What if the thing standing between you and your dream is simply that you have never said it out loud? In this episode, Erin Straza and I talk about renewing our minds, grounding ourselves in who God says we are, and why speaking the dream out loud matters. Erin shares a story about her husband Mike that perfectly captures what happens when we finally stop hiding our hopes for what’s possible. If something has been stirring in your heart and you have been too afraid to name it, this one is for you. Come and listen.
Practice Over Perfection: Faithful Steps Toward Your Dream
In this episode, I'm joined by my friend Erin Straza for a real conversation about the courage it takes to begin. We talk about what happens in our hearts when perfectionism takes over, why a simple outline is often the only antidote we need to move forward, and how treating our early attempts as practice changes the whole game. Whether you are just starting out or in the thick of a dream you have been chasing for years, this conversation is for you.
Faith, Fear & Dreams: Stop Procrastinating, Start Moving
Is the hardest part of your dream just getting started? (For a lot of us, it is.) In this episode, my co-host Erin Straza and I talk honestly about why the idea of your dream often feels safer than the reality of going after it. We explore what it looks like to trust God deeply and still struggle to take action and why that tension is more common than you think. If you've been waiting for the perfect plan or some kind of guarantee before you move forward, this conversation will meet you right where you are.
The Readiness Myth: Start Before You Feel Confident
What if the thing keeping you from your dream isn't a lack of clarity but the belief that you have to feel a certain way first?
In this season opener, I sit down with writer and nonprofit communications consultant Erin Straza to unpack one of the most common things that keeps women stuck: the idea that confidence has to come before courage.
We talk about what's really underneath that "not ready" feeling, how fear disguises itself as wisdom, and what it looks like to take a faithful step when you're still not certain.
Because the dream God gave you deserves more than another season of waiting.
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How to Start the Dream God Gave You with Support Around You
God took Julie Fowler’s personal story of infertility and loss and turned it into a thriving nonprofit ministry and published Bible studies. Julie shares how to navigate publishing options, leverage community support, and stay rooted in your faith. Whether you’re pursuing a new calling or need encouragement in a difficult season, Julie’s wisdom and authenticity will equip you with hope, resources, and a reminder that faithfulness matters more than outcomes.
How One Small Step of Faith Sparked a Bigger Dream
Julie Fowler shares her journey of building a ministry that supports women and couples experiencing infertility and loss. She reveals the challenges and triumphs of turning personal pain into purpose and the power of having authentic community. Tune if for encouragement when you feel unequipped, practical wisdom for launching a support ministry, and heartfelt reminders that our deepest struggles can drive us closer to God and each other. If you're longing for hope or purpose, this conversation is for you.
5 Steps to Reset Your Dream When Summer Ends
Has your God-given dream been on hold all summer? In this episode of The Devoted Dreamers Podcast, discover five practical, faith-filled steps to reconnect with your purpose, overcome fear, and take bold action toward your calling. Perfect for Christian women seeking clarity, courage, and renewed momentum this fall.
How to Move Forward When Procrastination Holds You Back
Get ready to hear the practical steps and honest struggles behind Samantha Wells’ journey to writing and publishing her first Bible study. Learn how she pushed past perfectionism, fear, and procrastination, and hear her heartfelt encouragement for women stepping into their own God-shaped dreams—no matter how small they may seem. If you need a boost for your creative pursuits, this episode will bless your journey.
Why Your God-Given Dream Doesn’t Have to Look “Typical”
Does your dream feel “different” than what you see others doing? Join Bible teacher Samantha Wells on The Devoted Dreamers Podcast as she shares how she embraced the uniqueness of her dream to help women study the passages of the Bible that usually get skipped or skimmed. In doing so she discovered that God had been preparing her all along—listen to this powerful message for Christian women in leadership or ministry.
How to Prepare for the Resistance that Comes with a Calling
Have you ever experienced resistance just as you were about to take those first faithful steps into your dream? Doubt, discouragement, and resistance aren’t signs that you’re on the wrong path. They are often proof that your God-shaped dream truly matters. Discover practical, biblical strategies to recognize, respond to, and rise above this battle so you can walk forward in confidence, anchored in Christ’s victory and unshakeable truth!
When Your People Don’t Get the Dream God Gave You
Have you ever felt misunderstood in your calling? When your people don’t get the dream God gave you, it can shake your confidence. But this episode will help you reframe their response, reconnect with your “why,” and keep going—faithfully and boldly. Listen in for three key mindset shifts and a dose of gospel truth to help you move forward with confidence in what God has invited you to do.
How to Uncover the Business God Already Planted in You
What if the dream God gave you is already growing but in a direction you didn’t expect? In this conversation with Andrea Olson, we explore how God often uses our past experiences, natural wiring, and even disappointments to shape something new in our calling. She shares how a quiet season of listening uncovered a shift in her work, revealing a new mission to equip faith-driven entrepreneurs—something He had been preparing her for all along.
The Power of Surrendering Your Plans to Follow God’s Calling
What if your dream doesn't unfold the way you expected? This week we’re talking about how to embrace the twists and turns of pursuing a God-shaped dream. Guest Andrea Olson shares how her passion for music evolved into leading conferences, equipping worship leaders, and embracing unexpected entrepreneurial shifts. With candid stories of faithful risk-taking and surrendered ambitions, you’ll walk away encouraged to take your own bold steps and trust God on the journey.
How to Test a Business Idea Before You Build It
Wondering if your dream will really work? In this episode, I’m sharing how I tested my course idea before building it—and how you can too. If self-doubt, perfectionism, or fear of failure have kept you from starting, this behind-the-scenes look at Dreamers Unleashed will give you clarity, courage, and your next small step forward.
Fight Imposter Syndrome with the Only Truth That Stands Firm
Could your self-doubt actually be a spiritual battle in disguise? Taking a step toward your big dream puts a bullseye on your back that the enemy cannot ignore. That’s why it is so important to equip yourself with the truth of God’s Word and put in place strategies that will help you fight back when imposter syndrome returns. Listen and learn about the critical shift from “trying harder” to standing on God's promises so you can defeat imposter syndrome.
Is Imposter Syndrome Keeping You Stuck? Here's How to Know
Stuck in a cycle of dreaming and doubting? It might not be laziness or lack of time; it might be imposter syndrome. This is an attack your identity but God’s promises can set you free. Listen in and learn how to spot the lies that keep you playing small so you can finally move forward in the calling God has given you.
How to Recognize Imposter Syndrome Before It Stops You
Does it feel like you’ll never measure up? Like self-doubt is winning the battle for your mind? In this episode, you’ll learn how to recognize imposter syndrome before it blocks the calling God put on your heart. Tune in for a powerful visualization and faith-filled encouragement that will equip you in the battle against imposter syndrome every time that voice gets loud.
Is Fear Whispering That You’re Not Enough?
What if you stepped into your fear of failure? Tune in this week to learn about fear of failure, what its true source really is, and how we can battle it and get moving in the pursuit of our God-shaped dreams. In this episode you’ll learn what our identity in Christ really means, how to shift the way you think about failing again and again, and the good news about why you can stop trying to be enough all on your own.
3 Lies Distracting You from God’s Purposes in Your Life
Are you distracted from God’s purposes for your life? In this episode, we’re uncovering three sneaky lies that may be holding you back from your dreams. Get practical strategies, biblical encouragement, and heartfelt prayer to break free from doubt and distraction. If you’re ready to step forward with courage, clarity, and faith, this episode is your invitation to start living out your purpose. Click play and take your next step today!