How disciplined do you need to be to take on a big dream? If “a lack of discipline” is one of the reasons you’ve held off on pursuing a dream, listen in for another way to look at discipline. We’ll break down the myths about discipline and give you a fresh perspective on this often-misunderstood strength. Tune in if you’re a Christian woman looking for practical insights, biblical wisdom, and inspiration to persevere even through setbacks.
313 || [Solo] How to Feel More Capable When You’re Starting a Dream || Merritt Onsa
Have big dreams but feel uncertain how to begin? This week we are exploring a mindset shift that will help you find ease and clarity you need to take on a big dream. You’ll learn the secret to beginning something new when you feel unqualified, the power of recognizing and embracing your inherent gifts and talents, and practical steps to help you start right where you are today. My goal, by the end of this solo episode, is that you would know you already have what you need to get started.
312 || [Encore] What Will Kids Going Back to School Mean for Your God-Shaped Dream? || Merritt Onsa
How will you find balance between your dreams and your kids’ school routines? Once the flurry of back-to-school preparations is behind you, are you quietly pondering what this season holds for your personal dreams? If you’re a mom with kids still living at home, your routines (and theirs) are likely about to shift big time. In this solo episode you’ll learn about creating space for yourself first, building your support system, and overcoming fears and doubts that come with big dreams.
311 || [Solo] Unlock Your Dream: Discover the Power of Asking Better Questions || Merritt Onsa
Let’s explore how “what-if” questions about your God-shaped dream are holding you back and why reframing those questions can lead to actionable, faith-driven steps. Pop in your earbuds to learn about the power of asking better questions, the importance of walking with other dreamers and strategies for gaining clarity in the midst of uncertainty. God has given you unique gifts and dreams—now it’s time to act on them! I will help you take the first step in turning your God-inspired vision into reality.
308 || [Solo] 3 Reasons Why Community is Essential for Chasing Big Dreams || Merritt Onsa
If the obstacles between you and your dream feel overwhelming, it might be time for a game-changer: Community! In this episode, we’re diving in to exactly why I believe community is essential to our big dreams. Whether your dream is to write, speak, lead, teach, start a business, or build a ministry, this episode is packed with inspiration and tips just for you. Don’t go it alone—learn actionable strategies to find support, spark creativity, and build momentum with other women who love Jesus.
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!
295 || [Solo] Two Ingredients You Need Before Stepping into a Unique Calling || Merritt Onsa
How important are prayer and intimacy with God to our dreams? This solo episode is all about the significance of establishing a firm foundation of prayer and intimacy with God as (or before!) you step into your unique calling from Him. We explore prayer as a foundational practice that’s essential for every devoted dreamer, the importance of developing a close relationship with God, and how prayer can transform your approach to achieving your dreams.
286 || [Solo] Top 3 Traps Standing in the Way of Your God-Given Purpose || Merritt Onsa
Seeking clarity and confidence for your dream? Time, money, energy, and having little kids at home top the list of reasons women put their dreams on hold. But I’ve discovered 3 traps that are an even greater threat because we don’t recognize their power. In this solo episode you’ll learn about the transformative power of community in pursuing a God-shaped dream, how to recognize and overcome common obstacles to our dreams, who the Dreamer Lab is for, and how you can join us this fall!
282 || How the Right Community Becomes Fuel for Your Big Dream || Terri Albrecht
Want an incubator for your dreams? Terri Albrecht has been involved in church ministry most of her adult life and has a passion for finding ways to draw people closer to God and each other. In this episode you’ll learn from Terri about how our unique personal experiences shape our dreams from God, the importance of trusting His timing and guidance in the dream, and the mistake of underestimating your gifts and what you have to offer the world.
281 || How to Nurture True Belonging as You Pursue a God-Shaped Dream || Katy McCown
Have you been pursuing a dream all on your own? This week Katy McCown returns to the show with a power-packed episode on the importance of belonging in the body of Christ and the impact of community as we pursue our dreams. Join me and Katy as we unravel the significance of community, acknowledge the challenges, and uncover practical ways to invite others into your unique journey.
279 || [Solo] What Will Kids Going Back to School Mean for Your God-Shaped Dream? || Merritt Onsa
How will you find balance between your dreams and your kids’ school routines? Amidst the flurry of back-to-school preparations, are you also quietly pondering what this season holds for your personal dreams? If you’re a mom with kids still living at home, your routines (and theirs) are likely about to shift big time. In this solo episode you’ll learn about creating space for yourself first, building your support system and overcoming fears and doubts that come with big dreams.
