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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!

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075 || When God Gives You a Dream That's Bigger Than You || Simone Halpin

Jan 24, 2018

Simone Halpin is the co-founder and Executive Director of Naomi’s House, a residential safe home in Chicago for women who have suffered from commercial sexual exploitation. With a Master of Arts in Biblical Studies from Moody Theological Seminary, Simone teaches and trains women what it means to love and follow Jesus. She and her husband have four children, and they live in the Chicago area. Naomi's House opened its doors in December 2016, shortly after my first conversation with Simone.

In this interview, Simone provides an update on the day-to-day challenges and joys of stepping into something bigger than herself. She shares about needing to redefine success along the way, the beauty of being rooted and going deeper instead of wider, as well as the importance of clinging to God’s Word as we seek clarity on our God-shaped dream.

It was a pleasure to bring Simone back for a follow-up conversation and to get a glimpse of what has transpired following the opening of Naomi’s House since she and I first talked in fall 2016. As you listen, I hope you hear and see what our big God can do with a willing heart. And that you can easily translate it to your own life.

You’ll find the show notes, links to resources mentioned, and ways to connect with Simone, here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/75

 

MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

Simone’s first appearance on the show: Episode 17 Show Notes or direct link to listen

BOOKS:

Strong and Weak: Embracing a Life of Love, Risk and True Flourishing by Andy Crouch

Braving the Wilderness: The Quest for True Belonging and the Courage to Stand Alone by Brene Brown

 

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