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On this episode of Captivated, Stasi invites the delightful Annie F. Downs into the studio for an honest conversation about walking with Jesus and how deeply we are held by Him—every season of our lives. They explore rhythms of rest, the gift of Sabbath, and the invitation to trust God’s timing even when it’s difficult to see the full picture. From winter’s waiting to summer’s work, they share about the beauty of every season and the joy of partnering with Christ. If you’re feeling stuck, longing for rest, or simply needing encouragement, join us as we lean into God’s goodness together.
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SHOW NOTES:
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VERSES:
Romans 14:8 (NIV) – If we live, we live for the Lord; and if we die, we die for the Lord. So, whether we live or die, we belong to the Lord.
Psalm 100:3 (NIV) – Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture.
Matthew 25:21 (NIV) – “His master replied, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master’s happiness!’
Isaiah 30:21 (NIV) – Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”
Psalm 16:6 (NIV) – The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance.
John 10:3–4 (NIV) – The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice.
Revelation 19:11–16 (NIV) – (here, v.11) I saw heaven standing open and there before me was a white horse, whose rider is called Faithful and True. With justice he judges and wages war.
Genesis 2:2–3 (NIV) – By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.
Genesis 2:2–3 (NIV) – By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.
Mark 2:27 (NIV) – Then he said to them, “The Sabbath was made for man, not man for the Sabbath.
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ANNIE F. DOWNS
Website: www.anniefdowns.com
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That Sounds Like Fun Podcast: https://www.anniefdowns.com/thatsoundsfun/
ANNIE F. DOWNS BIO
Annie F. Downs is a New York Times bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and successful podcast host based in Nashville, TN. Known for her engaging and honest style, Annie makes readers and listeners feel like long-time friends. She is the co-founder of the That Sounds Fun Network, home to her flagship podcast with over 100 million downloads, That Sounds Fun and creator of Single Purpose League, a community for single women to discover friendship, hope, and a life of purpose. With over one million books sold, Annie’s catalog includes bestselling That Sounds Fun, 100 Days to Brave, and Remember God. She invites listeners and readers alike to experience fulfilled lives with a God who made them on purpose and loves them deeply. Learn more at www.anniefdowns.com.
ANNIE’S BOOKS:
Where Did TJ Go by Annie F. Downs and Tatum Green https://wheredidtjgo.com/
Find all of Annie’s books, here: https://www.anniefdowns.com/books/
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RESOURCES
Garden City: Work, Rest, and the Art of Being Human by John Mark Comer https://amzn.to/4j0SWiL
24/6: A Prescription for a Healthier, Happier Life by Dr. Matthew Sleeth https://amzn.to/41KEPac
Sabbath: The Ancient Practices by Dr. Dan B. Allender https://amzn.to/4hHXyt3
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Creators and Guests
Host
Guest
Annie F. Downs
Annie F. Downs is a New York Times bestselling author, sought-after speaker, and successful podcast host based in Nashville, TN. Engaging and honest, she makes readers and listeners alike feel as if they’ve been long-time friends. Co-founder of the That Sounds Fun Network—which includes her aptly named flagship podcast, That Sounds Fun—and author of multiple bestselling books including Chase the Fun, That Sounds Fun, 100 Days to Brave and Remember God, Annie is the friend who will shoot straight with you, remind you that God is good, and still manage to make you laugh in the process. For more about Annie's work, visit https://www.anniefdowns.com/.
Producer
Stacey Burton
Stacey Burton has been a grateful part of the Wild at Heart team for over 10 years wearing many hats, including the Producer of Stasi Eldredge’s Captivated podcast and the ministry's Resources Manager. Stacey is continually learning what it means to fully rest in God’s grace and provision, enjoying nothing more than meeting with him in the boundless, quiet beauty of the outdoors. A native to Colorado, Stacey and her husband Eric anticipate becoming empty nesters as their kids, Jake and Riley, prepare to step out into their own adventure.
Composer
Tim & Laurie Thornton
The intro and outro music for the Captivated podcast is composed by Tim and Laurie Thornton, who have a passion to empower God’s people as they seek the kingdom and live into their destiny as a worshiping family that makes disciples and extends the dominion of God wherever they go.
What is Captivated?
Hosted by Stasi Eldredge, her desire for this podcast is for the revelation of the Love of God to so engulf the listener that they become exquisitely captivated by Jesus. Stasi wants to invite listeners to respond to the reality that they are the purpose of His pursuit, the desire of His heart, the intent of the Larger Story and the prize of Heaven. The King is captivated by them.
Episodes will be flavored with humor, passion, perspective, honesty, and personal stories both from Stasi and from guests that highlight the shared experiences of women living in these extraordinary days with hearts captured by Jesus.
Stasi Eldredge is a New York Times bestselling author, and her books have sold nearly 3 million copies and changed women’s lives all over the world. A teacher and conference speaker, Stasi is the director of the women’s ministry at Wild at Heart, a ministry devoted to helping people discover the heart of God, recover their own hearts in God’s love, and learn to live in God’s kingdom. Her passion is to see lives transformed by the beauty of the gospel.