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In Pursuit of

13 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 49 ratings

In this 12-part series, Rebecca sits down with guests as they talk about the journey of PURSUIT. What does it really look like to pursue your dreams, transformation, success? Raw and funny, guests include Caitlin Zick, Francia Raisa, Candace Payne & more.

Each season Rebecca and friends explore "what are you pursuing?"

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Episodes

Episode 12: Igniting Steps of Faith with Wes Dunn

December 03, 2019 14:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MB

Wes Dunn, pastor of The House Los Angeles, shares the journey of leaving a full-time position to venture out to start a church in a city like LA. They talk about physical family, spiritual family, and what it means to allow God encounters to ignite our faith.

Episode 11: Time to Disrupt the Cycle with Harmony Dust Grillo

November 26, 2019 14:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

Harmony and Rebecca have similar but different stories. Listen as this incredible woman of God mentors Rebecca on how to break cycles of generational issues. Setting boundaries, identity work, and setbacks are all the topics these two women who have been redeemed from their past, invite us into this week.

Episode 10: Divine Strategy with Pastor Kia Moore

November 19, 2019 14:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

What happens when you hear God calling you but choose not to follow? Today we hear what this and other lessons can yield in a person’s life. Kia Moore has learned to live life boldly and continues to honor God with her Yes. There have been moments in her life where she delayed stepping into what God was calling her to do, but her process has led her to hear the voice of God more clearly and learn to do what she hears Him saying. Sometimes doing what God asks doesn’t look like the right thing...

Episode 9: Passion is Everything with Lindsey Nadler

November 12, 2019 14:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MB

Lindsey Nadler and Rebecca connected a long time ago through the anti-trafficking community. Lindsey has been an entrepreneur since the age of 16. She has a diverse background: college athlete, law enforcement, business owner, and non-profit. All of this is part of her journey, being willing to pivot and learning to chase the call of God and just go for it. She now helps women through life and business coaching, helping them figure out what they are passionate about so the can run after it.

Episode 8: Why Not You with Benji Nolot

November 05, 2019 14:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MB

A true example of using your strengths and passions to fight something you hate, Benji Nolot dishes on what it’s like to walk out the journey of following the ”Why Nots” in our lives.

Episode 7: Process is Part of the Promise with Caitlin Zick

October 29, 2019 13:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MB

Today, Rebecca welcomes Caitlin Zick as her guest. Caitlin shares with us the vulnerability of seeking professional help and allowing it to transform her life, and it's not over yet. This is a lifelong process and it takes intentionality and work. There is no shame in seeking professional help to discover your truest self.

Episode 6: Impactor vs Influencer with Christen Lockett

October 22, 2019 13:00 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MB

Today, Christen Lockett shares with us about the power of authenticity and vulnerability. Christen uses social media as a resource to share the things that she has been through in the hope it will help someone else during their healing process. Christen believes community is an important and integral part of our lives and necessary for healing. 

Episode 5: Put Down Your Mask with Ashley Abercrombie

October 15, 2019 12:00 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

Today you are an invited guest to a chat between Rebecca and Ashley. We will be discussing the process of going from wearing a mask to becoming a Truth Teller, the gift of going second (not first!), and Marie Kondo-ing our todo lists, just to name a few. We all have our stories to tell, and they are uniquely ours.  You need to bring the lessons you have learned, that is your contribution to the world and those who get the privilege to know you and see behind the mask.

Episode 4: No Such Thing as an Overnight Success with Francia Raisa

October 08, 2019 12:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Francia Raisa gets vulnerable with Rebecca on today's episode about her journey to stardom. The journey to success doesn’t always make the Instagram highlight reel, but it is still a part of our story. We all experience the highs, lows and setbacks on the road to success. Perseverance to the key to reaching our goals.

Episode 3: Saying No, When We Want to Say Yes with Malinda Fuller

October 01, 2019 16:19 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MB

What does true obedience to Christ look like? Obedience looks different in each of our lives. Today Rebecca and her guest, Malinda Fuller, will discuss what it looks like to be obedient to God’s calling on our lives. How do we know when to go strong after a goal, and when to slow down and wait. How do we know if we should say yes to doing more or start saying no and doing less? And, how can we keep ourselves from judging others who’s seasons look different than ours?

Episode 2: When Nothing Goes As Planned with Candace Payne

September 24, 2019 12:00 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MB

What do you do when the promises of God are far from your reality? Or are taking longer than expected? From time spent homeless as a child to now an author, speaker, and viral influencer, Candace Payne brings the fullness of joy, faith, and perseverance to the table in this episode.

Episode 1: What No One Tells You About Sacrifice with Pastor Christa Smith

September 05, 2019 15:48 - 45 minutes - 41.2 MB

I have my convictions, now what? How do I live according to truth and convictions without becoming religious? What am I willing to sacrifice in order to have success? In today’s society, how often are we swayed to the right or left to choose something against our convictions? Christa lived a life set apart. She shows us in this podcast how from an early age she was marked by the Holy Spirit.

Trailer

September 05, 2019 11:42 - 8 minutes - 7.67 MB

We are so thrilled you are listening! Here is a preview of what is to come this season!