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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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…
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…
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 …
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 …
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 m…
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 t…
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 …
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 …
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 brea…
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 e…
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 o…
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 w…
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, …
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…
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,…
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, d…
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 u…
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 m…
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 …
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 he…