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What if the new year didn’t start with pressure… but with presence?
What if clarity came not from striving harder, but from slowing down long enough to hear God clearly?


In this powerful livestream conversation, Cecily Lachapelle sits down with Lauren Black—decision coach, founder of Anchored Decisions, and creator of the SAIL Method—for a deeply grounding dialogue about prayer, sacred space, and learning to live (and decide) from rest instead of anxiety.


This episode is less about performance and more about posture. Less about doing more—and more about being anchored.


Lauren shares the heart and history behind her 31-Day Prayer Challenge, a Spirit-led invitation to begin the year with consecration rather than hustle. Together, Cecily and Lauren explore how prayer dismantles the lie of “not enough,” how sacred space recalibrates identity, and why pursuing God must come before pursuing outcomes.


You’ll hear honest reflections on:

• How overthinking, anxiety, and the need to prove ourselves quietly shape our decisions
• Why beginning the year with prayer changes everything downstream
• What God has done through the 31-Day Prayer Challenge—and why it’s become a yearly rhythm
• The beauty of a community of diverse prayer leaders carrying one shared pursuit
• Why Creating and Maintaining Sacred Space and Prioritizing the Pursuit of God are non-negotiable themes for this season
• How decisions become clearer when presence becomes primary
• What it looks like to live anchored, unhurried, and free from striving

This conversation is invitational, testimonial, and deeply pastoral—calling women out of pressure-driven faith and into an anchored life with God.


Whether you’re entering a new year weary, hungry, unsure, or longing for deeper intimacy with the Lord, this episode will meet you right where you are.


Connect with Lauren Black: https://www.anchoreddecisions.com/


Join the 2026 31-Day Prayer Challenge (Starts January 1st): https://www.anchoreddecisions.com/31-days-of-prayer-2026


Recommended Resource: Repurpose Your Pain by Cecily Lachapelle
A powerful resource to help you move from stuck places into healing, freedom, and purpose.

• Order from Cecily’s website (signed copies available): https://higherpursuitministries.com/
• Order on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4pCCnx7

Call to Action:
If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who’s craving more of God and less pressure. Subscribe, leave a review, and help us continue building a community of people who are choosing presence over performance and pursuit over striving.


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What if the new year didn’t start with pressure… but with presence?
What if clarity came not from striving harder, but from slowing down long enough to hear God clearly?

In this powerful livestream conversation, Cecily Lachapelle sits down with Lauren Black—decision coach, founder of Anchored Decisions, and creator of the SAIL Method—for a deeply grounding dialogue about prayer, sacred space, and learning to live (and decide) from rest instead of anxiety.

This episode is less about performance and more about posture. Less about doing more—and more about being anchored.

Lauren shares the heart and history behind her 31-Day Prayer Challenge, a Spirit-led invitation to begin the year with consecration rather than hustle. Together, Cecily and Lauren explore how prayer dismantles the lie of “not enough,” how sacred space recalibrates identity, and why pursuing God must come before pursuing outcomes.

You’ll hear honest reflections on:

• How overthinking, anxiety, and the need to prove ourselves quietly shape our decisions
• Why beginning the year with prayer changes everything downstream
• What God has done through the 31-Day Prayer Challenge—and why it’s become a yearly rhythm
• The beauty of a community of diverse prayer leaders carrying one shared pursuit
• Why Creating and Maintaining Sacred Space and Prioritizing the Pursuit of God are non-negotiable themes for this season
• How decisions become clearer when presence becomes primary
• What it looks like to live anchored, unhurried, and free from striving

This conversation is invitational, testimonial, and deeply pastoral—calling women out of pressure-driven faith and into an anchored life with God.

Whether you’re entering a new year weary, hungry, unsure, or longing for deeper intimacy with the Lord, this episode will meet you right where you are.

Connect with Lauren Black: https://www.anchoreddecisions.com/

Join the 2026 31-Day Prayer Challenge (Starts January 1st): https://www.anchoreddecisions.com/31-days-of-prayer-2026

Recommended Resource: Repurpose Your Pain by Cecily Lachapelle
A powerful resource to help you move from stuck places into healing, freedom, and purpose.

