Get my top 3 dos and don’ts from eight years of podcasting and building a business from scratch. This is what I wish I’d known at the beginning, and I’m sharing it with you today so you can get there faster and easier than I did. If you’re a Christian woman with a dream to write a book, build a ministry, or start a business, you’ll walk away from this episode with simple actions you can take today to support you on your journey. Click play to turn your dreams into reality today!
322 || Overcoming Excuses, Moving Past Fear & Taking the Next Step || Amy Lively
Listen to Amy Lively’s vulnerable story about overcoming fears and trusting God for His provision as she launched a neighborhood Bible study. Finally ditching excuses and listening to the Lord’s promptings, Amy began to write about what He’s been teaching her. She now has two published books as well as numerous resources for faith-based community building. Her story demonstrates that with faith, the first step doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be taken.
321 || Advent Longing, Book Writing & the Seeds of a New Dream || Caroline Cobb
A new Advent devotional from singer-songwriter Caroline Cobb stirs up in us a deep and holy longing for Christ, our coming Savior. In this episode, Caroline reveals the story behind her book-writing dream, inspiring us to keep sowing seeds of faith, even when the results feel uncertain. And she brings this life-giving truth: being beloved by God surpasses every achievement. Give it a listen and grab Caroline’s devotional for a meaningful encounter as you wait for Christ’s arrival this Advent.
320 || God’s Hand in Healing Childhood Trauma via Equine Therapy || Kim Tschirret
Kim Tschirret grew up in an outwardly normal home marked by deep internal struggles. The only safe place she knew was in the stable with her horse. Decades later, Kim felt a prompting to facilitate hope and healing by paring rescued horses with children recovering from trauma. Listen in about her dream, now known as Hope Reins, based in Raleigh, N.C., and how God has built up this ministry of equine therapy to serve over 2,000 children in need.
319 || How to Juggle Life to Find Time for Your Dreams || Vivian Cumins
How do you find time for a big dream? Vivian Cumins shares on Devoted Dreamers Podcast about her journey of balancing a full-time job, creative pursuits, and her spiritual life. From overcoming cancer to finding purpose in chaos, she offers tips on prioritizing God, self-care, and fun. Perfect for Christian women seeking to live their ambitious dreams through faith! Listen now and get inspired to seek balance so you can bring your dream to life.
318 || [Solo] 3 Myths That Will Keep Your Big Dream in Limbo || Merritt Onsa
Discover the three myths keeping your God-shaped dream in limbo. In this compelling episode, we’ll dismantle the fears and procrastination holding you back and reveal how to find freedom and clarity in pursuing your dream. Learn why you don’t need further confirmation from God to start, how trials build character, and the surprising value of uncertainty. Ready to walk boldly into your dream? Click play and turn your heartfelt aspirations into actionable plans today!
317 || How Can Your Dream Thrive if You’re Not on Social Media? || Mary Kathryn Tiller
Does it feel like social media is the only way to grow an audience? We love our apps when it comes to connecting with friends, family, and the brands we love. But what about sharing your dream? Is social media where it’s at, or is it a distraction from the real work you want to be doing on your dream? Join me and Mary Kathyrn Tiller to discover new ways you can amplify your voice, lean into faith, and find the freedom to pursue your big ambitions without social media.
316 || How to Let God Form a New Dream in Your Heart || Wendi Lou Lee
Are insecurities keeping you from pursuing a dream? Former child actress Wendi Lou Lee wondered if God could use her role in Little House on the Prairie to reach people with the gospel. But doubt and insecurity stood in the way. Listen as she shares the shift in perspective that ignited the flame for her quiet dream, how she battled insecurity by taking repeated action, and how you can trust God’s ability to use your unique circumstances to bless others and make himself known.
315 || [Solo] How to Be a Good Steward of a God-Shaped Dream || Merritt Onsa
310 || [Solo] How to Find Focused Time for Your Big Dream || Merritt Onsa
This episode is packed with relatable insights and actionable steps for discerning how to move forward on a dream with clarity and confidence. Write your book, launch your podcast, start that business, or build a ministry with simple steps from a tried-and-true framework to help you find focused time for a dream amidst your busy schedule. God has given you unique gifts and dreams—now it’s time to act on them! Join us to take the first step in turning your God-inspired vision into reality.
