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The leadership podcast for Christian women going against the current. The Upstream Pursuit calls women to go against the current by measuring everything against the Truth of God’s word. Join Narcely every other Monday for energizing conversations and practical tips on how to live and lead in pursuit of unchanging Christian values. To learn more about joining our community, visit us at narcelyruiz.com or on our Facebook or Instagram!
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In Philippians 2:12–18, Paul moves from the humility of Christ to the obedience of the church. Tune in as we examine what this means in context, how God works in us as we work it out, why unity is threatened by complaining spirits, and how obedience under pressure causes the church to shine in a dark world.If we want to pursue maturity, this passage shows us that it requires both surrender and effort. Please leave a comment or review for this episode to help us share this content with o...
In a culture shaped by status, honor, and self-advancement, Paul commands the church to pursue unity through humility, not by diminishing themselves, but by refusing selfish ambition and empty glory. This episode we dive into Philippians 2:1–11, where Paul moves from calling believers to live worthy of the gospel to revealing the ultimate model of worthy living: Christ Himself. Please leave a comment or review for this episode to help us share this content with others! Connect with us...
What does it mean to live a life worthy of the gospel, especially when following Jesus comes with opposition, pressure, and suffering? In this episode, we unpack Philippians 1:18-30, which confronts comfortable Christianity and invites us into a deeper, more resilient pursuit of Christ. Paul reminds us that suffering for Christ isn’t an accident or a failure of faith; it’s a gift that accompanies belief. If you’ve ever wondered what faithful obedience looks like when it’s costly, this episode...
In this episode, we continue our journey through Philippians by studying Philippians 1:12–18. As Paul writes from confinement under Roman authority, he reframes his circumstances not as a setback, but as a means by which the gospel advances. We explore how Paul’s imprisonment emboldened other believers, exposed mixed motives within ministry, and ultimately revealed a mature joy rooted not in fairness or freedom, but in Christ being proclaimed. The pursuit in this passage calls us to trust God...
In this episode, we begin a journey through the book of Philippians. Starting with Philippians 1:1–11, we explore Paul’s gratitude for the Philippian believers, the beauty of shared partnership in the gospel mission, and his prayer that their love would grow in knowledge and discernment as they live in anticipation of Christ’s return. The pursuit is learning to trust that God will complete the work He has begun. Please leave a comment or review for this episode to help us share this con...
In this episode, we reflect on the heart of this podcast: a short, Scripture-centered discipleship space designed to ground you, challenge you, and realign your walk with Christ each week. With biblical clarity, personal reflection, and a renewed call to abide rather than perform, this episode invites you to stop chasing noise and start pursuing what—and Who—truly matters. This year will not be about perfect routines but about returning again and again to the feet of Jesus. Please leave...
Five years ago, The Upstream Pursuit began with a conversation between two friends saying yes to God. In this special anniversary conversation, I’m joined by my best friend Erica Reese as we reflect on what God has been doing in her life since she stepped down from the show last year. This episode is about faithfulness, friendship, and trusting God when seasons shift but the calling to follow Christ remains. Please leave a comment or review for this episode to help us share this content...
Happy New Year, Pursuers! In this very short episode, I am inviting you to begin the year with intentional pursuit of Jesus. In the next few weeks, we will be diving into what to expect from the podcast in 2026. Please leave a comment or review for this episode to help us share this content with others! Connect with us: Website: https://www.narcelyruiz.com/podcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/upstreampursuit Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UpstreamPursuit/
2025 was a year of change, growth, and unexpected blessings. In this episode, I reflect on the highs and lows of a year that reshaped my life—stepping into solo podcasting, getting married and adjusting to married life, becoming a dog mom, and navigating shifting spiritual rhythms. Join me as I share personal stories of waiting, change, and God’s faithfulness in every season. Please leave a comment or review for this episode to help us share this content with others! Connect with u...
In this episode, we connect Simeon’s story in Luke 2 with the history of this ancient Advent hymn, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, and discover how both call us to trust God’s timing, remain attentive to His Spirit, and recognize His presence even when He comes quietly. If you are in a season of waiting and are feeling uncertain, weary, or tempted to rush ahead, this episode will encourage you. Please leave a comment or review for this episode to help us share this content with others! Conn...