• Order from Cecily’s website (signed copies available): https://higherpursuitministries.com/
• Order on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4pCCnx7

Call to Action:
If this episode encouraged you, share it with a friend who’s craving more of God and less pressure. Subscribe, leave a review, and help us continue building a community of people who are choosing presence over performance and pursuit over striving.

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Today on the podcast, we’re diving into a powerful and deeply personal message that began with a 4:30 AM encounter—one of those moments when heaven interrupts your sleep with a word that refuses to leave. On October 8th, 2024, the phrase “Smash the altars” stirred something in my spirit, initiating a months-long journey through Scripture, prayer, and spiritual clarity.

Much like conversations around sober-minded living invite us to wake up, name what we’ve been carrying, and step into a life of alignment, this message calls us to examine the spiritual “altars” that shape our inner world—those unseen structures influencing our families, patterns, and generations.

In this episode, we explore:

• What spiritual altars truly are—and why they’re more than ancient artifacts
• Why tearing down destructive altars in our lives and family lines is essential, but only the first step
• How building righteous altars aligns us with God’s presence, clarity, and generational healing
• Why Gideon couldn’t experience breakthrough until he confronted the altars speaking against his destiny
• How these unseen spiritual platforms influence identity, finances, emotional cycles, addiction, and family legacy
• Real stories of breakthrough that happened when people chose to build something holy, intentional, and aligned with God

Just as women in the SoberSis movement discover freedom by naming what numbs them, this message invites you to name what’s been silently influencing your life—and partner with God for transformation.

If you’ve felt stuck in cycles that repeat…
If your blessings feel devoured before they reach your hands…
If you sense God calling you to rise as a deliverer in your family line…

This episode will give you the tools, clarity, and spiritual insight to dismantle what’s been hindering you—and build what will carry you and your family into freedom.

This is Part 1 of a two-part series.
👉 Don’t miss Part 2: Smash the Altars — Partnering with God for Freedom and Breakthrough, where we will walk through communion and the practical steps of tearing down and building up.

📖 Scripture Focus: Judges 6–7, Hebrews 9 & 12, Romans 12:1, 1 Kings 13:2

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There comes a point in every believer’s journey when we have to ask a deeper question:
Am I pursuing God Himself… or am I simply pursuing the things around Him?

In this episode, I’m opening up about the quiet drift that can take place in our spiritual lives—the subtle, “counterfeit pursuits” that fill our schedules but empty our hearts. These are the moments when we look devoted on the outside, yet feel disconnected on the inside.

Together, we’ll walk through:

• How good activities can become substitutes for true intimacy
• Signs that your heart is being pulled toward imitation rather than relationship
• Why pursuing God brings clarity, strength, and inner rest
• The freedom that comes when you return to your first Love
• How purpose becomes clearer when performance stops leading the way

This conversation is an invitation back to the center—back to the One who calls, restores, and anchors your soul. Whether you’re leading, serving, healing, or rebuilding, this message will help you realign your heart with God’s presence above everything else.

If you want the link to join my weekly livestreams, you can receive it directly in your inbox by subscribing to my newsletter on my website. You’ll also find my book Repurpose Your Pain, available both there and on Amazon, for anyone walking through seasons of transition, loss, or restoration.

Tune in, take a breath, and let your heart be guided back to the One worth pursuing above all.

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Have you ever felt like your time with God is slipping into the margins of a life that never slows down?

In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Cecily Lachapelle and evangelist Alejandro Arias uncover what so many believers quietly wrestle with: staying connected to the presence of God when life demands everything from us. Alejandro shares eye-opening stories from his own walk—both in the quiet place and in the moments where God moves in undeniable power—to show that intimacy with Jesus is not only possible…it’s the foundation of everything meaningful and miraculous.

If you’ve been feeling spiritually tired, distracted, or frustrated by inconsistency, you’ll discover why communion with God isn’t about long hours or perfect environments. It’s about creating sacred space—yes, even in the chaos—where your heart becomes tender again and faith comes alive.

In this episode, you’ll hear how simple, intentional time with God can:
• revive what feels dead inside
• restore passion for His presence
• shift the atmosphere of your home and relationships
• turn ordinary days into encounters with the supernatural

Alejandro reminds us that revival doesn’t start in stadiums…it starts in living rooms and car rides and whispered prayers before the day begins. The presence of God isn’t far away—He’s waiting for us to slow down long enough to notice. Press play, breathe, and let this conversation reignite your desire for the One who calls you His dwelling place.

