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
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 Scr...
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 an...
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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 reveal...
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, 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, a...
Join us on the Higher Pursuit podcast as we dive into PART 2 of my inspiring conversation with Nadine Mullings, an award-winning author, podcaster, and CEO of Nadine Mullings Marketing Agency.
In this episode, Nadine shares her journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the power of spirit-led marketing and the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit in business. Discover how Nadine helps wo...
Join us on the Higher Pursuit podcast as we dive into an inspiring conversation with Nadine Mullings, an award-winning author, podcaster, and CEO of Nadine Mullings Marketing Agency.
In this episode, Nadine shares her journey from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the power of spirit-led marketing and the importance of listening to the Holy Spirit in business. Discover how Nadine helps women of fait...
In this incredibly tender and powerful episode, we're continuing our "Repurposing Our Pain" series with two of my dearest friends, Deb Mattis and Sheri Badeau. These incredible women are opening their hearts to discuss something profoundly difficult: the death of a dream.
While the "death of a dream" can take many forms—the loss of a marriage, a career, a cherished relationship, or even a healt...
In this incredibly tender and powerful episode, we're continuing our "Repurposing Our Pain" series with two of my dearest friends, Deb Mattis and Sheri Badeau. These incredible women are opening their hearts to discuss something profoundly difficult: the death of a dream.
While the "death of a dream" can take many forms—the loss of a marriage, a career, a cherished relationship, or even a healt...
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 Lachapelle engages in Part 2 of a heartfelt conversation with Holly Sweat Raper, who shares her journey of grief after losing her husband to cancer. Holly discusses how her pain transformed into purpose, emphasizing the importance of faith, community, and scripture in overcoming ...
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 Lachapelle engages in a heartfelt conversation with Holly Sweat Raper, who shares her journey of grief after losing her husband to cancer. Holly discusses how her pain transformed into purpose, emphasizing the importance of faith, community, and scripture in overcoming life's...
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 breakthrough feels just out of reach—despite all your prayers, faith, and worship? In this powerful episode of The Higher Pursuit Podcast, host Cecily Lachapelle dives into the tension between believing for breakthrough and living in the waiting. She unpacks the threefold purpos...
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In this powerful and transparent episode, Cecily sits down with author and speaker Megan Nilsen to explore the deep and often complicated journey of discovering our true identity in Christ. Through the lens of motherhood, adoption, and a life surrendered to God, Megan shares how journaling, prayer, and community have helped her break free from perfectionism, control, and the orphan spirit.
Together...
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In this powerful and transparent episode, Cecily sits down with author and speaker Megan Nilsen to explore the deep and often complicated journey of discovering our true identity in Christ. Through the lens of motherhood, adoption, and a life surrendered to God, Megan shares how journaling, prayer, and community have helped her break free from perfectionism, control, and the orphan spirit.
Together...
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Do you overthink every decision? Feel paralyzed trying to choose the “right” path? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck.
In this episode of The Higher Pursuit Podcast, Cecily Lachapelle sits down with decision coach Lauren Black to unpack what’s really behind our indecision—and how to break free from it. Lauren shares how her personal struggle with overthinking led her to create the SA...
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Do you overthink every decision? Feel paralyzed trying to choose the “right” path? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay stuck.
In this episode of The Higher Pursuit Podcast, Cecily Lachapelle sits down with decision coach Lauren Black to unpack what’s really behind our indecision—and how to break free from it. Lauren shares how her personal struggle with overthinking led her to create the SA...
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In this episode of The Higher Pursuit Podcast, Cecily Lachapelle gets real about the grip of perfectionism—where it comes from, how it shows up in our lives, and why it often keeps us stuck and spiritually exhausted. Drawing from her own journey, Cecily shares vulnerably about her battle with perfectionism and the fear, shame, and self-criticism that fueled it.
With biblical insight and practical encouragement...
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What happens when betrayal, bitterness, and burnout collide in ministry? In this raw and hope-filled episode of The Higher Pursuit Podcast, Cecily Lachapelle sits down with Ron and Denise Satrape to unpack what most leaders won’t say out loud. From heartbreak and codependency to confrontation and forgiveness, they share hard-won wisdom from the front lines of faith and leadership.
Ever felt like ministry h...
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What happens when betrayal, bitterness, and burnout collide in ministry?
In this raw and hope-filled episode of The Higher Pursuit Podcast, Cecily Lachapelle sits down with Apostle Ron and Pastor Denise Satrape to unpack what most leaders won’t say out loud. From heartbreak and codependency to confrontation and forgiveness, they share hard-won wisdom from the front lines of faith and leadership.
Ever felt ...
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Bitterness is a silent thief—it creeps into our hearts, often unnoticed, and slowly robs us of peace, joy, and spiritual clarity. In this episode of The Higher Pursuit Podcast, host Cecily Lachapelle opens up about her own journey with bitterness and the healing she found through Christ. She unpacks how bitterness can take root in unresolved pain and how it distorts our relationships, our faith, and our v...
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