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The Pursuit of Calling

The goal of this podcast is to provide my listeners with the tools to grow personally and to successfully pursue their God-given calling.-------------------------------Join me for raw and uncut conversations as we explore a wide range of topics:personal growthfaithchallengesmuch more...If you"ve ever had the thought that you were meant for something greater, you were right! Throughout each episode I explore the many topics that pertain to calling. What is it? What is it for? Who is it for? Why

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8:20

My Perspective Changed After Uganda (Why Generosity...

The Pursuit of Calling ·

2026/03/25

I wasn’t planning to release an episode this week.I just got back from Uganda, and honestly… I’m still processing everything.This trip didn’t just impact me—it shifted my entire perspective on generosity, serving others, and what it really means to live out your calling.I saw firsthand how the generosity of one person can change the life of a child… a family… even an entire community.And it forced me to ask a hard question:Am I really living generously with what I’ve been given?In this episode, I’m

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10:09

Don't Make Your Calling Your God

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2026/03/17

In this episode, I’m being completely honest with you.It’s been a little over a week since I left my full-time job to pursue entrepreneurship full time… and things have already gotten real.The client I thought was going to sign up backed out.My brake line blew leaving church.I’m packing to leave for Uganda.And honestly, I’m feeling a little overwhelmed.But in the middle of all of that, God reminded me of something important:Your calling should never become your god.When we become more focused on the

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12:43

Why I’m Going Back to UGANDA (Despite Chronic Pain)

The Pursuit of Calling ·

2026/03/10

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

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12:33

Day One of Entrepreneurship: How I’m Building Toward...

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2026/03/03

Let me ask you something…What if your comfort zone isn’t protecting you…What if it’s quietly killing your calling?Most people think they need more confidence.More money.More clarity.They don’t.They want the breakthrough moment…But they haven’t built the daily discipline.But they haven’t built the daily discipline.And that gap?That’s where fear lives.When I left my steady job to pursue entrepreneurship full-time, I didn’t chase some fantasy number.I set one target:$2,500.Not because it was

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21:14

Comfort or Calling? Why You Keep Procrastinating

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2026/02/24

In this episode, I’m unpacking something I’ve wrestled with for years — procrastination.Not the “I’m lazy” kind.The kind where I choose what I want to do over what I need to do. The kind that shows up when I’m building something meaningful… when no one is standing over me telling me what my priorities should be.After a recent therapy session, I started asking a simple but powerful question:“Is what I’m about to do really what I should be doing right now?”That question exposed something deeper —

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12:26

This Isn’t the Dream — It’s the Transition

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2026/02/17

I have two weeks left at my job.And if I’m being honest, this season feels both exciting and unsettling.I’m not fully established yet. I’m not fully secure yet. I’m not fully settled yet.This isn’t the dream. It’s the transition.If you’re in a season like that too — this episode is for you.In this episode, I share what this season actually feels like — the discipline tightening, the financial awareness, the identity shift, and the small realities (yes, even skipping coffee) that come with stepping

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41:14

Helping Others Discover Their Calling by Taking the...

The Pursuit of Calling ·

2026/02/10

In this episode of The Pursuit of Calling, I sit down with Lee Hanyo to talk about what it really means to discover your calling—and why it often starts with helping other people take their first brave step.Lee shares how his love for adventure, learning, and the outdoors became a pathway for serving others—whether that’s guiding friends into backpacking, cycling, or simply believing in themselves when fear or imposter syndrome holds them back. We dive into the mindset shift that redefines failure,

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18:24

What I’m Afraid Of—and Why I’m Still Moving Forward

The Pursuit of Calling ·

2026/02/03

👉 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

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15:35

Doing It Scared: Leaving My Job to Pursue My...

The Pursuit of Calling ·

2026/01/27

👉 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 the biggest decision I’ve ever made—leaving my full-time job as a web and app developer to pursue my life coaching business full time. Even though I’m not a natural risk-taker, I felt God calling me to step out in faith and do it scared.I walk through the process of seeking wise counsel, praying and fasting for

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11:18

How to Make Big Decisions When You’re Unsure What God...

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2026/01/20

👉 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

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12:55

Your Word of the Year for 2026: How Innovation Fuels...

