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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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191 || Are You Tired of Feeling Like Your Work Doesn't Matter? || Michaela O’Donnell

Mar 10, 2021

What does it look like to pursue meaningful work in a changing world? Michaela O’Donnell helps people do just that. We talk about recalibrating expectations regarding the pace of change, what to do when your dreams don’t happen right away, and how to look for breadcrumbs of God's providence along the way.

In this episode, listen for my three big takeaways:

  • That your dream coming to life is likely going to take longer than you anticipate and the importance of recalibrating your expectations.
  • The value of taking time to reflect along the way, including processing the grief that comes with failure.
  • And how a spirit of gratitude for whatever comes can shift your heart and mind.

Loved this conversation? Be sure to watch (or listen to) the two-part video series of Michaela’s keynote at the Denver Institute for Faith and Work’s Women, Work, and Calling event in Nov. 2019. I’ve linked to them in the show notes, right here: https://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/191

MORE ABOUT MICHAELA:

Michaela is the founder and CEO of the boutique creative agency Long Winter Media. She’s also the Senior Director of the De Pree Center for Leadership at Fuller Seminary where she builds programs, writes, and teaches on issues of vocation, work, and leadership. Her first book, Make Work Matter: Your Guide to Meaningful Work in a Changing World comes out later this year.

 

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