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Shift Into What’s Next

Shift Into What’s Next

The Shift Into What’s Next podcast is about an ongoing journey—where your becoming unfolds after the yes. In each episode, the host Elise Ancel shares chronicles that document the raw, real, and faith-filled process of navigating life’s transitions.

These episodes are more than updates—they’re reflections from the in-between that speak to the stretch, the wrestle, and the becoming.

Tune in to find encouragement, insight, and grace for your own shift—because this isn’t just about stepping into what’s next... it’s about growing into it.

Recent Episodes

Nov. 10, 2025

Double Jeopardy

In this heartfelt episode, Elise Ancel shares her personal struggles with legal challenges and the spiritual resilience she draws from her faith. She discusses the concept of double jeopardy in a spiritual context, emphasizin...
Nov. 3, 2025

You Have Enough

In this conversation, Elise Ancel explores the theme of resilience in the face of life's challenges. She reflects on personal experiences of feeling stripped of resources and emphasizes the importance of recognizing what rema...
Oct. 27, 2025

Embrace Your True Identity

In this conversation, Elise Ancel explores the concept of the alter ego, encouraging listeners to embrace their true selves rather than conforming to societal expectations. She reflects on her personal journey of self-discove...
Oct. 20, 2025

Tapped Out But Not Done

In this episode, Elise Ancel discusses the theme of resilience in the face of life's challenges. She emphasizes the importance of holding on to hope even when circumstances seem dire. The conversation explores the idea that b...
Oct. 13, 2025

When Giving Gets Heavy

In this episode, Elise Ancel explores the emotional weight of giving and the importance of recognizing when kindness becomes a burden. She discusses the need for boundaries in relationships and emphasizes that it's essential ...
Oct. 6, 2025

Sunday Is Coming

In this episode, Elise Ancel explores the transformative power of music and faith, particularly focusing on the metaphor of moving from a 'Friday' state of despair to a 'Sunday' state of hope and resurrection. Through persona...

Recent Blog Posts

Nov. 11, 2025

The Verdict Still Stands

Ever notice how some challenges like to make a comeback? You’ve already faced them, conquered them, and moved on—but suddenly, they show up again, trying to make you question your progress. That’s when you have to remember: once G…

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Nov. 3, 2025

You Have Enough

There comes a time when we all ask the question:“What do I even have left?” Maybe you’ve been through a season that felt like loss after loss. A season that chipped away at your confidence, challenged your faith, or left you wonde…

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Oct. 29, 2025

Becoming Who You Already Are

We spend so much of our lives trying to “find” ourselves—as if who we are is lost somewhere out there. But maybe it’s not about finding yourself at all. Maybe it’s about remembering who you’ve always been. Life c…

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