Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/308 💥 This episode is brought to you by the Devoted Dreamers Community Conversation call held on the last Wednesday of the month at 10:30 AM Pacific / 1:30 PM Eastern. 💥 Register for free here: https://merrittonsa.com/connect Are you ready to uncover the secret weapon for chasing your God-sha…

Find the show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/307 This episode is brought to you by the Devoted Dreamers Community Conversations call, held monthly on the last Wednesday at 10:30 AM Pacific / 1:30 PM Eastern. Register for free here: https://merrittonsa.com/connect Have you ever felt a God nudge? Whether you call it a nudge, a whisper…

Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/306 💥 This episode is brought to you by the Devoted Dreamers Community Conversation call held on the last Wednesday of the month at 10:30 AM Pacific / 1:30 PM Eastern. 💥 Register for free here: https://merrittonsa.com/connect What good gifts did God give you? In this solo episode, we dive dee…

Find the show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/305 This episode is brought to you by the Devoted Dreamers Community Conversations call, held monthly on the last Wednesday at 10:30 AM Pacific / 1:30 PM Eastern. Register for free here: https://merrittonsa.com/connect Do you struggle to recognize the beauty of your uniqueness? Everywhere…

Find the show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/304 Is it too late for me and my dream? If you had asked college-aged-me if my parents were old, I’m sure I would’ve said yes. And I wouldn’t have meant it as a compliment But what about wisdom? What about the value of life experience? What does the Bible have to say about our value in th…

Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/303 Are you afraid of what God might do with your dream? If fear has been a driving force in your dream (or lack thereof), it’s time to go deeper in your faith. Bible teacher and author Jen Weaver shares in this episode about how to manage the fear of not feeling qualified for the dream God h…

Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/302 What do you do when a dream feels too hard? Somewhere along the journey of saying “yes” to a God-shaped dream you’ll probably ask yourself why in the world you did that. It’s no small thing to attempt something you’ve never done before like writing a book when you don’t know the first thi…

Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/301 Is there a God-nudge you’ve been ignoring? Rachel Bates never imagined starting a nonprofit; in fact, even as she leads the Beauties ministry, this role feels outside of her comfort zone and skill set on most days. The reason she said ‘yes’? Beauties has touched Rachel’s life and the fait…

Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/300 Is it possible to miss God’s plan for your life? This is what Tracey Gates wondered as the years went by while she raised children and worked odd jobs along the way. She knew God had made her for more, but could she have missed it? Tracey always had a dream in her heart to write a book bu…

Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/299 What have you been waiting on God to do with your dream? Let’s be honest, waiting is hard. But often we are so busy looking ahead wondering when God will answer a prayer or change a difficult circumstance that we risk missing out on what He’s already doing right in front of us, right now.…

Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/298 How do you know if you’re following God’s plan for your dream? It’s a big question! And if you’re asking it, you should know you are not the only one. I hear this all the time from listeners who are concerned about missing what God is prompting them to do. It’s one of the reasons I’m so h…

Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/297 Have you ever felt unqualified for the dream God has given you? You’re not alone in that. My guest today is a decade into her dream, and she’s here to share how God moved her from a career in corporate advertising to building a ministry and business that would glorify God and serve His pe…

THIS EPISODE WAS FIRST PUBLISHED IN JANUARY 2023. Find show notes for the entire Habits series here. Are you stuck in a cycle of negative thoughts? Throughout my January Habit Series, I’ve been talking about habits you might consider adopting this year (and tips for making them easier), because building new habits has the potential to strengthen yo…

THIS EPISODE WAS FIRST PUBLISHED IN JANUARY 2023. Find show notes for the entire Habits series here. When was the last time you tried a thing you’ve never done before? In my January Habit Series, I’ve been talking about habits you might consider adopting this year (and tips for making them easier), because building new habits has the potential to s…

THIS EPISODE WAS FIRST PUBLISHED IN JANUARY 2023. Find show notes for the entire Habits series here. How good would it feel if you could clear out your email inbox by next week? This month on the podcast I’m talking about habits to consider that will strengthen you and support your God-shaped dream. Each mini episode will focus on a particular habi…

THIS EPISODE WAS FIRST PUBLISHED IN JANUARY 2023. Find show notes for the entire Habits series here. What if getting more sleep at night could increase your energy for pursing a dream? This month on the podcast I’m talking about habits to consider that will strengthen you and support your God-shaped dream. Each mini episode will focus on a particul…

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 the week ahead on a Sunday night will not only help you stay on top of those one-off commitments you might otherwise forget, but it also illuminates where you have pockets…

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 days ago, when I recorded this episode, I did not have a daily movement habit, but that is no longer the case. Just thinking and talking about it for this episode was…

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 soul require rest; it’s just how we were made and it was modeled for us by God in the creation account and in Adam’s first day on earth. Why wouldn’t we also benefit from …

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 habits to consider (and tips for making them easier) as part of my series on building habits that will strengthen you and support your dream. Welcome to the second episode…

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 change today that fuels your God-shaped dream and sets the stage for enduring success tomorrow. It’s easier than you might think, and it all starts with building sustain…

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 speak about it, especially if you’ve tried in the past and it turned into a mess of mixed-up words as they tumbled out of your mouth. If you’ve been keeping your dream…

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 of ideas that often accompanies a God-shaped dream. As the dream enters our awareness, we begin to feel excited—a little trepidation is normal too. Then, when we ente…

Find show notes 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 the trap of wanting our dreams to go our way. We have an idea of what it might look like. We’ve grown cautiously excited about the possibilities. We talk about surrendering the drea…

Find show notes 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 need or want to learn is available within a few quick keystrokes and a Google search, how do dreamers stay focused on the most significant action steps that will move a dream forward? This …