Ep 344 show notes are here: http://www.merrittonsa.com/podcast/344
What if the people who love you aren’t cheerleaders for your dream?
When God gives you a big dream, you want to talk about it! But what if you shared your heart with someone close to you only to be met with confusion, criticism, or silence?
It’s deeply discouraging when your people don’t get it. But is their response a reflection of your qualifications or the validity of your dream, or is there something else at work here?
Today I’m unpacking three possible reasons why your close friends and family might not affirm your dream and what to do when their response threatens to shake your confidence. Whether their reaction is about fear, practicality, or your difficulty putting words to your ideas, there is a way forward.
Here’s what you’ll learn:
🧠 Why people close to you may not understand or affirm your God-shaped dream
💬 How to respond when your support system doesn’t “get” it
🔁 Three key strategies to shift your mindset and find the support you need
If you’ve ever felt unseen or unsupported in the early stages of your dream, this conversation will remind you where your true affirmation comes from and how to keep moving forward in faith even when it feels scary.
You were never meant to carry this big dream alone. Let’s get you the clarity, encouragement, and community you need to stay obedient to what God has asked you to do. Press ‘Play’ now!
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