If you’ve wondered whether you’ve missed your chance to pursue a dream, this conversation offers a much-needed perspective shift. God’s calling on your life transcends age because wisdom and experience are assets, not hindrances. In this episode with Heather Creekmore, we talk about managing the fear of not feeling qualified, shifting into a biblical perspective on growing old, and fighting the thoughts and insecurities that keep your dream hidden.
303 || How to Re-Energize Your Faith through the Practice of Wonder || Jen Weaver
Are you afraid of what God might do with your dream? If fear has been a driving force in your dream (or lack thereof), it’s time to go deeper in your faith. Jen Weaver shares in this episode about how to manage the fear of not feeling qualified for the dream God has given you. Rather than quit when you hit a fear roadblock, you can choose to walk through your fear with God—who is the antidote to fear—so He can re-energize your faith with the truth of His Word.
302 || [Solo] How to Persevere When You Want to Quit Your Dream || Merritt Onsa
What do you do when a dream feels too hard? Somewhere along the journey of saying “yes” to a God-shaped dream you’ll probably ask yourself why you did that. It’s daunting to attempt something you’ve never done before like writing a book, starting a business, or taking the risk of putting your creative work into the world. I wouldn’t blame you for wanting to quit, but I also don’t want you to miss out on the hope that can be found while you’re muddling through the messy middle.
301 || Why Dreaming Big Is a Trust-Builder for Your Faith || Rachel Bates
Is there a God-nudge you’ve been ignoring? Rachel Bates never imagined starting a nonprofit; in fact, her current role leading the Beauties ministry feels outside of her comfort zone and skill set on most days. But she said ‘yes’ anyway, because the ministry has touched Rachel’s life and the faith of her young daughter so deeply. She couldn’t ignore the Spirit’s prompting to grow the ministry to reach girls beyond her home community—or that she was the one to begin this work.
300 || How to Not Miss God’s Purpose for Your Life || Tracey Gates
Is it possible to miss God’s plan? As the years went by raising children and working odd jobs, Tracey Gates felt there was more she could do with her skills and gifts. She thought maybe she would write a book one day, but she had no idea how to begin or what her topic would be. So she set aside that dream for another time. Occasionally it would come up in conversation with a friend or her spouse but there was never enough clarity to move forward. By age 50, though, she began to wonder if she’d totally missed what God had planned for her.
299 || How an Unexpected Layoff Brought a Dream to Life || Shadia Hrichi
What are you waiting on God to do? Sometimes we are so busy looking ahead for an answer to prayer or a change in circumstance that we miss out on what He’s doing right in front of us. Today’s guest, Shadia Hrichi, shares the unexpected twist in her career journey and how it revealed her God-shaped dream. You’ll learn about trusting God when progress is slow, how downtime brings you closer to the Lord, and the vital role of wise mentors in your life and dreams.
298 || How to Start out Your Dream in Alignment with God || Polly Payne
How do you know if you’re following God’s plan for your dream? I hear this question often from listeners and it’s why I’m honored to bring back the inspiring Polly Payne of Horacio Printing to share her heart for putting structure around how we begin to plan and pursue our dreams (anytime, not just at the new year). We talk about how to nurture your weekly schedule and make space for a dream, as well as how to set goals and intentions that stick.
297 || How to Overcome Fear and Take Leaps of Faith Toward a Dream || Polly Payne
Have you ever felt unqualified for the dream God has given you? You are not alone. Polly Payne shares how she learned the value of her creative nature, given by the Creator, and how He transitioned her out of a career in corporate advertising to use her gifts for a ministry and business that would glorify God and serve His people. You’ll learn about the challenges, strategies, and faith journey in her career shift, how she’s sharing her knowledge and experience with other creators, and the profound effect of surrendering our dreams and their outcomes to God's control.