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 this episode about the 5 things that make any shared meal special. Spoiler: It doesn't have to be complicated! Planning a shared meal doesn't have to be a burden; in fact, it can be a delight when you focus on the foundational basics. Then add the other details on top if you have time and if you enjoy that kind of thing! Happy Thanksgiving y'all!!!Connect with me on Instagram: @carryconfetti If you'd like to support the podcast or say thank you for a particular episode, you're welcome to buy me a coffee or purchase a poetry print here: https://buymeacoffee.com/carryconfetti
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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 did some of his best ministry around a dinner table. He changed hearts and minds through conversations had at a meal time and time again. In this episode, I'll share 5 lessons we can learn from 5 different meals where Jesus was present. From eating with sinners to challenging religious leaders to miracles and more, dinner with Jesus was always an exciting affair. Connect with me on Instagram: @carryconfetti If you'd like to support the podcast or say thank you for a particular episode, you're welcome to buy me a coffee or purchase a poetry print here: https://buymeacoffee.com/carryconfetti
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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 for ease and convenience, and this has translated over to our meals as well. Many families are eating meals on the go, takeaways, meal replacement shakes, and quick snacks pulled out of a bag to solve their hunger as if it were a problem. But how does all of this affect our happiness? How does it affect our social relationships? Have we lost the joy of a shared meal? Let's talk about it! Connect with me on Instagram: @carryconfetti If you'd like to support the podcast or say thank you for a particular episode, you're welcome to buy me a coffee or purchase a poetry print here: https://buymeacoffee.com/carryconfetti
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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 joyfulI want to talk to you about 3 different types of burnout in this episode and give you a few practical tools that will help you evaluate your life and then cultivate a rhythm of productivity that feels good, so that you can truly enjoy all that the rest of this year holds.Book referenced: Feel Good Productivity by Ali Abdaal Connect with me on Instagram: @carryconfetti If you'd like to support the podcast or say thank you for a particular episode, you're welcome to buy me a coffee or purchase a poetry print here: https://buymeacoffee.com/carryconfetti
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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 motivation? Let's unpack all of that in this episode which is the second in a 3-part series on finding the joy in productivity, based on Ali Abdaal's book Feel Good Productivity. Today, I'll tell you about the 3 primary blockers we all face, how to overcome them, and also potentially say something controversial about the very popular SMART goal framework ;) I hope this episode is the pep talk you need to get unstuck and get going on that thing you've been meaning to do. Connect with me on Instagram: @carryconfetti If you'd like to support the podcast or say thank you for a particular episode, you're welcome to buy me a coffee or purchase a poetry print here: https://buymeacoffee.com/carryconfetti
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?Subscribe to the show on your favorite podcast app, so you don't miss a single episode!
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