309 || Learning How to Live Your Story to the Fullest || Cassandra Smith
At 17 years old, Cassandra Smith was living in silence, withdrawn from others, and facing a severe mental health crisis. Never did she imagine that she would give keynotes and TEDx talks, write books, lead mentorship programs, and create resources to rally around the power of living your story to the fullest. This episode is all about her transformation of moving out of darkness and into the light as she believed God’s truth and began stepping into the big dream He gave her.
307 || How to Start Listening to the Whispers of God || Kathy Izard
Would you know if God was whispering a dream in your heart? In this Devoted Dreamers Podcast episode, Kathy Izard shares about the whisper she tried to ignore and how finally paying attention to it led to a life she never imagined. Discover how you, too, can trust your God whispers and act on your God-shaped dreams. Tune in to be inspired and embark on your path of purpose and possibility!
304 || Am I Too Old to Pursue a Big Dream? || Heather Creekmore
If you’ve wondered whether you’ve missed your chance to pursue a dream, this conversation offers a much-needed perspective shift. God’s calling on your life transcends age because wisdom and experience are assets, not hindrances. In this episode with Heather Creekmore, we talk about managing the fear of not feeling qualified, shifting into a biblical perspective on growing old, and fighting the thoughts and insecurities that keep your dream hidden.
303 || How to Re-Energize Your Faith through the Practice of Wonder || Jen Weaver
Are you afraid of what God might do with your dream? If fear has been a driving force in your dream (or lack thereof), it’s time to go deeper in your faith. Jen Weaver shares in this episode about how to manage the fear of not feeling qualified for the dream God has given you. Rather than quit when you hit a fear roadblock, you can choose to walk through your fear with God—who is the antidote to fear—so He can re-energize your faith with the truth of His Word.
301 || Why Dreaming Big Is a Trust-Builder for Your Faith || Rachel Bates
Is there a God-nudge you’ve been ignoring? Rachel Bates never imagined starting a nonprofit; in fact, her current role leading the Beauties ministry feels outside of her comfort zone and skill set on most days. But she said ‘yes’ anyway, because the ministry has touched Rachel’s life and the faith of her young daughter so deeply. She couldn’t ignore the Spirit’s prompting to grow the ministry to reach girls beyond her home community—or that she was the one to begin this work.
300 || How to Not Miss God’s Purpose for Your Life || Tracey Gates
Is it possible to miss God’s plan? As the years went by raising children and working odd jobs, Tracey Gates felt there was more she could do with her skills and gifts. She thought maybe she would write a book one day, but she had no idea how to begin or what her topic would be. So she set aside that dream for another time. Occasionally it would come up in conversation with a friend or her spouse but there was never enough clarity to move forward. By age 50, though, she began to wonder if she’d totally missed what God had planned for her.
299 || How an Unexpected Layoff Brought a Dream to Life || Shadia Hrichi
What are you waiting on God to do? Sometimes we are so busy looking ahead for an answer to prayer or a change in circumstance that we miss out on what He’s doing right in front of us. Today’s guest, Shadia Hrichi, shares the unexpected twist in her career journey and how it revealed her God-shaped dream. You’ll learn about trusting God when progress is slow, how downtime brings you closer to the Lord, and the vital role of wise mentors in your life and dreams.
298 || How to Start out Your Dream in Alignment with God || Polly Payne
How do you know if you’re following God’s plan for your dream? I hear this question often from listeners and it’s why I’m honored to bring back the inspiring Polly Payne of Horacio Printing to share her heart for putting structure around how we begin to plan and pursue our dreams (anytime, not just at the new year). We talk about how to nurture your weekly schedule and make space for a dream, as well as how to set goals and intentions that stick.
297 || How to Overcome Fear and Take Leaps of Faith Toward a Dream || Polly Payne
Have you ever felt unqualified for the dream God has given you? You are not alone. Polly Payne shares how she learned the value of her creative nature, given by the Creator, and how He transitioned her out of a career in corporate advertising to use her gifts for a ministry and business that would glorify God and serve His people. You’ll learn about the challenges, strategies, and faith journey in her career shift, how she’s sharing her knowledge and experience with other creators, and the profound effect of surrendering our dreams and their outcomes to God's control.
291 || How Brain Science and Creativity Can Grow Our Faith || Amy Pierson
What does creativity have to do with spiritual transformation? Amy Pierson opens up in this episode about her exploration of creativity and neuroscience in the context of faith. Through this conversation, you’ll learn: how neurotheology deepens our understanding of faith and relationship with Christ, practical steps to identify your personal lament and find your unique purpose, and how to overcome creative blocks and connect with your creativity in a meaningful way.