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 us with His plans, timing, and grace. These divine detours may not always make sense at first, but they often lead to the deepest joy.

Join me as we reflect on a story about the joy of bronze medalists, spiritual insights from surprise pregnancies in the Bible, and the playful nature of a God who delights in contrast and surprise.

If you find any joyful surprises in your environment this week that make you smile or perhaps God surprises you in some way, share it with me by posting on Instagram and include #ccpjoyhunt or send me an email: carryconfettipodcast@gmail.com

Would love to hear from you!

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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 Surprising Power of Ordinary Things to Create Extraordinary Happiness".

Each week, I'm going to focus on one particular aesthetic, and this episode is all about PLAY. How could a design or an object be playful? How is creation playful? And how do aesthetics of joy help us better understand God the Creator?

Come discover why play isn’t just for kids and why it might be one of the most spiritual things we can do in our pursuit of a joyful life.

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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 say thank you (even though all 10 were healed).

We’ll also explore the science behind gratitude: how it can literally rewire our brains, reduce stress, and improve our relationships.

If you’ve ever struggled to stay thankful in hard seasons, found it difficult to notice the good, or wondered if gratitude is really that powerful, I hope you take the time to listen.

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

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This week's Confetti Recipe is a week-long gratitude challenge. For my listeners who don't have Instagram, you can still participate by screenshotting the 7 prompts below :)

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MONDAY: Send a voice note to someone today saying thank you or showing appreciation for them in some way (You can send voice notes on iMessage, Messenger, Instagram, and probably most other messaging apps these days)

TUESDAY: Leave a good review for a company you love, a product you love, or even a podcast you love ;)

WEDNESDAY: Write a thank you card -- old school with pen and paper (I don't care if you think your handwriting is bad, email is simply not the same as receiving a physical card)

THURSDAY: Get someone an appreciation gift (Could be as simple as a coffee and pastry or you could make it really personal if you know what that person loves, wants, or needs in this season)

FRIDAY: Send an email to someone who has impacted you at some point in your life and you still often think of the impact they made but have never told them (Maybe it's an old teacher, a sports coach, a therapist or counsellor, a pastor, an old friend, a family member, etc.)

SATURDAY: Start your morning with some songs about gratitude and thankfulness (blast them in your kitchen or in your car!) and if you need some recommendations, I love 'Gratitude' by Brandon Lake, 'I Thank God' by Maverick City Music, 'Thank You Lord' by Chris Tomlin, 'Waking Up' by We The Kingdom, 'Sing Wherever I Go' by We The Kingdom, and 'AMEN' by Forrest Frank

SUNDAY: Tell God everything you're thankful for throughout your day (I want you to actively notice the good in every moment and whisper little heart prayers of gratitude to God)

God bless y'all!

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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