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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!

Jun 10, 2020

Stephanie Pletka’s superpower is encouraging other women. She desires to support the busy, overwhelmed mom who feels held hostage by other people’s expectations of her. In this final interview of Season Seven, I hope you’ll laugh at Stephanie’s honest storytelling, be encouraged by her grace-filled presence, throw off all the ridiculous expectations and give yourself permission to be the woman God created you to be.

As we bring Season Seven to a close, may this final interview and Stephanie’s story serve a reminder that you don’t need anyone’s permission other than God to pursue your dream. You don’t have to “get certified” or “graduate first.” You don’t need a degree or diploma. All you need is a heart devoted to the Lord and a willingness to be obedient to what He’s called you to, even when it flies in the face of everything the world is telling you.

Stephanie’s stories were a reminder to me that I don’t have to be perfect or even get it right all the time. I just have to be faithful to Him and His calling, trusting that He will walk with me through the fire and the failures and He is the source of my identity, not my performance (good or bad).

As you join us in this conversation, I hope you’ll pay attention to the following:

  • The importance of giving yourself breathing room.
  • Why we need to partner with each other rather than comparing ourselves to others.
  • How prone we are to believe we’re not enough.
  • And her tips on how to “own the morning” so you can “own the day.”

You’ll find the show notes and all the ways to connect with Stephanie Pletka here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/155

 

NEXT STEPS:

If you’re new to the Devoted Dreamers Podcast or just trying to figure out what’s next after you’ve heard this one, check out my 30 Days of Prayer series or one of these recent episodes:

Episode 152 – What Happens When You Let God Define Your Worth with Courtney Reimer – released 5/13/2020

Episode 153 – If Lies Are Keeping You from Pursuing Your Dream with Jessica Hottle – released on 5/20/20

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