whole conversation a...

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Episode 267: Charles Martin + They Turned The World Upside Down from 2021-01-04T08:00

EXACTLY how we want to start 2021- with one of our favorites, Charles Martin! Let's talk about Jesus and the disciples, God as our Father, ...

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2020 Year In Review with Eddie Kaufholz from 2020-12-28T08:00

Sure, Eddie Kaufholz and I chat two times a week over on Annie and Eddie Keep Talking, but the Year in Review is a whole different thing....

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2020 Christmas Episode 12: It's all about Jesus. from 2020-12-18T08:00

It's all about Jesus. Merry Christmas, friends. 

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If you're just joining the party, it's over! :) But you can back up and listen to the previous 11 days worth of epis...

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2020 Christmas Party Episode 11: Anjelah Johnson from 2020-12-17T08:00

Ready to laugh? Need to lighten things up a bit at the end of this party? There is no one finer in the land than actress and comedian Anjelah Johnson Listen

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2020 Christmas Party Episode 10: Nikki DeLoach + Hallmark Christmas Movies! from 2020-12-16T08:00

Well listen. If there is one episode that is DEEPLY RESEARCHED (and there is literally ONE that is researched every year), it is this one. My BFFs and PhD candidates in Hallmarkology, Jen and Ja...

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2020 Christmas Party Episode 9: A Ben Rector Christmas from 2020-12-15T08:00

Your favorite and my favorite Ben Rector is back to party with us today! Of all my friends y'all request to chat with, Ben is at th...

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2020 Christmas Party Episode 8: Amy Grant from 2020-12-14T08:00

I just cannot tell y'all what a gift it feels like to have Amy Grant on the podcast today. For myself, and many of us, Amy and her voice and ...

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2020 Christmas Party Episode 7: Pastor Kevin Queen from 2020-12-13T08:00

Happy Sunday- the third Sunday in Advent! It's such a joy to welcome a listener favorite and the pastor of the pod, Kevin Queen Listen

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2020 Christmas Party Episode 6: Enneagram Gift Guide with Dr. Drew Moser from 2020-12-12T08:00

We love talking about the enneagram tool here and when you put together enneagram and presents, I AM HERE FOR IT! Dr. Drew Moser is an absolute expert and the author of Listen

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2020 Christmas Party Episode 5: Kimberly Schlapman from Little Big Town from 2020-12-11T08:00

Oh y'all. This conversation is a gift from God. Kimberly Schlapman comes and tells us about her family's holiday traditions, adoption...

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2020 Christmas Party Episode 4: Christmas Cooking with Charles Hunter III from 2020-12-10T08:00

Favorite recipes, favorite restaurants, and the power of browned butter. Charles Hunter III, you may know him online as Listen

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2020 Christmas Party Episode 3: An Addiction Conversation with Dr. Chip Dodd from 2020-12-09T08:00

Settle in for this one, friends. Dr. Chip Dodd is one of the wisest men I know and we are going to talk deep quick about our mental healt...

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2020 Christmas Party Episode 2: Tsh Oxenreider from 2020-12-08T08:00

Our party continues today talking about the season of Advent with Tsh Oxenreider. She's a longtime friend of mine and just one of the be...

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2020 Christmas Party Episode 1: Santa Claus from 2020-12-07T08:00

It's time for our 12 Days of Christmas Party here at That Sounds Fun! And we kick this off with the best of men. My gracious, Santa Claus has got a lot to sort out this year in delivering gifts ...

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Episode 266: Rend Collective from 2020-12-03T08:00

This episode feels like a party FOR REAL. Why is Rend Collective the most fun and talented group ever??! (Because they're Northern Irish, that's why.) I...

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Episode 265: Kathie Lee Gifford from 2020-11-30T08:00

What an absolute JOY to talk with Kathie Lee Gifford! I learned so much, wished we could all fly to Israel together, and really enjoyed tal...

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Episode 264: Kimberly Williams-Paisley + HAPPY THANKSGIVING! from 2020-11-26T08:00

Happy Thanksgiving, friends! No one better to chat with today than Kimberly Williams-Paisley! Not only do we talk long ab...

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Episode 263: Natalie Grant from 2020-11-23T09:00

THIS WOMAN. Are y'all even ready for this conversation with Natalie Grant?!? Lots of laughs, a couple of tears, and lots...

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Episode 262: Lysa TerKeurst + forgiveness from 2020-11-19T08:00

One of our favorites if BACK! I just love getting to sit and talk with Lysa TerKeurst about life and writing and today, forgiveness. Her...

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Episode 261: Cody Zeller from 2020-11-16T08:00

It is about time we had a star from the NBA on our show! Meet Cody Zeller, player for the Charlotte Hornets, starting his eig...

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Episode 260: Christine D'Clario from 2020-11-12T16:20:02

A few years ago, Christine D'Clario and I went on a trip to Ecuador with Compassion Intl and IMMEDIATELY hit it off. Like, sister...

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Episode 259: Captain Harold and Rachel Earls from 2020-11-09T08:00

To celebrate Veteran's Day this week, we are so excited to have Captain Harold and Rachel Earls on the show! They are incredibly fun to listen to and learn from, have an awesome family and aweso...

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Episode 258: John Bevere from 2020-11-05T08:00

It was such an honor to get to speak to John Bevere for today's episode. The impact his ministry has already had on the world is astounding- so he's the exact right person to talk to us about th...

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Episode 257: Advent 2020 + She Reads Truth from 2020-11-02T08:00

Maybe my favorite episode every year is when we get to sit down with Amanda Bible Williams and Raechel Myers from She Reads Truth and talk all about the season of Advent! (starts November 29!)&n...

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Episode 256: 2020 US Election with Gabe Lyons from 2020-10-29T07:00

This is the beginning, not the end, of our 2020 US Election conversation. (We have two more shows planned with two of my favorite political experts around the inauguration in January!) Y'all hav...

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Episode 255: Karen Kingsbury from 2020-10-26T07:00

It is such an honor to have one of my favorite novelists on the podcast today! Karen Kingsbury is a #1 New York Times Bestselling a...

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Episode 253: Point of Grace from 2020-10-19T07:00

These are some of my very favorite ladies ever. Point of Grace is a group that has been singing in my ears for decades, but the real ...

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Episode 252: Lecrae from 2020-10-15T07:00

I am such a huge fan of Lecrae's music and his writing and his story. His new book I Am Restored<...

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Episode 251: Sam Acho from 2020-10-12T07:00

Y'all know I'm a huge fan of sports, so anytime an athlete comes on the show, I AM A HAPPY ANNIE. Sam Acho is today's guest and his story of fa...

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Episode 250: Maddie&Tae from 2020-10-08T07:00

I did not mean to make us new besties BUT IT HAPPENED, Y'ALL. I have been a long time fan of Maddie & Tae's music, but now I am j...

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Episode 249: Dr. Russell Moore from 2020-10-05T08:00

What an absolute honor to have Dr. Russell Moore join us on the podcast today. I have long looked up to him and respected his work, a...

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Episode 248: Jamie Ivey + You Be You from 2020-10-01T07:00

Gracious I love my friend Jamie Ivey and I REALLY love her new book You Be You. She lives this message...

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Episode 247: Alli Worthington + Standing Strong from 2020-09-28T07:00

Oh my gracious I am so excited to have our friend Alli Worthington back in the podcast studio again! Her pure joy and excitement about...

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Episode 246: Tyler Merritt from 2020-09-24T12:17:22

I have been long hoping to have Tyler Merritt on the podcast- you probably know him as the guy from his Listen

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Episode 245: Jay and Allison DeMarcus from 2020-09-21T07:00

I biiiinged DeMarcus Family Rules on Netflix a few weeks ago and my gracious I really liked it. I've been a fan of both Jay ...

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Episode 244: Derwin Gray from 2020-09-17T08:00

Today is my first day being friends with Dr. Derwin Gray, but I have been a fan and follower for a very very long time. What an amazin...

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Episode 243: Myquillyn Smith + Welcome Home from 2020-09-14T07:00

The fall is here(ish) and it's time to start thinking about how our homes will change with the seasons. There is literally no better expert than Myquilly...

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Episode 242: Levi Lusko from 2020-09-10T07:00

It is ABOUT TIME my friend Levi Lusko joined us on the podcast! You remember his wife Jennie was on just a few months ago (Episode 220) and ...

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Episode 241: Rashawn Copeland from 2020-09-07T08:00

I am so excited to introduce y'all to my friend, Rashawn Copeland. We met on a trip to Israel a few years ago and it has been i...

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Episode 240: Bear Rinehart from 2020-09-03T07:00

What a trip to get to chat with NEEDTOBREATHE's front man, Bear Rinehart. He answers some of your questions, talks about songwriting in the pandemic,...

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Episode 239: Lisa Bevere from 2020-08-31T07:00

Lisa Bevere is the Godmother we all need- full of wisdom and humor, truthful but kind, strong and humble- pretty much, just an incredible friend to have. Yo...

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Episode 238: Valorie Burton from 2020-08-27T07:00

Y'all better get ready to get INSPIRED. Valorie Burton absolutely tells the beautiful and best truths and is a FUN new friend for me and my gracious I adored her. Her latest book (she has writte...

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EnneaSummer2020: Q&A with Suzanne Stabile from 2020-08-24T08:00

Y'all had some QUESTIONS after we finished our #EnneaSummer2020 series, so we called on one of the dearest and best, Suzanne Stabile. S...

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Episode 237: Banning Liebscher + The Three-Mile Walk from 2020-08-20T07:00

You know I always warn you when you'll want to be able to take notes. So be advised: this is a note taking episode. Banning Liebscher Listen

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Episode 236: Lauren Akins from 2020-08-17T07:00

Y'all's dreams are ALL coming true because we've got Lauren Akins on the podcast today! She is precisely as wonderful and kin...

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Episode 235: Shauna Niequist from 2020-08-13T07:00

One of our all-time favorite friends around here, Shauna Niequist, is back to chat! With her first three books being recovered and ...

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Episode 234: Drew and Stacey Morgan talk SPACE! from 2020-08-10T07:00

I'm sure you remember Stacey Morgan being on the podcast with me a few months ago. Well now that her husband, Dr. Drew Morgan, has returned to earth from the International Space Station, I wante...

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TSF Network: Welcome The Matthew West Podcast! from 2020-08-06T07:00

Let's start here: what's a podcast network? Well, the That Sounds Fun Network is an amusement park of podcasts created to ent...

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Episode 233: Double Name Witches + 100 Days To Brave 2020 from 2020-08-03T08:00

Your favorite Broadway stars are BACK! Ginna Claire Mason Moffett and Listen

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EnneaSummer2020: Sevens from 2020-07-30T08:00

Saving the best for last! (JUST KIDDING, I know, not fair, I'm a 7.) :) Each show this year has been incredibly insightful and helpful and I today's stays that same course. It's the first time T...

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EnneaSummer2020: Sixes from 2020-07-27T08:00

I love sitting down with two enneagram 6s and hearing and seeing the world through their eyes for a couple of minutes. Curtis and Laura are smart and healthy and kind and vulnerable- giving us r...

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EnneaSummer2020: Fives from 2020-07-23T08:00

I know the sacrifice our #EnneaSummer2020 Enneagram 5 friends are making, stepping up to the microphone and lending their stories to us today. Winston and Haley do such a great job of letting us...