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2026/01/14

What’s your word of the year for 2026—and how could it change the way you pursue your calling?In this episode of The Pursuit of Calling, I share my Word of the Year for 2026: Innovate, and why innovation isn’t just about technology—it’s about growth, faith, discipline, and obedience to what God is calling us to step into.I talk about how choosing a word of the year has helped me:Clarify my goals and callingInnovate how I pursue growth, not just what I pursueAlign my goals with my faith in Jesus

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10:35

Keep Running (Part 2): The Quiet Reason You Stop...

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2026/01/06

👉 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

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15:37

Keep Running: Part 1 — What No One Tells You About...

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2025/12/31

👉 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.What do you do when pursuing your calling feels exhausting—and you’re tempted to stop?In this episode of The Pursuit of Calling Podcast, Thomas Carney shares a powerful lesson inspired by a simple walk that turned into a run—and how that moment revealed a deeper truth about perseverance, purpose, and faith.Living with chronic pain and muscular dystonia, Thomas

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11:06

Chronic Pain to Purpose: How God Uses Suffering to...

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2025/12/23

👉 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.Living with chronic pain can feel like your life has been put on hold—but what if it’s actually shaping your calling?In this episode of The Pursuit of Calling, Thomas Carney shares his personal journey of living with chronic pain and how God has used suffering to refine purpose, deepen faith, and redirect calling. This conversation is for anyone navigating

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10:50

Clarity Is Kindness: How to Discover What You’re...

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2025/12/16

👉 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.Before you pursue your calling, you need clarity on what you’re actually pursuing. In this episode of The Pursuit of Calling, Thomas Carney breaks down why clarity is kindness—especially when you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your next step.Through personal stories and practical reflection questions, Thomas helps you identify:What you’re naturally good

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18:52

Your Calling Isn’t For You: Living Out Your Calling...

The Pursuit of Calling ·

2025/12/09

👉 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.If you live with chronic pain or a long-term condition, you’ve probably wondered whether your calling still matters. In this episode of The Pursuit of Calling, Thomas Carney shares why your calling isn’t defined by your pain, your limitations, or other people’s expectations — it’s defined by God.You’ll learn how God uses your weakness to serve others, why your

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34:52

Finding Meaning in Chronic Pain: The POUR Print...

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2025/12/03

In this powerful episode of The Pursuit of Calling, host Thomas Carney sits down with coach and speaker Shante Dixon, founder of the POUR framework. After being told she was “born too poor” to pursue higher education, Shante reframed that painful moment into a God-given assignment: to pour hope, identity, and purpose into people who feel forgotten, limited, or boxed in by life.Whether you live with chronic pain, are navigating a long-term health condition, or simply feel stuck and unsure of your

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30:11

From Rock Bottom to Redemption: How Ryan Found His...

The Pursuit of Calling ·

2025/11/25

In this powerful episode of The Pursuit of Calling, Ryan shares his journey from addiction, incarceration, and rock bottom to becoming a Christ-centered mindset coach and future keynote speaker.Ryan opens up about the moments that forced him to confront his identity, the valley seasons that brought him back to God, and how his calling emerged not in success—but in surrender.This episode is perfect for young Christian men navigating pain, chronic struggles, or seasons that feel like setbacks. Ryan’s

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11:17

Practicing What I Preach: A Quick Heart Check

The Pursuit of Calling ·

2025/11/11

In this short, honest update, Thomas opens up about how life and work have been lately — and what it means to actually live out the things he talks about on the show. From managing pain to maintaining integrity and giving his best unto the Lord, he shares a behind-the-scenes look at walking the talk, even when it’s messy. This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt like they’ve fallen short or struggled to live up to their own words — especially those walking through chronic pain and still pursuing

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14:42

Don’t Aim to Be Understood: Living Out Your Calling...

The Pursuit of Calling ·

2025/11/04

When you live with chronic pain or a long-term condition, people often say, “It’s understandable you couldn’t do it.” But understanding isn’t your goal — faithfulness is.In this episode, Thomas Carney shares how to rise above the limits others place on you and pursue your God-given calling with purpose and excellence. You’ll learn how to:Shift from seeking validation to walking in obedienceLive out Colossians 3:23 — “Do all things as unto the Lord”Use your chronic condition as a testimony of God’s

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