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 • 184 episodes
Upstream Pursuit
Latest Episodes
Repentant Lament: When Tragedy Forces Us to Look Inward
In a world full of division, anger, and grief, how do we respond as followers of Christ? In this episode, we reflect on the tragic death of Charlie Kirk not to dwell on politics, but to examine our own hearts and the sin that dulls our aware...
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Season 9
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Episode 32
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Repentant Lament: The Freedom of Coming Clean
No excuses. No blame-shifting. Just honest confession before God. In this episode, we continue our journey through Psalm 51, David’s raw and honest prayer of repentance after his sin with Bathsheba and Uriah. We unpack David’s words in ve...
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Season 9
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Episode 32
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14:59
Repentant Lament: Mercy for the Broken (Psalm 51:1–2)
In this episode, we begin our journey through Psalm 51 with David’s opening cry: “Have mercy on me, O God.” After being confronted with his sin, David doesn’t excuse or justify himself; he throws himself on the mercy o...
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Season 9
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Episode 31
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14:59
Repentant Lament: A Journey through Psalm 51
What does true repentance look like? Before we dive into Psalm 51, this introduction sets the stage with David’s backstory, the structure of the psalm, and the themes of mercy, confession, renewal, worship, and corporate revival. Discover wh...
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Season 9
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Episode 30
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14:59
Practicing Lament: Bringing Our Sorrows Before God
In this follow-up episode, we move from understanding biblical lament to practicing it. Drawing from the pattern in Psalm 13, we explore how to bring our grief, confusion, and pain honestly before the Lord—whether alone or in community. Lame...
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Season 9
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Episode 29
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14:57