Carry Confetti
A podcast to help you discover how to cultivate a life of hopeful expectation and daily celebration.
I’m Darcie Frost, an Oklahoma girl now living in New Zealand and leading a church with my husband (and our two toddlers in tow). Through weekly episodes released every Monday, I’ll be exploring Christian theology and studies in psychology to better understand the powerful effects of gratitude and hope. No matter what season of life you are in, we could all benefit from a bit more joy infused into those ordinary, everyday moments.
I’ll be tackling questions like: How do I keep believing after so many setbacks? Why hasn’t God answered my prayer yet? How do you know God is good and on your side? How do I find the strength to celebrate others, while walking through grief, disappointment, and pain? What’s the difference between happiness and joy?
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Episodes
55 episodes
The Problem: You've Been Sold the Lie of Fake Fun
Welcome to a 3-part series where I unpack some of my own internal musings, alongside evidence-backed research to identify a problem that we're all currently facing... We've forgotten how to have true fun, because we've bought into the ...
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Episode 51
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37:06
Dance Like David (Your Brain Will Love It) | Ep. 50
Faith, Neuroscience & the Mental Health Benefits of Joyful WorshipDid you know the Bible connects joy and movement long before neuroscience did?In this episode of Carry Confetti, we revisit the moment when Davi...
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Episode 50
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34:18
Put On Your Jingle Coat | Ep. 49
Have you ever gotten distracted when trying to read your Bible? Or perhaps sidetracked when attempting to spend time with God? Maybe your mind wandered all too easily?Me too, friend :) This life can be so distracting, and I w...
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Episode 49
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38:59
Let the Oil of Gladness Flow | Ep. 48
Welcome back to a brand new year of Carry Confetti! In this episode, I'll share with you a verse that will be anchoring us for the year ahead – a verse that that is a promise from God.If you're in the camp of people feeling stuck ...
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Episode 48
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34:09
Come Carry Confetti With Me | 2026 Trailer
Welcome back for another year of Carry Confetti!!! Whether you've been here since Day 1 or maybe a friend just sent you this trailer, I'm so glad you're here. I can't wait to explore more topics with you this year, and I hope you're...
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Set Yourself Up for Celebration | Ep. 47
As we wrap up 2025, this final episode is a moment to look back and celebrate while also looking forward with expectation for all that the new year will bring. Join me as I unpack Spotify Wrapped for Carry Confetti Podcast.... and l...
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Episode 47
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37:55
Make Room to Marvel | Ep. 46
The nativity story is so familiar that it’s easy to stop noticing how extraordinary it really is. In this episode of Carry Confetti, we take a fresh look at the nativity scene and uncover the layers of wonder woven into Jesus’ birth.
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Episode 46
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38:53
More Than Nostalgia: The Transforming Power of Tradition | Ep. 45
Traditions are more powerful than we often realise. From bedtime rituals and holiday rhythms to faith practices passed down through generations, traditions quietly shape how we think, feel, and live. In this episode of Carry Confetti, ...
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Episode 45
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31:24
Generosity Unlocks the Happiness Trifecta | Ep. 44
In this episode, we’re diving into the beautifully practical science behind something Jesus taught long before the research existed: it truly is more blessed to give than to receive. Generosity doesn’t just help someone else; it literally resha...
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Episode 44
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34:24
The Anticipation of Advent | Ep. 43
In this episode, we explore the anticipation of Advent — the quiet ache, the hopeful waiting, and the deep expectation that has shaped Christian hearts for centuries. Yes, there is playful excitement in opening Advent calendar doors...
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Episode 43
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34:03
5 Things That Make Thanksgiving So Special | Ep. 42
THE JOY OF SHARED MEALS (3/3)Thanksgiving has always been a favourite holiday of mine, and in today's episode, I'll tell you why. Even if you don't personally celebrate Thanksgiving, there are still some great takeaways in th...
