Best Darcie Frost Podcasts (2025)

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Get Unstuck & Get Going | Ep. 38 23:52

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FEEL GOOD PRODUCTIVITY 2/3 Are 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 produc…

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Joy is Central to Productivity and Success | Ep. 37 35:48

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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 a key to greater productivity in order to regain control of your time? Well, my friends, the answer lies within JOY. …

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Moving from Jaded to Joyful | Ep. 36 37:03

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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 seems dead or dormant. It can affect your heart… which then affects your relationships, your friendships, a…

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Hope is the Anchor for Your Soul | Ep. 35 41:38

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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. Hope is a clear theme in mental wellbeing. So, how could hope become our anchor this week? What can we learn from scriptur…

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Get Your Mind Out of a Bind | Ep. 34 41:02

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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 every thought? How do you know when a thought is unhealthy and is leading to a mental mess? How do you untangle…

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5 Behaviours That Will Make You Happier | Ep. 33 31:30

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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 you happier, as identified by a professor of positive psychology. Spoiler alert: You are fully capable of doing all fi…

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Blessed Are Those Who Mourn: The Theology of Lament | Ep. 32 37:28

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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 and desensitised to violence? How can our hearts handle it all? This episode is not about politics; it's a…

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How to Handle Negative Emotions, Develop Distress Tolerance, and Avoid Toxic Positivity | Ep. 31 38:07

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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. Suppressing it all is just distress avoidance, and that's not healthy for any of us in the long run. I know this ep…

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Seeing Pain with Promised Land Perspective | Ep. 30 42:36

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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 there. We've all had moments where we don't understand why we're facing certain circumstances or when we will be a…

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The Songs of Ascent: How Music Impacts Memory & Identity | Ep. 29 38:54

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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 b…

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The Simplicity of the Sabbath (What It Is, Why You Need It, and How to Do It) | Ep. 28 43:45

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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 ever catch myself saying I don’t have enough time to rest. God was very intentional in showing us a weekly pattern or r…

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The 7 Types of Rest You Need | Ep. 27 40:20

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REST SERIES (2/3) 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... w…

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The Rhythm of Repetition | Ep. 26 33:50

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REST SERIES (1/3) 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 …

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Yet I Will Rejoice | Ep. 25 38:48

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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 conversa…

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BONUS: A Pep Talk & Prayer 14:02

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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 circumstances... but I missed y'all... and I needed a pep talk, so I thought many of you might need it too. Let's be encou…

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Hills, High Places, and the Promise of Heaven | Ep. 24 35:26

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AESTHETICS OF JOY (9/9) 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? Also, why is upwardness a metaphor for positivity? What effect does an upward mo…

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BONUS: Come Into the Light 49:30

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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 Conference -- an annual women's conference we host at our local church, Elim Papakura. But this message is not just f…

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Wide Open Spaces, Wild Open Hearts | Ep. 23 29:43

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AESTHETICS OF JOY (8/9) 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. In this episode, we explore the joy found in wildness, open spaces, and the untamed…

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Life Was Never Meant to Be This Chaotic | Ep. 22 39:51

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AESTHETICS OF JOY (7/9) 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 family, attempting to maintain a social life, keep the house clean, weed the garden, often fa…

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From Gray to Yay: How Colour and Light Transform Your Life | Ep. 21 29:22

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AESTHETICS OF JOY (6/9) 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 nature, so why do we so often ignore it in our own physical spaces? But more importantly, why …

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The Delight and Danger of More | Ep. 20 37:06

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AESTHETICS OF JOY (5/9) 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 time spent in a park with a high density of plant and bird life lead to greater wellb…

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How Feasts, Festivals, and Freudenfreude Invite You to Celebrate | Ep. 19 33:44

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AESTHETICS OF JOY (4/9) 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 invitational, biblical mandates to pause for a party, and psychological insights into how joy shared …

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Chasing Wonder: The Joy of What We Can’t Explain | Ep. 18 33:26

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AESTHETICS OF JOY (3/9) 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 nature to the quiet mysteries of faith, we’ll talk about why chasing wonder isn’t about escapi…

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Reset Your Joy Meter with Surprise | Ep. 17 32:47

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AESTHETICS OF JOY (2/9) 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 least expect it. I'll also dive into how God often works through the unexpected, surprising u…

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Permission to Play & Freedom to Laugh | Ep. 16 32:43

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AESTHETICS OF JOY (1/9) 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 9-week series inspired by the "aesthetics of joy" identified in Ingrid Fetell Lee's book "Joyful: The Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness". Each week, I'm going to f…

