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What if hearing God’s voice wasn’t reserved for a few “spiritually elite” people—but was meant to be a lived, everyday reality… even in marriage?

In this powerful two-part conversation on The Higher Pursuit Podcast, Cecily sits down with a couple whose story is marked by redemption, unity, and spiritual courage. Eric and Myanna Fredrickson share how learning to discern God’s voice—both individually and together—reshaped their marriage, their parenting, and the way they walk out their calling. From the ashes of addiction to the strength of spiritual partnership, their journey reveals what becomes possible when a couple chooses to come under Christ’s authority together.

This episode doesn’t give you a formula. It invites you into a process—one that challenges assumptions, stirs holy hunger, and offers hope for those who long for clarity, confidence, and unity in their faith walk. If you’ve ever wondered whether you can truly hear God, or how that might look within your marriage and family, this conversation will stir something deep.

After you listen, take a few quiet moments to reflect—and then start a conversation with your spouse (or with God) about what it would look like to pursue His voice together. That next step might be the beginning of a whole new chapter.

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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.


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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.

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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.

You’re not meant to walk this journey alone. Let’s pursue Him—toget

Support the show

🌟 Stay Connected & Go Deeper! 🌟

Loved this episode? There’s more where that came from! 🎧✨ Connect with me for more faith-filled encouragement, practical insights, and exclusive content:

Explore more + free resources here: https://linktr.ee/cecily.lachapelle

✅ Watch on YouTube
✅ Dive into my website
✅ Follow on social media for more inspiration

Your journey doesn’t stop here—let’s keep growing together! 💛 Click the link now! 👆

✅ Please consider supporting the show with a monthly donation. 💛 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2138819/support