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 a

How to Re-Energize Your Faith through the Practice of Wonder || Jen Weaver

16 days ago 42m 40s

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 autho

[Solo] How to Persevere When You Want to Quit Your Dream || Merritt Onsa

1 month ago 32m 12s

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 sm

Why Dreaming Big Is a Trust-Builder for Your Faith || Rachel Bates

Mar 13th, 2024 46m 16s

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

How to Not Miss God’s Purpose for Your Life || Tracey Gates

Feb 28th, 2024 44m 10s

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 ha

How an Unexpected Layoff Brought a Dream to Life || Shadia Hrichi

Feb 14th, 2024 41m 27s

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

How to Start out Your Dream in Alignment with God || Polly Payne

Jan 31st, 2024 39m 51s

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

How to Overcome Fear and Take Leaps of Faith Toward a Dream || Polly Payne

Jan 24th, 2024 44m 3s

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

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[Recast] Starting Your Day with Gratitude: A Guide to Making it a Habit || Merritt Onsa

Jan 17th, 2024 10m 33s

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 adopt

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[Bonus] How to Unlock Your Potential: Step Out of Your Comfort Zone and Learn a New Skill || Merritt Onsa

Jan 16th, 2024 11m 21s

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 cons

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[Recast] Three Simple Tips to Help You Effectively Manage Your Email || Christa Hutchins

Jan 12th, 2024 12m 21s

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

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[Recast] How Better Sleep Provides Energy and Clarity for Your Dream || Merritt Onsa

Jan 11th, 2024 12m 21s

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

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[Recast] How a Weekly Planning Ritual Gives You More Time for Your Dream || Merritt Onsa

Jan 10th, 2024 10m 27s

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

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[Recast] 3 Tips to Help You Commit to Moving Your Body Every Day || Merritt Onsa

Jan 9th, 2024 8m 20s

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

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[Recast] Why You Should Add Sabbath Rest to Your Weekly Rhythms || Merritt Onsa

Jan 8th, 2024 13m 28s

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 mode

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[Recast] The Easy Way to Start Reading the Bible Every Day || Merritt Onsa

Jan 5th, 2024 10m 44s

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

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[Recast] How to Build Habits That Nurture Your Dreams All Year Long || Merritt Onsa

Jan 3rd, 2024 12m 57s

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 s

[Solo] The Guaranteed Result of Sharing Your Secret Dream Out Loud || Merritt Onsa

Dec 13th, 2023 28m 48s

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 i

[Solo] Two Ingredients You Need Before Stepping into a Unique Calling || Merritt Onsa

Dec 6th, 2023 20m 44s

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

[Solo] The Truth About Pursuing a Big Dream Your Way || Merritt Onsa

Nov 29th, 2023 25m 53s

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 m

[Solo] How to Avoid Feeling Overwhelmed by What You Don’t Know || Merritt Onsa

Nov 15th, 2023 23m 21s

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 s

[Solo] How to Resist Your Dream Taking Over Your Life || Merritt Onsa

Nov 8th, 2023 20m 50s

You can find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/292 What does the day-to-day of your dream look like? Imagine you could see ten years into the future of your God-shaped dream. What would an “ideal day” in the life of your

How Brain Science and Creativity Can Grow Our Faith || Amy Pierson

Nov 1st, 2023 35m 36s

Find show notes here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/291 What does creativity have to do with spiritual transformation? Amy Pierson is a champion for the spiritually transformative power of creativity. She returns to the podcast to share

[PodSwap] Clarifying Your Message One Stage at a Time || with Host Heather Sager

Oct 25th, 2023 49m 1s

Note about language in this episode: Some of you may listen with children in the room, so I want you to know that there are a few occurrences of profanity in this episode, mostly towards the end of the interview. Find the show notes here: ht

[PodSwap] Why You’ll Always Feel a Little Afraid and That’s a Good Thing || with Host Anne Watson

Oct 18th, 2023 43m 34s

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 ho