The Pursuit of Calling

Are you feeling stuck, struggling to understand God's purpose, or wondering why you're walking through a painful season?In this episode of The Pursuit of Calling, we explore how God uses suffering, adversity, and difficult seasons to shape your identity, reveal your calling, and develop spiritual growth.Many Christian men feel stuck because they can't see what God is doing in the middle of their struggle. But pain has a way of exposing what needs to change, strengthening character, and preparing you for the purpose God has placed on your life.I also share a personal story from my own journey—including chronic pain and a recent business setback that almost kept me from recording this episode.If you're walking through uncertainty, frustration, disappointment, or a season that feels slow, this conversation will help you see your circumstances through a different lens.In this episode:• Why pain introduces you to yourself• Why most people never grow from difficult seasons• How suffering reveals identity shifts you didn't expect• The difference between pain that destroys and pain that develops• What John Maxwell teaches about growth through adversity• How God uses struggle to shape calling and character• My personal experience with chronic pain and business pressureKey Truth:Pain is not always punishment. Sometimes it is formation.Reflection Questions:• What is this season revealing about me?• What pain am I currently trying to avoid?• What might God be teaching me through this?👉 Join the Pursuer Circle (group coaching for Christian men in transition): https://circle.pursuitofcalling.comIf this episode resonates with you, share it with another man who feels stuck right now.Follow the podcast and leave a review if this episode helped you grow.

👉 Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite platform!⭐ Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with a friend who’s seeking their calling.In this episode of The Pursuit of Calling, I share honestly about what I’m afraid of as I step away from a full-time job and move into full-time obedience to what I believe God is calling me to do.I talk through the fears many of us face when pursuing our calling—financial uncertainty, fear of failure, letting people down, and the tension between comfort and obedience. I reflect on Joshua 1:9, why courage doesn’t require confidence, and how God often only reveals the next step instead of the entire path.If you’ve ever felt stuck between safety and obedience, this episode is for you. I also challenge you to identify one step of obedience God is asking you to take this week—even if you don’t feel ready.Topics covered:Fear vs. obedience in pursuing your callingLeaving job security to follow God’s directionWhy courage doesn’t mean confidenceTrusting God as provider—financially and emotionallyTaking the next step when the full path isn’t clear🎁 Free Coaching Gift:I’m offering a FREE 1-hour Discovery Coaching Call where you and I can walk through your goals and calling together. You’ll find the link hereChapters:00:00 – Welcome to The Pursuit of Calling00:32 – Leaving full-time employment to pursue my calling01:50 – The questions and doubts people keep asking02:54 – Wanting change vs. being willing to change03:38 – Joshua 1:9 and biblical courage04:46 – God reveals steps, not the whole path05:45 – Obedience even when it feels unsafe07:03 – Facing financial fear and instability08:15 – Serving people without being driven by money09:58 – God as provider of peace, not just resources10:21 – Fear of letting people down11:14 – Why business is about serving others12:10 – Accountability, ego, and humility13:22 – Structure, discipline, and shiny object syndrome15:01 – Why I’m still moving forward despite fear15:25 – Courage does not equal confidence16:03 – One step of obedience to take this week16:59 – Free coaching invitation

👉 Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite platform!⭐ Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with a friend who’s seeking their calling.It’s been a hard week. My pain has been high, work has been stressful, and I’ve been sitting with some real uncertainty about the future. In this episode, I share honestly about walking through a season where I don’t yet have all the answers—and how I’m learning to navigate big decisions with God, mentors, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.We talk about prayer and fasting, seeking wise counsel, listening to your gut when it’s aligned with the Spirit, and why going to God first matters more than trying to convince others you’re right. I also challenge you to bring something to God this week that you’ve never thought to pray about before.🎁 Free Gift: I’m offering a FREE 1-hour Discovery Coaching Call where you and I can walk through your goals and calling together. You can find the link here.If you’re ready to pursue your calling with clarity, purpose, and excellence, this episode is for you.Episode Chapters00:00 – A hard week: pain, stress, and uncertainty01:03 – Why I didn’t know what this episode would be about01:34 – Choosing gratitude in an uncertain season01:53 – Big decisions and asking “right or left?”02:13 – Living with chronic pain while discerning God’s will02:31 – The role of mentors, friends, and God03:20 – Advice from my dad and spiritual mentors03:33 – Prayer and fasting to seek clarity04:24 – Listening to your gut when aligned with the Holy Spirit05:01 – Why this podcast has become more openly Christian05:40 – How do you make big decisions?06:24 – Are you seeking counsel or just validation?06:51 – Go to God first, especially with hard decisions07:37 – A challenge: pray about something you never have before08:05 – What you thought you had figured out—but don’t08:44 – Coaching, calling, and next steps10:00 – Final encouragement and send-off

👉 Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite platform!⭐ Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with a friend who’s seeking their calling.Why do so many people stop pursuing their calling—even when they know God has called them to more?In Part 2 of the Keep Running series, Thomas Carney shares the number one reason people stop running toward their God-given calling—and it’s far more subtle than burnout or fear. It’s complacency.Drawing from personal experience with chronic pain, career goals, and faith, Thomas unpacks how complacency quietly shapes our mindset, limits our vision for the future, and keeps us stuck in “good enough.” You’ll learn how to identify where you’ve grown comfortable, why thinking only in terms of your current circumstances is dangerous, and how to begin shifting your mindset to pursue your calling with excellence.This episode challenges you to uncover your blind spots, engage accountability, and take intentional action toward the future God is inviting you into.If you’ve ever felt stuck, stagnant, or unsure why you stopped moving forward—this episode is for you.Perfect for:Christian men, chronic pain warriors, those questioning their purpose, and anyone who feels “limited” but knows God still has more for them.💬 Discover Your God-Given CallingFeeling stuck about God’s next step for you? You don’t have to do it alone. As a certified life coach, I help people move from confusion to clarity — discovering and pursuing their God-given calling with confidence.🎯 Book a free Discovery Call today: https://pursuitofcalling.as.me/intro