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
[Bonus] How Better Sleep Will Energize & Clarify Your Dream
THIS EPISODE WAS FIRST PUBLISHED IN JANUARY 2023.
Find show notes for the entire Habits series here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/habits
What if getting more sleep at night c…
[Bonus] Weekly Planning Gives You More Time for Your Dream
THIS EPISODE WAS FIRST PUBLISHED IN JANUARY 2023.
Find show notes for the entire Habits series here.
Could you benefit from planning out your week on Sunday nights?
Preparing for t…
3 Tips to Help You Commit to Moving Your Body Every Day || Merritt Onsa
THIS EPISODE WAS FIRST PUBLISHED IN JANUARY 2023.
Find show notes for the entire Habits series here.
What would need to change for you to spend 20 minutes a day moving your body?
Five day…
Why You Should Add Sabbath Rest to Your Weekly Rhythms || Merritt Onsa
THIS EPISODE WAS FIRST PUBLISHED IN JANUARY 2023.
Find show notes for the entire Habits series here.
How important is restorative rest in pursuing a big dream?
Our body, mind and so…
The Easy Way to Start Reading the Bible Every Day || Merritt Onsa
THIS EPISODE WAS FIRST PUBLISHED IN JANUARY 2023.
Find show notes for the entire Habits series here.
Why should you read the Bible every day?
All month long I’ll be talking about ha…
How to Build Habits That Nurture Your Dreams All Year Long || Merritt Onsa
THIS EPISODE WAS FIRST PUBLISHED IN JANUARY 2023.
Find show notes for the entire Habits Series here.
What small steps can you take that will have a lasting impact?
Let's spark some c…
296 || [Solo] The Guaranteed Result of Sharing Your Secret Dream Out Loud || Merritt Onsa
Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/296
How do you commit to a dream you’ve felt too scared to share?
Your dream is part of you; of course it feels vulnerable to s…
The Necessity of Prayer as You Pursue Your Dreams
Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/295
How important are prayer and intimacy with God to our dreams?
Even the most faithful woman can get distracted by the flood …
How the Fear of Failure is Keeping You from Your Dream
Find show notes for episode 294 here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/294
How can we learn to surrender our dreams and trust God for the outcome?
As dreamers, it’s easy to fall into…
You Already Have the Skills to Bring Your Dream to Life
Find show notes for episode 293 here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/293
Is it possible to avoid overwhelm when there’s so much more to learn?
In a world where anything you nee…
292 || [Solo] How to Resist Your Dream Taking Over Your Life || Merritt Onsa
You can find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/292
What does the day-to-day of your dream look like?
Imagine you could see ten years into the future of your God-…
291 || How Brain Science and Creativity Can Grow Our Faith || Amy Pierson
Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/291
What does creativity have to do with spiritual transformation?
Amy Pierson is a champion for the spiritually transformativ…
Clarifying Your Message One Stage at a Time || with Host Heather Sager
Note about language in this episode: Some of you may listen with children in the room, so I want you to know that there are a few occurrences of profanity in this episode, mostly towar…
Why You’ll Always Feel a Little Afraid and That’s a Good Thing || with Host Anne Watson
Find the show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/289
Have you ever felt afraid when starting to step into a dream?
If so, you are 100% not alone; in fact, one of the mos…
How Do You Start to Dream Big After Divorce? || with Host Joy Bartholomew
Find the show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/288
Are you navigating a huge life transition right now?
I recently sat down with Joy Bartholomew, host of The Divorce …
287 || [Solo] Find Your Momentum: The 4 Phases of Chasing a Creative Dream || Merritt Onsa
Find the show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/287
What strategies can help you stay consistent in pursuing a God-shaped dream?
Buckle up! When you’re starting out wi…
286 || [Solo] Top 3 Traps Standing in the Way of Your God-Given Purpose || Merritt Onsa
Find the show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/286
Seeking clarity and confidence for pursuing a God-shaped dream?
Time, money, energy, and having little kids at home…
285 || Want a Supportive Space to Bring Your Dream to Life? || The Dreamer Lab members
Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/285
Can the Dreamer Lab support a dreamer like you?
Over the last three weeks I’ve highlighted The Dreamer Lab—my signature gro…
284 || How Pursuit of a Dream Invites Intimacy with God || Kathy Stoops
Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/284
What does “Christ in me” really mean?
Last year I created a group coaching experience called The Dreamer Lab where women wi…
The Secret to Clarity: Taking Action | Brandy Traylor
Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/283
Why is there so much pressure to figure out the dream before you start?
Most women say it’s the fear of getting it wrong, ma…