{"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":"Doing It Scared: Leaving My Job to Pursue My God-Given Calling","slug":"doing-it-scared-leaving-my-job-to-pursue-my-god-given-calling","published_at":"2026-01-27T17:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pursuit-of-calling-6554778/doing-it-scared-leaving-my-job-to-pursue-my-god-given-calling","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pursuit-of-calling-6554778","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/tecshort/2490576","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/217595/2490576/tecshort/2026_01_26_13_22_22_80d1748b-b6d7-4faa-8470-a669e55719ad.mp3","summary":"👉 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 clarity, and trusting God even when the future feels uncertain. This episode is for anyone who feels called to something more but is afraid to take the next step. We talk about what it means to pursue your God-given calling, why fear doesn’t disqualify you, and how small, faithful steps can lead to powerful growth. If you’ve ever wrestled with a major life decision, questioned your purpose, or wondered how to trust God with your career and calling, this episode will encourage you to take action—one step at a time. I also invite you to take one intentional step this week by doing something scared and leaning into the calling God has placed on your heart. Chapters 00:00 – Welcome to The Pursuit of Calling 00:33 – “You Can Only Take People as Far as You’ve Gone” 01:30 – The Biggest Decision of My Life 01:34 – Leaving My Job to Pursue Coaching Full Time 02:00 – Why This Wasn’t an Emotional Decision 02:30 – Seeking Wise Counsel and Mentorship 03:34 – The Advice That Changed Everything 05:01 – Seeking God Through Prayer and Fasting 06:06 – Why February 27th Is the Right Time 07:09 – Faith Over Certainty 07:57 – “If It’s Wrong, God Will Redeem It” 08:25 – What It Means to “Do It Scared” 10:20 – An Intentional Season of the Unknown 10:40 – Matthew 6:31–33 Explained 11:42 – What…","meta_description":"👉 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 episo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":935,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-pursuit-of-calling-6554778/episodes/doing-it-scared-leaving-my-job-to-pursue-my-god-given-calling/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/doing-it-scared-leaving-my-job-to-pursue-my-god-given-calling.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}