Send us a text Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/315 💥 This episode is brought to you by Dream Believers – a new virtual community for inspiration, accountability & practical resources that will help you bring your God-shaped dream to life! Click to learn more and join here: merrittonsa.com/dreambelievers Let’s Go After Our Dreams Together! 💥 Are you ready to invest in yourself for the sake of your dream? Does it feel like investing in yourself is selfish? You’re not...
Aug 28, 2024•35 min•Season 12Ep. 315
Send us a text Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/314 💥 This episode is brought to you by Dream Believers – a new virtual community for inspiration, accountability & practical resources to bring your God-shaped dream to life! 💥 Register for the free “Start Your Dream in 30 Days” workshop coming up on August 22nd. RSVP at: merrittonsa.com/workshop and Let’s Go Together! How disciplined do you need to be to take on a big dream? You’d never guess it by looking from the o...
Aug 21, 2024•29 min•Season 12Ep. 314
Send us a text Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/313 💥 This episode is brought to you by Dream Believers – a new virtual community for inspiration, accountability & practical resources to bring your God-shaped dream to life! Beginners are welcome!! 💥 Join us by attending a free workshop on August 22nd so you can “Start Your Dream in 30 Days.” RSVP at: merrittonsa.com/dreamco and Let’s Go Together! ✨✨✨✨✨ Have big dreams but feel uncertain how to begin? This week on th...
Aug 14, 2024•26 min•Season 12Ep. 313
Send us a text Find the show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/312 How will you find balance between your dreams and your kids’ school routines? Amidst the flurry of back-to-school preparations, are you also quietly pondering what this season holds for your personal dreams? If you’re a mom with kids still living at home, your routines (and theirs) are likely about to shift big time! For some, you’ll have more free time than you’ve had in years. (<- This was me as my youngest went...
Aug 07, 2024•37 min•Season 12Ep. 312
Send us a text Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/311 💥 This episode is brought to you by Dream Believers – a new virtual community for inspiration, accountability & practical resources to bring your God-shaped dream to life! 💥 Beginners are welcome!! Join the Dream Believers waitlist at: merrittonsa.com/dreamco and Let’s Go Together! What if you started asking better questions about your God-shaped dream? This week we’re diving into the essential art of asking better...
Jul 31, 2024•23 min•Season 12Ep. 311
Send us a text Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/310 💥 This episode is brought to you by Dream Believers – a new virtual community for inspiration, accountability & practical resources to bring your God-shaped dream to life! 💥 Beginners are welcome!! Join the waitlist at: merrittonsa.com/dreamco and let’s Go Together! Do you lack the free time to make your God-shaped dream a reality? It’s difficult to imagine when you’ll find a moment to type out the next chapter of ...
Jul 17, 2024•28 min•Season 12Ep. 310
Send us a text Find the show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/309 This episode is brought to you by the Dream Believers virtual community. Get on the waitlist to be notified when the doors are open to new members: https://merrittonsa.com/dreamco What story have you been living in? At 17 years old, Cassandra Smith was living in silence, withdrawn from others, and facing a severe mental health crisis. Never did she imagine that years later she would give keynotes and TEDx talks, writ...
Jul 03, 2024•36 min•Season 12Ep. 309
Send us a text 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-shaped dream? If the obstacles between you and your dream feel overwhelming, it might be time for a game-changer: Community! In this sol...
Jun 19, 2024•27 min•Season 12Ep. 308
Send us a text 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, or a prompting, I bet you’ve had at least one. Maybe it was super subtle. Maybe you didn’t understand it in the moment. Or maybe it’s...
Jun 05, 2024•38 min•Season 12Ep. 307
Send us a text 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 deep into how you can discover and develop your God-given gifts. Whether you have a burning idea for a book you want to write, a busines...
May 22, 2024•28 min•Season 12Ep. 306
Send us a text 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 you look there’s evidence of the glorious ways God made other people: She’s got an eye for design. That one has a knack for speaking e...