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Episode 232: Jon Tyson + Beautiful Resistance from 2020-07-21T08:00

As promised, Jon Tyson is back on the show to pick up where we left off this spring. I absolutely love learning from him- whether thro...

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EnneaSummer2020: Fours from 2020-07-20T08:00

This is the only episode we recorded long distance, and that's just how #EnneaSummer2020 Enneagram 4s like it, right? Annie and Stew join us from two different cities to tell us about the creati...

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EnneaSummer2020: Threes from 2020-07-16T08:00

Y'all aren't even ready for the high level of awesome our #EnneaSummer2020 Enneagram 3s bring today. Confident but humble, kind and thoughtful, Candice and Taylor are genuinely two of the best. ...

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Episode 231: Paula Faris from 2020-07-15T08:00

We share all the people, but today is the first time Paula Faris and I became real life (over zoom of course) friends. We cover all ...

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EnneaSummer2020: Twos from 2020-07-13T08:00

Kindness is going to POUR through your speakers today, friends, as you hear our Enneagram 2s. Riley and Christina are here to tell us what it's like to be inside of the mind of someone who think...

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EnneaSummer2020: Ones from 2020-07-09T08:00

Today's conversation with the Enneagram Ones absolutely blew my mind. I learned so much from Sarah and Dan and I just absolutely loved that they both showed up with the questions answered on a p...

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EnneaSummer2020: Nines from 2020-07-06T08:00

Our #EnneaSummer2020 Nines are two of the best and most genuine people I know. Koula and Andy showed up in the studio and told so much truth- about what it is like to be a Nine, about what bring...

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EnneaSummer2020: Eights from 2020-07-02T08:00

We start this year's EnneaSummer episodes with our mighty eights. Strong and kind, wise and lots of words for us about how to understand the eights that you know and love. So thankful for David ...

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EnneaSummer2020: Sarajane Case from 2020-06-29T08:00

It's time to kickoff a really fun month here on the pod! ENNEASUMMER2020! We will spend the next few Mondays and Thursdays talking about the enneagram with friends of each type. But today, we st...

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TSF with Mike Kelsey: What Do We Do Now + Jordan Rice and Lauren Allgood from 2020-06-25T08:00

We are so lucky to have three episodes this week, all hosted, created, and curated by good friend of the pod, Pastor Mike Kelsey<...

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TSF with Mike Kelsey: Q&A + Mike&friends from 2020-06-23T11:57:24

We are so lucky to have three episodes this week, all hosted, created, and curated by good friend of the pod, Pastor Mike Kelsey<...

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TSF with Mike Kelsey: Why History Matters + Jemar Tisby from 2020-06-22T08:00

We are so lucky to have three episodes this week, all hosted, created, and curated by good friend of the pod, Pastor Mike Kelsey<...

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Episode 230: Carlos Whittaker + Enter Wild from 2020-06-18T08:00

We're all so happy to have Carlos Whittaker back in the That Sounds Fun podcast studio and we talked about... well... all the things. ...

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TSF Network: Welcome Dadville! from 2020-06-15T08:00

MY TWO (favorite) DADS! Dave Barnes and Jon McLaughlin are musicians, neighbors, fr...

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Episode 229: Amy Brown from 2020-06-11T08:00

I am so so happy to have Amy Brown on the podcast with us today! Amy is the co-host of The Bobby Bones Show, iHeartMedia’s award-winning C...

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Episode 228: Sophie Hudson from 2020-06-08T07:00

If you want a voice to bring you joy and truth, turn to Sophie Hudson. I have (we have all) loved her for ye...

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Episode 227: Nona Jones from 2020-06-04T07:00

It's been about a year since I met Nona Jones and I've loved getting to know her, learn from her, and laugh with her. We've been trying for months to get our calendars to sync for this conversat...

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Episode 226: Knox McCoy from 2020-06-01T07:00

Y'all have heard Knox McCoy on the show, back in February 2018 when we had him and Jamie Golden...

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TSF Network: Welcome The Next Right Thing! from 2020-05-28T07:00

Let's start here: what's a podcast network? Well, the That Sounds Fun Network is an amusement p...

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Episode 225: Karen Swallow Prior from 2020-05-25T07:00

Get ready for your English and British Literature heart to grow three sizes bigger. Dr. Karen Swallow Prior<...

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Episode 224: Luke Norsworthy + Befriending Your Monsters from 2020-05-21T07:00

We always love when Luke Norsworthy comes on the show- he's a friend favorite. We cover one billion topics, laugh a ton, grieve the very recent loss of his mother, and I gush on how much I love ...

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Episode 223: Mike Kelsey from 2020-05-18T07:00

Friends. I thank you in advance for engaging in this conversation and facing what it causes you to feel and what it brings up in you. Thank you for being the kind of friends that are open to tou...

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Episode 222: Jennifer Fulwiler from 2020-05-14T07:00

I am such a huge fan of Jennifer Fulwiler and her work and this conversation is LONG overdue- she's one...

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Episode 221: Eugene Cho from 2020-05-11T07:00

I greatly admire Pastor Eugene Cho- for his preaching, his leadership, his writing, his obedience, his advocac...

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Episode 220: Jennie Lusko from 2020-05-07T07:00

Mother's Day shows matter so much to me- I love being able to feature moms that will bless us as we listen. Months and months ago I asked Listen

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PREVIEW: Annie and Eddie Keep Talking from 2020-05-05T13:42:36

Here is episode 1 of Annie and Eddie Keep Talking! <...

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TSF Quarantine 35: LAST ONE with Eddie from 2020-05-04T13:53:48

Communion, power outages, and what happens next!

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Episode 219: Lindsey Wheeler + Bottle of Tears from 2020-05-04T07:00

It's Mother's Day week and we are here for it! Today one of my dearest friends is joining us- Lindsey Wheeler, the founder of Listen

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TSF Quarantine 34: (6th) Friday with Eddie from 2020-05-01T13:42:17

A visit from a special guest, lots of serious talk, and some real heroes, like Joy Eggerichs Reed.

. . . . .

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TSF Quarantine 33: (6th) Thursday with Eddie from 2020-04-30T13:40:05

The world of writing books, blogs, and journals, us drooling over a mutual friend, and then making him our hero. It gets weird. Sorry (but not sorry because we just love you), Listen

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Episode 218: Cory Asbury Part 2 from 2020-04-30T07:00

THIS GUY. Y'all he is just absolutely one of my favorites. Today we are catching up with Cory Asbury all abou...

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TSF Quarantine 32: (6th) Wednesday with Eddie from 2020-04-29T13:26:04

Dollywood recipes, robes, heroes. You get it.

. . . . .

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TSF Quarantine 31: (6th) Tuesday with Eddie from 2020-04-28T13:38:57

We talked about so many things I honestly don't remember. Except England. We definitely talked about England. HAPPY TUESDAY!

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TSF Quarantine 30: (6th) Monday with Eddie from 2020-04-27T13:24:16

B-I-N-G-O, 7 minutes of serious about coronavirus and the start of week 6 in quarantine/shelter-in-place life, and as always, some heroes.

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Episode 217: Michael Todd from 2020-04-27T07:00

I am alllll the way here for this conversation with Pastor Michael Todd from Transformation Church about...

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TSF Quarantine 29: (5th) Friday with Eddie from 2020-04-24T13:43:03

Visits from cute cohosts, an adjustment to the BINGO game, heroes, check-ins, etc. It's a Friday for sure. See y'all next week!

Email your bingo-ed BINGO board to contest@anniefdo...

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TSF Quarantine 28: (5th) Thursday with Eddie from 2020-04-23T13:25

You get to cross off the trophy today. :) Also- how spicy is that? And can my 7 year old watch that? 

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Episode 216: Jo Saxton + Ready To Rise from 2020-04-23T07:00

It is never a normal day with Jo Saxton comes on the show. She is full of wisdom, makes me laugh, and never...

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TSF Quarantine 27: (5th) Wednesday with Eddie from 2020-04-22T13:51:38

This show is too long SORRY but we don't want to cut any of it. Unless it's in a stew. Then you can use a knife if you need to. (You'll get it when you listen.)

Don't forgot to grab the #...

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TSF Quarantine 26: (5th) Tuesday with Eddie from 2020-04-21T13:39:14

The behind the scenes of public speaking, BINGO talk, heroes, and 7 minutes of serious that is a bit longer (shocking no one).

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TSF Quarantine 25: (5th) Monday with Eddie from 2020-04-20T13:25:29

Owls, southern drawls, Eagle scouting, game nights, heroes. We really did a thing here today, folks.

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Episode 215: Jen Hatmaker from 2020-04-20T07:00

A longtime friend and a favorite human, writer, speaker, can we say comedian? (yes we can), I am just so happy to have Jen...

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TSF Quarantine 24: (4th) Friday with Eddie from 2020-04-17T12:55:49

The Great British Bakeoff talk, the girls bring some facts and whispers, and get ready to play bingo with tens of thousands of your closest pod friends next week! (Game board available on Sunday...

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TSF Quarantine 23: (4th) Thursday with Eddie from 2020-04-16T13:30:10

Eddie in his VERY Southern drawl asks a lot of questions and tells us how to do relationship well.

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Episode 214: Stacey Morgan from 2020-04-16T07:00

In February, when the Love Better Tour swung through Houston, we had the absolute honor of visiting Johnson Space Center, home of NASA. And that is where I met Listen

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TSF Quarantine Episode 22: (4th) Wednesday with Eddie from 2020-04-15T13:39:15

How do you wake up your house?, Easter candy, seven minutes of serious, and a mystery solved. What a Wednesday.

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TSF Quarantine Episode 21: (4th) Tuesday with Eddie from 2020-04-14T13:42:53

Tiny parent warning. :)

TV shows we have (and haven't watched), important pronunciation of English towns, and some heroes. It's Tuesday.

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TSF Quarantine Episode 20: (4th) Monday with Eddie from 2020-04-13T13:27

We are back! (Hope you are too.) We are still at home! Hope you are too. :) 

Seven serious minutes about Easter, some special guests, and lots of school cafeteria talk.

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Episode 213: Jon Tyson from 2020-04-13T07:00

The day after Easter, in the middle of a worldwide pandemic, what does it all mean spiritually? And how should we pray? And is this the start of revival? WHAT DO WE NOT KNOW HERE.

I've lo...

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TSF Holy Week 2020: Easter Sunday from 2020-04-12T07:00

Holy Week Bible Reading:

Matthew 28:1-10

Mark 16:1-13

Luke 24:1-35

John 20:1-25

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TSF Holy Week 2020: Good Friday from 2020-04-10T07:00

Holy Week Bible Reading:

Matthew 26:47-27:66

Mark 14:43-15:47

Luke 22:47-23:56

John 18:2-19:42

(Read in The Message Version)

. . . . .

There will...

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TSF Holy Week 2020: Thursday from 2020-04-09T07:00

Holy Week Bible Reading:

Matthew 26:17-46

Mark 14:12-42

Luke 22:7-46

John 13-17:26

(Read from the Christian Standard Bible Version)

. . . . .

#TS...

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TSF Holy Week 2020: Wednesday from 2020-04-08T07:00

Holy Week Bible Reading:

Matthew 26:14-16

Mark 14:10-11

Luke 22:3-6

(Read from the New English Translation)

. . . . .

#TSFHolyWeek

#thatsoundsfun...

