Ep 342 show notes are here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/342
What if your dream doesn't unfold the way you expected?
If you've ever faced a detour or disappointment in your pursuit of a passion project, this conversation will speak straight to your heart.
This week, I’m joined by worship leader, songwriter, and accidental entrepreneur Andrea Olson, founder of Overflow Worship. Andrea opens up about the evolution of her God-shaped dream—from music ministry to equipping worship teams to coaching faith-driven entrepreneurs—and how she’s learned to take faithful, surrendered steps even when things didn’t go as planned.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
🌟 How openness to change allows a dream to evolve in unexpected and life-giving directions,
🤲🏼 The power of surrendered action over stalled-out indecision, and
🎯 What to do when your prayers don’t seem to be answered.
Andrea’s story will remind you that God’s plans are always bigger and more beautiful than what we imagine—even when the path to get there looks like failure or setback.
You’ll walk away with a deeper confidence that He knows what He’s doing and that your faithful obedience matters.
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