{"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":"Intentional Growth: Breaking the 8 Hidden Gaps That Keep You Stuck","slug":"intentional-growth-breaking-the-8-hidden-gaps-that-keep-you-stuck","published_at":"2026-04-28T16:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pursuit-of-calling-6554778/intentional-growth-breaking-the-8-hidden-gaps-that-keep-you-stuck","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pursuit-of-calling-6554778","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/tecshort/2770750","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/217595/2770750/tecshort/2026_04_27_14_19_31_aa832d9a-2c0e-4bf9-9ad9-5c141584a15b.mp3","summary":"Intentional growth is the key to breaking stagnation and stepping into your God-given calling. In this episode, we explore why most people stay stuck — not because they lack ability, but because of hidden growth gaps that go unnoticed. We break down the law of intentionality and the 8 growth gaps that affect personal development, spiritual growth, and discipline. These include perfectionism, expectation gaps, assumption gaps, and fear of mistakes. If you’ve been feeling like you’re not moving forward in life, faith, or purpose, this episode will help you identify what’s actually keeping you stuck — and how to start growing intentionally. You’ll learn: Why motivation isn’t enough for lasting change How perfectionism quietly blocks progress Why expectations often sabotage growth How to identify your biggest personal growth gap 📘 Framework referenced: John Maxwell’s 15 Invaluable Laws of Growth 👉 Take your next step inside the Pursuer Circle: https://pursuitofcalling.as.me/pursuer-circle Chapters 00:00 — Intro & Purpose of Episode 01:30 — Why Intentional Growth Matters 03:30 — Introduction to Growth Gaps 05:00 — The 8 Growth Gaps Overview 07:00 — Perfectionism & Fear of Mistakes 09:00 — Expectation Gap & Why People Quit 11:00 — The Assumption Gap (Most Dangerous One) 13:00 — Personal Reflection: Growth vs Comfort 15:00 — Final Challenge: Where Will You Be?","meta_description":"Intentional growth is the key to breaking stagnation and stepping into your God-given calling. In this episode, we explore why most people stay stuck — no…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":933,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-pursuit-of-calling-6554778/episodes/intentional-growth-breaking-the-8-hidden-gaps-that-keep-you-stuck/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/intentional-growth-breaking-the-8-hidden-gaps-that-keep-you-stuck.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}