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The Higher Pursuit Podcast
Welcome to Higher Pursuit, where we walk together on the journey of pursuing our best in Christ. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by life’s demands, facing self-doubt, or longing for deeper purpose, this podcast is for you. Here, we tackle real struggles—from emotional resilience to spiritual growth—drawing strength from faith and biblical wisdom.
Inspired by Paul’s image of the Christian life as a race for an eternal prize, I’m here as your Coach, offering encouragement, practical guidance, and…
Episodes
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When You Lose a Child: Can God Bring Purpose From Your Pain?
Send us Fan Mail What happens to your faith when you've prayed, believed, and done everything you know to do—but the miracle you're asking for still doesn't…
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You Love God—So Why Is It So Hard to Stay Consistent?
Send us Fan Mail You love Jesus. You want a deeper relationship with Him. So why is it so hard to stay consistent? Maybe you start strong—reading your Bible…
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Why you're still STUCK || Cecily Lachapelle
Send us Fan Mail Why do you keep getting stuck—even when you’re praying, reading Scripture, and genuinely trying to change? What if the problem isn’t a lack of…
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Judgment or Discernment? How to Know the Difference
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt a check in your spirit about someone—but ignored it because you were afraid you were judging them? Or have you called…
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Make the Decision | How to grow in discernment, stop overthinking & move forward
Send us Fan Mail Are you so afraid of making the wrong decision that you’ve stopped moving forward? Maybe you’ve prayed, asked God for direction, and waited…
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Stop Worrying About Tomorrow: What Jesus Says About Anxiety | Matt. 6:16-34
Send us Fan Mail What does Jesus say about anxiety, worry, and fear about the future? In Matthew 6, Jesus tells us, “Do not be anxious about tomorrow”—but He…
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Why Isn’t God Answering My Prayers? | What Jesus Really Taught About Prayer
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered, “Why isn’t God answering my prayers?” Maybe you want to pray but struggle with how to pray, what to say, or how to…
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Have you lost your spiritual Edge
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you've lost your spiritual edge? You still love God, but maybe your hunger isn't as strong, you've become distracted…
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The Beatitudes: What Are You Hungry For?
Send us Fan Mail What if the Beatitudes are more than a list of blessings? What if they're actually Jesus' roadmap for becoming more like Him? When most people…
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Word Alive: Understanding Jesus' Most Important Sermon | Matthew 5 - the Beatitudes
Send us Fan Mail What if the Beatitudes are more than a list of blessings? What if they're actually Jesus' roadmap for becoming more like Him? When most people…
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Why You're Still Confused By The Bible
Send us Fan Mail "Why You're Still Confused By The Bible" (The Way You Read the Bible Matters) Many Christians sincerely love God—but still struggle to…
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What if your ordinary life is exactly where Jesus plans to call you into something extraordinary?
Send us Fan Mail So many people believe God only uses the exceptionally gifted, the highly educated, or the spiritually mature. But when Jesus began His public…
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When Life Hits Hard: Turning Pain into Purpose and Setback into Strength
Send us Fan Mail Guest: Holly Sweat-Raper Life has a way of bringing seasons we never expected—loss, heartbreak, disappointment, rejection, health struggles…
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Word Alive Week 5: Victory in the Wilderness (Matthew 4)
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever opened your Bible and wondered... "Where do I even begin?" "How do I understand what's really happening in this passage?" "How…
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Word Alive: How to Study Your Bible (Week 4)
Send us Fan Mail THE WORD ALIVE | Week 4: "This Is My Beloved Son" | Matthew 3:10-17 Why was Jesus baptized if He had no sin to repent of? In Week 4 of The…
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The Word Alive | Week 3: Herod, the Pharisees & the Voice in the Wilderness
Send us Fan Mail How to Study Your Bible Series | The Higher Pursuit Podcast What do a murderous king, a wild man in the desert, and two groups of religious…
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Word Alive: How to Study Your Bible (Week 2)
Send us Fan Mail You've read the Bible. You've heard the stories. But do you ever feel like you're missing something — like there's a deeper layer you can't…
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The Word Alive: How to Study Your Bible
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Word Alive: How to Study Your Bible! In this new livestream series, we’re learning how to move beyond simply reading Scripture and…
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The Seal and the Secret Place Change Everything
Send us Fan Mail LIVESTREAM EVENT: How the Seal and the Secret Place Change Everything This past weekend, I had the privilege of speaking at the Living as a…
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The Things I Didn’t Have Time to Say About Orphan Identity
Send us Fan Mail In this special edition episode of The Higher Pursuit Podcast, Cecily shares the “behind the scenes” revelations, study notes, and biblical…
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That Doesn’t Work: What NOT To Do To Rekindle Your Fire
Send us Fan Mail Have you been feeling spiritually stuck… dry… or disconnected from God? Like you’re doing all the right things—but the passion isn’t there…
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What to do when you feel Spiritually stuck
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt distant from God… like your prayers are routine, your time in the Word feels dry, or your passion just isn’t there like it…
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It's Time To Step Into It: Answering the Call to Live as a Son or Daughter
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever known something was true about you… but struggled to actually live like it was? You love God. You’re trying to follow Him. But…
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The Part Of The Cross We Don't Talk About...