In this episode, we sit with Simeon in Luke 2:25–32, a righteous and devout man who waited faithfully for the consolation of Israel in a season marked by political tension, spiritual dryness, and generations of unanswered longing. We explore what it meant to wait during the time of Jesus’ birth, how the Holy Spirit guided Simeon’s obedience, and why God often fulfills His promises through ordinary faithfulness rather than extraordinary moments. Please leave a comment or review for this epis...
In this episode, we take an honest look at the subtle ways the Santa myth shapes our understanding of goodness, gifts, behavior, and belief. We explore how the lie of Santa contradicts the Truth at the heart of the Gospel and how it can unintentionally distort the way children view God, grace, and His love. This isn’t an episode about legalism or fear — it’s about discernment, discipleship, and elevating the beauty of Jesus above cultural myths. Please leave a comment or review for this episo...
This episode explores how gratitude is more than a holiday feeling — it’s a spiritual discipline rooted in Scripture. Through an exegesis of 1 Thessalonians 5:18, the story of the woman with the alabaster jar, and practical ways to stay grateful during the Christmas rush, you’ll learn how to cultivate a thankfulness that lasts long after the season ends. Please leave a comment or review for this episode to help us share this content with others! Connect with us: Website: https://www.narce...
In this final episode of our Gen Z series, the girls turn the tables and ask me the questions. We talk about navigating spiritual dry seasons and staying rooted in Christ while juggling the many roles we carry. It’s a reminder that no matter our age or stage, pursuing Jesus is a journey. Tune in! Please leave a comment or review for this episode to help us share this content with others! Connect with us: Website: https://www.narcelyruiz.com/podcast Instagram: http://instagram.com/upstrea...
In today’s episode, I sit down once again with Sebathany, Mikaela, Ana Karina, and Yasmine—four teenage girls from my church who have been sharing boldly and beautifully about pursuing Christ in their generation. Instead of focusing on where they stand on individual cultural issues, we take a deeper approach and talk about how they navigate a world whose messages often contradict Scripture. Tune in and be encouraged by what God is doing in the hearts of the next generation. Please leave a com...
In today’s conversation, Yasminee, Mikaela, Sebathany, and Ana Karina share how community strengthens our walk with Christ and how faith in Him leads to real transformation — the kind that shows up in how we serve, give, and love others. Tune in and be encouraged by their stories of growth, faith, and genuine community. Please leave a comment or review for this episode to help us share this content with others! Connect with us: Website: https://www.narcelyruiz.com/podcast Ins...
In a world that tells Gen Z to “do what feels right,” my teenage guests are choosing something different — obedience to Jesus. In this conversation, Yasminee, Mikaela, Sebathany, and Ana Karina share what it means to walk in obedience and follow Christ even when it costs them something. Their honesty and conviction will challenge all of us to reflect on what obedience looks like in our own walk with God. Please leave a comment or review for this episode to help us share this conte...
In this episode, we continue our conversation with four incredible Gen Z girls from my church. This time we are hearing from Sebathany and Karina. Both young women share how Christ became real to them in powerful and personal ways. The audio can’t fully capture the emotion we felt in the room as Karina opened up about an experience that changed her life, one that ultimately drew her closer to the Lord and deepened her hunger for His Word. Then, Sebathany invites us into her spiritual rhythms,...
I sat down with four amazing teenage girls—Yasmine, Mikaela, Sebathany, and Ana Karina—to talk about what it looks like to Pursue Christ, community and change in their generation. In this first episode, Yasmine and Mikaela share how Christ became real to them. Their honesty will remind you that no matter your age or season, following Jesus is always about pursuing a faith that’s real, alive, costly and transforming. Please leave a comment or review for this episode to help us share this conte...
We’re stepping away from our regular programming for a special episode in honor of Pastor Appreciation Month. I sat down with four Gen Z girls from our church to share heartfelt encouragement and gratitude for our pastors. Their words beautifully reflect the impact of godly leadership and the seeds being planted in the next generation. This episode also marks an exciting milestone—the very first recording in our brand-new CDP Studio at Camino de Paz Christian Church! Join me for this sh...
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