The Devoted Dreamers Podcast
What if the dream in your heart was placed there by God for a reason?
Merritt Onsa, host of The Devoted Dreamers Podcast, helps Christian women in midlife find the courage to pursue their God-shaped dreams—even when fear, doubt, and imposter syndrome say they’re not ready.
Through real conversations with women living out their callings and short solo episodes full of biblical truth and encouragement, you’ll discover:
✨ How to move forward even when you feel unqualified
✨ The source of lies that keep dreamers stuck (and the truth that sets you free)
✨ Practical wisdom for taking the next brave step with God
This is your safe place to wrestle with questions about how to move forward, get clarity for your calling, and remember you don’t have to do it alone.
Together we're building a community of sisters in Christ who will remind you where your hope lies and encourage you to keep taking the next step.
If you’re ready to stop second-guessing and start walking boldly with Jesus toward the life He’s calling you to, you’re in the right place.
- Update frequency
- every 9 days
- Average duration
- 39 minutes
- Episodes
- 391
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
Uncovering the Discipline You Need to Pursue a Big Dream
Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/314
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313 || [Solo] How to Feel More Capable When You’re Starting a Dream || Merritt Onsa
Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/313
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312 || [Encore] What Will Kids Going Back to School Mean for Your God-Shaped Dream? || Merritt Onsa
Find the show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/312
How will you find balance between your dreams and your kids’ school routines?
Amidst the flurry of back-to-school prepa…
Discover the Power of Asking Better Questions
Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/311
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310 || [Solo] How to Find Focused Time for Your Big Dream || Merritt Onsa
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309 || Learning How to Live Your Story to the Fullest || Cassandra Smith
Find the show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/309
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308 || [Solo] 3 Reasons Why Community is Essential for Chasing Big Dreams || Merritt Onsa
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307 || How to Start Listening to the Whispers of God || Kathy Izard
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306 || [Solo] How to Discover and Develop Your Good Gifts from God || Merritt Onsa
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305 || How to Start Loving the Unique Ways God Made You || Michelle Acker
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304 || Am I Too Old to Pursue a Big Dream? || Heather Creekmore
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 y…
303 || How to Re-Energize Your Faith through the Practice of Wonder || Jen Weaver
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…
302 || [Solo] How to Persevere When You Want to Quit Your Dream || Merritt Onsa
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 proba…
301 || Why Dreaming Big Is a Trust-Builder for Your Faith || Rachel Bates
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 th…
300 || How to Not Miss God’s Purpose for Your Life || Tracey Gates
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 …
299 || How an Unexpected Layoff Brought a Dream to Life || Shadia Hrichi
Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/299
What have you been waiting on God to do with your dream?
Let’s be honest, waiting is hard. But often we are so busy lookin…
298 || How to Start out Your Dream in Alignment with God || Polly Payne
Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/298
How do you know if you’re following God’s plan for your dream?
It’s a big question! And if you’re asking it, you should k…
297 || How to Overcome Fear and Take Leaps of Faith Toward a Dream || Polly Payne
Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/297
Have you ever felt unqualified for the dream God has given you?
You’re not alone in that. My guest today is a decade into…
[Bonus] Start Your Day with a Habit of Gratitude
THIS EPISODE WAS FIRST PUBLISHED IN JANUARY 2023.
Go to show notes for the entire Habits series: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/habits
Are you stuck in a cycle of negative thou…
[Bonus] Step Out of Your Comfort Zone: Learn a New Skill
THIS EPISODE WAS FIRST PUBLISHED IN JANUARY 2023\
Show notes for the entire Habits series are here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/habits
When was the last time you tried a thing y…