023- Merritt Onsa--Pursue Your God-given Dreams Without Shame | Lessons on Faith, Failure, and Passion

In this conversation with Merritt Onsa we explore the journey of pursuing dreams and passions while navigating life's challenges. Merritt Onsa is the host of the well-known Devoted Dreamer podcast and she serves God by coaching women who are pursuing their God-given dreams. We discuss the importance of identity in Christ, the role of community and accountability, and how to overcome fear and embrace failure. Merritt emphasizes the significance of taking small steps towards achieving goals and the value of understanding God-shaped dreams that serve others and spread the gospel while using your God-given gifts. Merritt shares insights on finding passion, embracing failure, the significance of community support in achieving one's goals, and the value of celebrating small wins along the journey.-------Have you followed the Only Love Today Podcast? If so, thank you so much! Would you take a second to leave a review for us on Spotify or Apple Podcasts? It only takes 30 seconds--but it helps the OLT show reach more women around the globe!If you haven't subscribed to https://www.onlylovetoday.com/ you're missing out! I've got some surprises coming to my subscribers in the coming months! I'd love to bless you!Hey friend! I want to remind you of God’s truth and WHO YOU ARE in Christ! The enemy loves to tell lies, so we’ve gotta store Truth in our hearts for those battle days! No matter how you’re feeling, if you’re in Christ—you’re HIS! Don’t forget to grab your FREE “I AM” printable Scripture cards HERE!Are you ready to silence "imposter syndrome" and start pursuing your God-given dream? Let Merritt Onsa help!You've LOVE the Devoted Dreamer Podcast that Merritt Onsa hosts! Take 15 min and check out an episode here!Takeaways from this episodeNavigating life's challenges can lead to unexpected gifts.Pursuing dreams requires understanding one's identity in Christ.Fear of failure often holds people back from pursuing dreams.Community and accountability are crucial in achieving goals.God-shaped dreams are those that serve others and require faith.Failure is a part of the journey and can lead to growth.Small increments of time can be used to pursue dreams.Balancing responsibilities and dreams requires intentionality.It's important to redefine success and expectations. Diligence in managing time is crucial for pursuing dreams.Overcoming shame is essential to unlock one's potential.Moms can successfully navigate multiple callings.Finding passion often involves reflection and trying new things.Embracing failure is part of the growth process.Balancing family and personal dreams requires intentionality.Self-reflection helps in understanding one's strengths and weaknesses.Community support can significantly impact personal growth.Celebrating small wins is important for motivation.Pursuing dreams can be fulfilling even without immediate financial rewards.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Setting the Stage02:58 Navigating Life's Challenges and Caregiving05:56 Pursuing Dreams and Passions09:02 The Importance of Identity in Dream Pursuit11:58 Overcoming Fear and Embracing Failure15:06 The Role of Community and Accountability18:11 Understanding God-Shaped Dreams20:56 Finding Time for Your Dreams24:14 Balancing Life and Pursuing Passions30:55 Diligence and Time Management for Dreams34:47 Overcoming Shame and Self-Doubt37:35 Navigating Multiple Callings as a Mom40:49 Finding Your Passion and Purpose44:03 Embracing Failure and Taking Risks47:53 Balancing Family and Personal Dreams51:37 The Importance of Self-Reflection and Growth56:58 Celebrating Small Wins and Community ImpactKeywordsdreams, identity, caregiving, community, accountability, failure, God-shaped dreams, pursuing passions, time management, personal growth, dreams, motherhood, time management, overcoming shame, personal growth, balancing family, pursuing passions, self-reflection, community impact, encouragement