The Devoted Dreamers Podcast

Send us Fan Mail Find the show notes here:  http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/289     Have you ever felt afraid when starting to step into a dream? If so, you are 100% not alone; in fact, one of the most valuable discoveries I made in the first six months of hosting my podcast was that every woman I spoke to said she feels the same. I reveal this juicy nugget about dreamers in a recent interview...

Send us Fan Mail Find the show notes here:  http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/288   Are you navigating a huge life transition right now? I recently sat down with Joy Bartholomew, host of The Divorce Confidante Podcast,  and we talked about how to think about dreams during a significant life transition like divorce.  Whether or not you’ve experienced divorce, you likely know someone who has. (Why...

Send us Fan Mail Find the show notes here:  http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/287   What strategies can help you stay consistent in pursuing a God-shaped dream?  Buckle up! When you’re starting out with a big dream idea, your emotions can take you on a journey that puts any amusement park rollercoaster to shame. It all begins with excitement and elation. Then, as you start to get serious about th...

Send us Fan Mail Find the show notes here:  http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/286   Seeking clarity and confidence for pursuing a God-shaped dream? Time, money, energy, and having little kids at home often top the list of big reasons women put their dreams on hold. However, I’ve discovered 3 traps that are an even greater threat because we don’t always recognize their power in our lives. If you’v...

Send us Fan Mail Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/285 Can the Dreamer Lab support a dreamer like you?  Over the last three weeks I’ve highlighted The Dreamer Lab—my signature group coaching program—where we build community, clarity and confidence to help you finally take meaningful action for your God-shaped dream. This week you’re a fly on the wall for a conversation with...

Send us Fan Mail Find show notes here:  http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/284 What does “Christ in me” really mean?  Last year I created a group coaching experience called The Dreamer Lab where women with big dreams could come together to build community, find clarity through action, and grow their confidence as they pursue a God-shaped dream.  Today I want you to meet another Dreamer Lab member,...

Send us Fan Mail Find show notes here:  http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/283 Why is there so much pressure to figure out the dream before you start? Most women say it’s the fear of getting it wrong, making a mistake, or misunderstanding God’s prompting and falling out of His will.  But truly, these concerns have nothing on God. He is not afraid of you getting it wrong. He’s not withholding his d...

Send us Fan Mail 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 community around the experience of pursuing a dream. Together, they invite clarity by taking action and invigorate confidence by doing it all in the nurturing community of sincere like-minded believe...

Send us Fan Mail 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 the importance of belonging in the body of Christ and the impact of community as we pursue our dreams. Join me and Katy as we unravel the significance of community, acknowledge the challenges, and u...

Send us Fan Mail 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 she didn’t expect to get the green light when she was eight months pregnant with her sixth child. Today she is the author of two Bible studies, president of She Laughs Ministries, a writer for Proverbs 31...

Send us Fan Mail 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 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 tim...

Send us Fan Mail Find show notes here. 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 you a place to go DEEP with your audience and to talk about things that truly inspire you and will, ultimately, attract people to you and your work. If you’ve ever felt a tug to launch your own podca...

Send us Fan Mail Find show notes here.  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 oldie-but-goodie episodes this month. Each week builds upon the others with tangible faith-inspired lessons and encouragement for you to find renewed energy for your dream.   Looking to go deeper in y...

Send us Fan Mail Find the Show Notes here. 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 some oldie-but-goodie episodes this month. Each week builds upon the others with tangible faith-inspired lessons and encouragement for you to find renewed energy for your dream. What if you had a road ma...

Send us Fan Mail Find show notes here. 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 oldie-but-goodie episodes this month. Each week builds upon the others with tangible faith-inspired lessons and encouragement for you to find renewed energy for your dream. What if you were brave enoug...

Send us Fan Mail Find the show notes here.    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 oldie-but-goodie episodes this month. Each week builds upon the others with tangible faith-inspired lessons and encouragement for you to find renewed energy for your dream.     What if you stepp...

Send us Fan Mail Find show notes here.   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 Struggle is Real: Purpose in the Pain . Her God-shaped dream has her on a mission of equipping women to live in freedom and confidence by resting in who God says we are. In this conversation Keagan...

Send us Fan Mail 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 dream you haven’t had the courage to step into. The voice of imposter syndrome will suggest to you that it’s not the right time, you’re not the right person, you’re not ready to do this, or that it’s...

Send us Fan Mail Find show notes here.  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 become what it is today. When Eryn first came on the show five years ago, we discussed her book on the topic of intentional parenting and her search for a publisher despite her small platform.  In this e...

Send us Fan Mail Find show notes here. 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 with her husband and three boys and they spent their time hiking, camping, and exploring the Rocky Mountains. Eryn’s passion has been to come alongside authors and help them market the message God h...

Send us Fan Mail  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 began to feel a “divine burden.” She sensed there was something new God was prompting her to do with her time and her desire to nurture friendships among women. Her kids were getting older. She had more...

Send us Fan Mail Find show notes here.    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, dreams, and ideas she wanted to share with the world. Even as a child she had a sense that this would be her path. While on that journey life got in the way, fear stepped in, and she started playin...

Send us Fan Mail Find the show notes here. 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 understand when you share about your God-shaped dream? Or maybe you’re just hoping they’ll celebrate that little milestone you just reached, but their reception is a bit too lukewarm for your likin...

Send us Fan Mail Find show notes here.  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, her vision was to become a writer and a speaker, maybe even the next Lysa Terkurst. But God was writing a different story for Emily, and that’s what today’s episode is all about! Emily reached out to...

Send us Fan Mail Find show notes here.    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 launches into this conversation with a reminder of the changing nature of our dreams over time and life transitions. There’s a palpable tension between taking tangible steps towards a dream and the r...