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
An invitation for Denver Area listeners
Join me for a Devoted Dreamers gathering on March 31, 2022!
RSVP at merrittonsa.com/marchevent
🎧 New episodes drop every Wednesday
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232 || How to Find Money for Your Dream if You’re Just Getting Started || with Katie Jones
Is money a barrier to launching your dream?
This episode is the first in a series of three finance-focused conversations in my financial series where we’re talking…
231 || How to Trust God’s Calling on Your Life Even When You Feel Unqualified || Heather Creekmore
Does comparison steal your joy and keep you from fully walking in your purpose?
With 24/7 social media access to everyone’s highlight reels, it’s no wonder so many…
230 || [Solo] How Messy Action Gives You Permission to Get Started on Your Dream || Merritt Onsa
Do you ever wonder if you’ll ever get past the novice stage of dreaming?
Dreams don’t happen overnight, but appearances are deceiving. What you see when you …
229 || [Solo] Two Practical Steps to Help You Let Go of What Other People Might Think || Merritt Onsa
When you begin to think about taking the next step toward your dream, do you ever worry what someone else might think?
Whether it’s your sister who doesn’t get you, a parent who’s never…
228 || [Solo] 3 Questions to Help You Decide if Your Dream is Worth Pursuing || Merritt Onsa
Do you ever wonder if the time you’ve spent on your dream is going to be worth it? Maybe you haven’t seen the fruit you expected at this point, or your progress ha…
227 || [Solo] How to Know if This is the Dream God Has for You || Merritt Onsa
Do you tend to question your dream? Or wonder if you heard God right the first time?
Nearly every day I encounter someone talking about the fear of missing out on …
226 || [Solo] How to Be Certain It Is the Right Time for Your Dream || Merritt Onsa
Is the timing right for my dream?
I hear this question all the time in my conversations with women who have a dream on their hearts but who also have a list of ot…
225 || [Solo] The Reassuring Truth about How to Grow Confidence Right Now || Merritt Onsa
How’s your confidence?
When I asked this question on Instagram Stories earlier this week, 100% of those who responded answered, “I’m working on it.” But what does …
How to Go After a Dream Even When You Don’t Feel Confident
Ep 224 Show Notes are here: https://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/224
Which of these confidence myths are keeping you from stepping into your God-shaped dream?
- “I have to know what I’m doin…
[BONUS] How to Get Free Dream Coaching with Merritt—In Season 10!
People tell me my solo episodes are among their favorites! That’s why I’m kicking off Season 10 with a series of episodes focused on providing you with additional support for getting o…
223 || The Best Way to Get Started When You Don’t Know Where to Begin || Rachel Baker
Which do you struggle with most: starting on a dream or staying faithful through the messy middle?
My guest this week is Rachel Baker an author, a pastor’s …
222 || How Resistance Can be a Clue That You Should Keep Pursuing Your Dream || Devin Clevenger
Do you ever want to quit when it feels too hard to keep running after a dream? First, you are not alone. You also need to know that feeling resistance about …
221 || Is It Possible to Find Meaningful Work in Our Changing World? || Michaela O’Donnell
The world of work has changed in the last decade. Yet the question remains: Is it possible to align work with a sense of calling while also navigating equall…
220 || You Are Stronger Than You Think & God Can Use Your Pain for Good || Monica Kelsey
Monica Kelsey has a powerful personal testimony and a new book Blessed to Have Been Abandoned, released in May of 2021. It’s a story that reaffirms the valu…
219 || [Solo] Finding Space to Dream as a Mom of Young Children || Merritt Onsa
My family is managing a health emergency this week so the full show notes will be delayed, but I have posted the handout for this episode here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/219
A…
218 || What if God Writes an Unexpected Dream on Your Heart? || Cindy DeBoer
Do you ever wonder if your God-shaped dream might be something He hasn’t yet revealed to you, or questioned why you feel blocked from God’s purpose for your l…
217 || How You Can Walk Boldly in the Purpose God Has Given You || Carla Arges
Grab the free Ready to Dream Checklist HERE.
God has given you a purpose that is uniquely yours, but the temptation to control the results can disrupt any meaningful progress because t…
216 || [Solo] Do You Feel Like You’re Not Making Progress on Your Dream? || Merritt Onsa
If you’re feeling anxious, impatient or disappointed about the progression of your dream, this episode is for you.
You can’t help yourself; the dream feels big and important and all-con…
215 || How to Fine Tune Your Finances So You Can Dream Without Hesitation || Katie Jones
Is your dream financially viable? What difference would it make if you weren’t worried about the expense involved?
In preparing for this interview, I realized what a shame it is that I…