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.
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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, a...
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 (...
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...
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 disconnect...
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 ...
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 an...
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 Voic...
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?
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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...
Episode Summary:
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.
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