{"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":"You Don’t Need More Clarity. You Need This.","slug":"you-don-t-need-more-clarity-you-need-this","published_at":"2026-03-31T16:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pursuit-of-calling-6554778/you-don-t-need-more-clarity-you-need-this","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-pursuit-of-calling-6554778","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/tecshort/2669626","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/217595/2669626/tecshort/2026_03_31_13_57_59_5e1ca83d-75de-46fe-a4b5-4a0a124d0d24.mp3","summary":"I had a moment recently that stopped me in my tracks. I was sitting at the end of the day, watching another movie… and it just felt off. Not necessarily wrong—but not right either. It felt like a warning. So I asked myself a simple question: “If I removed all distractions… what would I actually be doing?” And the answer was clear. I wouldn’t be stuck. I wouldn’t be confused. I wouldn’t be waiting for clarity. I’d be reading. I’d be building. I’d be networking. I’d be taking action on the things I already know I should be doing. Which forced me to face something uncomfortable: Maybe I don’t have a clarity problem. Maybe I have an execution problem. And I have a feeling I’m not the only one. In this episode, I’m getting real about: Why we say we want freedom—but avoid the actions that create it How distractions (even “harmless” ones) are slowly pulling us off course The lie that we need more clarity before we start What it actually looks like to take responsibility—even with a chronic condition Because yes—your pain is real. But it doesn’t mean your life is on pause. If you’ve been feeling stuck, inconsistent, or unsure why you’re not making progress… This episode will challenge you—but it will also give you direction. — 🎯 Ready to take the next step? Book a free discovery call: https://pursuitofcalling.as.me/intro — Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 00:08 – A Habit I Didn’t Notice (Daily Movies) 01:02 – The Warning About Distractions 01:41 – What Would I Do Without Distractions? 02:03 – My Real Priorities (Health, Growth, Learning) 03:04 – The Real Problem: Execution, Not Clarity 03:56 – Question for You: What Are You Avoiding? 04:20 – Living With a Condition (But Still Showing Up) 05:55 – You Already Know What to Do 06:34 – Why Not Start Today? 07:04 – Waiting on God vs Taking A…","meta_description":"I had a moment recently that stopped me in my tracks. I was sitting at the end of the day, watching another movie… and it just felt off. Not necessarily w…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":700,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-pursuit-of-calling-6554778/episodes/you-don-t-need-more-clarity-you-need-this/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/you-don-t-need-more-clarity-you-need-this.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}