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TSF Holy Week 2020: Tuesday from 2020-04-07T07:00

Holy Week Bible Reading:

Matthew 21:23-23:39, 26:6-13

Mark 11:27-12:44

Luke 20-21:4

John 12:2-11

(Read in the New Living Translation)

. . . . .

#...

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TSF Holy Week 2020: Monday from 2020-04-06T07:00

Holy Week Bible Reading:

Matthew 21:12-22

Mark 11:12-18

Luke 19:45-48

(Read in the English Standard Version)

. . . . .

#TSFHolyWeek

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TSF Holy Week 2020: Palm Sunday from 2020-04-05T07:00

Holy Week Bible Reading:

Matthew 21:1-11

Mark 11:1-11

Luke 19:29-44

John 12:12-19

(Read from my Bible in the New International Version 1984)

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TSF Quarantine Episode 19: (3rd) Friday with Eddie from 2020-04-03T13:55:19

From baby goats to jazz leadership.

Love y'all. See you Monday, April 13th.

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TSF Quarantine Episode 18: (3rd) Thursday with Eddie from 2020-04-02T13:44:03

Embarrassing stories and donuts and food trucks. Another normal day around here. 

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Episode 212: Charles Martin + The Water Keeper from 2020-04-02T07:00

If something happens twice, can we call it a tradition? :) Because I love the idea of Charles Martin<...

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TSF Quarantine Episode 17: (3rd) Wednesday with Eddie from 2020-04-01T13:19:18

Lots of heroes, lots of writing talk, and an update on feelings.

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TSF Quarantine Episode 16: (3rd) Tuesday with Eddie from 2020-03-31T13:19:24

Our seven serious minutes extended a bit today. Enjoy. :) 

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TSF Quarantine Episode 15: (3rd) Monday with Eddie from 2020-03-30T13:45:10

LOTS of breakfast talk (with two adorable visitors) and some heroes and a last resort offer for Tim and his fiancé.

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Episode 211: Ellie Holcomb + Don't Forget To Remember from 2020-03-30T07:00

Gracious I adore Ellie Holcomb, and getting to chat with her in these uncertain and sometimes scary day...

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TSF Quarantine Episode 14: (3rd) Sunday with Eddie from 2020-03-29T13:38:18

Of course we had to talk about Tiger King, 7 serious minutes about the beginning of a new week, some real life heroes, and how Eddie would excel at Shark Tank.

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TSF Quarantine Episode 13: (2nd) Friday with Eddie from 2020-03-27T13:10:42

Sabbath talk, hero talk, cameo talk, and some great updates after yesterday's show.

(Reminder: we Sabbath/rest on Saturdays, and we talked too long today so you're a little ready for a br...

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TSF Quarantine Episode 12: (2nd) Thursday with Eddie from 2020-03-26T13:42:15

How do we help doctors and nurses? 7 minutes of serious that goes longer than 7 minutes.

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Episode 210: John Eldredge from 2020-03-26T07:00

I fangirl hard today on this episode with John Eldredge. His writings, his podcast, his teachings- his...

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TSF Quarantine Episode 11: (2nd) Wednesday with Eddie from 2020-03-25T13:39:37

Jokes from the girls, tons of fruit talk, and while my quarantine is officially over, these shows will keep going... but we won't be starting any small businesses. See y'all tomorrow!

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TSF Quarantine Episode 10: (2nd) Tuesday with Eddie from 2020-03-24T14:06:48

The real question remains- does Producer Chad wear joggers or leggings? And we lament the loss of sports, particularly the Olympics 2020 (news hot off the presses), and what I will do as soon as...

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TSF Quarantine Episode 9: (2nd) Monday with Eddie from 2020-03-23T13:52:37

Two adorable sweet guests, breakfast talk, a baseball mystery to be solved, and some big heroes.

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Episode 209: Lisa Whittle + Jesus Over Everything from 2020-03-23T07:00

For starters, I just want to be real clear that Lisa and I recorded this episode when she was in Nashville two weeks ago, before corona virus was the center of all conversations and before I was...

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TSF Quarantine Episode 8: (2nd) Sunday with Eddie from 2020-03-22T13:54:33

We talk a little longer than usual today, cleaning up some old news, bringing some new news, and planning for our week! 

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TSF Quarantine Episode 7: Friday with Eddie from 2020-03-20T14:22:22

Finally, I cried. LOL. Pizza talk and exercise talk and some heroic heroes and Eddie's daughters make a guest appearance. And we both get turns being the people we REALLY wish we were.

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TSF Quarantine Episode 6: Thursday with Eddie from 2020-03-19T14:16:19

On the sixth day of recording, we discuss early mornings and brownies and why we fight with people we love and thank the grocery store workers. It's a mess. You're welcome.

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Episode 208: Morgan Harper Nichols from 2020-03-19T07:00

Y'all have yelled at me, in very sweet ways, to have Morgan Harper Nichols on the pod...

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TSF Quarantine Episode 5: Wednesday with Eddie from 2020-03-18T13:56:24

Seven serious minutes about handling disappointment with your kids, heroes we didn't know we needed, and figuring out which marine animals self-identify as which enneagram numbers. And we need t...

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TSF Quarantine Episode 4: Tuesday with Eddie from 2020-03-17T13:39:07

A couple of minutes of how we're really feeling, then lots of space talk, a little Germany talk, Bachelor talk, and Happy St. Patrick's Day, everybody!

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TSF Quarantine Episode 3: Monday with Eddie from 2020-03-16T13:41:06

We talk about toilet paper again what is wrong with us. But we also cover what's in a stranger's shopping cart, challenges for today, and want you to tell us what game console is best. 

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Episode 207: Katie Peslis from 2020-03-16T07:00

This is SUCH a fun episode for the middle of the weirdest thing we've all lived through together- Katie Peslis Listen

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TSF Quarantine Episode 2: Sunday with Eddie from 2020-03-15T14:14:34

Some church talk and LOTS of toilet paper talk.

Send us your toilet paper substitutes, hot take topics, and general feedback by tagging us on twitter (@anniefdowns and @edwardoreddie) and...

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TSF Quarantine Episode 1: Saturday with Eddie from 2020-03-14T15:32:03

I am quarantined to my house until Monday, March 23. I know many of you are at home by force or by choice as well. To fight some of the loneliness, I'm going to talk to Eddie every day for 30 mi...

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Episode 206: Robin Dance from 2020-03-12T07:00

Robin Dance is one of my first friends in the blogger space, way back in the 2000s. She brings a fun conversati...

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Episode 205: Sissy Goff + Raising Brave Kids from 2020-03-09T07:00

There is no one I know that is as much an expert on raising kids as Sissy Goff. Over twenty years of counseling children and loving families and she knows what to say to us, what to say to kids,...

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Episode 204: Melanie Shankle + On The Bright Side from 2020-03-05T08:00

Get ready to laugh, y'all. Melanie Shankle cracks me up more than most do (and y'all know I'm an easy laugh). We've been friends since before we had these jobs and it's always fun to talk to som...

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Episode 203: David Kinnaman from 2020-03-02T23:01:22

It's been such a while that I've wanted to sit down and talk with David Kinnaman. He's t...

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TSF Couples 2020: Sadie Robertson Huff + Christian Huff from 2020-02-27T08:00

This one is just sweet and special and inspiring and I absolutely LOVE when Sadie Robertson Huff Listen

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TSF Couples 2020: Propaganda + Dr. Alma Zaragoza-Petty from 2020-02-24T08:00

I have long long long wanted to have Propaganda on the podcast, and this was just perfect to have him for...

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TSF Couples 2020: Addison + Julianna Bevere from 2020-02-20T08:00

Y'all I am so in love with this episode. Addison Bevere swung through the studio when he was in Nashville and we planned to release...

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TSF Couples 2020: Jacks + Shawl from Bubbly Sesh from 2020-02-17T08:00

We ticked off all the boxes on this one- yes, a couple so that works for February (AND I LOVE JACKS AND SHAWL!) and a...

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TSF Couples 2020: Jay + Katherine Wolf from 2020-02-13T08:00

Put this episode in the most requested guest category because Y'ALL LOVE THE WOLFS. Of course I wanted to have them on- so your wish is my command! We had the best time chatting, me in Nashville...

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TSF Couples 2020: Matthew West + Emily West from 2020-02-10T08:00

I am so so thrilled to have amazing singer/songwriter Matthew West and Listen

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TSF Couples 2020: Amanda + Raechel from SheReadsTruth from 2020-02-06T08:00

I love having Amanda Bible Williams and Raechel Myers on the podcast- especially when we get to celebrate couples (co-workers definitely ...

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TSF Couples 2020: Chris + Emily Norton from 2020-02-03T08:00

Couples Month is one of my favorite series of the year and this first episode of February is a excellent way to start. Chris and Emily Norton Listen

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Episode 202: Beth Moore from 2020-01-30T08:00

What an absolute honor to have Beth Moore on the podcast today. Y'all have requested this conversation since about day 1 and I've hoped for ...

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Episode 201: Jennie Allen from 2020-01-27T08:00

I am so so happy to have my friend Jennie Allen back on the podcast today! We have lived a lot of life together and I am just so gratef...

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Episode 200: Jarrett Stevens from 2020-01-23T08:00

We seem to have fallen into a pretty cool theme of prayer lately, and today is going to help us with that for sure. Whether you are new to prayer or have spent lots of time doing it already, Listen

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Episode 199: Anthony ONeal from 2020-01-20T08:00

You guys. Welcome Anthony ONeal, our newest best friend, and I think y'all are going to fall in love with him as quick as I did. He is...

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Episode 198: Tauren Wells + Citizen of Heaven from 2020-01-16T08:00

One of my favorite parts of this pod life is sharing music that I absolutely love, and Tauren Wells is at the tip top of that list. I l...

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Episode 197: Love Better Tour Friends! from 2020-01-13T08:00

I'm so excited to be headed out on tour with Jonathan Pokluda, Listen

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Episode 196: Aundi Kolber from 2020-01-09T08:00

This conversation is another breath of fresh air for us. Aundi Kolber came into the podcast studio and was a gift from minute one, and I th...

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Episode 195: Seth Haines from 2020-01-06T08:00

Another year and we are here together and I am so grateful. And why not kick it off with an incredibly vulnerable and personal episode? LOL. Seth Hain...

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2019 Year In Review with Eddie Kaufholz from 2019-12-30T08:00

What choice did we have but to have Eddie Kaufholz back on the podcast to help us wrap up 2019? We talk down all the big topics that matte...

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2019 Christmas Party: Santa Claus is BACK! from 2019-12-26T08:00

Everyone's favorite big guy is back on the show today, ready to really process through the day after Christmas, his biggest and most important work day. What an honor to have Santa Claus land th...

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2019 Christmas Party Episode 12: Christmas Eve from 2019-12-24T08:00

We finish this year's 12 Days of Christmas with my parents! They always show up at my parties and I'm so glad. 

Enjoy the Christmas stories from a lot lot lot of our 2019 guests!

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2019 Christmas Party Episode 11: Molly Grayson + Sunday Bakes from 2019-12-23T08:00

Molly Reed Grayson is by far my favorite instagram baking follow! Every week with her #SundayBakes shows she entertains and teaches and I absolutely love it. As you are preparing for time in the...