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Episode 42
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20:26
Dinner Party Lessons from the Gospel of Luke | Ep. 41
THE JOY OF SHARED MEALS (2/3)Jesus loved a good dinner party! All throughout the Gospels you'll see him blessing food, enjoying food, sharing food, multiplying food, and even calling himself the Bread of Life. In fact, Jesus ...
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Episode 41
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24:16
When Dinner Fills More Than Your Stomach | Ep. 40
THE JOY OF SHARED MEALS (1/3)The World Happiness Report had an entire chapter dedicated to the connection between food and social relationships, and we need to talk about it.As a society, we've become faster paced with a desire fo...
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Episode 40
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20:14
Sustain a Joyful Productive Life Without Burning Out | Ep. 39
FEEL GOOD PRODUCTIVITY 3/3Y’all, the holiday season is here! Calendars are getting full, to-do lists are getting long, and stress levels are rising. So, how do we enjoy these next couple months at a pace that is sustainable and joyful
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Episode 39
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27:56
Get Unstuck & Get Going | Ep. 38
FEEL GOOD PRODUCTIVITY 2/3Are you currently camped out at Procrastination Station? Do you have something you're excited about doing but just don't know how to get started? Have the goals you set become more of an obstacle than a motivati...
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Episode 38
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23:52
Joy is Central to Productivity and Success | Ep. 37
FEEL GOOD PRODUCTIVITY (1/3) Do you experience time famine, the feeling like you have too much to do and simply not enough time to do it all? Does this then lead to a constant state of stress and procrastination? Do you wish you had...
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Episode 37
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35:48
Moving from Jaded to Joyful | Ep. 36
When you’ve been waiting a longer time than expected to see a dream become a reality, it’s easy to become discouraged, disappointed, and dare I say jaded. It can get harder and harder to see other people see their dreams come true while yours s...
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Episode 36
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37:03
Hope is the Anchor for Your Soul | Ep. 35
In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week in New Zealand, this episode is an important conversation around the power of hopeful thinking.Hope is a clear theme throughout the Bible.Hope is a clear theme in positive psychology.<...
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Episode 35
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41:38
Get Your Mind Out of a Bind | Ep. 34
Last week, we finished off our list of 5 behaviours that will make you happier by talking about the powerful biblical practice of taking captive every thought. This week, I wanted to dive deeper into this practice.How do you take captive...
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Episode 34
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41:02
5 Behaviours That Will Make You Happier | Ep. 33
Have you ever wondered how you could shift your mood through a simple, practical action? Have you ever wondered how you could possibly find joy on a hard day? In this episode, I'm sharing with you the five behaviours that will make ...
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Episode 33
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31:30
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn: The Theology of Lament | Ep. 32
This past week was heavy... and many tears have been shed over the violence of murders that have taken place, including the assassination of Charlie Kirk. How is it that some could laugh while others mourned? How has our society become so numb ...
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Episode 32
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37:28
How to Handle Negative Emotions, Develop Distress Tolerance, and Avoid Toxic Positivity | Ep. 31
Dr. Becky Kennedy from Good Inside said, "Regulating difficult emotions is a prerequisite for happiness."We have to learn how to navigate through our negative emotions and our negative experiences in order to discover a newfound joy. Sup...
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Episode 31
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38:07
Seeing Pain with Promised Land Perspective | Ep. 30
Have you ever wished you could play a "Just Say No!" card in the game of life when you were thrown a curveball or faced a setback? Have you ever wanted to play that "Skip" card on certain seasons of pain and delay?Well, we've all been th...
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Episode 30
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42:36
The Songs of Ascent: How Music Impacts Memory & Identity | Ep. 29
There are some songs that we absolutely love to hear on repeat at certain times of the year, because it touches our soul and our memories in some way.Songs can mark milestones in our lives and bring us back to that very moment when we he...
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Episode 29
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38:54
The Simplicity of the Sabbath (What It Is, Why You Need It, and How to Do It) | Ep. 28
REST SERIES (3/3)Has someone ever told you to rest and you think, “I wish I could!”Well, a tea bag label once told me, “When God made time, he made enough of it.” That convicted me then, and it continues to convict me today if I e...
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Episode 28
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