Upstream Pursuit
By Narcely Ruiz Duran
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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!
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Christmas Shout Out: Simeon, Advent, and the Faithfulness of God
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Dec 15, 2025 |
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How Santa Contradicts the Gospel
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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1 Thessalonians 5:18: Gratitude That Stays When the Season Ends
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Dec 01, 2025 |
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Convos With Gen Z Finale: The Girls Ask Me Questions
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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Convos with GenZ: Going Upstream as a Christian Teenager
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Nov 17, 2025 |
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Convos with GenZ: Community and Change
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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Convos with GenZ: The Cost and Reward of Obedience
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Nov 03, 2025 |
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Hungry for His Word: Gen Z Voices on Surrender and Spiritual Rhythm
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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When Jesus Becomes Personal: A Conversation with Gen Z
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Oct 19, 2025 |
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A Tribute to My Pastors with Voices from the Next Generation
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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I Visited Charlie Kirk’s Memorial at TPUSA… and This Is What I Saw
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Oct 06, 2025 |
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Repentant Lament: When Sin Breaks More Than Just You (Psalm 51:18–19)
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Repentant Lament: The Sacrifice God Actually Wants (Psalm 51:13–17)
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Sep 22, 2025 |
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Repentant Lament: When Tragedy Forces Us to Look Inward (Psalm 51:7–12)
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Repentant Lament: The Freedom of Coming Clean (Psalm 51:3–6)
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Sep 08, 2025 |
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Repentant Lament: Mercy for the Broken (Psalm 51:1–2)
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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Repentant Lament: A Journey through Psalm 51
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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Practicing Lament: Bringing Our Sorrows Before God
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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When God Feels Silent: Learning from Psalm 13
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Aug 11, 2025 |
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Refreshed, Refocused & Ready: What God’s Been Doing
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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Making Room for the Vine: A Mid-Year Reset
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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How the Church Can Respond to Rising Global Tensions
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Jun 24, 2025 |
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Finding Healing After Spiritual Wounds (Part 3): The Way Forward
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Jun 16, 2025 |
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Finding Healing After Spiritual Wounds (Part 2): Biblical Accountability
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Finding Healing After Spiritual Wounds (Part 1): Church Hurt
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Jun 02, 2025 |
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When Leaders Fall: One Woman’s Story of Faith After Church Hurt
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May 26, 2025 |
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The Martha Trap: When God’s Not Impressed with Our Hustle
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May 20, 2025 |
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From Struggle to Surrender: My Husband’s Story of Redemption
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May 15, 2025 |
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When Love Is Blind, but Values Aren't: Faith, Conviction, and Choosing Wisely
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May 06, 2025 |
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Pentecost: The Power Has Come
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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Easter Isn’t Over: Walking as People of Resurrection
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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From Cheers to Chants: Palm Sunday Devotional
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Apr 13, 2025 |
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Easter Reflections: The Servant King
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Apr 07, 2025 |
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Loving Jesus: A Reflection on John 14:15
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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Illuminated Steps: How God's Word Guides Our Journey
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Recognizing When It’s Time to Rest
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Priscilla: A Beautiful Example of Boldness in Sharing the Gospel
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Mar 11, 2025 |
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Love in the Tension: An Upstream Response to Bigotry Accusations
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Reflecting on Criticism for Sharing Truth & The Greater of Cost of Staying Silent
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Why H.R. 28 is a Win for Girls, Women and Truth
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Looking to the Lord’s Prayer to Guide Our Conversations with God
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Growing in Confidence: Overcoming Barriers to Prayer
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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Imitating Christ: Key Ways Jesus Modeled Prayer for Us
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Redefining Success: Pursuing Kingdom Priorities Over Worldly Pursuits
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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New Year, New Mercy: Embracing God's Grace to Reset Spiritually
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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What to Expect from the Upstream Pursuit Podcast in 2025
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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Farewells and Fresh Starts: Walking Boldly into New Seasons
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Dec 30, 2024 |
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A Christmas Shout Out: The Story of the Magi's Journey Upstream
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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10 Songs to Add to Your Christmas Worship Playlist
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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A Holy Holiday: Building Traditions That Honor Jesus
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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Why it is Not Too Late Build Your Child Beyond Her Formative Years
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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Building Worth, Confidence, and Self-Sufficiency for our Children in a Shifting World
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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Resting in God's Sovereignty
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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WWJD: Our Reaction to the 2024 Election Results
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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A Call to Prayer for the Elections
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Hopeful Hearts: A Discussion on Harvesting
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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Voting with Faith: Biblical Principles for the Polls
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Faith & the Ballot: A Christian's Civic Duty?
