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
The Right Community Will Fuel Your Dreams w/ Terri Albrecht
Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/282
Want an incubator for your dreams?
Last year I created a space where women with big dreams could come together and build co…
281 || How to Nurture True Belonging as You Pursue a God-Shaped Dream || Katy McCown
Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/281
Have you been pursuing a dream all on your own?
This week Katy McCown returns to the show with a power-packed episode on th…
280 || [Recast] How to Keep Perspective When You Don't See the Fruit of Your Dream || Katy McCown
Find the show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/280
Does it sometimes feel like God’s timing doesn’t make sense?
Katy McCown always knew she was called to write but s…
279 || [Solo] 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/279
How will you find balance between your dreams and your kids’ school routines?
Amidst the flurry of back-to-school pr…
278 || 3 Things We Wished We Knew before Starting Our Podcasts || Merritt Onsa & Natalie Blenkush
How could a podcast help build your dream?
A podcast can help you build an audience (for your book launch, ministry, online business, you name it!) It also gives…
277 || [Recast] How Trusting God Changes the Way You Pursue Your Dream || Krista (Hengesh) Breilh
I am taking a short break in July to rest and recharge (because our dreams require it), so I’m reaching back into the archives to serve you up a recast of some o…
276 || [Recast] Find Your Purpose: 12 Steps to Uncover a God-Given Dream || Merritt Onsa
I’m taking a short break in July to rest and recharge (because our dreams require it), so I’m reaching back into the archives to serve you up a recast of som…
275 || [Recast] How to Grow in Courage? Take Action Even When You Don’t Feel Brave || Julie Landreth
I am taking a short break in July to rest and recharge (because our dreams require it), so I’m reaching back into the archives to serve you up a recast of some ol…
274 || [Recast] Why It’s Time to Let Go of the Fear That You’re Not Enough || Merritt Onsa
I am taking a short break in July to rest and recharge (because our dreams require it), so I’m reaching back into the archives to serve you up a recast of s…
273 || How to Hold On to God When It Doesn’t Go the Way You Expected || Keagan Hayden
Are you struggling to give up control and trust God's plan for your life?
This week my guest is Keagan K. Hayden, a Bible-teacher and author of the book The Str…
Shut Down Imposter Syndrome With These Biblical Truths
Find the show notes for episode 272 here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/272
Is there a “cure” for imposter syndrome?
It’s easy to recognize the impact of imposter syndrome on a…
271 || How to Remain Faithful When God Has You in a Season of Waiting || Eryn Lynum
How do we find opportunities for growth in faith and in life?
In last week’s episode, you heard Eryn Lynum discuss a long season of waiting for her dream to becom…
270 || [Recast] How She Got Her Book Published Even with a Small Platform || Eryn Lynum
Have you ever been told you need a bigger platform before you can publish your book?
At the time of this recording, in 2017, Eryn Lynum lived in Northern Colorado…
Surrendering to a Dream Out of Your Comfort Zone
Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/269
Have you ever considered that there’s someone waiting for your dream to come alive?
Several years ago, Yohonna Smith be…
268 || How Weakness Will Show Us the Way Back to Ourselves || Kimberly Phinney
What happens when your dream is sidelined by the realities of life in a broken world?
Kimberly Phinney had a vision for her future as a writer with big hopes,…
267 || [Solo] Two Must-Have Ingredients I Want for Your God Dream || Merritt Onsa
Have you been searching for camaraderie and understanding as you pursue a God-shaped dream?
Have you noticed that the people you're closest to struggle to …
266 || How a Dream Surrendered Can Open Your Eyes to a New Direction || Emily Karc
How do you discern God’s will for your life and then surrender it back to Him?
Emily Karc has a passion to minister to the hearts of hurting women. Originally,…
265 || How God Answered One Woman’s Prayer to Use Her Creative Gifts || Carol Willis
What if the decision you’ve been putting off could actually open up possibilities for your life and your dream that you haven’t even considered?
Carol Willis…
264 || [Solo] 3 Truths to Help You Make Decisions about Your Dream || Merritt Onsa
Do you keep trying to make a decision about some aspect of your dream but just can't seem to choose?
Maybe the end goal feels too far out of reach so it’s di…
263 || [Solo] What Can You Accomplish for Your Dream in Just Two Hours a Week? || Merritt Onsa
If your time is limited, how can you make meaningful progress on your dream?
It’s the age-old question: How do I find more time to do the things I want t…