Send us Fan Mail Episode Description What was actually nailed to the cross? Most believers understand that Jesus died for their sins—but far fewer have fully…
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Living Boldly - Breaking Free from an Orphan Spirit
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever loved God, served Him, shown up faithfully, and yet still felt like you didn’t quite belong? Like you’re trying to earn…
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Why You Feel Burned Out, Anxious, and Insecure
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like no matter how much you accomplish, it’s never quite enough? You work hard. You serve others. You try to do the right…
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Why You Feel Disconnected, Scattered, & Unproductive
Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary Have you ever sat down to spend time with God… only to realize 30 or 45 minutes later that you’ve been pulled into texts…
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Why I take communion daily
Send us Fan Mail For years, my prayer has been simple: “Jesus, help me know You.” Not just know about You—but truly know You. Over time, I’ve discovered that…
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The Most Dangerous Lie You Believe About Yourself
Send us Fan Mail Some lies don’t shout. They whisper. They sound like your own thoughts. “I’m not enough.” “I always mess things up.” “I have to prove myself.”…
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How to Actually Meet with God Every Day (Even When Life Is Full)
Send us Fan Mail You want to meet with God every day. But your calendar is already full… before your feet hit the floor. The kids need you. Work needs you…
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Why Daily Encounter With God Is Your Lifeline
Send us Fan Mail Somewhere between Sunday’s inspiration and Wednesday’s exhaustion, many believers quietly drift back into survival mode. The clarity fades…
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Hearing God for Couples: Getting Real with Erik and Mayana Frederickson
Send us Fan Mail What if hearing God’s voice wasn’t reserved for a few “spiritually elite” people—but was meant to be a lived, everyday reality… even in…
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Hearing God for Couples: Getting Real with Erik and Mayana Frederickson || Part 02
Send us Fan Mail What if hearing God’s voice wasn’t reserved for a few “spiritually elite” people—but was meant to be a lived, everyday reality… even in…
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Anchored in Prayer: Livestream Conversation with Lauren Black || Part 02
Send us Fan Mail Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2138819/open_sms) What if the new year didn’t start with pressure… but with…
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Anchored in Prayer: Livestream Conversation with Lauren Black || Part 01
Send us Fan Mail What if the new year didn’t start with pressure… but with presence? What if clarity came not from striving harder, but from slowing down long…
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From Ashes to Legacy: Building Altars for Generations
Send us Fan Mail Today on the podcast, we’re diving into a powerful and deeply personal message that began with a 4:30 AM encounter—one of those moments when…
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How to Choose God Over Comfort, Clout, and Culture || The Higher Pursuit || Cecily Lachapelle
Send us Fan Mail There comes a point in every believer’s journey when we have to ask a deeper question: Am I pursuing God Himself… or am I simply pursuing the…
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How Busy People Commune with God: A Conversation with Alejandro Arias || Part 02
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like your time with God is slipping into the margins of a life that never slows down? In this powerful and heartfelt…
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Alejandro Arias: How Busy People Commune with God || Part 01 ||
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like your time with God is slipping into the margins of a life that never slows down? In this powerful and heartfelt…
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Hearing God: How Do I Know?
