Send us a text Ep 342 show notes are here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/342 What if your dream doesn't unfold the way you expected? If you've ever faced a detour or disappointment in your pursuit of a passion project, this conversation will speak straight to your heart. This week, I’m joined by worship leader, songwriter, and accidental entrepreneur Andrea Olson , founder of Overflow Worship. Andrea opens up about the evolution of her God-shaped dream—from music ministry to equipping worsh...
Jul 02, 2025•26 min•Season 13Ep. 342
Send us a text Ep 341 show notes are here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/341 What part of your dream could you test before you build it? If you’ve ever wondered whether your dream will really work, I have a case study for you today. I’m pulling back the curtain on the creation of my Dreamers Unleashed course to show you how I used beta testing to clarify my offer, gather feedback, and build something that genuinely serves Christian women who are battling imposter syndrome. This conversation...
May 28, 2025•22 min•Season 13Ep. 341
Send us a text Ep 340 show notes are here: https://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/340 Could your self-doubt actually be a spiritual battle in disguise? Taking a step toward your big dream puts a bullseye on your back that the enemy cannot ignore. That’s why it is so important to equip yourself with the truth of God’s Word and put in place an action plan that will help you fight back when imposter syndrome returns. Because it’s not just a mindset hurdle; it’s a spiritual battle the enemy loves to us...
May 21, 2025•25 min•Season 13Ep. 340
Send us a text Ep 339 show notes are here: https://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/339 Have you ever had an idea but you shut it down before it even had a chance? Maybe you think to yourself, “Someone else is already doing this,” or “What if no one’s interested?” or “Maybe later, when I’m more experienced.” That hesitation? That voice of doubt? It might be imposter syndrome. In this episode, we take a deeper look at the subtle ways imposter syndrome keeps you stuck. It’s not always loud or obvious. ...
May 14, 2025•27 min•Season 13Ep. 339
Send us a text Ep 338 show notes are here: https://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/338 Do you feel like you’ll never measure up? If you have a God-shaped dream, maybe you’re familiar with the quiet voice in your head whispering, “Who am I to do this?” That’s imposter syndrome. And it’s likely been hanging around longer than you’ve known. In this episode, you’ll learn: 🧠 A visualization exercise that helps you spot imposter syndrome creeping in 🎭 What imposter syndrome actually sounds like (and why...
May 07, 2025•25 min•Season 13Ep. 338
Send us a text Ep 337 | show notes are here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/337 What if you stepped into your fear of failure? This week I’m talking about fear of failure, what its true source really is, and how you can battle it and get moving on your God-shaped dream. If you’ve been avoiding your dream because you fear you might fail, if you’ve stopped taking steps forward because you feel like you are not enough, this is the episode for you. You can let go of all your striving when you re...
Apr 30, 2025•31 min•Season 13Ep. 337
Send us a text Ep 336 show notes are here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/336 Is this dream going to be worth the effort? Maybe you’ve spent hours designing Canva graphics, rewriting emails, or obsessing over what people might think without ever taking a real step forward. You wonder if your dream is even valid or if you just aren't cut out for this. The truth is, you are not failing. You are distracted. And in this episode, we are naming the lies that are stealing your focus from what God i...
Apr 23, 2025•19 min•Season 13Ep. 336
Send us a text Ep 335 show notes are here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/335 Before we dive in, I’d love your input on how the Devoted Dreamers Podcast can better serve YOU. Whether you’re a longtime listener or this is your first episode, I want to hear what’s resonating, what you need more of, and what’s not working for you. Share your thoughts here: merrittonsa.com/input. When was the last time you truly rested? In a world that glorifies hustle—even in Christian circles—rest often feels ...
Apr 16, 2025•27 min•Season 13Ep. 335
Send us a text Ep 334 show notes are here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/334 What if your dream isn’t a straight line but a winding path that God is faithfully unfolding? That’s the story we’re exploring today with my returning guest Eryn Lynum. I interviewed Eryn in 2017, (eight years ago!) about her first book, 936 Pennies ; it was her very first podcast guest appearance ever! What neither of us could have predicted then was how that tiny step of obedience would lead to something much big...
Apr 09, 2025•25 min•Season 13Ep. 334
Send us a text Ep 333 show notes are here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/333 What if money doesn’t have to be a barrier to starting your dream? If you’ve been holding back on your God-shaped dream because of financial concerns, this episode is packed with creative strategies to help you move forward—even on a tight budget. This is the final conversation in my financial series from Season 10. It is such a practical conversation full of wisdom about launching a dream without overspending. My ...
