Upstream Pursuit

About 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 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!

Publisher

Narcely Ruiz Duran

Category

religion & spirituality · religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

10 Dec 2020

Latest episode

19 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

237 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Oct 2026

   We Show Up for the Event. But Do We Show Up to Pray?

   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 legitimate concerns to become a critical spirit, and our responsibility as disciples and leaders to cultivate a culture of prayer. We can celebrate what God may be doing beyond our own church walls while still taking responsibility for what happens within them. Scripture refere...

2. 

   12 Oct 2026

   When Growth Doesn't Look Like You Expected

   Send 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 as a desire to help my husband became an unexpected journey of facing fear, taking small steps, and discovering that growth doesn’t always look the way we imagine it will. Whether you’re navigating a new season, developing a skill, or stepping into something unfamiliar, this e...

3. 

   5 Oct 2026

   You’re Called to Lead. Now What?

   Send 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, we’re looking at Psalm 78:72 and what it means to lead with both “integrity of heart” and “skillful hands.” If you’re serving in ministry and wondering what your next step of leadership development looks like, this episode is for you. And if you’re ready to stop trying ...

Who has been a guest on Upstream Pursuit

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Glenda Medina
• Upstream Pursuit Host's Husband
• Narcely Ruiz
• Daisy Schroeck

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

1,995

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

13 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 55 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

50

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

82

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Does not typically book guests

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