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Annie's MiniBFF Podcast
Hosted by That Sounds Fun Network · EN
In March 2020 when the world started closing doors, Annie F. Downs opened one for her youngest group of friends. She started reading a picture book each week on her Instagram account, and SO MANY friends tuned in. To continue with her love for reading to her miniBFFs, Annie is now sharing stories from her favorite book ever – The Bible. The miniBFF podcast will allow kids (and their grownups) a chance to grow in their faith as she brings the stories of the Bible to life.
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Episode 101: Spiritually Stronger through Generosity
1w ago00:12:58Tap to summarizeMost of you know I have this podcast for grownups called That Sounds Fun. On that podcast we are learning about how to become stronger in our relationship with God. Spiritually Stronger! I was not about to leave out my miniBFFs for this journey! So... Welcome to the first ever theme on Annie’s miniBFF Podcast - Spiritually Stronger. Who's excited? Becoming Spiritually Stronger means we are going to focus on different disciplines throughout the year to help us grow even closer to Jesus. The word discipline might sound like a bad thing, but it’s not! A discipline is like a skill. If you wanted to be better at soccer you would go outside and practice every day. Some days you would practice dribbling the ball. Other days you might focus on goal kicks. But both are skills you learn that will help you grow in your ability to do well in soccer. Well, that's basically how it works when you are growing closer to God. The more you pray, worship, and learn about God, the closer you get to Him. We want to sharpen those skills. Just like you would in playing soccer. Or whatever activity you love to do! Let me say this - you are completely and totally loved and adored by God. These practices are not a way to earn His love. It is yours, no matter what you do each day. But if you want to know Him even more than you do now, then I invite you to become stronger, spiritually, with me. So, are you ready to grow spiritually stronger? This episode is all about Generosity.
Transcribe →Episode 100: Spiritually Stronger through Fasting
Mar 1600:11:55Tap to summarizeMost of you know I have this podcast for grownups called That Sounds Fun. On that podcast we are learning about how to become stronger in our relationship with God. Spiritually Stronger! I was not about to leave out my miniBFFs for this journey! So.. Welcome to the first ever theme on Annie’s miniBFF Podcast - Spiritually Stronger. Who's excited? Becoming Spiritually Stronger means we are going to focus on different disciplines throughout the year to help us grow even closer to Jesus. The word discipline might sound like a bad thing, but it’s not! A discipline is like a skill. If you wanted to be better at soccer you would go outside and practice every day. Some days you would practice dribbling the ball. Other days you might focus on goal kicks. But both are skills you learn that will help you grow in your ability to do well in soccer. Well, that's basically how it works when you are growing closer to God. The more you pray, worship, and learn about God, the closer you get to Him. We want to sharpen those skills. Just like you would in playing soccer. Or whatever activity you love to do! Let me say this - you are completely and totally loved and adored by God. These practices are not a way to earn His love. It is yours, no matter what you do each day. But if you want to know Him even more than you do now, then I invite you to become stronger, spiritually, with me. So, are you ready to grow spiritually stronger? This episode is all about Fasting.
Transcribe →Episode 99: Spiritually Stronger in Prayer
Jan 2600:11:19Tap to summarizeMost of you know I have this podcast for grownups called That Sounds Fun. On that podcast we are learning about how to become stronger in our relationship with God. Spiritually Stronger! I was not about to leave out my miniBFFs for this journey! So.. Welcome to the first ever theme on Annie’s miniBFF Podcast - Spiritually Stronger. Who's excited? Becoming Spiritually Stronger means we are going to focus on different disciplines throughout the year to help us grow even closer to Jesus. The word discipline might sound like a bad thing, but it’s not! A discipline is like a skill. If you wanted to be better at soccer you would go outside and practice every day. Some days you would practice dribbling the ball. Other days you might focus on goal kicks. But both are skills you learn that will help you grow in your ability to do well in soccer. Well, that's basically how it works when you are growing closer to God. The more you pray, worship, and learn about God, the closer you get to Him. We want to sharpen those skills. Just like you would in playing soccer. Or whatever activity you love to do! Let me say this - you are completely and totally loved and adored by God. These practices are not a way to earn His love. It is yours, no matter what you do each day. But if you want to know Him even more than you do now, then I invite you to become stronger, spiritually, with me. So, are you ready to grow spiritually stronger?