Apr 02, 2025•51 min•Season 13Ep. 333
Send us a text Ep 332 show notes are here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/332 What if getting clear on your purpose is easier than you think? Have you ever wondered, What am I good at? or How can my unique strengths help me pursue meaningful work? If those questions have crossed your mind, this episode is for you. Last week, I introduced you to Jill Felix, a certified Core Clarity facilitator and passionate coach who helps believers understand how God has gifted them. In part 2 of my convers...
Mar 26, 2025•30 min•Season 13Ep. 332
Send us a text Ep 331 | Show notes are here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/331 How do you hold onto a dream when life events interrupt your plans? Maybe you’re in a season where your dreams feel out of reach because of unexpected challenges—grief, loss, or simply the weight of life’s responsibilities. Is God still working, even in the waiting? Jill Felix knows what it’s like to navigate deep loss while still holding onto a God-shaped dream. In this conversation, she shares how personal grie...
Mar 19, 2025•29 min•Season 13Ep. 331
Send us a text Ep 330 show notes are here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/330 Are you living out the purpose God intended for you? Maybe you’ve spent years searching for clarity, trying to find your unique purpose as a Christian, and it seems like the answers are just out of reach. What if the key was there all along, hidden in plain sight? Purpose can feel elusive—especially if you’re multi-passionate and have difficulty choosing just one thing to pursue. However, I’ve learned some key less...
Mar 12, 2025•22 min•Season 13Ep. 330
Send us a text Ep 329 show notes are here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/329 Does the Bible have something to say about your purpose? You bet it does! You were uniquely created by God. He knew you before you were born. He put you on the earth in a specific time and place. And He’s given you good gifts that He intends for you to use for His glory. But if all of that is true, why is it so difficult to figure out your purpose? I’ll be responding to questions about purpose throughout the month ...
Mar 05, 2025•22 min•Season 13Ep. 329
Send us a text Find show notes for episode 328 here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/328 Can God turn your difficult story into a meaningful ministry? Maybe you sense God nudging you toward something meaningful, but you’re unsure of the practical steps to get there. Perhaps you see a need but feel overwhelmed by what you don’t know. If that’s you, you’re in the right place! In this second half of my conversation with Kirsten D Samuel, she shares practical steps for building a dream from the g...
Feb 26, 2025•39 min•Season 13Ep. 328
Send us a text Ep 327 | Show notes are here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/327 Are you hiding a story that God might want you to share? Kirsten D Samuel understands the weight of carrying a painful story alone. When God first prompted her to share her personal testimony about her husband’s pornography addiction and their resulting marriage crisis, her answer was a firm “no.” She was comfortable mentoring young moms and staying in the background—until God had different plans. This is part 1 ...
Feb 19, 2025•37 min•Season 13Ep. 327
Send us a text Find show notes for episode 326 here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/326 Do you see yourself how God sees you? Not sure how to answer that? Start here: How do you respond when offered a compliment? Do you receive the kind words and say, “Thank you,” or do you feel uncomfortable, brush it off, diminish it, or change the subject? If it’s any of the latter options, you are not the only one! And we’re going to help you get past it here today. This episode is about learning to see ...
Feb 12, 2025•25 min•Season 13Ep. 326
Send us a text Find show notes for episode 325 here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/325 Have you ever believed something about yourself that wasn’t true? In this week’s episode of The Devoted Dreamers Podcast , we’re diving into the lies that hold us back from fully embracing our God-given value and worth. These false beliefs—whether about our abilities, identity, or purpose—can keep us stuck in fear and self-doubt. But when we uncover them and replace them with God’s truth, we can step forw...
Feb 05, 2025•19 min•Season 13Ep. 325
Send us a text Find show notes for episode 324 here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/324 Welcome to Season 13 of The Devoted Dreamers Podcast ! This year marks a shift we return to weekly episodes—each centered around a monthly theme to help you tackle the biggest barriers to pursuing your God-shaped dream. Expect a mix of shorter solo episodes and insightful guest interviews that provide inspiration and actionable advice. In this episode, I share the results of the 2024 listener survey, incl...
Jan 29, 2025•27 min•Season 13Ep. 324
Send us a text Could accountability, community, and group coaching help bring your dream to life in 2025? What if you could find all three in one nurturing space that welcomes your messy action? In this final mini-episode in the 3-part series, I’ve shifted from my regular podcast rhythms in order to bring you on what you need most: strategies to help you make real progress on your God-shaped dream. And this episode is about how you can start taking weekly action on your dream. This bonus episode...