Send us Fan Mail How do you know if it’s God speaking—or just your own thoughts? In this episode of Cecily Lachapelle Live!, Cecily unpacks how everyday…
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God Speaks - Are You Listening? How to Discern His Voice with Confidence
Send us Fan Mail Hearing God’s voice isn’t limited to pastors, prophets, or “spiritual elites.” It’s part of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. In this…
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From Spiritual Drift to Sacred Rhythm: Rebuilding a Daily Rhythm of Intimacy with God
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever realized days—or even weeks—have gone by without a real moment with God? You love Him deeply, but somehow the noise, the…
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From Chaos to Communion: How to Create and Keep Your Sacred Space
Send us Fan Mail Description: Do you ever feel guilty for not spending enough time with God—or like life is just too busy to slow down and meet with Him? In…
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From Numb to New with Jenn Kautsch (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail Today on The Higher Pursuit Podcast, I’m joined by Jenn Kautsch—founder of SoberSis, a global movement helping women rethink their…
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From Numb to New with Jenn Kautsch (Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail Today on The Higher Pursuit Podcast, I’m joined by Jenn Kautsch—founder of SoberSis, a global movement helping women rethink their…
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Spirit-Led Business with Nadine Mullings (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail Join us on the Higher Pursuit podcast as we dive into PART 2 of my inspiring conversation with Nadine Mullings, an award-winning author…
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Spirit-Led Business with Nadine Mullings (Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail Join us on the Higher Pursuit podcast as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Nadine Mullings, an award-winning author, podcaster, and…
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Death of a Dream: Repurposing the Pain of Grief (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail In this incredibly tender and powerful episode, we're continuing our "Repurposing Our Pain" series with two of my dearest friends, Deb Mattis…
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Death of a Dream: Repurposing the Pain of Grief
Send us Fan Mail In this incredibly tender and powerful episode, we're continuing our "Repurposing Our Pain" series with two of my dearest friends, Deb Mattis…
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Held by God: Discovering Hope When Life Falls Apart (Pt 2)
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what God could do with the pain you wish you could forget? In this episode of the Higher Pursuit podcast, host Cecily…
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Held by God: Discovering Hope When Life Falls Apart
Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered what God could do with the pain you wish you could forget? In this episode of the Higher Pursuit podcast, host Cecily…
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Lord of the Breakthrough: Partnering with His Power
Send us Fan Mail Still waiting on your breakthrough? Discover the purpose in the pause and your role in the process. Have you ever felt stuck in a season where…
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Beyond Motherhood: True Identity (Pt 2)
Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary: In this powerful and transparent episode, Cecily sits down with author and speaker Megan Nilsen to explore the deep and often…
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Beyond Motherhood: True Identity
Send us Fan Mail Episode Summary: In this powerful and transparent episode, Cecily sits down with author and speaker Megan Nilsen to explore the deep and often…
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Navigating Indecision with Faith and Purpose with Lauren Black | Part 2
Send us Fan Mail Podcast Summary: Do you overthink every decision? Feel paralyzed trying to choose the “right” path? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to…
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Navigating Indecision with Faith and Purpose with Lauren Black | Part 1
Send us Fan Mail Podcast Summary: Do you overthink every decision? Feel paralyzed trying to choose the “right” path? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to…
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The Perfectionism Trap
Send us Fan Mail Summary: In this episode of The Higher Pursuit Podcast, Cecily Lachapelle gets real about the grip of perfectionism—where it comes from, how…
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Overcoming Bitterness in Ministry | Part 2
Send us Fan Mail Summary: What happens when betrayal, bitterness, and burnout collide in ministry? In this raw and hope-filled episode of The Higher Pursuit…
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Overcoming Bitterness in Ministry
Send us Fan Mail Summary: What happens when betrayal, bitterness, and burnout collide in ministry? In this raw and hope-filled episode of The Higher Pursuit…
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Breaking the Chains of Bitterness
Send us Fan Mail Summary: Bitterness is a silent thief—it creeps into our hearts, often unnoticed, and slowly robs us of peace, joy, and spiritual clarity. In…