{"podcast":{"title":"The Pursuit of Calling","slug":"the-pursuit-of-calling-6554778","podcast_index_feed_id":6554778,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/tecshort/feed.xml","website_url":"https://coaching.pursuitofcalling.com/","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/tecshort/20240706_090708_55d2ddce34b8cf26ae8fbd1044182a9f.jpg","author":"Thomas Carney","episode_count":145,"summary":"For Christian men who feel stuck, uncertain, or in transition — and want clarity about what God is calling them to do next. Whether you're changing careers, facing unexpected challenges, questioning your purpose, or simply feeling stuck, this podcast will help you grow in faith, gain clarity, and pursue the calling God has placed on your life. Join host Thomas Carney for honest conversations on faith, personal growth, purpose, leadership, identity, and the challenges that shape us. If you've ever felt like you were made for more but aren't sure what the next step is, you're in the right place.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T08:18:05.445158+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pursuit-of-calling-6554778"},"episode":{"title":"Comfort or Calling? Why You Keep Procrastinating","slug":"comfort-or-calling-why-you-keep-procrastinating","published_at":"2026-02-24T17:33:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pursuit-of-calling-6554778/comfort-or-calling-why-you-keep-procrastinating","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pursuit-of-calling-6554778","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/tecshort/2571141","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/217595/2571141/tecshort/2026_02_23_13_18_09_ef0ee5f3-5dd5-4612-8317-c8e151f0df08.mp3","summary":"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 — procrastination isn’t about discipline. It’s about emotional relief. It’s about comfort. It’s about avoiding discomfort, fear, or overwhelm. And if you’re pursuing your calling — especially while managing chronic challenges or carrying real responsibility — you’ve probably felt this tension too. In this episode, I break down: Why your brain chooses immediate comfort over long-term impact The science behind “want vs. need” How procrastination is often a signal, not a flaw A practical framework to reduce emotional resistance And the deeper faith question: Are you choosing comfort… or calling? This isn’t about hustle. It’s about stewardship. If you’ve been feeling stuck, distracted, or pulled toward what’s easy instead of what’s aligned — this episode will help you understand why… and give you a way forward. — If you’re ready to stop drifting and start aligning your daily decisions with your calling, I’d love to support you. You can schedule your free 1-hour discovery call here: https://pursuitofcalling.as.me/intro","meta_description":"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 d…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1274,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-pursuit-of-calling-6554778/episodes/comfort-or-calling-why-you-keep-procrastinating/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pursuit-of-calling-6554778/comfort-or-calling-why-you-keep-procrastinating.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}