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
158 || [Rewind] Small Steps on the Journey to Your Big Dream || Angie Weszely
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157 || [Rewind] How to Wait on Your Dream with Truth and Courage || Sharon Hodde Miller
Thanks for listening to this Summer Rewind episode of the Devoted Dreamers Podcast!
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156 || [Rewind] Pursuing a Dream Regardless of the Results|| Hannah Anderson
Thanks for listening to this repeat episode of the Devoted Dreamers Podcast!
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155 || Being the Woman God Created You to Be || Stephanie Pletka
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 i…
154 || Writing a Vision Statement for Your Dream || Merritt Onsa
Have you ever had the perfect opportunity to share your dream and got tongue tied (or talked waaaay too long) trying to explain it to someone you just met?
This month I wanted to delve…
153 || If Lies Are Keeping You from Pursuing Your Dream || Jessica Hottle
Jessica Hottle’s passion is to see women set free from the lies of this world. She’s written several books on the topic of worth and hosts a podcast called What’s the Truth? tackling t…
152 || What Happens When You Let God Define Your Worth || Courtney Reimer
Courtney Reimer is on a mission to not only help girls and women know and understand their worth but also to know why they have worth. This interview is a reminder that where we place …
151 || [Solo] 5 Steps to Shifting Your Dream During a Pandemic || Merritt Onsa
Whether you’ve already started on your dream or you’re still in the starting blocks trying to figure out how to pivot as a result of changing circumstances, now is the time to think cr…
150 || When You Struggle to Believe God is Good || Maria Hatch-Bowersock
Whatever your circumstances right now, I pray this honest conversation about learning to trust God’s goodness gives you hope to persist and present your requests to the Lord. There is …
149 || God Uses Hardship to Transform Your Heart || Kara-Kae James
When your circumstances feel overwhelming, it is difficult to imagine the abundant life Jesus offers or even to believe that it is available to you. This very struggle inspired Kara-Ka…
148 || How to Get Past Worry and Fear so You Can Love and Serve || Alexandra Kaval
Alexandra Kaval is a certified Christian coach for high impact women who crave more. She formerly worked in the corporate sector in HR talent development. Just four years ago she made …
147 || [Strategy Session] How to Get Past Your Mindset to Share Your Dream || Ashley Johnson
This episode is the second in a new series of Strategy Sessions with a listener who has a burning question to ask, needs help narrowing down her options, or just wants a listening ear …
146 || When You Lose Everything but Still Have a Dream || Stephanie May Wilson
As the coronavirus wreaks havoc on our world right now, it seems everyone has lost something. Even if you still have a job or at least some of your income, you’ve certainly lost the fr…
145 || How to Shift Your Dream When You Need To || Dianne Jago
Dianne Jago is founder of Deeply Rooted Magazine and author of a newly released book, A Holy Pursuit, teaching us how the gospel frees us to follow and lay down our God-shaped dreams. …
144 || When Little Details Are Blocking Your Dream|| Lauren Stengele
Ep 144 | Show notes are here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/144
As a small child, Lauren Stengele fell in love with the Spanish language that gracefully flowed from her great-grandm…
143 || [SOLO] 7 Reasons You Need a Social Media Detox || Merritt Onsa
When I shut down my social media activity in December 2019, I felt certain it was what my heart and mind needed, but I was struggling to really let go. The first week presented a host …
142 || What to Do When You Fear the Unknown || Rachel Awtrey
Rachel Awtrey is an online encourager and host of the Behind the Bliss podcast. She has a heart to create space for women to share stories and the reality of what life is really like b…
141 || Pursuing a Dream When You Lack the Training || Jaime Fenwick
Jaime Fenwick is the founder of Bringing Inspiration Home, a business dedicated to inspiring women to pursue their dreams and tap into their creative gifts through the pursuit of beaut…
140 || How to Create Powerful Messaging for Your Audience || Natalie Arent
This episode is the first of my bi-monthly Strategy Sessions with a listener who has a burning question to ask, needs help narrowing down her options, or just wants a listening ear so …
139 || How to Stop Hustling While Still Following Your Dream || Malinda Fuller
Malinda Fuller is a bold communicator who is passionate about thriving families and helping people grow as disciples of Jesus. You may have seen her writing in Christian publications b…