The Higher Pursuit Podcast

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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August 21, 2025 52 mins

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 ...

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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...

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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.

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June 13, 2025 38 mins

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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.

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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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May 22, 2025 15 mins

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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.

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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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May 8, 2025 43 mins

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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.

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May 1, 2025 37 mins

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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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 What do you do when the life you imagined is shattered by addiction—and it’s your family caught in the storm?

In this raw and hope-filled episode of The Higher Pursuit Podcast, Cecily Lachapelle sits down with speaker, writer, and biblical life coach Dawn Ward to unpack the emotional whirlwind of parenting through addiction, the silent burden of shame, and how faith makes healing possible—one su...

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 What do you do when the life you imagined is shattered by addiction—and it’s your family caught in the storm?

In this raw and hope-filled episode of The Higher Pursuit Podcast, Cecily Lachapelle sits down with speaker, writer, and biblical life coach Dawn Ward to unpack the emotional whirlwind of parenting through addiction, the silent burden of shame, and how faith makes healing possible—one surrendered step at a tim...

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April 10, 2025 22 mins

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Are you feeling stuck in a wilderness season? Wondering if God’s promises still stand? 

In this episode of The Higher Pursuit Podcast, Cecily Lachapelle dives into powerful truths from the book of Joshua, sharing prophetic insights and real-life encouragement to help you stay strong and courageous in your faith.

🔥 What you'll gain from this episode:
✨ How to hold onto God’s promises in difficult seasons
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