Why I’m Going Back to UGANDA (Despite Chronic Pain)
From The Pursuit of Calling by Thomas Carney
March 10, 2026 · 13 min · Season 3 · Episode 50
About this episode
Thomas Carney shares his motivations for returning to Uganda despite living with chronic pain and emphasizes the importance of pursuing one's calling regardless of circumstances.
In this episode, I’m recording completely off the cuff. I’m exhausted, packing, and preparing to leave for Uganda again—but I wanted to sit down and share my heart with you before I go. Last year I traveled to Uganda to meet my Compassion child and to prove something to myself: that my chronic pain and neurological condition don’t get the final say in what I’m capable of doing for God. This year, I’m going back. Not because it’s easy. Not because my circumstances suddenly changed. But because my calling didn’t. In this episode I share why this mission trip matters to me, the impact meeting my sponsored child had on my life, and why I believe our circumstances never determine our calling—God does. If you’ve ever felt like your situation disqualifies you from living out the purpose God has for your life, this episode is for you. Your pain. Your limitations. Your current season. None of those things get the final word. God does. PS: If you're feeling stuck and want help discovering or pursuing the calling God has placed on your life, you can schedule a free discovery call with me here: https://pursuitofcalling.as.me/intro Chapters 00:00 – A raw, unplanned episode 00:47 – One week…
People in this episode
Host: Thomas Carney
Topics covered
- chronic pain
- mission trip
- faith
- calling
- sponsorship
- personal growth
Keywords
- Uganda
- chronic pain
- mission trip
- Compassion
- calling
- faith
- personal growth
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Compassion
Places: Uganda
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