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Loud is Not a Language: A Guide to Build Relationships
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Exploring the Bible’s Core Sections: Minor Prophets
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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Exploring the Bible’s Core Sections: Major Prophets
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Exploring the Bible’s Core Sections: Poetry & Wisdom
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Exploring the Bible’s Core Sections: Historical Books
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Exploring the Bible’s Core Sections: The Pentateuch
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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A Word for Healing: Encouragement for the Sick
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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Draw Near: Encouragement for the Brokenhearted
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Anxious for Nothing: Encouragement for Tomorrow’s Worries
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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Single, Not Alone: Encouragement for the Single Person
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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The Dark and Light Within: Overcoming Slothfulness with Scripture
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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The Dark and Light Within: Confronting Envy, Embracing Charity
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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The Dark and Light Within: Overcoming Gluttony with Temperance
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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The Dark and Light Within: Navigating Anger and Cultivating Patience
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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The Dark and Light Within: From Lust to Chastity
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Jul 01, 2024 |
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The Dark and Light Within: From Greed to Generosity
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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The Dark and Light Within: Pride and Humility
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Jun 17, 2024 |
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The Dark & Light Within: Series Opener on Deadly Sins and Virtues
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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Unpacking Manifestation: A Christian Perspective
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Jun 03, 2024 |
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Unlocking Potential with Jessica Landmon - Minisode
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May 27, 2024 |
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A Talk with Jessica Landmon on Being Set Free From Fear and Anxiety
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May 20, 2024 |
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A Mother's Faith in Uncertain Times
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May 13, 2024 |
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Heartbreak: Our Thoughts on the James River Men’s Conference Controversy
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May 06, 2024 |
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Wings of Wisdom: Understanding Angels in Scripture
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Apr 29, 2024 |
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Unfiltered Conversations with God in Times of Waiting
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Apr 22, 2024 |
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How to Identify Your Spiritual Gifts
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Apr 15, 2024 |
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Unwrapping Spiritual Gifts: Understanding their Purpose and Power
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Apr 08, 2024 |
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Part 3: Faith at Work: Balancing Beliefs and Career
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Apr 01, 2024 |
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Part 2: Exploring Mental Health Goals & The Best Way to Set them
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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Part 1: Sanctity of the Mind: Nurturing Mental Health as Believers
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Mar 18, 2024 |
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Faith and Finances Part 2: Steps to a Financial Health Track
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Mar 11, 2024 |
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Faith and Finances Pt. 1: Achieving Financial Health as a Christian
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Mar 04, 2024 |
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3 Quick Ways to Jumpstart Your Health Journey
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Feb 26, 2024 |
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Prioritizing Physical Health to Fulfill Your Calling
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Feb 19, 2024 |
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How to Define and Pursue Spiritual Goals
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Feb 12, 2024 |
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How Essential is Valentine's Day in a Relationship?
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Feb 05, 2024 |
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How to Leverage Social Media to Share Christ
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Jan 29, 2024 |
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Is Your Heart Posture Ready for 2024 to Crush Your Goals?
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Jan 22, 2024 |
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Ready for Change in Your Life? Start with Our Podcast!
