The Higher Pursuit Podcast

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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Virkl...

Send us Fan Mail 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 wi...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail Description: 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ....

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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,...

Send us Fan Mail 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,...

Send us Fan Mail 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 w...

Send us Fan Mail 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, contr...

Send us Fan Mail 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, contr...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Summary: 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 o...

Send us Fan Mail Podcast Summary: 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 o...

Send us Fan Mail Summary:  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 bib...

Send us Fan Mail Summary: 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 l...

Send us Fan Mail Summary: 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 line...

Send us Fan Mail Summary: 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...

Send us Fan Mail ✨ Podcast Summary:  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 ho...

Send us Fan Mail  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 healin...

Send us Fan Mail 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’...