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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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If you’ve often felt like you’re a soldier for God instead of just resting in being a child of God, I’m telling you, this conversation is for you. I know so many of you are taking vacations this time of year and our team is getting ready to do the sa... more

Pastor Tyler Staton from Bridgetown Church is here today to help us figure out how to make space for Sabbath in our week. I know it sounds like almost impossible to reserve a day for rest and delight, but I’m telling you, this rhythm specifically has... more

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Jennie Lusko is here to kick off talking about the practice of sabbath for the next three weeks. She's going to help us think through what it looks like to find moments of rest and pause in our day to day, which is perfect because her brand new book ... more

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

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Recent Guests

Jennie Lusko
Author of Fresh Mercies Everyday; pastor and community leader
Lusko family / Fresh Mercies Everyday
Episode: Finding Rest Every Day, in Every Season with Jennie Lusko- Episode 1064
Rea Ann Silva
Founder and owner of BeautyBlender
BeautyBlender
Episode: Sneak Peek of Annie's new show I Gotta Ask!
Nancy Mattingly
Mentor and friend of Annie, cancer survivor
Episode: I Didn't Want This to Be My Story: Grief, Gratitude, and God's Faithfulness with Nancy Mattingly- Episode 1063
Matt Chandler
Pastor, author of Becoming Like Jesus
The Village Church
Episode: Confession to God and Others Changes Everything with Matt Chandler- Episode 1061
Aaron Graham
Pastor, founder and lead pastor of The District Church in Washington, DC
The District Church
Episode: The Urgent Call to Confession, Conviction & Compassion with Aaron Graham- Episode 1060
Christen Bohannon
A single woman who chose fostering and adoption and became a mother to two adopted boys
Be The Village (board member)
Episode: Singleness and the Desire to Be a Mother: A Story of Foster Care, Adoption & Hope- Episode 1059
Jon Acuff
Author and speaker, author of Procrastination Proof
Author and Speaker
Episode: A Life Marked by Discipline and Generosity with Jon Acuff- Episode 1058
Amy Grant
Singer, musician, author
Amy Grant
Episode: AFD's Friday Faves | The Me That Remains with Amy Grant- Episode 1057
Jennifer Dukes Lee
Author of How to Love Your Morning
Episode: How to Love Your Morning with Jennifer Dukes Lee- Episode 1056

Host

Annie F. Downs
Host of the show; leads conversations on faith, books, travel, and culture with warmth and curiosity.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 12.7k ratings
  • Stronger

    Love AFD. Love her guests. Love the thinking that her conversations lead me to. She helps me be spiritually stronger.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mareslat
    United Statesa month ago
  • Best Podcast Discovery

    I have loved Annie’s Podcast for years, I discovered her from another Podcast ‘Revive Our Hearts’ - Nancy De Moss Wolgemuth where she was a guest and we’ve been ‘besties’ since. She is so relatable, so wise, and so fun. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NomxolisiZA/AUS
    Australia2 months ago
  • Phenomenal and inspiring

    Oh my goodness! I’ve listened to Annie for years and she always brings the diamonds. Recently listening to Lauren and Thomas Rhett and their latest adventure is just so beautiful. I’ve heard interactions between Annie and them in past years and it’s always good to hear them be everyday people, but this latest trip to Africa and everything that came with it was so beautiful to hear how they dug deep, kept listening to God, and grew their family’s faith in walking out their own. Thank you, Annie... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bullg1rl
    United States3 months ago
  • Thanks!

    Loving the Spiritually Stronger Series!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Archi-mama
    United States3 months ago
  • Excellent encouragement each time I listen!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    PodcastListenerL
    4 months ago

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The Urgent Call to Confession, Conviction & Compassion with Aaron Graham- Episode 1060
Q: How do you talk to friends who grew up with the faith but now doubt or deconstruct their beliefs?
Lead with mercy and discernment, distinguish between those who share your faith and those who don't, and frame conversations around core truths while allowing space for questions and growth.
A Life Marked by Discipline and Generosity with Jon Acuff- Episode 1058
Q: What practice can someone start today to procrastination-proof themselves?
Start really small—spend 15 minutes a day for seven days on a desired activity, then gradually increase if it feels good. The idea is to audition a goal and build a comfortable on-ramp rather than overhauling your life at once.
Singleness and the Desire to Be a Mother: A Story of Foster Care, Adoption & Hope- Episode 1059
Q: How did you handle the big transition when you were told you would take two boys on Monday?
She prayed, called a friend for support, and decided to take the leap, accepting the challenge and leaning on a community to navigate the early days.
Singleness and the Desire to Be a Mother: A Story of Foster Care, Adoption & Hope- Episode 1059
Q: What was the moment you realized adoption would be part of your story?
A Catalyst Conference moment in 2010 where a video about U.S. orphans and a call to adoption struck Christen's heart, making her see adoption as part of her future.
Raising Capable Kids in an Anxious World with Sissy Goff & David Thomas- Episode 1054
Q: When should parents consider counseling for their kids?
Try the capabilities framework and workbook first; if it doesn't move the needle, counseling can be a great next step, with Daystar or local trusted counselors as options.

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