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2019 Christmas Party Episode 10: Pastor Kevin Queen from 2019-12-22T08:00

What a gift to have the pastor of the pod back with us today! Kevin Queen talks to us about transitions, prayer, church life around Christmas, and how to pray for your city.

Enjoy the Chr...

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2019 Christmas Party Episode 9: Melinda Doolittle from 2019-12-21T08:00

This may be one of my favorite episodes this year. Melinda Doolittle is every bit as fun as she sounds from start to finish. She is kin...

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2019 Christmas Party Episode 8: Victoria Duerstock from 2019-12-20T08:00

Victoria Duerstock and I jumped RIGHT ON IN to friendship as soon as she walked into the podcast studio. I love love love having ...

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2019 Christmas Party Episode 7: Ted Dekker + Rachelle Dekker from 2019-12-19T08:00

Ted Dekker is the first guest EVER on this podcast (he's really the reason I started podcasting in the first place!), so it's such a joy ...

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2019 Christmas Party Episode 6: Aarti Sequeira from 2019-12-18T08:00

Y'all request Food Network star Aarti Sequeira ALL THE TIME and MERRY CHRISTMAS she came to the party! I just adore Aarti and have loved ...

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2019 Christmas Party Episode 5: Enneagram Gift Guide from 2019-12-17T08:00

As we recorded EnneaSummer2019 episodes (which you can go back to June 2019 and listen to), I asked each enneagram pair to tell us about what they'd like for Christmas. 

Today, my three l...

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2019 Christmas Party Episode 4: Sarah Bessey from 2019-12-16T08:00

It has been far too long since Sarah Bessey and I caught up and it's most definitely time for her to be on the show! Her calm presence and ...

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2019 Christmas Party Episode 3: Alex Seeley + The Opposite Life from 2019-12-15T08:00

Our Christmas party continues today, the third Sunday of Advent. Pastor Alex Seeley joins us to talk all about her new book Listen

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2019 Christmas Party Episode 2: Hallmark Christmas Movies from 2019-12-14T08:00

The most requested and waited for show every year- Jami and Jenn are here to talk all about this year's brand new batch of Listen

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2019 Christmas Party Episode 1: Phil Wickham from 2019-12-13T08:00

I fangirl SO HARD in this episode, y'all. Phil Wickham is one of my very favorite artists and I am beyond grateful that he let u...

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Episode 194: Jeff Henderson from 2019-12-12T08:00

I've been so hoping we could get Jeff Henderson on the podcast and YES HERE HE IS. One of my favorite pastors (you'll hear why  in the ...

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Episode 193: Liz Bohannon + Beginner's Pluck from 2019-12-09T08:00

I just finished listening to this episode with Liz Bohannon and I feel like I have more air in my lungs than I did before hearing it. She'...

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Episode 192: Clay Scroggins from 2019-12-05T08:00

Gracious I thought this conversation with Clay Scroggins was equal parts helpful and incredibly fun. For all of us who are leading (spoiler: we all are!), the conversation about what can distrac...

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Episode 191: Zach Williams from 2019-12-02T08:00

I mean. I figured we would like Zach Williams, I had no idea we would like him THIS MUCH. His music is absolutely great, his stor...

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Episode 190: Amena Brown from 2019-11-28T08:00

Amena Brown is such a special friend, my word I love her. WE go to a lot of places today, some that are not so easy. But it felt like the...

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Episode 189: Eddie Kaufholz + IJM from 2019-11-27T08:00

I absolutely always LOVE have Eddie Kaufholz on the podcast, and y'all do too! Today we're talking all things Listen

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Episode 188: ABLE + Barrett Ward + Jordan Soderholm from 2019-11-25T13:56:44

I have been a fan of ABLE since literally day 1, and Barrett and Jordan are absolutely two of my favorite friends, so this made tod...

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Happy 5th Birthday, That Sounds Fun Podcast! from 2019-11-23T08:00

Just a quick little drop in show to tell you THANK YOU for being the best pod-friends a girl could ever ask for, tell you a bit about where the podcast is going, and tell you as much as I can ab...

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Episode 187: Jordan Lee Dooley from 2019-11-21T08:00

Y'all have been asking to have her on the show and she and I have been trying our darnedest to get our schedules to align and FINALLY! HUZZAH! Here she is! ...

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Episode 186: Jeremy Courtney + Love Anyway from 2019-11-18T20:00:20

I love having Jeremy Courtney on the podcast. His voice is so important and powerful. He's smart and funny and incredib...

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Episode 185: She Reads Truth + Advent 2019 from 2019-11-14T08:00

Oh y'all. This is a special one. You know we love to kick off the holidays with a good convo with our friends Amanda Bible Williams and Raechel Myers from SheReadsTruth-- they tell THE TRUTH abo...

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Episode 184: Kristen Strong from 2019-11-11T08:00

Thinking today about how grateful we are as Americans for our veterans- those who have served our country through a branch of the military, those who are serving now, those who are serving by be...

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Episode 183: Jefferson Bethke from 2019-11-07T08:00

One of our all time favorites is back today! I love (and y'all love) when Jefferson Bethke comes and hangs...

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Episode 182: Emily Ley from 2019-11-04T08:00

Y'all just get ready to fall ALL THE WAY IN LOVE with Emily Ley. You probably already adore her products th...

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Episode 181: Andrew Peterson + Adorning the Dark from 2019-10-31T07:00

This one made all of us tear up behind the scenes, so consider that an endorsement and a warning. :) Andrew Peter...

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Episode 180: John Mark Comer + The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry from 2019-10-28T14:57:02

We're already big fans of John Mark Comer here at the pod, but his new book Listen

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Episode 179: Jaci Velasquez from 2019-10-24T07:00

If you listened to Christian music in the 90s, no way is this name new to you. Jaci Velasquez is an aw...

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Episode 178: Dr. Matthew Sleeth from 2019-10-21T07:00

Y'all. Just get ready. This episode is unlike any we have ever had before. Dr. Matthew Sleeth tells us al...

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Episode 177: Mark Batterson from 2019-10-17T07:00

My gracious I enjoyed this interview. Getting to sit down with one of my favorite pastors, Mark Batterson<...

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Episode 176: Kelly Minter from 2019-10-14T14:10:11

One of my favorite things about Kelly Minter is her garden. (Yes, duh I love her Bible teaching and I love h...

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Episode 175: Latasha Morrison from 2019-10-10T07:00

Wow. That's my main feeling after this episode- Latasha Morrison is just WOW and her wisdom is WOW and h...

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Episode 174: Brian Dixon from 2019-10-07T07:00

I think Brian Dixon is one of the smartest and most authentic friends we have. His growth and kindness and wi...

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Episode 173: Dustin Nickerson from 2019-10-03T07:00

Dustin Nickerson has quickly become one of my favorite friends. In the year we've known each other, ...

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Episode 172: Rebekah Lyons + Rhythms of Renewal from 2019-09-30T07:00

Our dear friend Rebekah Lyons is back on the podcast today talking all about adoption, their new daughter J...

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Episode 171: Mandisa from 2019-09-26T07:00

I have always hoped Mandisa and I would get along, but when she showed up in my office with a glitt...

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Episode 170: Jess Connolly from 2019-09-23T07:00

Okay I only say this if I totally mean it. Y'ALL GET READY TO TAKE NOTES. Jess Connolly is absolutely one o...

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Episode 169: Sarah Mae from 2019-09-19T07:00

Oh y'all. This one is special. I didn't know much of Sarah Mae's history- we've been friends for a while bu...

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Episode 168: David Platt from 2019-09-16T07:00

We've got another one of my favorite Georgia Bulldogs for the podcast today. David Platt is a...

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Episode 167: Melissa d'Arabian from 2019-09-12T07:00

I played it much cooler than I felt when Melissa d'Arabian sat down at the podcast table. I watched h...

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Episode 166: Ruth Chou Simons from 2019-09-09T07:00

I have been such a huge fan of Ruth Chou Simons for so long. Her art is extraordinary (I've given her pieces ...

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Episode 165: Jenn Jett + Camp Well from 2019-09-05T07:00

I have been DYING to get Jenn Jett, one of my absolute besties, on the show. She is one of the bravest and best...

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Episode 164: Sharon Hodde Miller + Nice from 2019-09-02T07:00

I really love listening to anything Sharon Hodde Miller says... from a stage or a book or like today, on the...

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Episode 163: Bianca Juarez Olthoff + How To Have Your Life Not Suck from 2019-08-29T07:30

I am so so happy to have Bianca Juarez Olthoff back on the podcast today! She's one of my very favorite frie...

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Episode 162: Priscilla Shirer from 2019-08-26T07:00

Such an honor to have Priscilla Shirer on the podcast today from her home in Texas! I loved getting to t...

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Episode 161: Jennifer Rothschild from 2019-08-22T07:00

I have been so so excited about having this conversation- so many of us know and love Jennifer Rothschild Listen

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Episode 160: Drew Holcomb from 2019-08-19T07:00

There are so many things I love about hosting this show, but one of my favorites is getting to introduce you to some of the best music. And today Listen

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EnneaSummer2019: Q&A with Seth Abram from 2019-08-15T07:00

After an incredibly fun couple of weeks talking about the enneagram, you guys submitted a LOT of questions about your own enneagram journey. One of my favorite experts, Listen

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Episode 159: Sherri Lynn from 2019-08-12T07:00

Sherri Lynn and I met a few months ago at an event and I liked her a TON immediately and I wanted y'all to ...

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Episode 158: Lauren Daigle from 2019-08-08T07:00

Y'all just buckle up. Lauren Daigle is here with stories and preaching and heart and SINGING and she is kin...

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Episode 157: Mike Donehey from 2019-08-05T07:00

I've been a longtime fan of Tenth Avenue North and Listen

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Episode 156: Benjamin Watson from 2019-08-02T14:57:27

I could barely listen to the edit of this episode because I sound like such a super fan, y'all. :) LOL SORRY. But literally I have been cheering for Benjamin Watson for almost twenty years now- ...

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Episode 155: Heather Avis from 2019-07-29T07:00

Heather Avis is absolutely one of the most inspiring and strong voices that I follow. When I heard her s...

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Episode 154: Chris Rice from 2019-07-25T07:00

Chris Rice is one of the friends in Nashville I have known the longest (and no, I don't mean back to when I wo...

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Episode 153: Lisa Jo Baker + The Middle Matters from 2019-07-22T07:00

I just absolutely love when a friend shows up in the podcast studio and seeing Lisa Jo Baker just about made...

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Episode 152: Robin Jones Gunn from 2019-07-18T07:00

FAN GIRL ALERT. You guys. I have loved Robin Jones Gunn's writing for over twenty years. One of her main c...

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Episode 151: Casey J from 2019-07-15T07:00

My friend Andrew Osenga mentioned Casey J to me a few months ago, asking if we were friends. I LOVE her ...

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Episode 150: The Peach Truck from 2019-07-11T07:00

Summertime is only complete for me when the peaches come in and they get ripe and the smell fills my life. Leaving Georgia meant leaving the best peaches until Listen

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Episode 149: Hillary Scott from 2019-07-08T07:00

This one is a special one. Hillary Scott was one of the first friends I met when I moved to Nashv...

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200th Episode My Birthday Best Stories Update Palooza! from 2019-07-07T07:00

We never do Sunday shows but here is the thing: TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY and it's OUR 200TH EPISODE (or it just was and the numbers don't match and etc etc etc just forgive me and let's move forward...

