{"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":"Stop Waiting. Start Swinging.","slug":"stop-waiting-start-swinging","published_at":"2026-04-07T16:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pursuit-of-calling-6554778/stop-waiting-start-swinging","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pursuit-of-calling-6554778","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/tecshort/2694035","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/217595/2694035/tecshort/2026_04_07_13_38_51_3c9b6219-8166-4768-9d32-5ba96dd1ff86.mp3","summary":"Most people don’t fail because they do try—they fail because they never try. In this episode, I share a personal story from my childhood that completely changed how I see failure… and why what looks like a small (or even bad) result might actually be a massive win. We talk about: Why fear of failure keeps you stuck The real lesson behind “sometimes you win, sometimes you learn” What Scripture teaches through the Parable of the Talents How to take action even when you feel unready A simple 3-step framework to start moving forward today If you’ve been overthinking, hesitating, or waiting until you “feel ready”… this is your moment to swing the bat. If you feel stuck in your calling—whether it’s clarity, consistency, confidence, or execution—I’m opening up a limited number of free 60-minute clarity calls. 👉 Book your call here: https://pursuitofcalling.as.me/intro Let’s build a simple, practical 3-step plan so you can take action this week. Chapters 00:00 – Fear of Failure Is Holding You Back 00:41 – I Was Too Afraid to Swing the Bat 01:46 – The Swing That Changed Everything 02:50 – Why You Quit After Failing 03:56 – Take Action or Stay Stuck (Biblical Truth) 07:34 – 3 Steps to Take Action Today 08:51 – Stop Overthinking. Start Doing.","meta_description":"Most people don’t fail because they do try—they fail because they never try. In this episode, I share a personal story from my childhood that completely c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":672,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-pursuit-of-calling-6554778/episodes/stop-waiting-start-swinging/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/stop-waiting-start-swinging.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}