The Devoted Dreamers Podcast

Merritt Onsa: Dream Coach | Faith-based Business Owner | Christian Entrepre
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The Devoted Dreamers Podcast

Whether you have a dream in your heart or aren’t sure what God might be calling you to, The Devoted Dreamers Podcast will encourage you on the journey. This space is dedicated to sharing stories every week of women who are following Jesus and pursuing their God-given gifts in beautifully imperfect ways. You’ll hear about the fears and challenges that threaten their dreams as well as the joy, courage and confidence that comes from following Jesus even in the unexpected…especially in the unexpected. I’m your host, Merritt Onsa, and my prayer is that this show will meet you where you are in your walk with God. I hope you will come away from the podcast each week with encouragement to begin pursuing your own dreams even when you still feel flawed, imperfect, unfinished and not ready. Because if you wait until you are perfect, you will never take the first step. Join us!

  1. 6 DAYS AGO · BONUS

    Build Momentum for your God-Shaped Dream in the Dreamer Lab

    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 takes you behind the scenes of a recent Dreamer Lab accountability call to hear what it’s like on the inside. A member testimonial shares about our gentle approach to goal setting and accountability, celebrating small wins, and the mindset shifts necessary to successfully pursue your dream. Ready to plan and take the next actions that will bring your dream to life? Hit play to get started now! Then join the waitlist for the Dreamer Lab today at: https://www.merrittonsa.com/dreamerlab Doors will open again for the next cohort by summer 2025.   NEXT STEPS: Join Dream Believers: https://www.merrittonsa.com/ibelieve Connect with me: Website || Instagram || Book a Discovery Call Get Connected with the Facebook Community Support the Podcast Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts/iTunes Subscribe: on Apple Podcasts * on Android

    17 min

  2. JAN 15 · BONUS

    Where to Find Deeply Supportive Community for Your Dream

    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 community is designed specifically for Christian women with a God-shaped dream who’ve haven’t found the support they need for taking big, bold action on their kingdom-focused dreams. Ready to find a deeply supportive community to accompany you on the journey to your God-shaped dream? Hit play to get started now! And then sign up to join our community today at: https://www.merrittonsa.com/ibelieve     NEXT STEPS: Join Dream Believers: https://www.merrittonsa.com/ibelieve Connect with me: Website || Instagram || Book a Discovery Call Get Connected with the Facebook Community Support the Podcast Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts/iTunes Subscribe: on Apple Podcasts * on Android

    11 min

  3. JAN 8 · BONUS

    How to Talk about Your Dream Out Loud with Confidence

    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 ability to communicate about a dream through our monthly calls together. Ready to find your voice and gain the confidence to articulate your vision? Hit play to get started now!   NEXT STEPS: RSVP to attend the next Dream Out Loud call: https://merrittonsa.com/dreamoutloud Connect with me: Website || Instagram || Book a Discovery Call Get Connected with the Facebook Community Support the Podcast Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts/iTunes Subscribe: on Apple Podcasts * on Android

    8 min

  4. 12/18/2024

    Faith-Filled Dos and Don’ts for Pursuing a God-Given Dream

    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 can take today to support you on your journey. You’ll learn: 🔍 A simple mindset shift that will help unlock your potential,  💡 The remarkable value of treating your dream like a testing ground, and 💫 How to counter negative self-talk so you can start believing in yourself again. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for the encouragement to take a big leap, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration to help you bring your God-shaped dream to life.  Press play and let’s get started!   ✨✨✨✨✨ NEXT STEPS:  Connect with Merritt: Website || Instagram || Let’s Chat Join the Facebook Community Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts/iTunes Subscribe: on Apple Podcasts * on Android   MORE ABOUT THE DEVOTED DREAMERS PODCAST: Produced by Jonathan R. Clauson. Theme music by Reaktor Productions. Ad music by Komiku.

    31 min

  5. 12/04/2024

    Overcoming Excuses, Moving Past Fear & Taking the Next Step

    ✨ 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 numerous resources for faith-based community building.  In this episode, Amy shares her vulnerable story of overcoming fears, trusting God, and launching neighborhood Bible studies. Learn how she transformed daily scripture readings into actionable faith practices, and discover practical tips for turning your own spiritual nudges into meaningful action.  Amy’s story proves that with faith, the first step doesn’t have to be perfect—it just has to be taken. In this episode you’ll learn from Amy about: 🕯️A simple morning routine to fuel your peace & connection to God’s purpose,  🚶‍♀️Why it’s all about taking that first step, even when you feel scared and ill-equipped, plus ✨ The power of making bold and unexpected requests for access to extraordinary opportunities. This episode is all about the journey of ditching excuses so you can finally listen to the Lord’s promptings and start simply to do something about them.  Get ready to be encouraged in this episode of the Devoted Dreamers podcast. Connect with Amy: Website Facebook Instagram   Connect with Merritt: Website  Instagram  LinkedIn Book a Discovery Call Get Connected in Our Facebook group Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes Subscribe:  on Apple Podcasts  on Spotify on Android  MORE ABOUT THE DEVOTED DREAMERS PODCAST: Produced by Jonathan R. Clauson. Theme music by Reaktor Productions. Ad music by Komiku.