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Episode 148: Shannon Sedgwick Davis from 2019-07-04T07:00

I am SUCH a super fan of Shannon Sedgwick Davis and having her on the show today, on Independence Da...

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Episode 147: Lauren Holiday + Women's World Cup 2019! from 2019-07-01T07:00

With the US Women's National Team through to the semifinals of the Women's World Cup, let's talk about soccer! This is a super fun time to jump into enjoying the sport as we cheer for our women ...

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EnneaSummer2019: Nines from 2019-06-27T07:00

I won't say we saved the best for last because this whole series has been extraordinary because each set of guests has been extraordinary. But Sonnie and Jason, our enneagram 9 friends, have fin...

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EnneaSummer2019: Eights from 2019-06-24T07:00

Strong hearts and soft hearts. That's what you are going to experience today in our Enneagram 8 episode. Patrick and Annie let us in to a deeper understanding of what it is like to challenge, to...

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EnneaSummer2019: Sevens from 2019-06-20T07:30

Well DON'T YOU KNOW I've been waiting on this one. :) As your resident enneagram 7, I feel like y'all know this number pretty well because you put up with me every episode. But having Drew and C...

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Episode 146: Chef Cory Barrett from 2019-06-19T07:00

You guys. I got SUPER into Food Network's Spring Baking Championship a ...

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EnneaSummer2019: Sixes from 2019-06-17T07:00

We are about to learn next level safety tips from our enneagram 6 friends. :) JUST KIDDING. But yes- we are about to talk a lot about feeling safe yourself and creating safe environments for the...

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EnneaSummer2019: Fives from 2019-06-13T07:00

Gracious this episode with our enneagram 5s is special. People with this personality type usually doesn't like to be the center of attention, so Emily and Goose really took one for the team this...

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Episode 145: Kevin Madsen from HeyDad from 2019-06-12T07:00

I didn't want to miss the chance to celebrate Father's Day in the middle of #EnneaSummer2019, so my friend Kevin Madsen, one of the Listen

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EnneaSummer2019: Fours from 2019-06-10T18:10:57

Grab tissues because you KNOW these fours are going to make you tear up! Matt and Marissa (a different Marissa that the enneagram 3 obviously) join me today as we talk about life in a world wher...

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EnneaSummer2019: Threes from 2019-06-06T07:00

Let me lead with this: I owe threes an apology. I haven't been thoughtful about their pain and struggles because of my own experience with men in leadership who self-identified as threes. I've b...

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EnneaSummer2019: Twos from 2019-06-03T07:00

I am SUCH A FAN of enneagram twos (and have A LOT to learn about them as you will hear here). And I'm particularly partial to the twos I get to introduce you to today. Nate and Jenn are two of t...

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EnneaSummer2019 : Ones from 2019-05-30T07:00

Time to fall in love with the enneagram ones in our lives! Lee and Jami are here to tell us their experiences from their own point of view. I ask them all sorts of questions, fail them by not gi...

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EnneaSummer2019 : Suzanne Stabile from 2019-05-27T07:00

Friends. Get ready to spend the next few weeks learning about the enneagram! We kick it all off with one of my very favorite (and one of the very smartest) enneagram experts, Listen

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Episode 144: Heather Land from 2019-05-24T07:00

Y'all.

Why are comedians the VERY BEST PEOPLE IN THE WORLD? Every time we get lucky enough to have one stop by the office to record a show, I am better for it. Listen

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Episode 143: Anne Bogel + Summer Reading! from 2019-05-23T07:00

We are a people who LOVE to talk about books, so today I brought the expert in to talk to us about what we should be reading this summer. Listen

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Episode 142: Louie Giglio from 2019-05-20T16:11:27

Y'all I cannot tell you what an honor it was to sit down with Louie Giglio, a man who has been pastoring...

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Episode 141: Margaret Feinberg from 2019-05-16T07:00

It is ABOUT TIME we had Margaret Feinberg on the show! She's a long time friend, an incredible author, ...

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Episode 140: Andrew Osenga from 2019-05-13T07:00

As many of our friends graduate this month, I thought it would be fun to bring on an expert in transitions. (So this show isn't JUST for people finishing school- it's for all of us as we figure ...

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Episode 139: Pam Tebow from 2019-05-09T07:00

Who better to share her wisdom about being a mom than Pam Tebow?!? RIGHT? You know we love her son Tim around he...

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Episode 138: Ryan Hall from 2019-05-06T07:00

My friend Heather saw Ryan Hall's new book on my desk- Listen

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Episode 137: Amanda Lindsey Cook from 2019-05-02T07:00

Endless summer. Essential winter. This is a conversation I will not soon forget. Amanda Cook...

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Episode 136: Ben Higgins from 2019-04-29T07:00

As a long fan of the Bachelor series, I'm really excited for y'all to hear this conversation with Ben Higgins Listen

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Episode 135: Emily Chapman Richards from 2019-04-25T07:00

This may be a tear-jerker YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED. If you are moved by talk of family, adoptions, orphans, and the love and grace of God, this one may get ya. My friend Listen

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Episode 134: Jeremy Cowart + I'm Possible from 2019-04-22T07:00

I'm so so happy to have Jeremy Cowart back on the show! We have lots of topics to cover (as you will see) including an update on Listen

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Episode 133: Charles Martin from 2019-04-11T07:00

It all started when one of you sweet friends handed me a novel by Charles Martin. Then I saw I had an...

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Episode 132: Jeremy + Audrey Roloff from 2019-04-08T07:00

This episode is like a little love letter to us all! Jeremy and Audrey Roloff are as amazing and kind and...

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Episode 131: Emily P. Freeman + The Next Right Thing from 2019-04-04T12:33:13

Emily P. Freeman is so dear to me. Getting to talk to her, listen to her, learn from her, it's quite a gift. I'm so honored to have her on the show today, to get to share her with you. Her newes...

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Episode 130: Ben Rector from 2019-04-01T07:00

I do not like April Fools so this is no joke: you guys have been BEGGING me to have Ben Rector on the show...

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Episode 129: Elisabeth Hasselbeck from 2019-03-28T07:00

I love being friends with Elisabeth Hasselbeck. She is every bit as genuine and kind and truth-telli...

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Episode 128: David Crowder from 2019-03-25T07:00

I've been a fan of David Crowder for about as long as I've been buying music. He is one of my favorite m...

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Episode 127: Trudy Cathy White from 2019-03-21T07:00

You probably recognize Trudy's maiden name- Cathy. Like Truett Cathy. Like CHICK-FIL-A.

Trudy Cathy White is way more than fried chicken, though. Over the last few years as I have gotten ...

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Episode 126: Lysa TerKeurst from 2019-03-18T07:00

Gracious I love Lysa TerKeurst. What an honor and a joy to have her on the podcast. If you haven't heard her speak live, GO DO IT. If you haven't read her books yet, WHY NOT. If you haven't hear...

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Episode 125: Trey Kennedy from 2019-03-14T07:00

One of my favorite things in the whole world is introducing my friends to my friends. I bet many of you already know Listen

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Episode 124: Meredith Andrews from 2019-03-11T14:16:26

MY GIRL MERE!

I've been WAITING to get her onto the podcast. Meredith Andrews has been dear to me...

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Episode 123: Awaken Nashville from 2019-03-08T08:00

For 30 days in 2019, over 400 churches in the greater Nashville area prayed and fasted together for revival in our city. 

Pastor Dave Clayton from Ethos Church and Cross Point Pastor Kevi...

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Episode 122: Julie Roberts from 2019-03-07T08:00

I only know how to play three songs on the guitar, and Julie Roberts's song "Break Down Here" is one of ...

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Episode 121: Jonathan Pitts from 2019-03-04T08:00

It's a special day here on the podcast as we welcome Jonathan Pitts- pastor, author, and husband to my friend, the late Wynter Pitts. 

The very day she passed away, Jonathan and Wynter tu...

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TSF Couples 2019: Kevin + Rea Queen from 2019-02-28T08:00

To finish out our couples month on the podcast, I got two of my favorites around the microphones... Pastor Kevin Queen and his wife Rea! It's right to end the month with a seasoned couple (marri...

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TSF Couples 2019: Andrew East + Shawn Johnson East from 2019-02-25T08:00

Andrew East is an NFL long snapper.

Shawn Johnson East is an Olympic gold medalist gymnast.

POWER ATHLETE COUPLE FOR REAL.

Together they are one of my very favorite couples ...

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TSF Couples 2019: Ken and Anita Corsini from 2019-02-21T08:00

The stars of Flip or Flop Atlanta, Ken and Anita Corsini have an incredible story of...

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TSF Couples 2019: Mack and Meredith Brock from 2019-02-18T08:00

I'm a little without description on this one, I'm just so happy about it. Mack and Meredith Brock are two strong leaders who have found home in each other. The depth of their communication and r...

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TSF Couples 2019: Russell and Kailey Dickerson from 2019-02-14T08:00

It wouldn't be TSF Couples month here in Nashville without a country music super-couple! So here we are with Listen

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TSF Couples 2019: Raechel Myers + Amanda Bible Williams from SheReadsTruth from 2019-02-11T08:00

I know this is one of your favorite "couples" that come on our show- MINE TOO! This episode is perfect combination of a friendship we want to get to know AND the start of Lent season leading tow...

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TSF Couples 2019: Jefferson and Alyssa Bethke from 2019-02-07T08:00

TSF Couples Month continues with Jeff and Alyssa Bethke. These are two of my favorite friends to follow on...

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TSF Couples 2019: Jessica Mack + Andreas Plackis from 2019-02-04T08:00

TSF Couples Month REALLY kicks off today with these two adorable and amazing humans- newlyweds Jessica Mack Listen

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TSF Couples 2019: Knox McCoy + Jamie Golden from The Popcast from 2019-01-31T08:00

No better way to kick off our month of couples than with these two (who are actually, in fact, not a romantic couple). Knox McCoy and Jamie Golden are the hosts of The Popcast and Bible Binge, a...

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Episode 120: Lisa Leonard from 2019-01-28T08:00

I am just so excited to have my longtime friend Lisa Leonard on the podcast. I have been wearing her je...

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Episode 119: Scott Sauls from 2019-01-24T08:00

I love love love having pastors on the show- they just always have some nuggets for us that will lead to good growth and change. Listen

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Next Gen Episode 5: Hollyn from 2019-01-21T08:00

My girl Hollyn is on the show today and y'all just aren't even going to believe this story. What I thought...

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Next Gen Episode 4: Three Teen Girls + A Life of Lovely from 2019-01-17T08:00

Y'all.

This one surprised me.

I called a couple of my favorite gals- Camden (13), Raleigh (15), and Katie Marie (19)- to see if we could talk all about being a teenager. Because al...

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Next Gen Episode 3: JP Pokluda from 2019-01-14T08:00

Pretty often, JP Pokluda's name crosses in front of me, so I've known of him for a long time. But this ...

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Next Gen Episode 2: Drew Hill from 2019-01-10T08:00

Fifteen years ago, Drew Hill and I served in the same student ministry. He and his wife Natalie moved to Athens, Georgia and became the leaders of the student ministry where I was volunteering. ...

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Next Gen Episode 1: Amy Byrd from 2019-01-07T08:00

We are taking a few episodes to talk about the next generation- what it looks like to invest in them, how to care for them, and how to love them well. When I think about who speaks teenage the b...

