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
32 episodes
The Songs of Ascent: How Music Impacts Memory & Identity
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)
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 ever catch myself saying ...
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Episode 28
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43:45
The 7 Types of Rest You Need
Have you found yourself feeling absolutely exhausted lately? Perhaps physically tired, because your kids woke up way too early or far too often throughout the night... Or maybe you feel emotionally tired, mentally overwhelmed, or spiritually de...
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Episode 27
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40:20
The Rhythm of Repetition
Life isn’t meant to be a constant sprint... yet sometimes we find ourselves on a hamster wheel and feel like we can't get off to catch our breath.On this episode, let's look at how nature teaches us that life is lived in rhythms — season...
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Episode 26
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33:50
Yet I Will Rejoice
Ever felt like you were wrestling God? Have you ever gone to God with question after question in an attempt to understand the season you were in?Today, let’s explore the book of Habakkuk together to understand how this man learned to bot...
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Episode 25
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38:48
BONUS: A Pep Talk & Prayer
Welcome to a spontaneous bonus episode I felt to record after putting the kids to bed ☺️Apologies for not being able to deliver my usual Monday episode! Thank you for your grace as I took a week break due to sickness and other circumstan...
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14:02
Hills, High Places, and the Promise of Heaven
We've made it to the final episode in our series on the aesthetics of joy, and I'm excited to bring you one that speaks to the notion of transcendence. Why do we long for a feeling of lightness and elevation? And where should we look to find it...
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Episode 24
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35:26
BONUS: Come Into the Light
Hey y'all! Welcome to my first bonus episode, because it felt like the right week to sprinkle a little extra confetti... and a little extra joy found through freedom in Jesus Christ.This message is one I recently spoke at Replenish Confe...
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49:30
Wide Open Spaces, Wild Open Hearts
What does freedom feel like? Maybe it's a windswept hilltop where you can see for miles, salt on your skin as you stand at the edge of the ocean, or perhaps it's bare feet on the ground of a garden where you're producing food for your family.
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Episode 23
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29:43
Life Was Never Meant to Be This Chaotic
Hey friend, sometimes our lives can feel pretty disordered and chaotic... yet they were never meant to be. But all too easily, we can slip into crowded schedules, working overtime to make ends meet, drowning in laundry for a growing...
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Episode 22
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39:51
From Gray to Yay: How Colour and Light Transform Your Life
The use of colour and light can transform a room, an office, and even a city. Could it also transform you? Let's dig into the powerful aesthetic of joy called 'energy' that's shown through colour and light. We're drawn to it all in ...
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Episode 21
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29:22
The Delight and Danger of More
What do apple orchards, berry farms, and flower fields have in common with candy stores, toy stores, and IKEA? Why do kids always choose the treat with sprinkles? Why does confetti make people smile, as it cascades through the air? Why does tim...
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Episode 20
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37:06
How Feasts, Festivals, and Freudenfreude Invite You to Celebrate
In this episode, we explore the way celebration is a participatory form of joy that invites us into a deeper, more connected way of living. Through stories that span cultures and language barriers, design aesthetics that are invitat...
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Episode 19
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33:44
Chasing Wonder: The Joy of What We Can’t Explain
What if not having all the answers is part of the journey? In this episode, we explore the joy of wonder — the kind that keeps us curious, open, and alive to the invisible work of God in and around us. From awe-inspiring moments in ...
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Episode 18
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33:26
Reset Your Joy Meter with Surprise
Have you ever been caught off guard by something unexpectedly beautiful or delightful? In this episode, we explore the joy of surprise — the kind that shows up in whimsy, contrast, and those little moments that make us smile when we...
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Episode 17
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32:47
Permission to Play & Freedom to Laugh
Y'all, stop being so serious!! A Spirit-filled life should be a playful life, and I'm gonna tell you why. Today, we kick off a 10-week series inspired by the "aesthetics of joy" identified in Ingrid Fetell Lee's book "Joyful: The Su...
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Episode 16
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32:43
Change Your Mental Game with Gratitude
What if gratitude isn’t just a nice idea, but rather a life-shifting, heart-healing, brain-rewiring practice?In this episode, I'm talking about how thankfulness reshaped my mindset and softened my heart (and continues too!) and how it co...
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Episode 15
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35:54
The Psychology and Theology of Forgiveness (Part 2)
What if the joy you’re craving is waiting on the other side of forgiveness?In this new episode, we’re continuing our conversation about forgiveness — not just why it matters, but how it heals. By the end of this episode, I hope you feel ...
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Episode 14
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35:28
The Psychology and Theology of Forgiveness (Part 1)
What if the key to more peace and joy isn’t doing more… but rather letting go? Letting go of hurt. Letting go of grudges. Letting go of unforgiveness.In this episode, we’re diving into what science says about the power of forgiv...
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Episode 13
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37:32
Easter Special: Joyful Traditions & Poetic Reflections
Hey friend! I'm excited to bring you my first Easter Special in podcast form. Easter has always been one of my favourite holidays to celebrate, and I'm excited to share why in this episode.Here's what you can expect once you ...
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Episode 12
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37:32
Swimming in the Deep (What Faith Feels Like)
Have you ever wondered why God is so mysterious? Has the mystery of God ever stopped you from believing in Him? Has the lack of answers to your burning questions ever stopped you from trusting Him? Do you realise that God exists out...
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Episode 11
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34:25
From Routine to Rhythm: How to Make Prayer a Daily Practice
Where do you even begin in establishing prayer as a lifestyle? Well, it starts with your habits. It starts with establishing a routine that then becomes a rhythm that then becomes part of your identity. In this episode, ...
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Episode 10
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41:45
Jesus Gave Us a Framework for Prayer
Have you ever felt like you didn't know what to pray? Or have you ever started to pray and felt like you said all you needed to say within a minute?Well, even the original disciples asked Jesus to teach them how to pray. So, he did -- th...
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Episode 9
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41:12
How Understanding God as Compassionate Changes the Way You Pray
How would you describe God? If you were honest with yourself, do you see him as a critical or a distant figure in the sky? Or perhaps you see him as authoritarian, someone in charge who will inflict punishment when you step out of line? Or do y...
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Episode 8
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38:27
How 12 Focused Minutes Could Change Your Life
Would you believe me if I told you that you have the power to improve your memory, lower your anxiety, decrease your depression, enhance your empathy, improve brain functioning, and even better control your emotions? Would you belie...
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Episode 7
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35:23