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Jan 15, 2024 |
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Upstream Pursuit's 2024 Lineup!
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Jan 08, 2024 |
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Making The Most of Your New Year's Day!
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Jan 01, 2024 |
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A Special Christmas Song
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Dec 25, 2023 |
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Laugh (or Cry) Out Loud: Favorite Moments of the Year
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Dec 18, 2023 |
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Woman of Christmas: Shout Out to Elizabeth
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Dec 11, 2023 |
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From Challenges to Triumphs: A Year of Progress
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Dec 04, 2023 |
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Unforeseen Stories of Gratitude in the Bible
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Nov 27, 2023 |
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5 Benefits of Gratitude
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Nov 13, 2023 |
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Minisode: The Benefits of Serving in The Local Church
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Nov 06, 2023 |
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Where Does Passion for Serving Come From?
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Oct 30, 2023 |
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Part 2 Staying Lit: Burnout in the Church
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Oct 23, 2023 |
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Part 1 Staying Lit: Burnout in the Church
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Oct 16, 2023 |
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How to Grow in Confidence and Get Out of Our Heads!
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Oct 09, 2023 |
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Practical Questions to Ask Your Friend and Use Jesus’ Example
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Oct 02, 2023 |
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Minisode: Biblical Wisdom on What NOT To Do in Friendships
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Sep 25, 2023 |
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How to Create Deeper Friendships with Your Christian Friends
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Sep 18, 2023 |
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One Simple Way to Grow Closer to God Daily
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Sep 11, 2023 |
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Lesson Learned: How to Deliver Truth Boldly & Gently - Minisode
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Sep 04, 2023 |
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A Testimony on Reaching Pakistan with the Gospel from Home
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Aug 28, 2023 |
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3 Things to Consider When Discerning a Call to Missions - Minisode
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Aug 21, 2023 |
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Beyond Borders: Missionary Counts the Cost of Going Upstream
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Aug 14, 2023 |
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Part 2 Does Submission Really Mean What I Think It Means?
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Aug 07, 2023 |
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Part 1 Does Submission Really Mean What I Think It Means?
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Jul 31, 2023 |
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Feedback from Our Male Pursuers on Fatherhood
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Jul 24, 2023 |
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Are You Going Upstream or Are You Just Being Different?
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Jul 17, 2023 |
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How Borrowers Can Move Forward After The Debt Relief Decision
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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Is Sologomy or Marrying Yourself Biblical?
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Jul 03, 2023 |
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Our Mothers’ Perspective on Motherhood, Love and Sacrifice
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May 15, 2023 |
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The Sex Ed Convo Starts with YOU!
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May 08, 2023 |
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An Upstream Mom Stands for Truth with her Local School Board
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May 01, 2023 |
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Reaching the Next Generation Through Rap
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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Is Christian Rap Biblical?
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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Inspiring the next Generation of Apologists
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Apr 10, 2023 |
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Common Questions Christians Should Defend
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Apr 03, 2023 |
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Six Year Old Discerns Holy Spirit Prompting with Pokemon
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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Glimpse of Glory is Here!
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Mar 20, 2023 |
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Three Easy Steps to Crush Our Pride
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Mar 13, 2023 |
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Can You Pass the Pride Test?
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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Worship Leader Goes Upstream on the Grammy’s
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Feb 27, 2023 |
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5 Ways to Refresh Your Vision for Work
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Feb 20, 2023 |
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Minisode: Steps to Stay Focused
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Feb 13, 2023 |
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Practical Ways to Stay Focused in the New Year
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Feb 06, 2023 |
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A Christmas Shout Out: 5 Ways Joseph Went Upstream
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Dec 12, 2022 |
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Spiritual Obedience: A Couple’s Journey Leads to Hope for Honduran Children
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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Enrich Your Prayer Life With Scripture
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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Beyond Halloween: Fighting Against the Devil’s Schemes
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Oct 31, 2022 |
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From Middle Ground to Stand Your Ground: Abby’s Story
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Oct 10, 2022 |
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We Strugglin’ with Halloween
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Oct 03, 2022 |
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What is a Woman Documentary: What is Our Duty to the Next Gen?