Transcribe →Episode 98: Day 100 - Let’s All Be Brave
Dec 1000:07:34Tap to summarizeIt’s Day 100 of our Brave Kids Book Club! Today I will be reading from the devotional I wrote just for my miniBFFs, 100 Days to Brave for Kids, called “Let’s All Be Brave”. But, similar to Day 25, 50 and 75, I am adding in another story that isn’t in your book. CAN YOU BELIEVE IT?! We did it, miniBFFs! We finished our Brave Kids Book Club where we read through all 100 Days to Brave for Kids together! And if you are just joining us, welcome! I know we are at Day 100, but you are not too late to get started on your brave journey! For real. Just grab your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids HERE and go! Maybe invite a friend to join you! In today's podcast I asked you to think about being brave. The questions in your book are “How have your brave choices already changed your world” and “What brave thing will you do next”. You can write the answers to these questions in your journal or your book. And if you want to write and tell me about it, the address to send that letter is PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212. Follow all things @minibffclub Shop all things shopanniefdown.com Email about all things miniBFFclub
Transcribe →Episode 95: Day 84 and Bravery with Others
Nov 2400:09:41Tap to summarizeIt’s Day 84 of our Brave Kids Book Club! Today I am popping in to say hi and remind you to read from the devotional I wrote just for my miniBFFs, 100 Days to Brave for Kids. In this Brave Kids Book Club we are reading through all 100 Days to Brave for Kids together! If this is your first time listening, WELCOME! We are so glad you are here. You are just in time to join our club. I know we are on Day 84 (which is amazing, miniBFFs) but you can still jump in and grow braver with us! Grab your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids HERE! When 100 Days to Brave for Kids first came out we did a mini Bravery Series where we shared stories from the bible of people being brave. Today’s episode comes from that series! Day 84 is about being generous with your words. In the story we are reading today we learn about Esther and how she bravely used her words to help keep her people safe. In Day 84’s devotional I ask you to answer the question “What does it mean to bring life with your words?”. You can use your book or your journal to answer these questions. Or, if you want to write and tell me about it, the address to send that letter is PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212. Follow all things @minibffclub Shop all things shopanniefdown.com Email about all things miniBFFclub
Transcribe →Episode 94: Day 75 - Sabbath
Nov 1500:06:09Tap to summarizeIt’s Day 75 of our Brave Kids Book Club! Today I will be reading from the devotional I wrote just for my miniBFFs, 100 Days to Brave for Kids, called “Sabbath”. But, similar to Day 25 and Day 50, I am adding in another story that isn’t in your book. In this Brave Kids Book Club we are reading through all 100 Days to Brave for Kids together! And if you are just joining us, welcome! We are so happy to have you here. You are not too late to get started on your brave journey! For real. Just grab your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids HERE and get started! In today's podcast I asked you to think about finding time to rest. The questions in your book are “Describe what a day of rest and worship looks like to you.” and “When can you take a sabbath this week?”. You can write the answers to these questions in your journal or your book. And if you want to write and tell me about it, the address to send that letter is PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212. Make sure you are subscribed because I will be back to check in on our Brave Kids Book Club! Follow all things @minibffclub Shop all things shopanniefdown.com Email about all things miniBFFclub
Transcribe →Episode 93: Day 50 - Change Always Happens
