Annie's MiniBFF Podcast
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.
Episode 105: Spiritually Stronger in Worship
Most 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...
Episode 104: Spiritually Stronger in Community
Most 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...
Episode 103: Spiritually Stronger by Practicing Sabbath
Most 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...
Episode 102: Spiritually Stronger through Gratitude
Most 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...
Episode 101: Spiritually Stronger through Generosity
Most 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...
Episode 100: Spiritually Stronger through Fasting
Most 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...
Episode 99: Spiritually Stronger in Prayer
Most 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...
Episode 98: Day 100 - Let’s All Be Brave
It’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...
Episode 95: Day 84 and Bravery with Others
It’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...
Episode 94: Day 75 - Sabbath
It’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...
Episode 93: Day 50 - Change Always Happens
It’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 starte...
Episode 91: Day 25 - God Is Forgiving
It’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 Day...
Episode 90: Day Ten - Your Feet
It’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 sur...
Episode 89: Day Nine - Your Heart
It’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...
Episode 88: Day Eight - You Are Not A Mistake
It’s Day 8 of our Brave Kids Book Club! Today we are reading “You Are Not A Mistake” which comes from my kids devotional 100 Days to Brave for Kids.
In the Brave Kids Book Club we are reading through 100 Days to Brave for Kids together. Taking it one day at a time and growing braver and closer to Jesus each day. I will read the first 10 days with you on the podcast. Then throughout the remaining 90 days I will be randomly popping back in to read a story, say hi, cheer you on! Make sure you are subscri...
Episode 87: Day Seven - The Truth Sets You Free
It’s Day 7 of our Brave Kids Book Club! We are learning how “The Truth Sets You Free” in today’s episode. I will be reading from our Brave Kids Book Club book - 100 Days to Brave for Kids. A devotional written just for my miniBFFs.
In this book club we are reading each day of 100 Days to Brave for Kids together. I will be reading the first 10 days with you. Then I will randomly pop in throughout the next 90 days to say hi, cheer you on, read you a story. So make sure you are subscribed to this p...
Episode 86: Day Six - The Lies You Believe
It’s Day 6 of 100 Days to Brave for Kids and we are just rocking right through the start of our Brave Kids Book Club! I am having so much fun being in a book club with you!
In our Brave Kids Book Club we are reading all 100 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids together. We read one day at a time, growing braver and closer in our relationship to God with each day. I am reading the first 10 days here on the podcast with you. Then I will come back every once in a while to che...
Episode 85: Day Five - Just Start
It’s Day 5 of our Brave Kids Book Club is a GO! Today we are talking about how brave it is to Just Start. This reading comes from the devotional I wrote just for my miniBFFs - 100 Days to Brave for Kids.
For the Brave Kids Book Club we are reading through all 100 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids together. Taking it one day at a time and becoming braver and closer to Jesus with each day. I will read the first 10 days here on the podcast with you. So 5 more to go! Then I will com...
Episode 84: Day Four - Look For Brave
It’s Day 4 of our Brave Kids Book Club! Let’s go miniBFFs! We are discussing how we “Look for Brave" in today’s podcast. I will be reading from Day 4 of 100 Days to Brave for Kids.
If you are new! Welcome - we are so happy to have you as a member of our club. For the Brave Kids Book Club, we are reading through all 100 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids together. Taking it one day at a time and becoming braver and closer to Jesus with each day. I will read the first 10 days here...
Episode 83: Day Three - You Are Braver Than You Know
It’s Day 3 of our Brave Kids Book Club! We are learning that You Are Braver Than You Know from the devotional I wrote just for my miniBFFs - 100 Days to Brave for Kids
In the Brave Kids Book Club we will be reading through all 100 days of 100 Days to Brave for Kids! I will read the first 10 days here on the podcast with you (and you can read the rest on your own or with your family). After that I will come back every once in a while to check in, say hi, cheer you on, an...
Episode 82: Day Two - Why Be Brave?
Day 2 of our Brave Kids Book Club! Today we are talking about “What is Brave?”, and I will be reading this entry from the devotional I made just for my miniBFFs - 100 Days to Brave for Kids.
For this Brave Kids Book Club we will be going through all 100 days of the devotional together! I will read the first 10 days to you, and then pop in every once in a while to say hi! Make sure you are subscribed to the podcast so you don’t miss a single episode.
