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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!

Feb 6, 2019

In this week’s episode, April Matt, co-founder and director of the Pennsylvania-based nonprofit Along the Way, reveals the value of asking good questions as you prepare to pursue your dream. And, more importantly, she reminds us to listen to the answers; in doing so you might uncover something you never considered. You’ll also hear why your dream is worth pursuing, even when it gets hard, you have bad days or feel like quitting. Finally, April teaches us the importance of knowing your strengths and weaknesses so you can partner with people who have what you lack. And, as you surround yourself with people, they can help you see when you’re attempting to do it all on your own strength instead of resting in the Lord and His.

April is a wife and mother of one spunky daughter, and she has lived in the Souderton, PA, area for most of her life. She has worked for two non-profits for over 13 years. April was a single mother at one time and is wired with plenty of energy which she uses to engage in acts of mercy and justice in order to make her community a better place for all. You can find April being creative through sewing or graphic arts, surfing the Jersey waves, working out, and being playful and spontaneous daily!

You’ll find the show notes, get all the details on the giveaway to attend Along the Way’s Family Game Fundraiser event on February 23, 2019, and all the ways to connect with April and Along the Way, here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/108

CONNECT WITH APRIL & ALONG THE WAY:

Website || April’s Instagram || ATW’s Instagram

 

MENTIONED ON THE SHOW:

The 12 Steps
The Culture Index
Gungor song “Beautiful Things”

 

Check out the giveaway from April and Along the Way on Instagram:

Here’s a fun family giveaway for anyone who lives in Bucks or Montgomery Counties, Pennsylvania.

One lucky person will win 5 tickets to the upcoming Along the Way Family Game Fundraiser to be held on February 23, 2019 from 12 to 4pm in Harleysville, PA.

To Enter:

1️⃣ Like the giveaway image @merrittjo

2️⃣ Follow BOTH: @merrittjo + @coopycoop8

3️⃣ Tag a friend in the comments below who would love some family game-time!
Bonus: tag extra friends for extra entries.

That’s it!

Giveaway ends Saturday, February 9th at midnight EST and is not sponsored, endorsed or affiliated with Instagram.

And if you don’t win, grab a family pack of tickets and go anyway! Your participation supports single moms in their careers, education and training.

 

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