May 08, 2024•42 min•Season 12Ep. 305
Send us a text 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 the midst of inevitable aging? When former podcast guest Heather Creekmore reached out to share her new book Aging Gratefully with me, I ...
Apr 24, 2024•45 min•Season 12Ep. 304
Send us a text 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 has given you. Rather than quit when you hit a fear roadblock, you can choose to walk through your fears with God—who is the antidote to...
Apr 10, 2024•43 min•Season 12Ep. 303
Send us a text 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 thing about publishing; or starting a business when you’ve always been a W-2 employee; or taking the risk of inviting strangers to purchas...
Mar 27, 2024•32 min•Season 12Ep. 302
Send us a text 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 faith of her young daughter so deeply. She couldn’t ignore the Spirit’s prompting to grow the ministry and reach girls beyond her home comm...
Mar 13, 2024•46 min•Season 12Ep. 301
Send us a text 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 but she had no idea how to begin or what the topic would be. It didn’t seem urgent at the time. The idea would come up in conversation wi...
Feb 28, 2024•44 min•Season 12Ep. 300
Send us a text 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. In this episode, I am honored to introduce you to Shadia Hrichi, a passionate Bible teacher, award-winning author, and speaker. She’s ...
Feb 14, 2024•41 min•Season 12Ep. 299
Send us a text 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 honored to have the inspiring Polly Payne back for a second episode this month. In case you’re new to Polly, she’s the CEO + Founder of ...
Jan 31, 2024•40 min•Season 12Ep. 298
Send us a text 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 people. Polly Payne is the CEO + Founder of Horacio Printing and in this episode, you’ll hear her talk about the birth of her dream to cr...
Jan 24, 2024•44 min•Season 12Ep. 297
Send us a text THIS EPISODE WAS FIRST PUBLISHED IN JANUARY 2023. Go to show notes for the entire Habits series: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/habits 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 you and support your dream. Each episode focuses on a particular habit and a tip/hack to help you i...
Jan 17, 2024•11 min
Send us a text THIS EPISODE WAS FIRST PUBLISHED IN JANUARY 2023\ Show notes for the entire Habits series are here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/habits 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 strengthen you and support your dream. Each mini episode focuses on a particular habit and a ti...
Jan 16, 2024•11 min
Send us a text THIS EPISODE WAS FIRST PUBLISHED IN JANUARY 2023. Show notes for the entire Habits series are here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/habits 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 habit and a tip/hack to help you implement it. These are short and sweet episodes (~10 minutes eac...
Jan 12, 2024•12 min
Send us a text 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 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 particular habit and a tip/hack to help you implement it. These are short and sweet episodes (~10 min...
Jan 11, 2024•12 min
Send us a text 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 of time that could be used more effectively for pursuing your God-shaped dream. I started weekly planning (off-and-on) about two years...
Jan 10, 2024•10 min
Send us a text 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 enough to spark me into action. Maybe it’ll do the same for you. As of Tuesday morning, I’ve walked four out of four mornings for fift...
Jan 09, 2024•8 min
Send us a text 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 regular rhythms of rest in our lives? This month on the podcast I’m talking about habits to consider that will strengthen you and suppo...
Jan 08, 2024•13 min
Send us a text 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 in the Habit Series. Today is all about the easy way to start a daily Bible reading habit. In this episode, you’ll learn: The benefits...
Jan 05, 2024•11 min
Send us a text 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 sustainable habits into your life. This Habit Series was so popular in 2023 that I’m re-sharing the episodes for your new year’s inspiration. ...
Jan 03, 2024•13 min
Send us a text 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 to yourself for longer than you’d like to admit, this is your cue that it’s time to learn how to talk about it privately if you ever h...
Dec 13, 2023•29 min•Season 11Ep. 296
Send us a text 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 your awareness, you begin to feel excited (a little trepidation often comes with it). Then, when you entertain the possibilities, suddenly there are so many ideas vying for your attention and it’s easy to forget that you are the ...
Dec 06, 2023•21 min•Season 11Ep. 295
