You’re reading your Bible and praying throughout the day and yet God still doesn’t feel close. You don’t have a discipline problem, so it’s got to be something else.
In this episode, I’m back in conversation with Kari Eliza, the voice behind Held Right Here, where she helps parents raise children in faith in a way that feels safe and connected rather than pressured and performative.
What Kari understands about how human beings are wired is changing the way I see my own relationship with God, and I think it will do the same for you.
We’re talking this time about what it looks like to pursue a God-given dream when your body is tense, your mind is running, and God feels far away.
And more importantly, what to do about it.
Here’s some of what we cover:
Why creativity, obedience, and joy with God are not things you produce, they are things that happen when you feel safe with him
How your body signals disconnection from God before your mind catches up
Why God is not disappointed in your humanness and how knowing that changes everything
This is part two in the series with Kari. If you haven’t listened to episode 359 yet, start there first, then come back here.
One thing Kari said that I keep coming back to: the calling itself is a gift to you, not just to the people it will eventually serve.
If you’re ready to pursue your dream rooted in God’s Word, aligned with the way you’re wired, and supported by women who get it, come find your people in the Dream Believers community.
👉 merrittonsa.com/dreambelievers
🔗 Connect with Kari Eliza
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Devoted Dreamers is hosted by Merritt Onsa — a Christian life coach, mentor, speaker, and founder of the Dream Believers community. New episodes drop every week for the woman who believes her best chapter isn’t behind her.