The Higher Pursuit Podcast

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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 o...

Send us Fan Mail 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 d...

Send us Fan Mail 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 b...

Send us Fan Mail 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 thi...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail Send us a text (https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2138819/open_sms)  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 Decisi...

Send us Fan Mail 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,...

Send us Fan Mail 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 c...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 wa...