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Episode 118: Carey Nieuwhof from 2019-01-03T08:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR, friends!

So glad to be kicking off another season with you. We have some fun plans in the next few weeks, and I wanted to start the year by having a conversation with Listen

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2018 Christmas Party Episode 10: Eddie Kaufholz + 2018 In Review from 2018-12-27T08:00

There was no other way to end the year than having our old pal Eddie Kaufholz back on the show. We...

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2018 Christmas Party Episode 9: Christmas Eve from 2018-12-24T08:00

I've never gotten to do a Christmas Eve show until this year, AND I AM SO THRILLED ABOUT IT. I imagine this being the episode you listen to as you drive home, or cook for your people, or out on ...

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2018 Christmas Party Episode 8: Nicolle Galyon from 2018-12-20T08:00

My friend Nicolle Galyon throws incredible parties. Never stressful, never stuffy, always welcoming an...

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2018 Christmas Party Episode 7: Santa Claus from 2018-12-17T08:00

We've had some huge stars on the podcast this year, but today exceeds them all.

Santa Claus is here.

Parents- I *think* it's okay for your kids to hear this one, we didn't say anyt...

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2018 Christmas Party Episode 6: Jessica Turner from 2018-12-13T08:00

I cannot keep up with my lists and calendars and THINGS TO DO before 2019. I don't want to miss the beauty of this season because of the crazy I feel in my schedule. So Listen

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2018 Christmas Party Episode 5: HALLMARK + Candace Cameron Bure from 2018-12-10T08:00

Epic may be the right word for this particular episode- in length as well as in content. :) Y'all know I love a Hallmark Christmas movie and talking about the 2018 offerings was bound to happen....

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2018 Christmas Party Episode 4: Banning Liebscher from 2018-12-06T08:00

BUCKLE UP, PEOPLE.

This is that thing that happens at a Christmas Party where you and a dear friend pull to the side, maybe punch cups in hand, and GO DEEP. You talk about the real stuff,...

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2018 Christmas Party Episode 3: Jon McLaughlin from 2018-12-03T18:11:10

He's back, y'all! Jon McLaughlin swings through our Christmas party again this year and no one is mad about TH...

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2018 Christmas Party Episode 2: Ellie Holcomb from 2018-11-29T08:00

Many of you already feel the way I do about Ellie Holcomb: OBSESSED and IN LOVE. I know. She's wond...

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2018 Christmas Party Episode 1: SheReadsTruth + Advent from 2018-11-26T08:00

It's the most wonderful time of the year, you guys! No better way to officially kick off our Christmas Party than to have Listen

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2018 Christmas Party: PRE-PARTY with Danielle Walker! from 2018-11-19T15:42:21

Why wait until AFTER Thanksgiving to kick off our party?!? Instead I'm going ALL IN and bringing back one of your (AND my) favorite guests- Danielle Walker! We're talking all about cooking for t...

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Episode 117: Becca Stevens from 2018-11-15T08:00

It's so fun and such an honor to have Becca Stevens on the podcast today! Author. Speaker. Episc...

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Episode 116: Myquillyn Smith (The Nester) from 2018-11-12T08:00

I have a new house and there is no better woman to help me figure out how to decorate than my friend Myquillyn Smit...

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Episode 115: Laura Bento + Good Grit from 2018-11-08T08:00

I'm such a huge fan of Good Grit Magazine and WHOA was I honored/surprised/happy when Laura Bento, the f...

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Episode 114: Hayley Morgan from 2018-11-05T08:00

Hayley Morgan is a force for truth and light and standing on your own two feet. I've loved being friends wi...

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Episode 113: Grant Skeldon from 2018-11-01T07:00

Grant Skeldon is one of the best dudes you'll meet. He's passionate about his city and his generation and being healthy body, mind, and spirit. We jumped right, catching up on something I had no...

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Episode 112: Tim Tebow + Max Lucado from 2018-10-29T07:00

Here's a great way to start your week, friends! Two great men on the podcast today.

We'll kick off with Tim Tebow, who most of you know as a football player, man of faith, author, comment...

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Episode 111: Michael Wear + Mid-Term Elections from 2018-10-25T07:00

With mid-term elections just around the corner, I called our favorite political voice, Michael Wear, to come on the show and tell us what we do not know. He gives us some important questions to ...

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Episode 110: Ryan O'Neal / Sleeping At Last from 2018-10-22T07:00

Ryan O'Neal, who makes music under the name Listen

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Episode 109: Andi Andrew from 2018-10-18T07:00

I met Andi Andrew about a year ago at a conference and have been adoring her ever since. Not only does she...

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Episode 108: Mary Kate Morrissey + Ginna Claire Mason Moffett from 2018-10-15T07:00

As a longtime Broadway fan, I cannot believe we get to hear from both Elphaba and Glinda from the touring cast of Wicked today. But they are more than just my favorite witches- these women have ...

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Episode 107: Luke Norsworthy + God Over Good from 2018-10-11T07:00

We've had Luke Norsworthy on the show before, but today is extra special! We recorded in Austin, Texas in the Norsworthy house with his cute kiddos buzzing around and talked all about everything...

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Episode 106: Shelley Giglio from 2018-10-08T14:28:09

If you've been around here a while, you know I'm a little obsessed with the idea of finishing this race of life really well. I want to ask everyone who is even one minute older than me to help m...

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Episode 105: Remember God from 2018-10-04T07:00

My new book Remember God just released this week! So while my assistant Eliza was in town, who lived the s...

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Episode 104: Andrew Ripp from 2018-10-01T07:00

Andrew Ripp and I have been friends for years here in Nashville. He's an incredibly gifted musician and o...

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Episode 103: Taylor Twellman from 2018-09-27T12:01

YOU GUYS. I've been SUCH a fan of Taylor Twellman for a lot of years, so when he was in Nashville...

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Episode 102: Shannan Martin from 2018-09-24T07:00

This conversation with author Shannan Martin has been rolling through my head since we spoke last...

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Episode 101: Scott Harrison from 2018-09-20T08:00

Y'all this episode is so special to me. I've been a HUGE fan of Scott Harrison for years so to get to sit across the desk from him and talk about Listen

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Episode 100: CJ Casciotta from 2018-09-17T07:00

It's so fun for me to have a friend like CJ Casciotta on the show today (and in my life). He's one of those du...

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Episode 99: Jonathan Merritt from 2018-09-13T07:00

I love this guy so much. Jonathan Merritt is a dear dear friend and a Georgia Bulldog fan and an incredib...

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Episode 98: Samantha Ponder from 2018-09-06T07:00

HAPPY SEPTEMBER, FRIENDS!

And there is no better way to kick off the fall than talking football with one of the coolest women we know. Listen

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Episode 97: Payne Lindsey from 2018-08-20T07:00

YOU GUYS. I'm trying to play it cool but TEAM NO CHILL that we get to be friends with Payne Lindsey and talk all thi...

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Episode 96: Melissa Radke from 2018-08-16T07:00

Y'all called it. You've told me to have her on the show and legit the minute we sat down in my office we were laughing and then I was teary telling her the truth and OMG Melissa Radke is everyth...

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Episode 95: Christian Appalachian Project from 2018-08-13T07:00

It is with SO MUCH JOY that I put this conversation in your ears and put this organization in the front of your mind. What an honor for us to get to partner with Christian Appalachian Project to...

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Episode 94: Christy Wright from 2018-08-09T07:00

Gosh I love Christy Wright. She's a ball of fun and compassion and smarts and you're going to see all those on display in today's episode. As I'm taking a few weeks off for vacation, I knew Chri...

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Episode 93: Aaron Niequist from 2018-08-02T07:00

The calmness of Aaron's voice is going to be what makes the truth bombs fall much lighter into your heart. :) I am such a fan of this guy- as a writer, friend, worship leader, experience creator...

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Episode 92: Jessica Honegger from 2018-07-30T07:00

I have been so dying to get Jessica Honegger on the show! (And you guys have requested her like crazy too.) The founder and CEO of Noonday Collection, she is also the author of Listen

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Episode 91: Steffany Gretzinger from 2018-07-26T07:00

YOU GUYS. Okay so I already loved her music I had no idea I WOULD FALL ALL THE WAY IN LOVE with Stef...

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Episode 90: Jeremy Courtney from 2018-07-19T07:00

Oh y'all. I so love this dude. Jeremy Courtney is truly one of my heroes- not just in what he does, but how he thinks and ...

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Episode 89: Russ Ramsey from 2018-07-16T20:55:12

I'm so excited to have Russ Ramsey back on the podcast to hang with us! We talk about all sorts of topics - prayer, Jesus, his new adventure in pastoring- have lots of laughs and a few tears (du...

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Episode 88: Ally Fallon from 2018-07-12T07:00

I am such a huge fan of Ally Fallon. As my friend, as a writer, and as a woman who is living open and honest and telling the truth. I admire her so so much and I think you will too after this co...

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Episode 87: World Cup Update + YOUR questions! from 2018-07-05T07:00

It's my birthday week so this podcast is just some of my favorite things! :) 

First up, Dave Barnes and Aaron Chewning are back to talk us through the final 8 teams of the World Cup and w...

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Episode 86: Tom (and Melissa!) Tanner from 2018-07-02T07:00

As my college pastor at UGA's Wesley Foundation and my pastor for a season at RiverStone Church, Tom Tanner is one of the most influential voices in my life. Tom and Melissa are on a short list,...

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Episode 85: Kate Bowler from 2018-06-28T07:00

What a joy to have such a strong, insightful, and fun woman on the podcast with us today! Kate Bowler is a brilliant writer and communicator and we really dig into some of the hard things going ...

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Episode 84: Tyler Huckabee + Super Hero Talk from 2018-06-25T07:00

Here's the thing. I saw Black Panther and I loved it. Then I saw Avengers: Infinity War and I loved it. So you know what sounded fun to ME? Learning more about these superheroes that most of y'a...

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Episode 83: Andrew Peterson from 2018-06-21T07:00

Possibly the most creative person I have ever known, Andrew Peterson  is a songwriter, singer, author, filmmaker, farmer, and pretty much a billion other things. He's just significantly cooler t...

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Episode 82: Christine Caine from 2018-06-14T07:00

Christine Caine is one of my favorite voices. She's an incredible preacher, a strong activist against slavery, and just one of a kind. The thing about Chris is she is SO FULLY CHRIS and SO FULLY...

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Episode 81: World Cup Soccer Preview with Aaron Chewning and Dave Barnes from 2018-06-07T07:00

You know I have two real dreams for my friends listening- that you would love the enneagram and international soccer.

The Men's World Cup, the biggest worldwide soccer tournament, begins ...

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HAPPY 100TH EPISODE, FRIENDS! from 2018-06-04T07:00

YOU GUYS WE DID IT.

100 episodes.

And you're still here. (Thanks for that!) 

This one is ridiculous and fun and a sprinkling of stuff that matters and lots of Royal Wedding ...

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Episode 80: Curtis Zackery from 2018-05-31T07:00

Y'all know we love talking about Sabbath around here, and with summer kicking off this week, let's talk a bit about slowing down and what rest can look like (I bet it's different than you think)...

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Episode 79: Harvest Bashta from 2018-05-24T07:00

Harvest and I have been friends for years and I've watched her grow as a worship leader and as a woman of God in amazing (and pain-filled) ways. Buckle up for a conversation about pain and worsh...

