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
- 390
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
177 || [Solo] How I Knew My Dream & Clues to Look for to Uncover Yours || Merritt Onsa
This is the number one requested topic for the next solo episode based on a poll in the Devoted Dreamers Facebook group. And I get it! It can be difficult to discern exactly what your …
176 || [Pivot Session] Listening to the Cues That Will Help You Pivot || Katie Bulmer
Katie Bulmer is host of the Truth for Your Twenties Podcast, a speaker to over 30 colleges nationwide and passionate about helping sorority women unlock their world-changing power. The…
175 || When God Takes Your Dream in a Direction You Never Imagined || Courtney Wong Davis
Courtney Wong Davis is a coach for executives and organizational leaders looking for creative solutions to complex challenges. She’s an associate professor of communication management …
174 || [Solo] A Call for Christian Women to be Part of the Solution || Merritt Onsa
I was torn about what to share on the podcast this week. I didn’t feel comfortable continuing, business as usual, with the next episode and neglecting what feels like a really importan…
173 || Asking God for More Faith When You Fear || Stephanie Rousselle
Stephanie Rousselle is the founder of Gospel Spice Ministries. God has given her a unique passion for making the Bible come alive to modern-day hearts and minds. She offers a dose of e…
172 || [Pivot Session] When is it Worth the Risk to Try Something New? || Beth Bruno
Beth Bruno is a curator of the feminine story, amplifier of the feminine voice, and explorer of feminine glory. You can find her doing just that with her daughters on the Fierce & Lovel…
171 || How to Keep Your Perspective Even Through a Season of Grief || Joanna Meyer
Joanna Meyer serves the Denver Institute for Faith & Work as Director of Public Engagement and oversees the Women & Vocation Initiative. Joanna brings her story with vulnerability and …
170 || How to Find Beauty in the Ashes of Your Broken Past || Lisa Vanderveen
Lisa Vanderveen has a burden to bring transformation to women with past abortions or sexual heartbreak. Her God-shaped dream is the result of her own healing over the last few years, r…
169 || [Solo] What Is Imposter Syndrome and How to Know If You Have It || Merritt Onsa
What keeps you from pursuing your God-shaped dream? Have you struggled with that voice in your head that says you are not enough or regularly poses the question “Who am I to do this?”
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168 || [Pivot Session] Launch Before You Know It All || Natalie Arent
These Pivot Session episodes are all short, honest conversations with a guest who has made a shift in her dream because of the coronavirus pandemic that arrived on the scene in early 2…
167 || Freedom to Show Up in the World with Your Gifts || Katie Wussow
Katie Wussow is a business coach who specializes in working with service-based creative entrepreneurs in the early stages of their business. She helps them put a strong foundation in p…
Hello Season Eight!!
Hello Season Eight!!
I’m so glad to be back with you here on the podcast! A lot has happened over the summer—I don’t have to tell you that—but I’m so excited about what’s in store for …
166 || [Rewind] Maybe Your Dream Feels Too Superficial || Rebekah Twinem
Thanks for listening to this final Summer Rewind episode of the Devoted Dreamers Podcast!
Follow Rebekah Twinem & Foundshop on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/found_shop/
You’ll f…
165 || [Rewind] How to Loosen Your Grip on Your Dream || Kristi Hayes
So many kids are heading back to school (virtually or in person) this week and next, but I've got two more Summer Rewind episodes for you before Season 8 begins! Thanks for listening t…
164 || [Rewind] Mining Your Story for the Dream God’s Given You || Beth Bruno
Thanks for listening to this Summer Rewind episode of the Devoted Dreamers Podcast!
Follow Beth Bruno on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fiercelovely/
You’ll find the show notes f…
163 || [Rewind] Fitting Your Dream into An Already Busy Life || Tiffany Bluhm
About Tiffany:
Tiffany Bluhm is an author, speaker, and writer who is passionate about helping women come to know their value and purpose because of a loving, redeeming God. In a styl…
162 || [Rewind] Taking Your Dream One Step at a Time || Trillia Newbell
Thanks for listening to this Summer Rewind episode of the Devoted Dreamers Podcast!
Follow Trillia Newbell on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trillianewbell/
You’ll find the show …
161 || [Rewind] Starting With What You Know || LaKena Dunham
Thanks for listening to this Summer Rewind episode of the Devoted Dreamers Podcast!
Follow LaKena Dunham on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lakenadunham/
You’ll find the show note…
160 || [Rewind] How to Fight Back Fear and Pursue Your Dream || Jennie Allen
Jennie Allen is an award-winning and bestselling author as well as the founder and visionary for the IF: Gathering. She is a passionate leader following God’s call on her life to catal…
159 || [Rewind] How to Keep Going When God Asks Too Much || Julie Manning
Thanks for listening to this Summer Rewind episode of the Devoted Dreamers Podcast!
Follow Julie Manning on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/juliermanning/
You’ll find the show not…