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 • 176 episodes
Upstream Pursuit
Latest Episodes
How the Church Can Respond to Rising Global Tensions
As U.S. airstrikes on Iran escalate global tensions, how should the Church in America respond? In this short but timely episode, we explore how to pursue peace, stand with the global Church, and keep our eyes fixed on the mission of Christ i...
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Season 9
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Episode 25
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14:15
Finding Healing After Spiritual Wounds (Part 3): The Way Forward
Church hurt doesn’t have to be the end of your faith story. In this final part of the series, we turn to Scripture for hope and guidance, exploring the story of Elijah, a prophet who knew the weight of discouragement. If you’ve ...
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Season 9
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Episode 24
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14:16
Finding Healing After Spiritual Wounds (Part 2): Biblical Accountability
In Part 1, we explored the pain of church hurt—the deep wounds that can come from betrayal, gossip, manipulation, or leadership gone wrong. But not every uncomfortable experience in church is abuse. In this episode, we’ll dive into the differen...
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Season 9
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Episode 23
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16:39
Finding Healing After Spiritual Wounds (Part 1): Church Hurt
Church hurt is real, and it runs deep. Maybe it came through betrayal, abuse of power, gossip, or spiritual manipulation. Maybe you gave your heart to fellow believer or community that didn’t protect it. In this part 1 of this episode, we di...
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Season 9
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Episode 22
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19:21
When Leaders Fall: One Woman’s Story of Faith After Church Hurt
In this heartfelt episode, I sit down with my friend, Glenda Medina, as she shares her honest reaction after learning of the allegations against her former pastor, Robert Morris of Gateway Church. She opens up about the confusion, pain, and pro...
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Season 9
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Episode 21
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44:28