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 hear it again.Songs can connect us to other people and actually bring hearts into alignment.Singing songs on a bad day can sometimes be the only thing to turn the mood around and shift our perspective.Why is that?Well, God designed our brains with such intention, and in today’s episode I want to talk about the power of music through the lens of the Songs of Ascent which is a 15-song playlist found in the Book of Psalms.Let this be a reminder that music can and should be woven into our rhythm of repetition and our cycles of rest.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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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 I don’t have enough time to rest. God was very intentional in showing us a weekly pattern or rhythm we can all follow — work for 6 days, then rest for 1. But it’s one of the Ten Commandments that we can very easily brush aside when our to-do list feels too long and the days feel too short.In today’s episode, let me unpack the history of the Sabbath and what it means for us today as modern-day Christians. What is it? Why do I need it? And how do I do it? Let me talk to you about how it can be incorporated into your life. Let me have these few moments of your time… as you pause, listen, and lean in to see what God might whisper to you about the simplicity of the Sabbath. 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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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 depleted. This episode is for you, my friend. We don't just need a nap to feel rested... we need 7 types of rest to feel truly restored. Yes, SEVEN. And I reckon you probably have a "rest deficit" in a few of these 7 areas.So, hit play, take notes, and then figure out what you need to do this week to find a sense of rest for your soul.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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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 — seasons that cycle and patterns that repeat. Perhaps embracing repetition, rest, and renewal is the very thing you need to bring balance to your life. Just as the earth pauses in winter and blooms again in spring, we too are designed for rhythms of work and rest, growth and reflection. Let's uncover why leaning into repetition in our everyday lives and our calendar years isn’t dull — it’s the very thing that restores and strengthens us. Over the coming weeks, we will be exploring the joy that's found in rest through a range of different lenses. I hope you enjoy it!PS - It's my birthday week, so all poetry prints are only $5 this week! Check it out at the Buy Me a Coffee page linked below :) 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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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 both wrestle and embrace God. He knows what waiting on God feels like, and he wasn’t ashamed to enter into conversation with God about the struggles he was facing.Carrying confetti can sometimes feel like a ‘wrestle and embrace’ too. It doesn’t erase the struggle, but it does remind us about the truth of God’s character as we grow in intimacy with him.Holding onto the hope of a promise in an undefined waiting period is what can actually lead us to a stronger faith – a faith that isn’t phased by the storms that swirl around us or the unanswered questions that swirl within us.So, my prayer is that by the end of this episode, you will be able to say, “Yet I will rejoice!” 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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