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 support to build your endurance and strengthen your spirit. Let’s press on together, with our eyes on Jesus, toward the life God has called us to.
Episodes
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 something that should already be yours?
In this deeply honest and freeing episode, Cecily goes beyond surface-level struggles like burnout, anxiety, and insecurity—and uncovers the root issue many believers never recognize: an orphan mindset.
But this isn’t just about identifying the pro...
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 things. Yet underneath it all there is still this quiet pressure to prove yourself… a sense that you should be doing more, being better, trying harder.
For many believers, that constant striving leads to burnout, anxiety, comparison, and insecurity.
But what if the problem isn’t t...
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, notifications, emails, and a dozen other things?
You meant to meet with the Lord, but somehow your attention was quietly hijacked.
In this episode, Cecily explores one of the most overlooked spiritual battles believers face today—distraction.
It doesn’t usually look dramatic. It doesn...
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 taking communion regularly has become one of the most powerful ways the Lord has answered that prayer. Communion continually reconnects me to the truth and depth of my salvation, keeps my heart humble and grateful, and deepens my revelation of Jesus and the work of the ...
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.”
“I’ll never measure up.”
And if you’ve heard them long enough, they don’t even feel like lies anymore. They feel like you.
In this powerful episode of The Higher Pursuit Podcast, we’re pulling back the curtain on what may be the most dangerous lie you believe abou...
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. Notifications are waiting. The day starts loud and rarely slows down. And somewhere in the chaos, your desire to sit with the Lord keeps getting pushed to “when things calm down.”
But what if they never calm down?
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on something that has quietl...
Somewhere between Sunday’s inspiration and Wednesday’s exhaustion, many believers quietly drift back into survival mode. The clarity fades. The peace thins out. The sense of connection with God starts to feel… distant.
In this episode, Cecily pulls back the curtain on a hidden reason why so many sincere Christians feel spiritually undernourished—even while doing “all the right things.” She shares powerful stories from her...
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 marriage?
In this powerful two-part conversation on The Higher Pursuit Podcast, Cecily sits down with a couple whose story is marked by redemption, unity, and spiritual courage. Eric and Myanna Fredrickson share how learning to discern God’s voice—both individually and together—...
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 marriage?
In this powerful two-part conversation on The Higher Pursuit Podcast, Cecily sits down with a couple whose story is marked by redemption, unity, and spiritual courage. Eric and Myanna Fredrickson share how learning to discern God’s voice—both individually and together—...
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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 enough to hear God clearly?
In this powerful livestream conversation, Cecily Lachapelle sits down with Lauren Black—decision coach, founder of Anchored Decisions, and ...
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 enough to hear God clearly?
In this powerful livestream conversation, Cecily Lachapelle sits down with Lauren Black—decision coach, founder of Anchored Decisions, and creator of the SAIL Method—for a deeply grounding dialogue about prayer, sacred space, and learning to live (and...
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 heaven interrupts your sleep with a word that refuses to leave. On October 8th, 2024, the phrase “Smash the altars” stirred something in my spirit, initiating a months-long journey through Scripture, prayer, and spiritual clarity.
Much like conversations around sober-minded living in...
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 things around Him?
In this episode, I’m opening up about the quiet drift that can take place in our spiritual lives—the subtle, “counterfeit pursuits” that fill our schedules but empty our hearts. These are the moments when we look devoted on the outside, yet feel disconnected ...
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 conversation, Cecily Lachapelle and evangelist Alejandro Arias uncover what so many believers quietly wrestle with: staying connected to the presence of God when life demands everything from us. Alejandro shares eye-opening stories from his own walk—both in the quiet place and in the...
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 conversation, Cecily Lachapelle and evangelist Alejandro Arias uncover what so many believers quietly wrestle with: staying connected to the presence of God when life demands everything from us. Alejandro shares eye-opening stories from his own walk—both in the quiet place and i...
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 believers can confidently recognize the voice of Jesus. You’ll discover how God’s voice aligns with His character, never contradicts Scripture, and brings peace, clarity, love, and conviction.
With practical guidance from the Bible and Mark Virkler’s “4 Basics of Hearing God’s Voice,”...
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 powerful teaching, Cecily Lachapelle expands on the topic God Speaks - Are You Listening? and answers questions that every believer wrestles with:
- How do I know it’s God?
- What if it’s just my own thoughts?
- What does God expect me to do with a word He gives me?
Through Script...
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 schedules, and the endless to-do lists have drowned out that sacred space you used to protect.
In this episode of The Higher Pursuit Live, Cecily Lachapelle helps you move from spiritual busyness back to sacred stillness—rebuilding a daily rhythm of intimacy with God through the Word and t...
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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 this week’s livestream, author, teacher, and podcaster Cecily Lachapelle shares how to create and protect your sacred space with God, even in the middle of chaos.
Discover why time in God’s presence is not just a discipline but a lifeline—and how the Tabernacle of Moses reveals a...
Today on The Higher Pursuit Podcast, I’m joined by Jenn Kautsch—founder of SoberSis, a global movement helping women rethink their relationship with alcohol and live fully awake and aligned with the life God has for them.
In this inspiring conversation, Jenn opens up about her personal journey into sober-minded living—a lifestyle that’s not just about giving up alcohol, but about stepping into deeper presence, peace, and ...
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