Here’s a quick follow-up conversation for you with Erin Straza (who was a guest back in episode 1 of the podcast). In this mini-episode, Erin talks about her newly released book, Comfort Detox: Finding Freedom from the Habits that Bind You. I invited her back to chat with us about how life is different now and what she’s learned from becoming a published author.

I love Erin’s honesty about hitting an emotional wall just a few months before the big launch and what it feels like to put your words out into the world when you can no longer edit them. She shares how she was changed by the process of writing and publishing Comfort Detox and what she learned about her own comfort-seeking behavior. She says her fears and doubts still linger; they just look a little different now than they did when she first came on the show.

I’m right in the middle of reading Comfort Detox, and if you’re looking for freedom from habits that bind you to comfort-seeking instead of bold and courageous living, this one will be a great read for you. You can grab it over on Amazon, here (affiliate link).

Find the show notes, resources and contact information for Erin here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/33

 

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Instead of listening to God, graphic designer Amber Brannon says she was fearful of the unknown in the dream He’d given her. And then there was that day He made it abundantly clear that she was to leave her agency job to create a business of her own.

So, with fear and trepidation, she took that step and found herself in a dream job that’s provided more than enough for her needs and allowed her to build a design business full of heart for telling her clients’ stories.

Amber is a free spirit, a lover of people and Jesus, and a self-confessed coffee-choc-oholic who wants to unleash stunning design on the world. She believes in dreaming big, working hard, finding connection and pushing boundaries. I can’t wait for her to share her bold adventure with you, the fears that kept her from doing it at first, and the beautiful story that finally caused her to listen to what God had been whispering in her ear.

Find the show notes, resources and contact information for Amber here: merrittonsa.com/podcast/32.

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Instead of listening to God, graphic designer Amber Brannon says she was fearful of the unknown in the dream He’d given her. And then there was that day He made it abundantly clear that she was to leave her agency job to create a business of her own.

So, with fear and trepidation, she took that step and found herself in a dream job that’s provided more than enough for her needs and allowed her to build a design business full of heart for telling her clients’ stories.

Amber is a free spirit, a lover of people and Jesus, and a self-confessed coffee-choc-oholic who wants to unleash stunning design on the world. She believes in dreaming big, working hard, finding connection and pushing boundaries. I can’t wait for her to share her bold adventure with you, the fears that kept her from doing it at first, and the beautiful story that finally caused her to listen to what God had been whispering in her ear.

Find the show notes, resources and contact information for Amber here: merrittonsa.com/podcast/32.

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For 10 years, Angie Weszely believed her dream of working in ministry was dead for good. But God took her through a series of small steps of faithfulness and rekindled a dream in her that she never knew to have.

Today, Angie is the co-founder and CEO of ProGrace, which equips Christians with a new response to the abortion issue, one that goes beyond the political debate by focusing on God’s heart for both the woman and the child.

Find the show notes and resources mentioned in this episode, including the “Three Steps You Can Use Today to Bring Grace into the Abortion Conversation” resource from ProGrace, here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/31

 

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For 10 years, Angie Weszely believed her dream of working in ministry was dead for good. But God took her through a series of small steps of faithfulness and rekindled a dream in her that she never knew to have.

Today, Angie is the co-founder and CEO of ProGrace, which equips Christians with a new response to the abortion issue, one that goes beyond the political debate by focusing on God’s heart for both the woman and the child.

Find the show notes and resources mentioned in this episode, including the “Three Steps You Can Use Today to Bring Grace into the Abortion Conversation” resource from ProGrace, here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/31

 

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I’m jumping into your feed today with an update about the podcast following the season break I took in January.

First, The Momentum Podcast is now called The Devoted Dreamers Podcast. In this mini-episode you’ll hear a bit about what was going on in my world before I launched this podcast, more about the name change and new tagline, and what’s on my heart for the future of this endeavor that I’m secretly calling a “Dream Ministry.”

May you be encouraged as I share that dreams, like this podcast, don’t just happen. There’s a lot of fear, discouragement, and fighting back lies to get even this mini-episode in your hands. Let’s pray together that we each remain faithful to our God, His calling up on our lives—which is really to be disciples who make disciples—and the hope we have in Jesus. 

My gift to you at the start of Season Two: a list of the top recommended books from guests who appeared in Season One of the podcast. You can find it here: www.merrittonsa.com/SeasonOneBooks

 

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I’m jumping into your feed today with an update about the podcast following the season break I took in January.

First, The Momentum Podcast is now called The Devoted Dreamers Podcast. In this mini-episode you’ll hear a bit about what was going on in my world before I launched this podcast, more about the name change and new tagline, and what’s on my heart for the future of this endeavor that I’m secretly calling a “Dream Ministry.”

May you be encouraged as I share that dreams, like this podcast, don’t just happen. There’s a lot of fear, discouragement, and fighting back lies to get even this mini-episode in your hands. Let’s pray together that we each remain faithful to our God, His calling up on our lives—which is really to be disciples who make disciples—and the hope we have in Jesus. 

My gift to you at the start of Season Two: a list of the top recommended books from guests who appeared in Season One of the podcast. You can find it here: www.merrittonsa.com/SeasonOneBooks

 

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My interview this week veers a bit from the norm. In this episode, I’m speaking with two previous Momentum guests, Alysa Passage and Cheryl McGrath, who partnered together to do something new that would move them forward in their God-shaped dreams.

Their story is not only a great example of courageous movement toward their dreams, but it also covers a topic we could all benefit from—better self-care. I hope their experience of stepping out and trying something new gives you an idea or some encouragement about what might be your next step. And, you’ll get a glimpse into the value and power of caring for yourself so you have the energy and space in 2017 to continue to pursue what God has laid on your heart.

 

Find the show notes and resources mentioned in this episode, here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/30

 

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My interview this week veers a bit from the norm. In this episode, I’m speaking with two previous Momentum guests, Alysa Passage and Cheryl McGrath, who partnered together to do something new that would move them forward in their God-shaped dreams.

Their story is not only a great example of courageous movement toward their dreams, but it also covers a topic we could all benefit from—better self-care. I hope their experience of stepping out and trying something new gives you an idea or some encouragement about what might be your next step. And, you’ll get a glimpse into the value and power of caring for yourself so you have the energy and space in 2017 to continue to pursue what God has laid on your heart.

 

Find the show notes and resources mentioned in this episode, here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/30

 

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Sharon is an author, speaker, pastor’s wife and mom of two boys who lives, with her family, in North Carolina. She has been a regular contributor to Christianity Today, Propel, and She Reads Truth, and she is currently working on her first book, set to release in 2017. In addition to writing, Sharon recently completed her PhD, which explored the stories and experiences of women called to ministry. Sharon speaks a message of hope, truth and courage into our lives. I can’t wait for you to meet her!

Find the show notes and resources mentioned in this episode, here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/29

 

The Wild and Free Book Club starts Dec. 29, 2016. Join us: http://www.merrittonsa.com/wildfreebookclub

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