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Episode 78: My New Favorite Song from 2018-05-21T07:00

Dropping another surprise Monday episode in here because y'all are awesome and I want you to hear my new favorite song! Right Now is a song written for our local church but I am BEYOND HAPPY tha...

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Episode 77: Passion Music from 2018-05-17T07:00

My gracious I love these people. If you are a church person, you probably have been singing Passion Music songs for years. And I bet you already know Kristian Stanfill, Melodie Malone, and Brett...

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2018 STATE OF THE PODCAST ADDRESS from 2018-05-14T07:00

Here's what. 

I just have some things I want to tell you (some fun and exciting things!) and some questions I have for you and the only real way I know to communicate with you is to talk ...

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Episode 76: Hilary Yancey from 2018-05-10T07:00

I am so so happy to have a sweet mama on the show this week to help kick off your Mother's Day Weekend celebrating! Hilary Yancey has a unique, hard, and beautiful story of her growing family th...

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Episode 75: Candace Cameron Bure + Mo Isom from 2018-05-03T07:00

It's a strong women kind of week around here. And you know how much I love when my friends become friends- so that's my hope with today's episode! Candace Cameron Bure has a new book out- Listen

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Episode 74: Ginna Claire Mason from 2018-04-30T07:00

We used some wizardly tricks to get today's podcast together for you! Ginna Claire Mason is currently starring as Glinda in the touring cast of Wicked. It is probably my favorite musical and Gin...

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Episode 73: Alex Seeley from 2018-04-26T07:00

I am so grateful to be friends with Alex Seeley. One of the pastors of Listen

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Episode 72: Miles Adcox + Onsite Workshops from 2018-04-19T07:00

After the podcast episode with John Crist, y'all wanted to hear more about Onsite Workshops. Ask and you shall receive, my friends. CEO and owner of Onsite, Miles Adcox, joins us today to talk a...

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Episode 71: Bob Goff from 2018-04-12T07:00

I've never met anyone like Bob Goff. He makes you feel like the most important person in the room, even if you aren't. He listens like what you are saying really matters, even if it doesn't. :) ...

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Episode 70: Alli Worthington from 2018-04-05T05:00

I am so excited to finally have Alli Worthington on the show. Amazing business woman, enneagram 7, and author of multiple...

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Episode 69: Dansby Swanson from 2018-03-29T07:00

Let's play ball! Today is Opening Day for Major League Baseball so it was about time to get my friend/brother/favorite Atlanta Brave Listen

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Episode 68: Tauren Wells from 2018-03-22T07:00

This one is about to get up in your business. Tauren Wells, one of my favorite artists I've ever toured with, comes on the sho...

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Episode 67: Brandon Heath from 2018-03-15T07:00

I'm so proud to call Brandon Heath my friend and so grateful he took time to come be on the podcast. He brings such wisd...

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Episode 66: Cory Asbury from 2018-03-08T08:00

I am a longtime fan of Cory Asbury and you're about to be too (if you aren't already). Awesome worship leader, full of wisdom, and pretty funny too, I'm so so glad he was able to carve out some ...

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Episode 65: Jo Saxton from 2018-03-01T08:00

Jo Saxton is absolutely one of my favorite co-workers. We get to speak at the same conferences a few times a year, which is always an automatic yes to me if I know Jo will be there too. 

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Episode 64: Winston and Rachel Cruze from 2018-02-22T08:00

Winston and Rachel Cruze are two of my dearest friends and two of the wisest and smartest people I know. This is an incredibly fun conversation all about money and marriage and chai and about 43...

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Episode 63: John Crist from 2018-02-15T08:00

I'm still not totally sure how to put words around this conversation. It was just so so good. And fun (of course). Comedian John Crist and I, as you will hear, have been sharing event posters fo...

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Episode 62: Dave Barnes from 2018-02-08T08:00

He's our current intro and outro music and he's one of our favorite friends. Dave Barnes popped into the studio today and when I told instastory the day we recorded, you guys FREAKED OUT. I mean...

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January 2018 Rhythms: Purpose + Jamie Ivey from 2018-02-01T08:00

I know I know. It is ABOUT TIME. Jamie Ivey is one of my very favorite podcast hosts and one of my very favorite friends. But g...

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January 2018 Rhythms: Lent + She Reads Truth from 2018-01-25T08:00

The church has had rhythms since the start, and no one helps me learn and love the church calendar (and the Bible!) more than Listen

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January 2018 Rhythms: Good Food + Simoni Kigweba from 2018-01-18T08:00

To continue in our theme of small important rhythms we can add to our lives, chef to the Nashville stars, Simoni Kigweba, came on the show to talk about food. Not dieting. Not shoulds and should...

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January 2018 Rhythms: Sabbath + John Mark Comer from 2018-01-11T08:00

Another important rhythm I want to get my mind around even better in 2018 is the discipline of Sabbath and rest. And in my collection of friends, no one is more of a scholar and expert than John...

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January 2018 Rhythms: Journaling + Nichole Nordeman from 2018-01-04T08:00

We're gonna spend a few weeks going through some new rhythms for 2018... things that I want to solidify in my life and things y'all are asking about when it comes up in podcast convos.

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2017 Christmas Party Episode 7: 2017 In Review with Eddie Kaufholz from 2017-12-28T08:00

You guys. What other way would I want to end the year than circling around with our bestie Eddie Kaufholz. We laughed, we got serious (him more than me), we talked about the highs and the lows a...

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2017 Christmas Party Episode 6: Jon McLaughlin from 2017-12-21T08:00

We've been the luckiest to have Jon McLaughlin singing to us every week of the 2017 Christmas Party. Today we get to talk to him! One of my dearest real life friends, I'm shocked at how much I l...

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2017 Christmas Party Episode 5: Gifts For Your Enneagram Type with Seth Abram from 2017-12-14T08:00

Y'all know I have so much love for the enneagram. So you KNOW I'm talking about it at every Christmas party I'm going to in real life, so obviously we needed to talk about at THIS party too.

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2017 Christmas Party Episode 4: Hallmark Christmas Movies + Alicia Witt from 2017-12-12T08:00

Ask and you shall receive, friends! An entire episode about our favorite Hallmark Christmas movies, past and present, with a few of my best friends who happen to be legit experts on the subject....

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2017 Christmas Party Episode 3: Melanie Shankle from 2017-12-07T08:00

I have been dyyyyyyying to get Melanie Shankle on the podcast, and there's no better time than during this year's Christmas party! Mel's new book, Listen

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2017 Christmas Party Episode 2: Sharon Hodde Miller from 2017-11-30T08:00

Sharon Hodde Miller joins us today as we continue our 2017 Christmas party! We talk all manner of things including her family Christmas traditions, what I didn't know about the day we met, and h...

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2017 Christmas Party Episode 1: SheReadsTruth + Advent from 2017-11-22T08:00

It's time to kick off our 2017 Christmas party (a day early because I LOVE TO PARTY)! And who shows up at the door first but our faithful friends from Listen

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Episode 61: Mark Lee from 2017-11-16T08:00

Mark Lee, guitar player in the amazing band Third Day, is also now a published author of Listen

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Episode 60: Dr. Emerson Eggerichs from 2017-11-09T08:00

Dr. Emerson Eggerichs is one of the wisest guests we've ever had on the podcast. We talk a lot about communication, specifically about his new book Listen

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Episode 59: Luke Norsworthy from 2017-11-02T07:00

My pal Luke and I continue the conversation we started on his podcast episode... we jump in all about church leadership and giving gifts to friends and Austin vs. Nashville and podcasting and ho...

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Episode 58: Jess Connolly + 100 Days To Brave from 2017-10-26T07:00

Jess Connolly and I have been friends for years. Like, heart friends. Like, see each other barely but dive RIGHT IN THE DEEP when we do. And you cannot imagine how excited we were to learn that ...

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Episode 57: Barrett Ward + fashionABLE from 2017-10-19T08:00

My friend (and former boss) Barrett Ward founded fashionABLE, a company that creates beautiful fashion pieces and employs ...

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Episode 56: Jefferson and Alyssa Bethke from 2017-10-12T07:00

You guys. The Bethkes. THEY ARE JUST THE BEST. So funny and sweet and kind and awesome to hang with. You are so going to love this conversation between the three of us. We sing the praises of ou...

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Episode 55: Carlos Whittaker from 2017-10-05T11:32:02

Listen. YOU ARE NOT EVEN READY for what Carlos Whittaker is about to bring to your ears. We laugh. We cry. He cusses. It's just all the things you've dreamed of for a podcast episode. Truly, thi...

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Episode 54: Lisa Whittle from 2017-09-28T08:00

Lisa Whittle and I have been friends for years, to the point that we barely know when it started. We're just glad it did. We cover all sorts of topics today, from family to church to her new boo...

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Episode 53: Beth McCord + the Enneagram from 2017-09-21T07:00

If there is one tool that has helped me grow and flourish and better understand my friends as well as myself, it is the enneagram. I talk about it a lot on here (as you know), so today I invited...

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Episode 52: Jon Acuff from 2017-09-14T07:00

This has been a long time coming (and often requested by y'all!) and I am so glad to have my friend Jon Acuff on this episode. We had a blast chatting about Nashville things and Atlanta things a...

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Episode 51: Sophie Hudson from 2017-09-07T07:00

No better way to kick off Season 3 of the That Sounds Fun Podcast than with one of my favorite friends and an amazing author Sophie Hudson. Y'all. This is such a fun episode. LAUGHS, people. LAU...

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Episode 50: Chrystal Evans Hurst from 2017-08-10T07:00

Chrystal Evans Hurst and I met this spring and hit it off immediately. She's one of those friends that you sit down with and twenty minutes later both of y'all have laughed and cried ...

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Episode 49: That Sounds Fun Weekend 2017 from 2017-08-03T07:00

Oh y'all. 

We had the absolute most fun at #TSFWeekend2017. Three days together, hanging out and making friends, eating delicious food, and hearing from incredible artists- exactly how I ...

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Episode 48: Kevin Queen from 2017-07-27T07:00

I am beyond excited about this episode. Kevin Queen is the new pastor of my church in Nashville, Cross Point Church. The story of how he got here is legitimately miraculous. And because we've be...

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Episode 47: Tyler Reagin from 2017-07-20T07:30

Tyler and I have been pals for almost 20 years and it has been an absolute blast watching him lead in a lot of different places, currently as the president of Catalyst. We sat down this week to ...

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Episode 46: Liz Bohannon from 2017-07-13T07:00

A couple of years ago, Joy Eggerichs Reed sat me down at a table around Mexican food with a gorgeous blonde named Liz who had lots of excitement and words and ideas. I loved her on the spot and ...

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Episode 45: Downs Books Inc. from 2017-07-06T07:00

Me. Eliza. New Katie. Three microphones.

Who in the world decided this would be a good idea? :)

But seriously, we get so many questions about what office life is like at our compan...

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Episode 44: Jennie Allen from 2017-06-29T07:00

I met Jennie Allen at a lunch in Nashville about five years ago. She had this idea, our friend Lindsey gathered a handful of us around a table to hear about Jennie's idea for this event for wome...

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Episode 43: Kelleigh Bannen from 2017-06-22T07:00

Kelleigh Bannen is quickly becoming one of my favorite humans. It's not just her incredible singing voice (that will legitimately blow you...

