Does it sometimes feel like God’s timing doesn’t make sense? Katy McCown always knew she was called to write but she didn’t expect to get the green light when she was eight months pregnant with her sixth child. Today she is the author of two Bible studies, president of She Laughs Ministries, a writer for Proverbs 31 Ministries, and a national speaker. Through all life’s uncertainties and surprises, Katy has learned some things about “living sure” even when the future is not.
276 || [Recast] Find Your Purpose: 12 Steps to Uncover a God-Given Dream || Merritt Onsa
I recorded this episode because of a mistake I made in 2018. I could have kept it to myself to minimize my embarrassment, but I chose to share it. Why? Because mistakes happen, and they are one of the best ways to learn. Instead of continuing to feel foolish, I used this episode as an opportunity to share my reflections on what I’ve learned in my journey to uncovering a God-shaped dream, hoping that it will provide clarity for your path to yours.
275 || [Recast] How to Grow in Courage? Take Action Even When You Don’t Feel Brave || Julie Landreth
Get ready to be inspired as we revisit a captivating conversation with Julie Landreth from season five. If you’ve ever found yourself paralyzed by fear while preparing to embrace something significant and new, this is a must-listen. I’m sharing it again because of the vital role Julie played in anchoring me to truth when I was facing significant fear and doubt. This conversation offers fresh insights and a renewed perspective to propel you forward on your journey toward a God-shaped dream.
274 || [Recast] Why It’s Time to Let Go of the Fear That You’re Not Enough || Merritt Onsa
What if you stepped into your fear of failure? Tune in this week to learn about fear of failure, what its true source really is, and how we can battle it and get moving in the pursuit of our God-shaped dreams. In this solo episode you’ll learn what our identity in Christ really means, how to shift the way you think about failing again and again, and the good news about why you can stop trying to be enough.
270 || [RE-RELEASE] How She Got Her Book Published Even with a Small Platform || Eryn Lynum
I’m re-releasing this 2017 episode because Eryn Lynum will be returning with a five-year update. Next week you’ll hear how her dream has changed (significantly in some ways and not so much in others). Give this re-release a listen to see where she’s come from, especially if publishing a book could be part of your dream. Then, come back next week to hear what’s changed in wildly beautiful ways since Eryn and I last spoke.
207 || How to Support Our Friends in Their Dreams || Guest Appearance [Replay]
In May 2021, I had the privilege of being a guest on the Connecting in the Chaos podcast; this episode is a replay of that conversation. Heather Oncken and I talked about how we can better support our friends in their dreams. Showing support can be as simple as asking how it's going with her dream or celebrating one of her big or small wins. We also talk about what to do if you are the friend pursuing a dream and it feels like nobody is supporting you.