Praying for the Same Thing for Years? What the Waiting Is Really For (Annie F. Downs)
You can be totally at peace with God, doing everything right, and still not get the thing you've been praying for. That one hit me hard. Annie F. Downs sat down with me and Linda to talk about her new book, Don't Let That Hold You Back. She's the host of the That Sounds Fun podcast, and she just got engaged after decades of being single. We talked about the idea that if you just get content enough, God will finally hand you what you want. She says that's not how it works, not even close. We got into what the Bible actually means by abundant life, and why the enemy's real target isn't your bank account, it's your dreams. We talked about her "board of directors," the people she lets speak into her biggest decisions instead of just asking ChatGPT. And we talked about why our company shuts down for three whole months every summer, fully paid, and what that has to do with a verse about letting a field rest. This one covers faith, waiting, money, and what it looks like to stop letting fear make your decisions for you. If you enjoyed this, we'd love to send you a free copy of our book. You just cover shipping. It has over 1,000 5-star reviews on Amazon. Grab it at: seedtime.com/free . What We Cover Here's a little of what we cover in this episode: Why Annie says the church stole something from every single person sitting in the pews The oddly specific bedding advice she gives every single woman (and why it matters more than you'd think) Why she thinks ChatGPT is a bad replacement for your own "board of directors" The difference between something that's stolen, killed, and destroyed, and why it changes how you should pray about it Why our company takes a fully paid, three month break every single summer The three step process Annie uses to test whether a dream is actually from God Why "just get content" is terrible advice if you actually want something to change Bible Verses Mentioned John 10:10 Matthew 7:7 Exodus 23 or Leviticus 25 (sabbath year) John 16:33 Ecclesiastes 3:11 Proverbs 14:4 Proverbs 11 or 15 (multitude of counselors) 2 Corinthians 2:15 Resources Mentioned Don't Let That Hold You Back by Annie F. Downs Disclaimer Obligatory legal disclaimer: I'm a financial educator, not your financial advisor, investment advisor, tax pro, or lawyer. This channel is for general education, not personalized advice, and nothing here should be taken as a recommendation to buy, sell, or use any specific investment, account, or financial product. I'm just sharing what I'm doing, what I'm learning, and what I find interesting. Markets can be humbling. Investing involves risk, including the risk of losing money, and my results are personal, may not be typical, and are not guaranteed. Do your own research, use wisdom, and talk with a qualified professional before making financial decisions. Some links are to our resources and some are affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. That helps keep the lights on around here, so thanks for the support.