If you still need your copy of...
Episode 81: Day One--What is Brave?
Welcome to the first ever Brave Kids Book Club! In this book club we will spend the next 100 days becoming braver and growing closer to God, by reading my kids devotional 100 Days to Brave for Kids.
For the first 10 days, I will be coming on the podcast so we can read those 10 days together. Well… I will be reading and you can follow along in your own book! Then after 10 days I will be popping in on the podcast every once in a while to say hi, cheer you on and read you a story. So make sur...
Episode 80: Being Brave with Logo Lemon
We are teamed up with the band CAIN to bring you a very special series on the podcast!
This episode we have CAIN band member, Logan, reading to us about his character Logo Lemon, from the book I’m So Blessed.
Logo Lemon loves to get a crowd going! So much so that he planned a big back flip for everyone to see. But it didn’t go as perfectly as he hoped. Logo Lemon has to be brave if he wants to try again. See how Logo Lemon remembers that as a child of God he...
Episode 79: Never Alone with Maddie Melon
We are teamed up with the band CAIN to bring you a very special series on the podcast!
This episode we have CAIN band member, Madison, reading to us about her character Maddie Melon, from the book I’m So Blessed.
Maddie Melon had big plans for her birthday. But those plans didn’t exactly work out how she wanted. See how Maddie Melon learns that she is never alone and always a child of God in this episode.
Our bible story comes from the story of Zacchaeus. Our drawing for this episode is a pi...
Episode 78: No Matter The Weather with Tay Tay Tangerine
We are teamed up with the band CAIN to bring you a very special series on the podcast!
This episode we have CAIN band member, Taylor, reading to us about her character Tay Tay Tangerine, from the book I’m So Blessed.
Goodness do we love Tay Tay Tangerine and her really cute pink cowgirl boots. See how a day of bad weather doesn’t get in the way of Tay Tay Tangerine remembering that she is a child of God.
Our bible story comes from Mark chapter 4. Our drawing for this episode is your...
Episode 77: The Best Thing About You with Always Annie
We are teamed up with the band CAIN to bring you a very special series on the podcast!
This episode we get to learn about Always Annie from the book So Happy to Know You!
Always Annie teaches us to remember the best thing about each of you. And guess what? She knows exactly what that is. It isn’t because you might be the fastest, smartest, most creative, best kid. Nope. It is something even bigger than being the best at whatever it is you like to do. Listen to this episode to find out...
I’m So Blessed - Sneak Peek
Welcome Back miniBFFs! Guess what? For the first time ever on Annie’s miniBFF Podcast, we have a guest reader. Actually we have a whole band guest reading for us! The band, CAIN will be joining us to share about their kids book, I’m So Blessed, and a story from… THE BIBLE!
Don’t worry. I will be there too. But I am so excited to share my friends, Taylor, Logan and Madison with you guys. Along with meeting them you will also get to meet their character from I’m So Blessed: Tay Tay Tangerine, Maddie Melo...
Episode 76: Where We Are Going
Join us as we finish up our mini-series to honor my newest kid’s book Where Did TJ Go?, which is available for pre-order now and releases TOMORROW (February 18th). You and your grown up can find out all the details at wheredidTJgo.com.
For this episode we are learning about Where We Are Going. In the book, Where Did TJ Go?, I write about what I think heaven might be like for TJ right now. Today we talk about what the Bible tells us about heaven. Now, I don’t know exactly what heav...
Episode 75: Why We Are Here
Welcome to our mini series that goes along with my newest kid’s book “Where Did TJ Go?”, which is available for pre-order now and releases February 18th. You and your grown up can find out all the details at wheredidTJgo.com.
For this episode we are learning about Why We Are Here. So we know that God made us. Right? But why did He make us? What are we supposed to do? Well, miniBFFs, God made you ON purpose, FOR a purpose. And He has a really important job for you as a kid. L...
Episode 74: Who We Are
Welcome to a special mini-series in honor of my newest kid’s book “Where Did TJ Go?”, which is available for pre-order now and releases February 18th. You and your grown up can find out all the details at wheredidTJgo.com.
For this episode we are learning about Who We Are. We talk about how well God knows who we are because He made us! He crafted you and me perfectly together to be an image of Him. God made you ON purpose, FOR a purpose, miniBFFs. Isn’t that amazing?!
Our...
Episode 73: Lydia
The last episode of Season 5! I know, I am sad too miniBFFS. But think of all the people we have learned about this season! We have also grown so much deeper in our knowledge of how God works through his people. We have loved using the Go Bible, which brought us lessons from a feature called The True Tales of Transformed People. This part of the Go Bible gives a snapshots of different people from the Bible, and each week we are focusing on one person who has been transformed by God.
For our la...
Episode 72: Paul
Wow we have already learned so much this season about people from the Bible! Thanks to the Go Bible, we are able to bring you lessons from a feature called The True Tales of Transformed People. This part of the Go Bible gives a snapshot of the stories of different people from the Bible. Each week we will be focusing on one person who has been transformed by God.
For this week we will be learning about Paul! Well did you know that Paul actually had a different name before he became Paul? Yes, m...
Episode 71: Mary Magdalene
We are loving this season of the podcast! We have partnered with the Go Bible to bring you lessons their True Tales of Transformed People. This part of the Go Bible gives a snapshot of a different person from the Bible. Each week we will be focusing on one person who has been transformed by God.
For this week we will be learning about Mary Magdalene! You all are really going to like her. She was a very close friend of Jesus. Just like you are miniBFFs. And she was one of the people w...
Episode 70: Nehemiah
For this season we have partnered with the Go Bible to bring you lessons from one of their features called The True Tales of Transformed People. This part of the Go Bible gives a snapshot of a Biblical character, and each week we will be focusing on one person who has been transformed by God.
For this week we will be learning about Nehemiah! Nehemiah was thought of as a very trustworthy person. Which is a big deal, miniBFFs! He also followed God’s laws and wanted to do what was right. You can als...
Episode 69: Samuel
minibFFs, we have found this awesome new bible called, The Go Bible, and it has a feature in it called The True Tales of Transformed People. This feature gives a snapshot of a different person from the bible. Each week we will be focusing on one person who has been transformed by God.
This week we get to learn all about a guy named Samuel. Now miniBFFs, Samuel was a very close friend of God. In fact he could hear God calling for him to listen when he was just a young boy. I c...
Episode 68: Ruth and Naomi
We are so excited to share with you this awesome new Bible called The Go Bible. It has a feature in it called The True Tales of Transformed People. This feature gives a snapshot of a different person from the Bible who has been transformed by God, and we get to
We got to learn about Rahab last week, and this week we get to learn all about Ruth and Naomi! Not one but two new people from the Bible! I love this so much. Ruth and Naomi both know what it is like...
Episode 67: Rahab
Oh miniBFFs season 5 is off and running and we are so excited. We have found this awesome new bible called, The Go Bible, and it has a feature in it called The True Tales of Transformed People. This feature gives a snapshot of a different person from the bible. Each week we will be focusing on one person who has been transformed by God.
Didn’t you love learning about Joshua last week?! This week we get to learn all about Rahab! And spoiler alert - she also knew Joshua. Isn’t that so cool...
Episode 66: Joshua
Welcome to Season 5 of Annie’s miniBFF Podcast!
We have found this awesome new bible called, The Go Bible, and it has a feature in it called The True Tales of Transformed People. This feature gives a snapshot of a different person from the bible. Each week we will be focusing on one person who has been transformed by God.
This week we get to learn all about Joshua! We will hear how he heard from God, how he led the people into the promised land, and how he knew...
Episode 65: Going Home
We wrap up our season of the gospels with this beautiful story from the Jesus Storybook Bible. We know that Jesus came back to the disciples to show them that he is alive. But the disciples always knew that he would have to go back to heaven to be with God. Jesus had told the disciples that he was getting a place ready for them and they knew the way to get there. In our story today we get to read all about Jesus reminding the disciples how to find their way to him and teaching us to do...
Episode 64: Jesus Comes Back
When Jesus was crucified his disciples were so scared that they went off and hid from everyone. They were worried that what happened to Jesus would happen to them too. But there was one person they could not hide from. And that would be Jesus himself! In fact they thought he was a ghost when they first saw him! But he was not a ghost. He was very much alive and ready to help them tell the world all about him.
This story, Jesus Comes back, comes from The Tiny Truths Illustrated Bible and c...