{"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":"Don't Make Your Calling Your God","slug":"don-t-make-your-calling-your-god","published_at":"2026-03-17T12:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pursuit-of-calling-6554778/don-t-make-your-calling-your-god","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pursuit-of-calling-6554778","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/tecshort/2610891","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/217595/2610891/tecshort/2026_03_09_01_11_45_a7dcb75b-5057-4abf-b656-e985f166b152.mp3","summary":"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 mission than the One who gave us the mission, we lose sight of what truly matters. In this episode, I talk about the tension between pursuing your calling and keeping God at the center of it all. I also share a simple reflection exercise to help you think through the vision God may be placing on your life. If you’ve ever felt pressure around your purpose, your business, your ministry, or your goals… this episode will help you realign your focus. Your calling matters. But the One who called you matters more. PS: If you’re trying to discover or pursue the calling God has placed on your life, I’d love to help. You can schedule a free discovery call with me here: https://pursuitofcalling.as.me/intro Chapters 00:00 – Feeling overwhelmed and being honest 00:17 – One week into full-time entrepreneurship 00:42 – Losing the client I expected to sign 01:00 – Everything hitting at once 01:25 – The topic: Don’t make your calling your god 02:01 – Seeing your life through the lens of calling 02:47 – Why disappointment is part of the journey 03:20 – The danger of idolizing your mission 04:02 – How your calling evolves as you grow in faith 05:01 – From chasing money to serving people 05:50 – A reflection exercise for discovering your calling 06:28 – Questions to ask about your purp…","meta_description":"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……","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":609,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-pursuit-of-calling-6554778/episodes/don-t-make-your-calling-your-god/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/don-t-make-your-calling-your-god.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}