Gabe and Rebekah Lyons sit down with long-time friend, author, and host of the podcast That Sounds Fun, Annie F. Downs. Centering on Annie’s new book, Don’t Let That Hold You Back, this conversation dives into the abundant life God calls us to, how the enemy tries to keep us from that, and specific strategies we can use to stay faithful in that opposition.

All of us have faced moments in our lives where the doors we wanted to open stayed closed. Whether that’s in singleness, career, or tragic life circumstances, it can be easy to be discouraged and afraid to get our hopes up. Through Annie’s own journey of dreams, confusion, and redirection, she has been able to gain wisdom to benefit anyone along the way. Whether you’re carrying disappointment you’ve quietly blamed God for, dreams that you’re too afraid to chase, or uncertainty about where you’re headed, this conversation provides hope, direction, and wisdom in how to overcome anything that might be trying to hold you back.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Stolen, Killed, or Destroyed: The enemy is specific in his attacks, so naming exactly what was taken changes how we fight back and how we heal.
• “What If the Gospel Goes Further?”: At IF:Gathering, God asked Annie a hard question about singleness. It reshaped how she ran the next five years.
• Ask, Seek, Knock: This framework from Matthew 7 helps you research your dream before you rule it out, take real steps, and trust God when the door you knocked on doesn’t open.
• Once You Get Free, Stay Free: Confess, renounce, and break agreement with the enemy’s lies, and don’t walk through it alone.

Resources:

• Buy Annie’s book: Don’t Let That Hold You Back: A Bold Guide to Finding the Life You're Longing For
• Annie’s website: anniefdowns.com
• Follow Annie on Instagram: @anniefdowns
• Get The Fight for Us book and curriculum: The Fight For Us
• Take the THINQ Assessment: https://thinqassessment.scoreapp.com/
• Create a free THINQ Account: Access more trusted content at thinqmedia.com
• Join us November 19-20 for our Emotional Health Retreat in Franklin, TN. Register now and save $200 when you use the code EH200. https://www.rebekahlyons.com/ehretreat
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  • THINQ Media Podcast
  • Next Up with Grant Skeldon
  • The InFormed Parent with Suzanne Phillips
  • UnderCurrent with Gabe Lyons
  • NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson, MD