252. Becoming a Voice of Hooray with DeAnn Carpenter

<p>DeAnn Carpenter writes, teaches, and serves to celebrate others. She's been practicing hooray for years along with her husband, Brian, and two kids, Asher and Ruby. They founded Refuge Foundation (https://refuge.rest) after being in full-time church ministry in Billings, MT. DeAnn also leads Refuge W.I.L.D. and serves women from all over the world throughout the year (www.refugewild.org). You can learn more about her at DeAnnCarpenter.com or head to www.throwingconfetti.com.</p>

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<p>In this episode, Rebecca and DeAnn chat about:</p>

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<li>Refuge Foundation, the nonprofit she leads with her husband Brian</li>

<li>Her heart for <em>Throwing Confetti: Becoming a Voice of Hooray in a Hurting World</em></li>

<li>Comparison, and how it is a tale as old as time&nbsp;</li>

<li>Becoming more aware of when we are masking our light (and how to stop!)</li>

<li>The idea of booray</li>

<li>Her hope for women as they read the book</li>

<li>What about Jesus makes DeAnn radiant</li>

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<p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Throwing-Confetti-Becoming-Hooray-hurting/dp/B0BNKG3DW8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=5N2YSA15Z8EA&amp;keywords=throwing+confetti+book+deann+carpenter&amp;qid=1670269760&amp;sprefix=throwing+confetti+book+deann+carpente%2Caps%2C367&amp;sr=8-1">Order <em>Throwing Confetti</em></a></p>

<p><a href="https://refugewild.org/">Visit Refuge WILD's website</a></p>

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<p>PSSSSSST! Did you know that Rebecca's debut book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Do-Thing-Six-Session-Gospel-Centered-Go-Getter/dp/0830784357?maas=maas_adg_2103B6F4ED6251966E12561736AD9B51_afap_abs&amp;ref_=aa_maas&amp;tag=maas">Do the Thing: Gospel-Centered Goals, Gumption, and Grace for the Go-Getter Girl</a> releases in April? If you’re ready to…</p>

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<li>See your gifts and talents from a gospel-centered perspective.</li>

<li>Prioritize goals related to your calling as you move forward with gumption and grace.</li>

<li>Maximize your passions in the work you do every day.</li>

<li>Actively partner with God to serve Him and love others.</li>

<li>Overcome negative thought patterns so you can brainstorm, develop, and create with the confidence of a go-getter girl!</li>

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<p>…then preorder today <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Do-Thing-Six-Session-Gospel-Centered-Go-Getter/dp/0830784357?maas=maas_adg_2103B6F4ED6251966E12561736AD9B51_afap_abs&amp;ref_=aa_maas&amp;tag=maas">at the link here!</a></p>

<p>Each chapter includes prayer prompts, Scripture for further study, questions for reflection, action steps to move your goal forward, and accompanying videos (for individuals or small groups). So grab a friend (or 8) and let’s use God’s Word as our compass to “do the thing”.&nbsp;</p>