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Episode 42: Sadie Robertson from 2017-06-15T08:00

Sadie Robertson reminds me of the best parts of summer- fun and bright and just plain warm to be around. You've probably seen her grow up on television, like I did, and the young woman she has b...

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Episode 41: Chris McClarney from 2017-06-08T07:00

You guys. Chris McClarney is FUNNY. I mean, this dude cracked me up start to finish! And I know how much we love people who make us laugh around here, so I'm feeling pretty good about this convo...

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Episode 40: Lisa (and Missy!) Harper from 2017-06-01T07:00

Man what a treat to spend some time in the good ol' podcast booth with my friends Lisa and Missy Harper. Lisa is one of my favorite authors and just brings a smile to my face on the regular. We ...

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Episode 39: SheReadsTruth + Romans from 2017-05-25T08:00

Let's talk about the SheReadsTruth and HeReadsTurth summer reading plan- the book of Romans! Y'all know I'm not the world's biggest fan of Paul :), so I brought Amanda, Raechel Myers, and Russ R...

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Episode 38: Andrea Lucado from 2017-05-18T08:00

You know I love the UK. And I love my Nashville friends. So today's conversation combines two of my favorite things. Andrea Lucado is a dear friend and also has just released her first book, Listen

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Episode 37: Steven Curtis Chapman from 2017-05-11T08:00

What an honor to have Steven Curtis Chapman on the podcast. His new book Between Heaven and the Real World is so worth your ...

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Episode 36: Danielle Walker from 2017-05-04T08:00

My whole life has changed since my way of eating changed in 2013. Diagnosed with PCOS and a dairy allergy, to be the healthiest version of Annie meant it was time to change alllll my ways. And D...

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Episode 35: Book Writing from 2017-04-27T03:08:33

I'm kicking off the season of writing a new book, and for the last few weeks y'all have been sending us questions about the process. So even though I don't know very much :), I attempted to answ...

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Episode 34: Tsh Oxenreider from 2017-04-20T08:00

I have been so excited to have this conversation with my friend Tsh Oxenreider. As I followed along with her family as they traveled the world last year, I could not wait to hear more and read h...

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Episode 33: Barnabas Piper from 2017-04-13T08:00

Barnabas Piper and I sit down this week and y'all, this dude is smart. It was so fun to hear his thoughts on enneagram, Israel, FaceTime, Nashville, "quiet times", and curiosity. And you're gonn...

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Episode 32: Lisa-Jo Baker from 2017-04-06T08:00

Lisa-Jo Baker is my favorite South African turned American turned author turned awesome. And knowing some of her story, it was really brave of her to write an entire book on the pains and joys o...

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Episode 31: John Mark Comer from 2017-03-30T08:00

John Mark Comer is one of my very very favorite authors and teachers in the church right now. I've long been a fan and am just now lucky enough to call him friend. I've loved all his books (and ...

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Episode 30: Adam Weber from 2017-03-23T09:00

A few years ago, I was asked to speak at a church in Sioux Falls, SD. I had no idea that day that I would meet a lifelong friend and one of my favorite pastors in the nation. Adam Weber is one o...

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Episode 29: Jennifer Dukes Lee + Craving Connection from 2017-03-16T09:00

Since it began in 2009, I have been a fan, family member, and contributor at (in)courage. It's a beautiful corner of the internet for women to gather and make friends. I love that I got to be a ...

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Episode 28: Russ Ramsey from 2017-03-09T10:00

Russ Ramsey is one of my favorite pastor voices in Nashville. His new book Struck might just blow your mind a little bit. A real-time retelling of his life-threatening heart infection and surger...

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Episode 27: Ellie Holcomb from 2017-03-02T10:00

You hear her beautiful singing voice on every single episode. Now you get to hear her beautiful talking voice too as Ellie Holcomb and I sit down to discuss all sorts of things, including her ne...

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Episode 26: SheReadsTruth + Lent from 2017-02-23T10:00

Amanda Bible Williams and Raechel Myers from SheReadsTruth are back to talk to us about Lent, the next season on the Christian calendar. If you've ever wondered about this 47 day journey, how an...

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Episode 25: Rebekah Lyons from 2017-02-16T10:00

Rebekah Lyons is just one of those women that you want on your team. She's fun, she's honest, she loves God and loves her friends and gosh I could just go on and on. (And I kinda do in this podc...

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Episode 24: Grayson|Reed from 2017-02-09T10:00

Let's kick off Valentine's week with our first ever married couple show! Mike and Molly Grayson are not only married (with a kid), they are also an AMAZING duo called Grayson|Reed. Their new EP ...

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Episode 23: Michael Wear from 2017-01-19T04:10:16

Michael Wear may be one of the smartest men I know. He spent four years in the White House with President Obama working on faith initiatives. His new book "Reclaiming Hope" is about that season ...

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2016 Christmas Party Episode 5: Holiday Hot Takes with Eddie Kaufholz from 2016-12-22T10:00

You know the best way to end a Christmas party is standing around laughing with your favorite people, and that is why we have Eddie Kaufholz back with us today. With Christmas just around the co...

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2016 Christmas Party Episode 4: Christy Nockels from 2016-12-15T10:00

She's been singing to my heart (and my ears) for almost twenty years, so I have a lot (read: ALL) of Christy Nockels's music. But her new Christmas album, A Thrill of Hope, is on repeat over at ...

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2016 Christmas Party Episode 3: Ann Voskamp from 2016-12-08T10:00

Ann Voskamp joins us for the third week of our #thatsoundsfunpodcast Christmas party! With lots of wisdom and wit and patience (with me, mostly), Ann will be a breath of fresh air and a calming ...

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2016 Christmas Party Episode 2: She Reads Truth + Advent from 2016-12-01T04:25:06

Amanda Bible Williams and Raechel Myers from SheReadsTruth join us for our second week of our That Sounds Fun Christmas party and we talk all about what Advent is, what it looks like in our fami...

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2016 Christmas Party Episode 1: Living With Landyn + Decorating For Christmas! from 2016-11-17T09:00

Landyn Hutchinson, better known as writer and blogger Living With Landyn, is one of the best and most creative decorators I know and one of my favorites to follow on every corner of the internet...

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Episode 22: Scott Sauls from 2016-11-02T18:15:42

Scott Sauls, pastor of Christ Presbyterian Church in Nashville, TN is one of my newer friends in town. But after we met about a year ago, I decided he was totally stuck with me. :) I asked Scott...

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Episode 21: Eddie Kaufholz from 2016-10-20T08:00

I hope you're ready for a rabbit trail or twelve, because Eddie Kaufholz and I found them and ran down them. Luckily, we managed to hit some important topics, including his new podcast through I...

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Episode 20: Mo Isom from 2016-10-06T09:00

Two hometown girls turned authors getting together over a pair of microphones... that's what you've got today, people. Mo Isom's New York Times Bestselling book Wreck My Life is one of my favori...

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Episode 19: Brad Lomenick from 2016-09-15T15:33:53

A conversation that started out light and breezy got serious and profound pretty quick. I loved getting to chat with Brad Lomenick- leadership consultant, speaker, founder of BLINC, and author o...

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Episode 18: Bianca Juarez Oltoff from 2016-09-01T08:00

My longtime friend Bianca Oltoff is releasing her first book, Play With Fire. We discuss her new amazing book, but also some of the most important things in life- like how Bianca changed my masc...

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Episode 17: Jeremy Cowart + The Purpose Hotel from 2016-08-11T14:03:59

Celebrity photographer (and my former boss) Jeremy Cowart tells us all about his amazing new idea, The Purpose Hotel, and how you and I can be a part of building a hotel chain that does good and...

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Episode 16: Harris III from 2016-07-21T08:00

An illusionist, a writer, a filmmaker, and now the guy running Story Conference? Harris III is amazing (and so is his wife who showed up to the studio on the back of his motorcycle). So this epi...

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Episode 15: Tim Shaw from 2016-06-23T07:00

Stay tuned while former NFL star Tim Shaw makes me laugh and cry and coaches me on dating. And life. He's a hero.

 

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Episode 14: Christa Black Gifford from 2016-06-09T07:00

Me and my dear friend (and amazing author) Christa Black Gifford sit down to discuss all things heart. Christa's new book, Heart Made Whole, deeply impacted my life and I wanted Christa to tell ...

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Episode 13: Matt Wertz from 2016-05-26T07:00

Maybe the only person as loud as me, Matt Wertz and I sit down and talk about the best and weirdest and most hilarious things. Also, I spend some time gushing about his new album GunShy because,...

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Episode 12: Christy Wright + Business Boutique from 2016-05-12T03:30:12

Christy Wright has launched a unique event for women who dream of creating a business, have started a business, or are in the thick of running their own business. Today we'll talk about the Busi...

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Episode 11: Angie Smith from 2016-05-05T13:37:24

For launch week of the Looking For Lovely Bible studies, Annie and Angie Smith sit down and talk all about what it is like to write Bible studies and about forty-five other random topics... incl...

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Episode 10: Looking For Lovely from 2016-04-07T08:00

Annie returns with plans for the future of That Sounds Fun and a sneak peek into the world of launching a new book- where Looking For Lovely came from, how it's doing, and Annie reads the first ...

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Episode 9: Emily P. Freeman from 2015-08-18T04:00:21

Season 2 of the podcast kicks off with Emily P. Freeman and covers the finer points of inviting yourself over, Emily's new book Simply Tuesday, and all the other important things, like float nig...

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Episode 8: Shauna Niequist from 2015-04-14T17:23:58

Annie chats with author Shauna Niequist about her new book Savor as well as many other important things like the best dessert in Chicago.

 

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Episode 7: Connor Harrell and Professional Baseball from 2015-03-17T02:00

Annie talks with Detroit Tigers minor league baseball player (and former Downs Books intern) Connor Harrell about life and faith as a professional athlete. And, they make plans for a donut eatin...

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Episode 6b: Dave Barnes is Funny... Again. from 2015-03-03T04:52:45

The second part of Annie's conversation with musician Dave Barnes about music and comedy and how to be funny. 

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Episode 6a: Dave Barnes Is Funny from 2015-02-24T03:00

Musician Dave Barnes sits down with Annie and they discuss the ins and outs of being hilarious. They also discuss Dave's most recent album, Hymns for Her.

 

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Episode 5: Jessica Turner and The Fringe Hours from 2015-02-17T03:00

Annie chats with her friend author and blogger Jessica Turner about how to find fringe hours in any kind of busy life. Also? American Girl dolls.

 

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Episode 4: Nashville's Best Eats from 2015-01-20T01:16:23

Annie sits down with Matt Niehoff (@experiencenash), an expert on all things Nashville, to discuss the best local restaurants for every meal of the day and on any budget. 

 

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Episode 3: Your Word for 2015 from 2015-01-06T20:03:37

Annie and her assistant Sarah talk about the one word they are each picking for 2015 and how to incorporate it into their daily lives for the whole year.

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Episode 2: Ted Dekker and Writing from 2014-12-09T00:15

In Part 2 of Annie's interview with New York Times Best Selling Author Ted Dekker, they discuss writing and process and the power of story. (And Annie apologizes for those volume problems in epi...

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Episode 1: Ted Dekker and AD30 from 2014-11-23T22:55:08

Author and speaker Annie F. Downs kicks off her brand new podcast interviewing New York Times Best Selling Author Ted Dekker about his newest novel AD 30. 

 

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