Then take the challenge: choose one moment every day this week to stop, invite Jesus close, and watch your heart awaken again.

Follow Alejandro: https://alejandroarias.org/
Facebook: / pastoralejandroarias

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Have you ever felt like your time with God is slipping into the margins of a life that never slows down?

In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Cecily Lachapelle and evangelist Alejandro Arias uncover what so many believers quietly wrestle with: staying connected to the presence of God when life demands everything from us. Alejandro shares eye-opening stories from his own walk—both in the quiet place and in the moments where God moves in undeniable power—to show that intimacy with Jesus is not only possible…it’s the foundation of everything meaningful and miraculous.
If you’ve been feeling spiritually tired, distracted, or frustrated by inconsistency, you’ll discover why communion with God isn’t about long hours or perfect environments. It’s about creating sacred space—yes, even in the chaos—where your heart becomes tender again and faith comes alive.
In this episode, you’ll hear how simple, intentional time with God can:
• revive what feels dead inside
• restore passion for His presence
• shift the atmosphere of your home and relationships
• turn ordinary days into encounters with the supernatural
Alejandro reminds us that revival doesn’t start in stadiums…it starts in living rooms and car rides and whispered prayers before the day begins. The presence of God isn’t far away—He’s waiting for us to slow down long enough to notice.
Press play, breathe, and let this conversation reignite your desire for the One who calls you His dwelling place. Then take the challenge: choose one moment every day this week to stop, invite Jesus close, and watch your heart awaken again.

Takeaways:

1. Creating sacred space with God is essential for hearing His voice and sustaining a vibrant walk with Him.
2. True worship flows from intimacy, not just service—our private prayer life fuels our public witness.
3. Consistency in prayer leads to spiritual growth and deeper transformation.
4. God invites us to be the Church, not just do church—His presence changes who we are.
5. In God’s presence, dead dreams can come alive again—resurrection begins in the secret place.

Keywords

Alejandro Arias, Pentecost 2025, global crusades, revival, sacred space, communion with God, ministry, intimacy with God, worship, prayer, relationship with God, intimacy, prayer life, presence of God, church, glory, resurrection, consistency, faith, spiritual growth

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How do you know if it’s God speaking—or just your own thoughts?
In this episode of Cecily Lachapelle Live!, Cecily unpacks how everyday believers can confidently recognize the voice of Jesus. You’ll discover how God’s voice aligns with His character, never contradicts Scripture, and brings peace, clarity, love, and conviction.

With practical guidance from the Bible and Mark Virkler’s “4 Basics of Hearing God’s Voice,” Cecily shares simple rhythms like unhurried time in the Word, two-way journaling, and inviting the Holy Spirit to guide your thoughts. She also reflects on moments when God’s whispers brought healing and direction in her own life.

You’ll learn:
• How to discern God’s voice from mental noise
• A journaling habit to help you hear Him clearly
• Guardrails for testing timing and impressions
• How to humbly share encouragement with others

Weekly Challenge:
Track every nudge, verse, insight, or conviction you sense this week—then review how God has been leading you.

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Hearing God’s voice isn’t limited to pastors, prophets, or “spiritual elites.” It’s part of what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.

In this powerful teaching, Cecily Lachapelle expands on the topic God Speaks - Are You Listening? and answers questions that every believer wrestles with:

• How do I know it’s God?
• What if it’s just my own thoughts?
• What does God expect me to do with a word He gives me?

Through Scripture, personal examples, and simple activation steps, Cecily helps you:
• Recognize what God’s voice sounds like
• Discern between God’s leading and mental noise
• Understand why God speaks through you to help others
• Build confidence and faith as you step out in obedience
• Write down and test what God speaks in a biblical way

If you desire a stronger relationship with Jesus, this episode will equip you to hear God more clearly—every day.

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Keywords: hearing God’s voice, how to discern God’s voice, does God still speak, Holy Spirit guidance, prophetic encouragement, Christian faith, spiritual growth

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