{"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":"What I’m Afraid Of—and Why I’m Still Moving Forward","slug":"what-i-m-afraid-of-and-why-i-m-still-moving-forward","published_at":"2026-02-03T17:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pursuit-of-calling-6554778/what-i-m-afraid-of-and-why-i-m-still-moving-forward","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pursuit-of-calling-6554778","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/tecshort/2511690","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/217595/2511690/tecshort/2026_02_02_13_21_51_e41b683e-af27-4c7d-8594-572ba73358e8.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 honestly about what I’m afraid of as I step away from a full-time job and move into full-time obedience to what I believe God is calling me to do. I talk through the fears many of us face when pursuing our calling—financial uncertainty, fear of failure, letting people down, and the tension between comfort and obedience. I reflect on Joshua 1:9, why courage doesn’t require confidence, and how God often only reveals the next step instead of the entire path. If you’ve ever felt stuck between safety and obedience, this episode is for you. I also challenge you to identify one step of obedience God is asking you to take this week—even if you don’t feel ready. Topics covered: Fear vs. obedience in pursuing your calling Leaving job security to follow God’s direction Why courage doesn’t mean confidence Trusting God as provider—financially and emotionally Taking the next step when the full path isn’t clear 🎁 Free Coaching Gift: I’m offering a FREE 1-hour Discovery Coaching Call where you and I can walk through your goals and calling together. You’ll find the link here Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome to The Pursuit of Calling 00:32 – Leaving full-time employment to pursue my calling 01:50 – The questions and doubts people keep asking 02:54 – Wanting change vs. being willing to change 03:38 – Joshua 1:9 and biblical courage 04:46 – God reveals steps, not the whole path 05:45 – Obedience even when it feels unsafe 07:03 – Facing financial fear and instability 08:15 – Serving people without being driven by money 09:58 – God as provider of peace, not just resources 10:21 – Fear of letting people down…","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":1104,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-pursuit-of-calling-6554778/episodes/what-i-m-afraid-of-and-why-i-m-still-moving-forward/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/what-i-m-afraid-of-and-why-i-m-still-moving-forward.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}