The Higher Pursuit Podcast

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 discipline, but a deeper place God wants to heal? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Heather O’Brien, host of the Heal with God Podcast, to talk about Christian emotional healing, hearing God’s voice, breaking unhealthy patterns...

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 something “discernment,” only to have the Holy Spirit later reveal that it was actually judgment? In this Matthew 7 Bible study , we tackle one of Jesus’ most quoted—and often misunderstood—commands: “Do not judge.” What did Jesus actually mean?...

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 for confirmation—but now you’re caught in overthinking, second-guessing, and wondering how to know God’s will. In this episode of The Higher Pursuit Podcast , Cecily Lachapelle talks with pastor, author, and speaker Brenda Seefeldt about bibli...

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 doesn’t simply tell us to stop worrying. He shows us why we can trust our Heavenly Father and what to do with an anxious mind instead. Join me LIVE for Week 13 of the Word Alive series as we finish Matthew 6 and take a deeper look at Jesus’ t...

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 keep believing when you’ve prayed for something for months—or even years—with no visible answer. In this episode of The Higher Pursuit Podcast , we’re opening Matthew 6 to discover what Jesus actually taught about prayer, the Lord’s Prayer, un...

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, or your spiritual senses just don't feel as sharp as they once did. In Week 10 of Word Alive , we're going deeper into Jesus' declaration: “You are the salt of the earth… You are the light of the world.” We&apo...

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 read the Sermon on the Mount, they focus on what Jesus said. But in this episode of Word Alive: How to Study Your Bible , we'll learn how to study what He said by looking at the original audience, the historical context, lite...

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 read the Sermon on the Mount, they focus on what Jesus said. But in this episode of Word Alive: How to Study Your Bible , we'll learn how to study what He said by looking at the original audience, the historical context, lite...

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 understand His Word. With more Bible apps, podcasts, devotionals, and teaching resources than ever before, why is biblical literacy declining? In this episode of The Higher Pursuit Podcast , we're talking about one of the most i...

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 ministry, He intentionally sought out ordinary fishermen, overlooked regions, and everyday people—and He changed the world through them. In this episode of the Word Alive series, we continue our verse-by-verse study through the Gospel of Ma...

Send us Fan Mail Guest: Holly Sweat-Raper Life has a way of bringing seasons we never expected—loss, heartbreak, disappointment, rejection, health struggles, financial pressure, and dreams that seem to die. The question isn't if we'll face pain, but what we'll do with it. In this encouraging episode of The Higher Pursuit Podcast , I sit down with psychotherapist, bestselling author,...

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 do I apply it to my own life?" If you've ever felt that way, you're not alone—and this week's Higher Pursuit Livestream is for you. Join me as we continue our Word Alive study through the Gosp...

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 Word Alive, we continue our journey through the Gospel of Matthew and discover one of the most powerful moments in Jesus' life and ministry—the day He stepped into the Jordan River and the Father declared: "This is My belov...

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 leaders who despised each other have to do with your faith today? More than you'd think. In Week 3 of The Word Alive: How to Study Your Bible , Cecily takes you deep into Matthew Chapters 2 and 3 — and what unfolds isn't just ancient...

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 quite reach on your own? Maybe you've wondered: ➡️Why does Matthew's gospel feel so different from the others? ➡️What did it actually mean for Jesus to be called "King of the Jews" — and why did tha...

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 begin truly studying it in a deeper, richer, and more meaningful way. My heart is to help you grow confident in studying the Word of God for yourself so that Bible reading becomes more exciting, life-giving, and transformational. In Episode...

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 Daughter of the King Women’s Conference — and honestly, I’m still reflecting on all God did in the hearts of women there. There were moments of deep healing, freedom, laughter, tears, breakthrough, worship, and powerful encounters with the F...

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 insights that didn’t make it into the four messages she is ministering this weekend at the Monadnock Renew Women’s Conference. This conversation dives deep into orphan identity, striving, sonship, healing, and the Father’s heart. Through powe...

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, the fruit isn’t there, and you don’t know why? In this livestream, we’re going deeper into a powerful truth: 👉 You’re not stuck—you might be disconnected from the source of life. God designed us to live like a tree planted by living water—roo...

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 used to be? You’re not alone—and more importantly, you’re not stuck without a way forward. In this livestream, we’re talking about what it really means to feel spiritually stuck, why it happens, and how to begin moving forward again in a sim...

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 deep down, it still feels like everything depends on you. In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we move beyond simply recognizing the orphan mindset —and begin answering the question so many are quietly asking: “Now what?” If you’ve e...

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 grasped what that truly means. In this eye-opening episode of The Higher Pursuit Podcast , Cecily unpacks a deeper, often overlooked reality of the cross: There was a real record of debt against you Jesus was convicted—but not for His own sin...

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 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 t...

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 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 inse...

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, 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...