Upstream Pursuit
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!
Podcasting since 2020 • 199 episodes
Upstream Pursuit
Latest Episodes
2025: The Year I Became a Wife, a Dog Mom, and a Solo Host
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 ...
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Season 9
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Episode 48
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14:58
Waiting Has a Sound: O Come, O Come, Emmanuel
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 presenc...
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Season 9
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Episode 47
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14:56
Christmas Shout Out: Simeon, Advent, and the Faithfulness of God
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 wh...
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Season 9
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Episode 46
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14:49
How Santa Contradicts the Gospel
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 uninten...
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Season 9
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Episode 45
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14:48
1 Thessalonians 5:18: Gratitude That Stays When the Season Ends
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 grat...
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Season 9
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Episode 44
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