Carry Confetti

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...

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 rhythm we can all follow — work for 6 days, then r...

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... we need 7 types of rest to feel truly restor...

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 very thing you need to bring balance to...

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. C...

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 encouraged together to let faith rise within...

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 motion have on our minds?  Just like the...

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 for women! Men, I know you're listen...

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 beauty of nature — and how it echo...

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 failing to look after ourselves, and maybe you&apos...

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 are Christians called &...

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 wellbeing?  The answer to all of these questions lies i...

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 is joy multiplied, you'll discover how inten...

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 escaping reality, but rather leaning deeper into it kno...

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 us with His plans, timing, and grace. These d...

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 focus on...

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 hea...

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 illustration and metaphor, I'm going to give you s...

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 or not you have a ‘grievance story’ – a term crea...

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 share yours with me on Instagram...

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 reference. If God perfectly fit inside your frame o...

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 can customize for how you best connect wi...

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 prayer that we can use to guide a quie...

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 intervene with grace and mercy? How you see Go...

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?  God has created our brains in such an inte...