267 || [Solo] Two Must-Have Ingredients I Want for Your God Dream || Merritt Onsa
Have you been searching for camaraderie and understanding from others as you pursue a God-shaped dream? In this solo episode you’ll learn why soaking up inspiration from everyone else’s dreams online isn’t serving you in the way you think it is, what to do instead of expecting friends and family members to “get” you and your excitement for a dream, and strategies to find time for your dream right now, even if you’re a busy mom, have a day job, or are caring for aging parents.
253 || [Solo] How Community Can Help You Finally Start on the Dream You’ve Had Forever || Merritt Onsa
Have you discovered the power of building community around your dream? When you choose to walk out your dream with others alongside you who are doing the same, you’ll uncover a power and wisdom that you cannot access on your own. In this solo episode, you’re going to hear about why you should intentionally surround yourself with people who think differently, getting uncomfortable in a safe group, and who my Accountability Accelerator is for (and who it’s not).
250 || [Solo] Four Ways You Will Grow When You Build Your Dream in Community || Merritt Onsa
Have you resisted invited others into the hardest parts of your dream? We all want to be the one who’s there to help a friend in need, but who wants to be the needy one? Few of us easily admit weakness; it’s our fallen nature as humans. But it’s also the lie we see all around us: everyone else has their stuff together. Instagram highlights rarely touch the hard stuff, not in a real or meaningful way. So you end up feeling like you’re the only one who’s struggling.
223 || The Best Way to Get Started When You Don’t Know Where to Begin || Rachel Baker
Which do you struggle with most: starting on a dream or staying faithful through the messy middle? Along her journey Rachel Baker has questioned her lack of training, doubted her calling, and has been tempted to give up before reaching the finish line. Like many dreamers, she also went through a season of not knowing where to begin. In a beautiful turn of events (and a conversation with her husband), she realized that the starting line was just outside her own door. Maybe yours is there too!
210 || [Mini] Is This One Important Ingredient Lacking in Your Creative Work? || Megan Sjuts
Do you ever feel like no one understands your passions? Like they just don’t get why you would pour so much of yourself into this dream? Megan Sjuts returns to the podcast this week to share what she’s learned about building community around your creative work and allowing God to push you out of your comfort zone to build and hone new skills within you.
099 || Because Building Community Matters to Your Dream || Jessica Reinhart
In this episode, Jessica Reinhart shares her journey to encourage others toward authentic community. She talks about her favorite personality profile tool, The Elements Assessment, and reminds us of the value in knowing ourselves and others. You’ll be inspired to uncover new ways to build community whether in pursuit of your dream or among your neighbors. She also teaches us how to search out people to work alongside us in our dreams and what to look for as we seek the right fit in these relationships.
056 || How to Start Before You Have It All Figured Out || Ashley Carroll
Ashley Carroll blogs at Todayseden.com and is the host and creator of the Today’s Eden podcast. She’s a mother of two, a mom-tribe encourager and a podcast junkie. She started her own podcast because life can be hard and we need each other! Her goal is to combat the feelings of isolation that social media perpetuates and, instead, talk about the hard stuff, point us back to community, and remind us that “it really does take a village.” Ashely is the real-deal, and she and her guests discuss the good, the bad and the intimate aspects of womanhood and motherhood.
051 || How to Trust God When Dreams Disappoint || Cari Jenkins
Cari Jenkins lives in Englewood, Colorado, where she is co-Director of Urban Skye, a non-profit ministry that seeks to expand the Church's vision of how to grow the Kingdom of God in a city like Denver. She is also the co-founder and co-director of Table Collective, an organization whose desire is to help create cultures of hospitality, where everyone is welcome. Cari is a creative, a thinker, a speaker, author, occasional blogger, constant re-decorator, gatherer, host, friend and guide, who desires to see people formed by Jesus and live out of their formation for the transformation of the places they live, work and play.
034 || Letting God Use You for His Purposes || Jess Connolly
Jess Connolly is passionate to communicate about Jesus. Whether that's through writing, speaking, or having a coffee date -- she loves spurring other women on and wants to leave her generation more in awe of God than she found it. She's one of the cofounders of SheReadsTruth, one of the owners of Amen Paper Company, co-author of USA Today Best Seller "Wild and Free," and the co-founder of The Influence Conference and Network. She lives in Charleston, South Carolina where she and her husband have planted Gospel Community Church.