Does the fear of getting it wrong keep you from moving forward on your dream project?
This is one of the most common concerns I hear from Christian women who are looking for the courage to trust God with something that matters deeply.
This episode is for you if you’ve ever wondered whether you’re hearing Him right, whether the timing is off, or whether a mistake means it was never supposed to happen at all.
In this final episode of a four-part series, I’m wrapping up my conversations with co-host Kari Eliza, the voice behind the Instagram account @Held.Right.Here. She is a passionate leader at the intersection of attachment science, nervous system, and Christian faith, and in this conversation, she gets honest about her own seven-year journey of resisting her calling before finally saying yes.
Here’s what we talk about in this episode:
Why God’s timing is often more creative than the plan you had in mind
How going public with your dream will stretch your nervous system and why that’s not a reason to stop
What to do when someone disagrees with or pushes back on what you feel called to share
Kari Eliza shares something I think you’ll hold onto: following your calling is a gift, not a performance.
When you’re not trying to get it right for an audience, you can relax into it. God covers the mistakes. He uses the whole messy journey, including the detours, the slow seasons, and the criticism.
If you are done waiting for the perfect plan before you move forward on your dream, I want you to know you don’t have to figure it out alone. Dream Believers is my virtual community for Christian women who are ready to make real progress on what God has placed on their hearts. Come find us at merrittonsa.com/dreambelievers.
Go back and listen to episodes 359 through 361 if you missed the first three parts of this series. Then come back and let this one settle in.
You were never meant to pursue your dream alone.
🔗 Connect with Kari Eliza
Instagram: Held.Right.Here
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.