Oct 2100:07:00Tap to summarizeIt’s Day 50 of our Brave Kids Book Club! Today I will be reading from the devotional I wrote just for my miniBFFs, 100 Days to Brave for Kids, called “Change Always Happens”. But, similar to Day 25, I am adding in another story that isn’t in your book. In this Brave Kids Book Club we are reading through all 100 Days to Brave for Kids together! Halfway through the book! I am so proud! And if you are just joining us, welcome! We are so happy to have you here. You are not too late to get started on your brave journey so grab your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids HERE! In today's podcast I asked you to think about change. The questions in your book are “What changes in your life are you dreading right now? What changes are you excited about?” and “How is God using these changes to shape you?”. You can write the answers to these questions in your journal or your book. And if you want to write and tell me about it, the address to send that letter is PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212. Make sure you are subscribed because I will be back to check in on our Brave Kids Book Club! Follow all things @minibffclub Shop all things shopanniefdown.com Email about all things miniBFFclub
Transcribe →Episode 91: Day 25 - God Is Forgiving
Sep 2600:06:46Tap to summarizeIt’s Day 25 of our Brave Kids Book Club! Today I will be reading from the devotional I wrote just for my miniBFFs, 100 Days to Brave for Kids, called “God is Forgiving”. But I am also adding in another story that isn’t in your book. In this Brave Kids Book Club we are reading through all 100 Days to Brave for Kids together! And if you are just joining us, welcome! We are so happy to have you here. You are not too late to get started on your brave journey so grab your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids HERE! We are reading from Day 25 today. And days 1-10 are also on the podcast so go back and listen if you haven’t! In today's podcast I asked you to think about forgiveness. The questions in your book are “Why is forgiveness important to you?” and “Can you remember the last time someone had to forgive you or you had to forgive someone else?”. You can write the answers to these questions in your journal or your book. And if you want to write and tell me about it, the address to send that letter is PO Box 121826, Nashville, TN 37212. Make sure you are subscribed because I will be back to check in on our Brave Kids Book Club! Follow all things @minibffclub Shop all things shopanniefdown.com Email about all things miniBFFclub
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Episode 90: Day Ten - Your Feet
Sep 1100:05:24Tap to summarizeIt’s Day 10 of our Brave Kids Book Club! Today I will be reading from the devotional I wrote just for my miniBFFs, 100 Days to Brave for Kids, called “Your Feet”. In this Brave Kids Book Club we are reading through all 100 Days to Brave for Kids together! I have read the first 10 days of the book on the podcast. So if you have missed any you can always go back and listen. I have loved sharing in this journey to growing closer to Jesus and braver with each day we get to be together. Make sure you are subscribed to this podcast so you don’t miss any upcoming episodes. Because I will be back to say hi and ready another story… but it will be a surprise. And if you are just joining us, welcome! We are so happy to have you here. You are not too late to get started on your brave journey so grab your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids HERE! You can catch up on the first 10 days here on the podcast while you wait for your book to arrive! In today's podcast I asked you to make a list of people who may look up to you as a leader? Maybe this is a younger neighborhood friend, or a family member, or a teammate. Then it asks you “How can you lead them toward God?”. If you want to write and tell me about it, the address to send that letter is PO Box 121826 Nashville TN 37212. Follow all things @minibffclub Shop all things shopanniefdown.com Email about all things miniBFFclub
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Episode 89: Day Nine - Your Heart
Sep 1000:04:43Tap to summarizeIt’s Day 9 of the Brave Kids Book Club where we are reading all 100 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids TOGETHER! Today we are learning about “Your Heart”. For the first 10 days I will be reading to you on the podcast. Then throughout the remaining 90 days of our book club I will randomly pop back in to say hello and read a story from 100 Days to Brave for Kids. So be sure to be subscribed to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode If you haven’t picked up your copy of 100 Days to Brave for Kids you can HERE. It is not too late to join. Just grab a copy and jump in. You can even invite a friend to join too. Follow all things @minibffclub Shop all things shopanniefdown.com Email about all things miniBFFclub
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