    48 min

  6. 11/20/2024

    Advent Longing, Book Writing & the Seeds of a New Dream || Caroline Cobb

    ✨ 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 invites us to experience this season in a very different way than the hustle and bustle of our modern culture. Tune in as singer-songwriter Caroline Cobb introduces her brand-new Advent devotional—Advent for Exiles: 25 Devotions to Awaken Gospel Hope in Every Longing Heart—and encourages us toward the quiet moments that invite our longing for the coming Savior.   In this episode you’ll learn from Caroline about: 💡 A new way to engage your family in the longing of Advent this December,  ✨ Continuing to plant seeds for your dream even when you don’t know what will grow, and ❤️ How being beloved by God surpasses any dream or achievement. She also shares about the book writing process and about writing an Advent devotional to complement her Advent album A Seed, A Sunrise as well as an update about the experience of becoming a published author through this new project.  Get ready to be encouraged and pointed to the longing we find in Advent as we welcome Caroline Cobb back to the Devoted Dreamers podcast. Connect with Caroline: Website Facebook Instagram YouTube Spotify   Connect with Merritt: Website  Instagram  LinkedIn Book a Discovery Call Get Connected in Our Facebook group Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes Subscribe:  on Apple Podcasts  on Spotify on Android  MORE ABOUT THE DEVOTED DREAMERS PODCAST: Produced by Jonathan R. Clauson. Theme music by Reaktor Productions. Ad music by Komiku.

    39 min

  7. 11/06/2024

    God’s Hand in Healing Childhood Trauma via Equine Therapy || Kim Tschirret

    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 place she knew as a child was in her horse’s stable. By God’s mercy, grace, and eventual healing of her childhood trauma, the story doesn’t end there. In fact, it continues to be told in the healing of more than 2,000 children over the past 15 years who have benefited from her nonprofit ministry called Hope Reins. Tune in as Kim shares insights on the power of equine therapy for healing childhood trauma and how God planted a dream in her heart for hurting kids to find hope and healing through a relationship with rescued horses. If you’ve been looking for examples of how God might use your story for a bigger purpose, don’t miss this conversation! It is sure to ignite your faith and give you courage as we talk about: 💡 How God often illuminates purpose through personal healing,  ✨ The comfort we receive from God and give in return to the people our dreams serve, and ❤️ Anchoring your day with spiritual practices that nurture your connection with God. This episode is for you if you have a heart for hurting kids or rescued horses or you just need the reminder that God can use all the broken things for our good and for His glory. Connect with Kim & Hope Reins: Website Facebook Instagram X Connect with Merritt: Website  Instagram  LinkedIn Book a Discovery Call Get Connected in Our Facebook group Leave a Review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes Subscribe:  on Apple Podcasts  on Spotify on Android MORE ABOUT THE DEVOTED DREAMERS PODCAST: Produced by Jonathan R. Clauson. Theme music by Reaktor Productions. Ad music by Komiku.

    31 min

  8. 10/23/2024

    How to Juggle Life to Find Time for Your Dreams || Vivian Cumins

    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 your church, there are countless obligations that compete for your valuable and limited time. It’s hard to imagine where you’d find “extra” time to write, pursue a business idea, or build the ministry you’ve been dreaming about.  If you’re waiting to find time so you can get serious about a passion project, I’ve got to be honest with you: It won’t just happen. The daily demands of life will always stand in the way of your ambitions.  But what if a shift in perspective could help make space for what matters?  My guest Vivian Cumins is a writer, speaker, and host of the Juggling Life, Finding Balance Podcast, and this episode is about her journey of seeing her imbalanced life, listening to the Lord, and finally stopping to do something about it.  Listen in and you’ll learn from practical examples about:  🚶‍♀️ How a morning routine can set the tone for a balanced and Christ-centered day,   ✨ The importance of trusting God’s plans, especially in challenging times, and 💡 Prioritizing fun and self-care for a spiritually healthy and joyful life. If you’ve ever struggled to maintain balance in your own life, Vivian’s story offers an encouraging alternative focused on three pillars: God first, self-care, and fun.  May this episode be an encouragement toward more balance in your daily life and a deepening relationship with the Lord.  NEXT STEPS:  Connect with Merritt: Website || Instagram || Book a Discovery Call Get Connected with the Dreamers Facebook Community Leave a Review: Apple Podcasts/iTunes Subscribe: on Apple Podcasts * on Android MORE ABOUT THE DEVOTED DREAMERS PODCAST: Produced by Jonathan R. Clauson. Theme music by Reaktor Productions. Ad music by Komiku.

    40 min
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Whether you have a dream in your heart or aren’t sure what God might be calling you to, The Devoted Dreamers Podcast will encourage you on the journey. This space is dedicated to sharing stories every week of women who are following Jesus and pursuing their God-given gifts in beautifully imperfect ways. You’ll hear about the fears and challenges that threaten their dreams as well as the joy, courage and confidence that comes from following Jesus even in the unexpected…especially in the unexpected. I’m your host, Merritt Onsa, and my prayer is that this show will meet you where you are in your walk with God. I hope you will come away from the podcast each week with encouragement to begin pursuing your own dreams even when you still feel flawed, imperfect, unfinished and not ready. Because if you wait until you are perfect, you will never take the first step. Join us!

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  • Creator
    Merritt Onsa: Dream Coach | Faith-based Business Owner | Christian Entrepre
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    363
  • Rating
    Clean
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    The Devoted Dreamers Podcast

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