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Sep 19, 2022 |
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What is a Woman Documentary: What is Womanhood?
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Sep 05, 2022 |
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What is a Woman Documentary: Is Truth Subjective?
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Aug 22, 2022 |
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Season 5 is coming!
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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Quick Break!
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Jul 25, 2022 |
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Mid Year Check In: How Are You Doing?!
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Jul 11, 2022 |
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What to do when I can’t forgive myself
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Jun 27, 2022 |
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Felizmente soltero: A chat on how to find joy in your singleness
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Jun 13, 2022 |
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Pillow Talk on Christian Dating
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May 30, 2022 |
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Is God’s Love Reckless?
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May 17, 2022 |
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Do we need to love ourselves to love others?
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May 02, 2022 |
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Exploring the Body Positive Movement from a Christian Lens
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Apr 18, 2022 |
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How to Make the Best of Your Single Season
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Apr 04, 2022 |
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Questions to Ask When Posting on Social Media
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Mar 21, 2022 |
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The Ultimate Way to Bounce Back
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Mar 07, 2022 |
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Four Ways to Build Resilience
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Feb 21, 2022 |
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How to Use Reflection as a Tool to Move Forward
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Feb 07, 2022 |
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Be Still and Rest
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Dec 22, 2021 |
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Be Still and Worship
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Dec 15, 2021 |
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12 Upstream Gift Ideas for the Christmas Season
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Dec 13, 2021 |
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Be Still and Have Joy
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Dec 08, 2021 |
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Be Still and Find Peace
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Dec 01, 2021 |
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Navigating Stillness in the Christmas Season
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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Is singing in worship biblical or tradition?
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Nov 15, 2021 |
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How to Find Joy in Studying Your Bible with Allen Parr
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Nov 01, 2021 |
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Anchored in Hope
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Oct 18, 2021 |
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How Should Christians Respond to Preferred Gender Pronouns?
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Oct 04, 2021 |
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Tips for a Hard but Needed Conversation
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Sep 20, 2021 |
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Our Unique Story
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Sep 06, 2021 |
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How to Address and Overcome Relationship Challenges
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Aug 02, 2021 |
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Five Responsibilities of Christian Dads
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Jul 19, 2021 |
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Six Responsibilities of Christian Moms
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Jul 05, 2021 |
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Debunking Five Myths About Fatherhood
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Jun 21, 2021 |
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Finding Purpose in Infertility
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Jun 07, 2021 |
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5 Core Values to Teach Your Kids in 2021
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May 24, 2021 |
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Mother's Day Tribute
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May 10, 2021 |
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Welcome Back!
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Apr 26, 2021 |
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Season 2 Trailer
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Apr 24, 2021 |
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How to Refuel When You’re on E
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Mar 29, 2021 |
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Can I Be All Up in My Feelings as a Christian?
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Mar 22, 2021 |
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Is living with someone before marriage really a sin?
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Mar 15, 2021 |
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Am I a Legalist?!
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Mar 08, 2021 |
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Modesty, Relevant or Outdated?
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Mar 01, 2021 |
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Setting Boundaries, the Good, Bad and the Ugly!
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Feb 22, 2021 |
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How Does Cultural Identity Impact Ministry?
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Feb 15, 2021 |
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Who Does God Say I Am?
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Feb 08, 2021 |
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21 Things We Learned in Our 20s
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Feb 01, 2021 |
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Everyday Influencers
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Jan 25, 2021 |
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Pursue Community
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Jan 18, 2021 |
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Crush Your New Year's Goals
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Jan 11, 2021 |
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Join The Pursuit!
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Jan 11, 2021 |
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Trailer
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Dec 10, 2020 |