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!
Upstream Pursuit
Latest Episodes
The Maranatha Pursuit (Part 3): Patient Endurance While We Wait for Christ’s Return
In this episode, we look to Epistle of James 5:7–12 for encouragement to believers navigating hardship, injustice, and everyday struggles while still living with hopeful expectation. James reminds us that waiting is not passive; it is a p...
The Maranatha Pursuit (Part 2): From Fear to Longing for Christ's Return
In Part 2 of the Maranatha Pursuit series, I’m joined again by Uzihel and Brisa Alfaro to talk about the heart behind their children’s book, Jesus is Coming Back, and the deeper conviction that led them to write it.As a...
The Maranatha Pursuit (Part 1): Learning to Wait in Every Season
This week on The Upstream Pursuit, we begin a 5-part conversation in what I’m calling The Maranatha Pursuit—learning to live in faithful expectation of Jesus’ return while walking through everyday life.I’m joined by lon...
Pursuing Contentment in Christ (Philippians 4:10-23)
What does it look like to be content no matter the circumstance? In Philippians 4:10–23, Paul closes his letter with a powerful reflection on contentment, provision, and partnership in the gospel. Writing from prison, he reveals that true conte...
Pursuing the Pattern of Peace (Philippians 4:1-9)
What is shaping your mind and are you following the pattern that leads to true peace? In Philippians 4:1–9, Paul lays out a clear pattern for a steady, anchored life in Christ. Writing to a church facing both internal conflict and external p...