087 || Pursuing the Dream When You Feel Misunderstood || Blythe Scott

Send us Fan Mail Blythe Scott has a passion is to see Christ’s purposes furthered on this earth and to help mobilize and equip the Church to join Him in the “renewal of all things,” further redemption, and advocate for the vulnerable through politics and policy. Over the years, this passion has become focused on the intersection of faith and politics, and Blythe has spent much of her professional and personal life working in this arena. Her passion also led her to co-found Denver City Forum in the spring of 2017, which helps Christians engage – and engage well – with one another and with non-Christians on topics of politics, policy and culture in today’s world.   In this episode, Blythe talks about Denver City Forum and its mission in the city of Denver. She also shares what it feels like to be misunderstood in her dream, how she’s dealt with that disappointment and offers suggestions, in case it happens with you and your dream. You will also learn the value of not overthinking your dream (which can stand in the way of getting started) and gain a helpful tip about a morning ritual to help curb your thinking so you can be more fruitful and Christ-centered in your day. In addition to City Forum, Blythe is a consultant for the faith-based education reform non-profit, The Expectations Project (TEP). Prior to TEP, Blythe was a Fellow at The Clapham Group, the Outreach Director for her church in Washington, DC (The District Church), and helped found DC127, a foster care non-profit focused on equipping, mobilizing, and uniting churches around foster care and adoption. Her passions also include reading, talking all things Narnia, all animals, trail running and exploring (or “runsploring”) her beautiful home state of Colorado and, most importantly, spending time with her amazing husband and baby girl (adopted in September of 2017)! You’ll find the show notes, links to the resources mentioned, more about Denver City Forum, and all the ways to connect with Blythe, here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/87   MENTIONED ON THE SHOW: Denver Institute for Faith & Work blog, events, meet-up groups, Fellowship program and other resources to help develop and grow believers in their vision, work and calling. BOOKS: The Sacred Enneagram: Finding Your Unique Path to Spiritual Growth by Christopher L. Heuretz In the Name of Jesus: Reflections on Christian Leadership by Henry Nouwen   Get More Involved...Become a Devoted Dreamers Patron.   Learn More Here:  https://www.patreon.com/DevotedDreamersPodcast   GET CONNECTED:   Find your tribe in the Devoted Dreamers Insiders Facebook Group where you can connect with other like-minded women in pursuit of their God-shaped dreams. Leave your review of the show on iTunes or Stitcher Sign up for Dream Believers. Just $49/month or $490 for the year (get 2 months free!) NEXT STEPS:Connect with Merritt: Website || Instagram || Book a CallLeave a Review: Apple Podcasts/iTunesSubscribe: on Apple Podcasts * on AndroidJoin the Dream Believers communityMORE ABOUT THE DEVOTED DREAMERS PODCAST:Produced by Jonathan R. Clauson. Theme music by Reaktor Productions. Ad music by Komiku.