The Devoted Dreamers Podcast

Whether you have a dream in your heart or aren’t sure what God might be calling you to, The Devoted Dreamers Podcast will encourage you on the journey. This space is dedicated to sharing stories every week of women who are following Jesus and pursuing their God-given gifts in beautifully imperfect ways. You’ll hear about the fears and challenges that threaten their dreams as well as the joy, courage and confidence that comes from following Jesus even in the unexpected…especially in the unexpected.

I’m your host, Merritt Onsa, and my prayer is that this show will meet you where you are in your walk with God. I hope you will come away from the podcast each week with encouragement to begin pursuing your own dreams even when you still feel flawed, imperfect, unfinished and not ready. Because if you wait until you are perfect, you will never take the first step. Join us!

304 || Am I Too Old to Pursue a Big Dream? || Heather Creekmore

Apr 24, 2024

Find the show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/304

Is it too late for me and my dream?

If you had asked college-aged-me if my parents were old, I’m sure I would’ve said yes. And I wouldn’t have meant it as a compliment

But what about wisdom? What about the value of life experience? What does the...

303 || How to Re-Energize Your Faith through the Practice of Wonder || Jen Weaver

Apr 10, 2024

Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/303

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. Bible teacher and author Jen Weaver shares in this episode about how to manage the fear of not...

302 || [Solo] How to Persevere When You Want to Quit Your Dream || Merritt Onsa

Mar 27, 2024

Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/302

What do you do when a dream feels too hard?

Somewhere along the journey of saying “yes” to a God-shaped dream you’ll probably ask yourself why in the world you did that.

It’s no small thing to attempt something you’ve never done before like...

301 || Why Dreaming Big Is a Trust-Builder for Your Faith || Rachel Bates

Mar 13, 2024

Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/301

Is there a God-nudge you’ve been ignoring?

Rachel Bates never imagined starting a nonprofit; in fact, even as she leads the Beauties ministry, this role feels outside of her comfort zone and skill set on most days. The reason she said ‘yes’? Beauties...

300 || How to Not Miss God’s Purpose for Your Life || Tracey Gates

Feb 28, 2024

Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/300

Is it possible to miss God’s plan for your life?

This is what Tracey Gates wondered as the years went by while she raised children and worked odd jobs along the way. She knew God had made her for more, but could she have missed it?

Tracey always had a...