Oct 26, 202626 minS11
Send us Fan Mail What if weakness isn't something to hide, but an invitation to depend more fully on God? In this episode, my friend, Linda Livingston, joins me to explore the biblical concept of the “weaker vessel” in...
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Upstream Pursuit
Hosted by Narcely Ruiz Duran · religion · EN-US
About this Podcast:
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 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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What is Upstream Pursuit about?
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 Monday for energizing conversations and practical tips on how to live and lead in pursuit of unchanging Christian values.
Who hosts Upstream Pursuit?
Upstream Pursuit is hosted by Narcely Ruiz Duran. The show has published 237 episodes to date.
What has Upstream Pursuit covered recently?
Recent episodes include "The Weaker Vessel: Finding Strength in Weakness" (26 October 2026, 26 minutes), "We Show Up for the Event. But Do We Show Up to Pray?" (19 October 2026, 19 minutes), and "When Growth Doesn't Look Like You Expected" (12 October 2026, 21 minutes).
How often does Upstream Pursuit publish?
Upstream Pursuit publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 17 minutes across 237 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Upstream Pursuit?
Booking probability for Upstream Pursuit is 36%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Upstream Pursuit requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Upstream Pursuit's contact route on record: verified email.
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About the host
Narcely Ruiz Duran hosts Upstream Pursuit, a religion podcast with 237 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 19, 202619 minS11
Send us Fan Mail Following the conversations surrounding ACCESS, the prayer and worship gathering hosted by Pastor Phillip Anthony Mitchell, we're examining the biblical call to corporate prayer, the danger of allowing...
Episode #13
When Growth Doesn't Look Like You Expected
Oct 12, 202621 minS11Send us Fan Mail What happens when you want to grow in an area of your life, but the desire just isn’t there? In this episode, I’m sharing the story behind a seemingly simple milestone: making a veggie pizza! What began...
Episode #12
You’re Called to Lead. Now What?
Oct 5, 202616 minS11Send us Fan Mail Leadership requires more than a willing heart. It requires the humility to keep growing, developing our skills, and inviting others to help us become the leaders God has called us to be. In this...
Episode #11
Bold & Gentle: Why We Need Both
Sep 28, 202619 minS11Send us Fan Mail Scripture doesn't ask us to choose between boldness and gentleness. In fact, we see them working together throughout Scripture. In this episode, we explore why boldness and gentleness need each other...
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Episode #10
Gentle Like Jesus: More Than Being Nice
Sep 21, 202614 minS11Send us Fan Mail What does it actually mean to be gentle? In Matthew 11:29, Jesus describes Himself as “gentle and lowly in heart” and invites us to learn from Him. But biblical gentleness is about so much more than...
- Sep 14, 202617 minS11
Send us Fan Mail In the final part of our conversation about Netflix's Death of the Pastor's Wife , we move from discernment to biblical accountability. We talk about why spiritual leaders are not above accountability...
- Sep 7, 202615 minS11
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we discuss Netflix's Death of the Pastor's Wife , a heartbreaking documentary recounting the complicated story of Mica Miller, a young worship leader and pastor's wife, and the...
- Aug 31, 202615 minS11
After taking time away to grieve the loss of my mom, I’m returning to the podcast with a reflection on the lessons her life taught me about serving God.Mom understood what she had received from God was not meant to stop...
Episode #6
A Brief Pause
Aug 10, 20267 minS11This week, I’m sharing a short personal update to let you know I’m stepping away for a few weeks to grieve the unexpected loss of my mom. Even in grief, I’m holding onto the hope we have in Christ: death does not have...
- Jul 20, 202625 minS11
Have you ever felt like God was asking you to take a step of faith before showing you what comes next? In this episode, I share what God has been teaching me in a season of uncertainty as I step away from my full-time...
- Jul 13, 202622 minS11
When the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) made headlines over women in pastoral ministry, social media quickly filled with opinions, assumptions, and strong reactions. But as followers of Christ, how should we respond...
Episode #24
But As For You: Know Him
Jun 29, 202616 minS10In the final episode of the "But As For You" series, Chris Benites and I unpack 1 Timothy 6:12–16 as Paul calls Timothy to take hold of eternal life, keep the faith, and live in anticipation of Christ's return...
Episode #23
But As For You: Behold Jesus
Jun 22, 202619 minS10In this episode of the "But As For You" series, my friend Chris Benites and I turn our attention to the second half of 1 Timothy 6:11 and talk about the pursuits Paul places before Timothy. But rather than treating...
Episode #22
But As For You: The Things We Normalize
Jun 15, 202617 minS10What are the things Christians have normalized that Paul might have told Timothy to flee from? In this episode of the "But As For You" series, Chris Benites and I continue our conversation through 1 Timothy 6:11 by...
Episode #21
But As For You: Flee These Things
Jun 8, 202617 minS10In this episode, Chris Benites and I begin unpacking 1 Timothy 6:11 with Paul’s powerful words: “But as for you… flee these things.” Together, we talk about what “these things” mean. We talk about “as for you” moments...
Episode #20
But As For You: A New Series on 1 Timothy 6
Jun 1, 202614 minS10<p>In this special episode, I’m joined by longtime friend Chris Benites, pastor of Freedom Church in Fort Worth, Texas. Chris and I reflect on years of ministry, worship, friendship, and discipleship as we introduce a...
- May 25, 202610 minS10
<p><b>In the final episode of the </b><b>Maranatha Pursuit</b><b> series, Uzihel and Brisa Alfaro and I reflect on a simple but weighty question: How should the return of Jesus shape the way believers live right now...
- May 18, 202615 minS10
<p><b>In this episode of the </b><b>Maranatha Pursuit</b><b> series, Uzihel and Brisa Alfaro and I continue our conversation through Epistle of James 5:7–12, focusing on prayer, unity in suffering, steadfast endurance...
- May 11, 202614 minS10
<p> 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...
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Nellie Harden
family empowerment coach and author, 6570 Family Project
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James Romero
mortgage loan officer, Edge Home Finance
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David Jones
instructor, consultant, and executive coach with McClaskey Excellence Institute, South Carolina House of Representatives District 5
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Lucy Thompson
Nipple Innovation Project
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