That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

God made you creative and your gifts have a purpose.

Today we start talking about another rhythm that’s helping us get spiritually stronger: service. We're talking about how to serve in your gifting, how to recognize the ways God has uniquely wired you, and how to use those gifts to bring hope to the people around you.

Al Gordon is a Christian leader, pastor, and voice in the global creative movement within the church. He’s the founder of Renaissance, leads SAINT, a church in East London that was planted with a mission to bring hope and renewal to a neighborhood where less than 1% of people attend church. Al recently released his book Spark in March and it’s the perfect resource for this conversation.

Find the show notes here

. . . .

Thank you to our sponsors:

Compassion International: One name. One face. One story. See where your one yes could lead. Visit Compassion.com/thatsoundsfun to learn more.

BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun.

CreaTone:Let me get you started with 20% off your first order. Visit TONETODAY.com… Promo Code TSF.

Good Ranchers: For a limited time, you can get $50 off your first Good Ranchers order. Plus, when you start a plan, you’ll get free meat with every order. Visit GoodRanchers.com/THATSOUNDSFUN to get $50 off anything on their site.

Our Place: Upgrade your kitchen with Our Place today. Visit fromourplace.com/TSF and use code TSF for 10% off sitewide.

The Subtext Podcast: Search for The Subtext wherever you get your podcasts.

Helix: Go to helixsleep.com/thatsoundsfun for 20% off sitewide with code thatsoundsfun.

NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends.

Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!

#thatsoundsfunpodcast
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carl and Laura Lentz walked through infidelity on a really public platform and since 2020 have put in the work towards restoration, redemption, and healing. When they realized there weren’t many books for couples walking through infidelity and betrayal, they felt the invitation to not only tell their story, but share the practical steps that have helped them stay together and heal.

I realize this may not be your story or your struggle, but sin is something we all deal with and secret sin specifically is not something we’re going to play around with around here. I admire Carl and Laura’s vulnerability and honesty to share what this has looked like for them. It’s really brave and I’m really grateful.

If you know a couple that could benefit from reading Overcoming Infidelity or maybe that’s you - go grab a copy of their book.

Find the show notes here

. . . .

Have you watched my talk show, I Gotta Ask?! Head over to IGottaAsk.com and we have all the instructions on how to find the show! I want to hear your thoughts after you watch!

. . . .

Thank you to our sponsors:

BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun.

Ritual: That’s Ritual.com/THATSOUNDSFUN for 25% off your first month.

Brodo: Head to Brodo.com/THATSOUNDSFUN for 20% off your first subscription order and use code THATSOUNDSFUN for an additional $10 off.

Our Place: Upgrade your kitchen with Our Place today. Visit fromourplace.com/TSF and use code TSF for 10% off sitewide.

The Subtext Podcast: Search for The Subtext wherever you get your podcasts.

Helix: Go to helixsleep.com/thatsoundsfun for 20% off sitewide with code thatsoundsfun.

NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends.

Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!

#thatsoundsfunpodcast
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Worship is something we can do anywhere, anytime, but I asked Dwan Hill today why corporate worship and gathering together matters. And you’re going to be so encouraged by his response. I love his heart for the Church and hearing the way he’s been uniquely gifted to help lead us all as we glorify God.

Dwan Hill is the worship pastor at Cross Point Church, and both a Grammy and Dove award winner and the founder of the Choir Room, which we’re going to talk about today.

We’ve even got a worship practice guide for you that’s available over at spirituallystronger.com today. It just has some practical ideas of ways to connect with God in worship that may fit your personality—whether you prefer worship through music or art or words or nature.

View the show notes here

. . . .

Order your copy of Don’t Let That Hold You Back wherever you love to buy books!

. . . .

Thank you to our sponsors:

ELIC: Find out more at elic.org/thatsoundsfun.

AG1: Go to DrinkAG1.com/SOUNDSFUN and for a limited time, get a free Immune Support Bundle, including a bottle of Omega-3 fish oil and a bottle of Vitamin D3K2, with your first subscription order of AG1, Next Gen, or AG1 Pro.

Daily Look: Head to DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code THATSOUNDSFUN for 50% off your first order.

Good Ranchers: For a limited time, you can get $50 off your first Good Ranchers order. Plus, when you start a plan, you’ll get free meat with every order. Visit GoodRanchers.com/THATSOUNDSFUN to get $50 off anything on their site.

BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun.

The Subtext Podcast: Search for The Subtext wherever you get your podcasts.

Helix: Go to helixsleep.com/thatsoundsfun for 20% off sitewide with code thatsoundsfun.

NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends.

Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!

#thatsoundsfunpodcast
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poetry and liturgies and some of these quieter methods of worship are powerful and for a lot of people - their preferred way of worship.

Doug McKelvey is the brilliance behind the Every Moment Holy books. These liturgies are incredible and their popularity proves that sometimes we need words to help guide us in worship. I bet you’ve picked up one of them when you needed the right words during a major life moment or even just on a Monday morning when you need help connecting with God.

As always, we’re unpacking the conversation even more over at SpirituallyStronger.com - so head over there as we talk about the way we connect with God through words and writing.

Find the show notes here

. . . .

Order your copy of Don’t Let That Hold You Back wherever you love to buy books!

. . . .

Thank you to our sponsors:

Wayfair: Head to Wayfair.com to shop all things home.

CreaTone: Let me get you started with 20% off your first order. Visit TONETODAY.com, Promo Code TSF.

BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun.

ELIC: Find out more at elic.org/thatsoundsfun.

The Subtext Podcast: Search for The Subtext wherever you get your podcasts.

Helix: Go to helixsleep.com/thatsoundsfun for 20% off sitewide with code thatsoundsfun.

NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends.

Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!

#thatsoundsfunpodcast
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stephen McWhirter is here today and we’re talking about what it looks like to worship even when shame is telling you that you don’t belong in the room.

Stephen has a story of radical restoration. He went from hating Jesus, battling addiction, and feeling completely beyond saving to becoming a worship leader, songwriter, and someone who now gets to tell people all over the world that Jesus is real. He’s also the author of Radically Restored and the songwriter behind a song you probably hear often: “Come Jesus Come.”

I think Stephen’s story is going to remind you that worship isn’t something we earn the right to do. It’s a response to the grace we’ve already been given.

Find the show notes here

. . . .

Order your copy of Don’t Let That Hold You Back wherever you love to buy books!

. . . .

Thank you to our sponsors:

Thrive Causemetics: Go to thrivecausemetics.com/TSF for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order.

BetterHelp: Sign up and get 10% off at BetterHelp.com/thatsoundsfun.

The Subtext Podcast: Search for The Subtext wherever you get your podcasts.

Helix: Go to helixsleep.com/thatsoundsfun for 20% off sitewide.

Daily Look: Head to DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code THATSOUNDSFUN for 50% off your first order.

SEEDS: Download the free SEEDS app and take one small step today: plant your first seed and see what God can grow.

Hearing Jesus: Visit rachaelgroll.com/book to explore the book, download free resources, and get your copy of Hearing Jesus.

Boll and Branch: Get 15% off your first order plus free shipping at BollAndBranch.com/thatsoundsfun with code thatsoundsfun.

NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends.

Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests!

#thatsoundsfunpodcast
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices