Holding the Both/And of Summer’s Delight and Disappointment with Mike Kelsey- Episode 988

That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs

Annie F. Downs

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.9 • 10.2K Ratings

🗓️ 23 June 2025

⏱️ 66 minutes

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OUR FIRST OFFICIAL DAY OF SUMMER HERE ON THE POD. Today we're answering the question, “What is summer and how do I define it in my life?” and Pastor Mike Kelsey is back to help us kick off this new season. I haven’t stopped thinking about it since we recorded. We talk about the fun of this season, but we’re also talking about the ways summer can be really hard, the expectations we put on it, and insecurities it can bring up. If you’re following along in your TSF Seasons Guidebook, we’re on page 74 of our summer pages. You can purchase yours at anniefdowns.com/seasons. . . . . . Now that summer’s kicked off, if you’re looking for some extra series to listen to while you travel or sit by the pool, check out any of our EnneaSummer series our Summer Lovin’ series on dating from 2023: EnneaSummer Summer Lovin' Series Playlist . . . . . Find the show notes here Want to watch this episode on YouTube? Head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! . . . . . Sign up to receive the AFD Week In Review email and ask questions to future guests! #thatsoundsfunpodcast . . . . . Thank you to our sponsors! BetterHelp: Our friends get 10% off their first month at BetterHelp.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/THATSOUNDSFUN. Thrive Causemetics: New customers can get the Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and a mini-sized Brilliant Eye Brightener at a special set price with free shipping at thrivecausemetics.com/TSF. AG1: Get a FREE gift with your first order at DrinkAG1.com/soundsfun. Our Place: Visit fromourplace.com/TSF and use code TSF for 10% off sitewide. Geviti: Visit gogeviti.com/thatsoundsfun and use code TSF for the month of June for 20% off your first three months of membership. Thrive Market: Head over to ThriveMarket.com/THATSOUNDSFUN to get 30% off your first order and a FREE $60 gift. Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at shopify.com/soundsfun. Helix Sleep: Go to helixsleep.com/thatsoundsfun for 20% off sitewide. Make sure you enter our show name after checkout so they know we sent you! StoryWorth: save $15 during their Father’s Day sale when you go to storyworth.com/thatsoundsfun! . . . . . If you’d like to partner with Annie as a sponsor for the That Sounds Fun podcast, fill out our Advertise With Us form! . . . . . 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey.
0:13.0	Hi, friends.
0:13.9	Welcome to another episode of That Sounds Fun.
0:15.8	The Seasons.
0:16.8	Our first official day of summer is here on the podcast. Now, I know it's not exactly right,
0:22.9	but it is the start of our summer season on That Sounds Fun this year. I'm your host,
0:28.1	Andy F Downs. I am so happy to be here with you today. Today on the show, we are answering the
0:33.0	question, what is summer and how do I define it in my life? But before we dive into today's show,
0:39.6	I'm going to tell you about one of our incredible partners. This show is sponsored by BetterHelp.
0:43.9	Did you know that six million men in the U.S. suffer from depression every year?
0:48.0	And you may be experiencing this because you're one of the dudes who listens to the show,
0:51.7	or you may have a guy in your life who's feeling the
0:54.3	pressure of providing and keeping it all together. Real strength comes from opening up about what
0:58.9	you're carrying and doing something about it. So if that is you, please, please talk to someone.
1:03.8	Better Help is a great place to start. They have over 30,000 therapists and they are the world's
1:08.1	largest online therapy platform. and it is so convenient.
1:11.6	You can just schedule a session with a click of a button helping you fit therapy into your
1:16.1	already busy summer life. As the largest online therapy provider in the world,
1:21.0	BetterHelp can provide access to mental health professionals with a diverse variety of
1:24.6	expertise. Talk it out with BetterHelp. Our friends get 10% off their first month
1:29.6	at BetterHelp.com slash, That Sounds Fun. That's BetterHelp, H-E-L-P.com slash that sounds fun.
1:37.1	And today on the show, Pastor Mike Kelsey is back to help us kick off summer. And I cannot wait for you to hear
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