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Hosted by Narcely Ruiz Duran · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 225 episodes
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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!
Narcely Ruiz Duran hosts Upstream Pursuit, a religion show with 225 episodes published.
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 jo
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 w
In 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. Together,
In 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 these
What 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 exami
In 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 in
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 brand
In the final episode of the Maranatha Pursuit 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? The promise of Christ’s
In this episode of the Maranatha Pursuit 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, and wholehearted devo
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
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
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
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
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 co
Have you ever felt like you should be “further along” in your faith—or wondered if you’re measuring your life by the wrong standard? In Philippians 3:12–21, Paul confronts the illusion of spiritual arrival and redirects
In this episode, we step into Philippians 3:1–11 and uncover what it truly means to count everything as loss for the sake of Christ. After calling believers to unity, joy, and humility, Paul issues a strong warning again
After calling believers to humility and obedience, he presents two living examples of what Christlike devotion looks like in everyday life: Timothy and Epaphroditus. In this episode, we explore Philippians 2:19–30, where
Hi friends! Before we continue our study through Philippians, I wanted to share a quick update. I’ll be taking a short break as I travel to Puerto Rico with my family and revisiting the places and staples of my childhood
In Philippians 2:12–18, Paul moves from the humility of Christ to the obedience of the church. Tune in as we examine what this means in context, how God works in us as we work it out, why unity is threatened by complaini
In a culture shaped by status, honor, and self-advancement, Paul commands the church to pursue unity through humility, not by diminishing themselves, but by refusing selfish ambition and empty glory. This episode we dive
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Upstream Pursuit is hosted by Narcely Ruiz Duran. The show is categorised under religion (spirituality) and has published 225 episodes.
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