Jan 22, 2025•17 min
Send us a text What connections and relationships are helping you bring your dream to life in 2025? In this second of three mini-episodes, I’m shaking things up and focusing on what you need most: strategies to help you make real progress on your God-shaped dream. And this one is all about surrounding yourself with authentic community. This bonus episode takes you behind the scenes with client testimonials about what it’s like to participate in my high-touch community, Dream Believers. This comm...
Jan 15, 2025•11 min
Send us a text What tools and strategies do you need to bring your dream to life in 2025? In this first of three mini-episodes, I’m shaking things up and focusing on what you, my dedicated listeners, need most: strategies to help you make real progress on your God-shaped dream. This bonus episode takes you behind the scenes and gives you a free resource to help you get better at speaking about your dream out loud with confidence. You’ll hear firsthand from participants who have transformed their...
Jan 08, 2025•8 min
Send us a text Find show notes for episode 323 here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/323 Are you ready to stop procrastinating so you can finally take action on a dream? Get my top 3 dos and don’ts from eight years of podcasting and building a business from scratch. Here’s what I wish I’d known at the beginning to help you get there faster and easier than I did. If you’re a Christian woman with a dream to write a book, build a ministry, or start a business, you’ll gain some simple actions you...
Dec 18, 2024•31 min•Season 12Ep. 323
Send us a text ✨ Dream Believers ~ a virtual community for Christian women with big dreams. Join the waitlist for exclusive, early access in 2025: https://www.merrittonsa.com/dreamco ✨ Find the show notes for episode 322 here: https://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/322 Is fear holding you back? Meet Amy Lively, an accidental author whose journey from nervous neighbor to community catalyst will inspire you. Despite not identifying as a traditional writer, Amy has published two books and created nume...
Dec 04, 2024•48 min•Season 12Ep. 322
Send us a text ✨ Listener Survey ~ Give Your Feedback Here: https://www.merrittonsa.com/feedback ✨ Find the show notes for this episode here: https://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/321 What are you longing for as we enter into the Advent season? There is always a laundry list of things to do as the holidays enter full-swing, whether it’s shopping, decorating, cooking, baking, Christmas cards, or other activities that keep you on the go every year in the month prior to Christmas. And yet Advent invi...
Nov 20, 2024•39 min•Season 12Ep. 321
Send us a text Find the show notes here: https://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/320 ✨ Dream Believers ~ a virtual community for Christian women with big dreams. Join the waitlist for exclusive early-bird access. Sign up here: https://www.merrittonsa.com/dreamco ✨ Could God use the pain of your past to grow a dream in your heart? Kim Tschirret grew up in what appeared to be a normal home, but the hidden truth of her father’s alcoholism and abuse was a source of deep pain and secrecy. The only safe p...
Nov 06, 2024•31 min•Season 12Ep. 320
Send us a text Find the show notes here: https://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/319 🤩 Hey Dreamer, join our Community Conversation calls – a supportive monthly opportunity to practice talking about your dream. Register here: https://merrittonsa.com/connect 🤩 Is life so busy that you can’t imagine making time for a dream? Whether you’re working full-time, part-time, or somewhere in between; navigating life with teenagers; caring for aging parents or small children; serving in your community or you...
Oct 23, 2024•40 min•Season 12Ep. 319
Send us a text Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/318 🤩 Have a God-shaped dream? We have a monthly call where you can share with other Christian women about your dream. Sign up today for our next Community Conversation: https://merrittonsa.com/connect 🤩 Are you waiting for confirmation from God? You have a big dream but you’ve felt unsure about whether you should take the leap of faith to begin. You’re waiting for God to confirm the idea or give you insight about how you’...
Oct 09, 2024•27 min•Season 12Ep. 319
Send us a text Find the show notes here: https://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/317 🤩 Join our Community Conversation calls – a supportive monthly opportunity to practice talking about your dream. Register here: https://merrittonsa.com/connect 🤩 Do you have to be on social media to attract the people your dream is meant to serve? My guest Mary Kathryn Tiller—a writer and co-founder of “Writing Off Social”—is here to share her transformative journey of leaving social media behind. “Writing Off Soc...
Sep 25, 2024•44 min•Season 12Ep. 317
Send us a text Find the show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/316 🤩 Join our Community Conversation calls – a supportive monthly opportunity to practice talking about your dream. Register here: https://merrittonsa.com/connect 🤩 Are insecurities keeping you from pursuing a dream? Former child actress Wendi Lou Lee had often wondered if God could use her role in the cast of Little House on the Prairie to reach people with the gospel. But doubt and insecurity stood in the way of her...
Sep 11, 2024•39 min•Season 12Ep. 316
