Ep 201: How New York Changed Me w/ Annie F. Downs
05/14/25 • 56 min
Annie F. Downs is back, and she’s bringing the grit, the laughs, and the deep soul-stuff. From rolling ottomans up four flights of stairs to discovering how New York life reshaped her rhythms, Annie shares what it means to grow through the hard and embrace unexpected gifts from God. She opens up about her journey of grief, the heart behind her children’s book Where Did TJ Go?, and how singleness has led to a life she truly loves. It’s raw, funny, and powerfully honest. Don’t miss it!
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Annie: @anniefdowns
Levi: @levilusko
Jennie: @jennielusko
Fresh Life Church: @freshlife
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Timestamps
00:45 - Annie’s New York Life & Brick Wall Vibes
02:15 - The Struggle of Rhythms in Two Cities
06:00 - Prayer Rooms, Singleness & Hope for the Future
10:40 - Don’t Quit in February: How to Hold On in the Storm
17:00 - The Power of a 10-Minute Timer to Fight Temptation
36:55 - Behind the Book: Where Did TJ Go? and Grieving With Kids
Annie F. Downs is back, and she’s bringing the grit, the laughs, and the deep soul-stuff. From rolling ottomans up four flights of stairs to discovering how New York life reshaped her rhythms, Annie shares what it means to grow through the hard and embrace unexpected gifts from God. She opens up about her journey of grief, the heart behind her children’s book Where Did TJ Go?, and how singleness has led to a life she truly loves. It’s raw, funny, and powerfully honest. Don’t miss it!
Connect with us on social!
Annie: @anniefdowns
Levi: @levilusko
Jennie: @jennielusko
Fresh Life Church: @freshlife
[Links]
That Sounds Fun Podcast: https://bit.ly/43YTLEq
Get the 5-Gallon Bucket: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHY
Get the Lusketeer Sticker: https://bit.ly/sdl4sHY
Subscribe for more exclusive content: https://levilusko.com/hitl-subscribe
Timestamps
00:45 - Annie’s New York Life & Brick Wall Vibes
02:15 - The Struggle of Rhythms in Two Cities
06:00 - Prayer Rooms, Singleness & Hope for the Future
10:40 - Don’t Quit in February: How to Hold On in the Storm
17:00 - The Power of a 10-Minute Timer to Fight Temptation
36:55 - Behind the Book: Where Did TJ Go? and Grieving With Kids
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Ep 200: TobyMac: Live from K-LOVE
In this powerful 200th episode, Levi and Jennie Lusko sit down with the legendary TobyMac for a raw, vulnerable, and hope-filled conversation. From his earliest days with DC Talk to the crushing loss of his son Truett, Toby shares the story behind his music, his deep faith, and what it means to fight for joy amid unspeakable pain. They laugh, cry, and reflect on legacy, healing, and what “Heaven on My Mind” really means. This episode is a must-listen for anyone walking through hardship or seeking to hold onto hope.
Connect with us on social!
TobyMac: @tobymac
Levi: @levilusko
Jennie: @jennielusko
Fresh Life Church: @freshlife
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Stream "Heaven On My Mind": https://bit.ly/4jBHnPE
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Timestamps:
00:45 - Celebrating 200 Episodes Live in Franklin
02:15 - TobyMac’s First Concert Memories + DC Talk Origins
05:30 - Why He Keeps Making Music After All These Years
09:40 - The Summer Camp that Changed His Life Forever
14:10 - Losing Truett: Grief, Faith, and Finding Strength
19:05 - Writing “21 Years” and the Birth of Heaven on My Mind
23:50 - The Story Behind “God Did It” and Waging War on Jadedness
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