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Change Your Mental Game with Gratitude | Ep. 15 35:54

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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 could impact yours. We'll walk through the story of the 10 lepers in Luke 17 and pause on the 1 who returned to sa…

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The Psychology and Theology of Forgiveness (Part 2) | Ep. 14 35:28

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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 empowered to write a new narrative in your life — one not marked by cycles of pain and bitterness. Through illus…

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The Psychology and Theology of Forgiveness (Part 1) | Ep. 13 37:32

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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 forgiveness — including fascinating research on how it impacts your mental and physical health. I’ll help you identify whether …

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Easter Special: Joyful Traditions & Poetic Reflections | Ep. 12 37:32

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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 click play: I'll share with you my beloved childhood memories of Easter and the traditions I carry on with my kids (Come sha…

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Swimming in the Deep (What Faith Feels Like) | Ep. 11 34:25

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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 outside of our limited human understanding? Picture yourself standing inside a square frame; that's your frame of referen…

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From Routine to Rhythm: How to Make Prayer a Daily Practice | Ep. 10 41:45

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PRAYER & THE BRAIN SERIES (5/5) 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, I'll give you 5 powerful yet practical tips to cultivate a lifestyle of prayer -- tips that you ca…

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Jesus Gave Us a Framework for Prayer | Ep. 9 41:12

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PRAYER & THE BRAIN SERIES (4/5) 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 -- through what we now know as the Lord's Prayer. He gave us a pattern within this pr…

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How Understanding God as Compassionate Changes the Way You Pray | Ep. 8 38:27

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PRAYER & THE BRAIN SERIES (3/5) 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 you see him as benevolent -- meaning kind and compassionate and willing to …

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How 12 Focused Minutes Could Change Your Life | Ep. 7 35:23

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PRAYER & THE BRAIN SERIES (2/5) 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 believe that positive changes could happen in your brain with just 12 focused minutes a day…

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The Powerful Impact Faith Has on Your Brain | Ep. 6 38:29

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PRAYER & THE BRAIN SERIES (1/5) Welcome to a March mini series where I'll be unpacking some scientific research that looks at the powerful effects of faith practices on the health of your brain. Could living an active life of faith help you become more compassionate and socially aware? Could living an active life of faith be of benefit not just to …

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Gimme That Bison Boldness | Ep. 5 40:57

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Welcome to Episode 5, the final part of these introduction episodes that give you more insight into my story and what has led up to the moment of launching this podcast. Episode 4 covered Part 1 of Elijah the prophet's story, and today I'm bringing you Part 2. Sometimes, after we have a mountain peak moment or we receive a miracle or an answer to p…

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A Prophet, a Prayer, and Miraculous Provision | Ep. 4 38:01

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Have you ever been in a drought season? You know, one of those seasons that just feels dry and barren? Today, let me introduce you to one of my favourite Bible characters, Elijah the prophet. His story is a bit of a longer one, so this episode will be Part 1 of his story. Next week, I'll give you Part 2 -- both important but different ends of the e…

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Clay Jars & Golden Scars: A Story of Suffering and Restoration | Ep. 3 30:54

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Sometimes, life can shatter us... into a million pieces. And sometimes, we don't know how to rebuild our hearts, our minds, and our lives after certain events. But I know a God who is our great physician and our healer. He looks at our brokenness and is able to form something so beautiful. Today, let me tell you my story about an early miscarriage …

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Become the Hype Girl (or Hype Man) That Others Need | Ep. 2 36:48

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Have you ever wondered how some people can live in hopeful expectation and others live crippled by fear? Have you ever needed someone to remind you that your story isn't over yet? In today's episode, I want to tell you about one of my favourite women in the Bible. In the midst of the Exodus (when the Israelites left slavery in Egypt), Miriam was th…

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How Pain Led to a Party in My Pocket | Ep. 1 30:47

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Hey y'all! I'm so glad you're here for my very first podcast episode. This is a dream finally becoming a reality, and I truly hope it becomes a weekly blessing to your life. I hope that the stories shared within these episodes will encourage you, challenge you, and inspire you to carry confetti (a little party in your pocket) for yourself and other…

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Introducing: Carry Confetti with Darcie Frost 5:06

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Welcome to Carry Confetti! This is a podcast designed to help you discover how to cultivate a life of hopeful expectation and daily celebration. I'll be exploring Christian theology and studies in psychology to better understand the powerful effects of gratitude and hope. I'm Darcie Frost, a girl who has learned to celebrate in every season, even i…