The Pursuit of Calling

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 itHow distractions (even “harmless” ones) are slowly pulling us off courseThe lie that we need more clarity before we startWhat it actually looks like to take responsibility—even with a chronic conditionBecause 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 – Intro00:08 – A Habit I Didn’t Notice (Daily Movies)01:02 – The Warning About Distractions01:41 – What Would I Do Without Distractions?02:03 – My Real Priorities (Health, Growth, Learning)03:04 – The Real Problem: Execution, Not Clarity03:56 – Question for You: What Are You Avoiding?04:20 – Living With a Condition (But Still Showing Up)05:55 – You Already Know What to Do06:34 – Why Not Start Today?07:04 – Waiting on God vs Taking Action07:50 – Clarity Comes From Obedience08:02 – 3-Step Exercise to Break Distractions08:09 – Step 1: Identify Your Distractions08:37 – Step 2: What They’re Costing You09:14 – Step 3: Schedule What Matters10:05 – Push Yourself (Without Harming Your Health)10:34 – Your Calling Is Bigger Than Your Condition10:42 – Outro & Call to Action

I wasn’t planning to release an episode this week.I just got back from Uganda, and honestly… I’m still processing everything.This trip didn’t just impact me—it shifted my entire perspective on generosity, serving others, and what it really means to live out your calling.I saw firsthand how the generosity of one person can change the life of a child… a family… even an entire community.And it forced me to ask a hard question:Am I really living generously with what I’ve been given?In this episode, I’m not giving you a structured teaching—I’m giving you a real, raw challenge.If you’ve been trying to figure out your calling, this might be the perspective shift you need.Because your calling isn’t about you.It’s about who you’re called to serve.If this resonates with you and you’re ready to take action in your life and calling, I’d love to talk with you.👉 Schedule a free discovery call: https://pursuitofcalling.as.me/intro00:00 – Welcome to The Pursuit of Calling00:42 – Why I’m Skipping This Week01:10 – The Message I Planned to Share01:50 – What I Experienced in Uganda02:30 – Meeting My Sponsor Kids03:10 – A Real Look at Their Living Conditions04:00 – How Blessed We Really Are04:50 – What Generosity Actually Does05:40 – How This Trip Changed My Perspective06:20 – What Jesus Calls Us to Do07:00 – Your Calling Is About Serving Others07:45 – My Challenge to You: Be More Generous08:10 – Final Thoughts

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/introChapters00:00 – 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 purpose 07:25 – Remembering who gave the calling 08:00 – Preparing for the Uganda trip 08:30 – Final encouragement and closing

In this episode, I’m recording completely off the cuff.I’m exhausted, packing, and preparing to leave for Uganda again—but I wanted to sit down and share my heart with you before I go.Last year I traveled to Uganda to meet my Compassion child and to prove something to myself: that my chronic pain and neurological condition don’t get the final say in what I’m capable of doing for God.This year, I’m going back.Not because it’s easy. Not because my circumstances suddenly changed. But because my calling didn’t.In this episode I share why this mission trip matters to me, the impact meeting my sponsored child had on my life, and why I believe our circumstances never determine our calling—God does.If you’ve ever felt like your situation disqualifies you from living out the purpose God has for your life, this episode is for you.Your pain. Your limitations. Your current season.None of those things get the final word.God does.PS: If you're feeling stuck and want help discovering or pursuing the calling God has placed on your life, you can schedule a free discovery call with me here: https://pursuitofcalling.as.me/introChapters00:00 – A raw, unplanned episode00:47 – One week into entrepreneurship01:14 – Preparing to leave for Uganda01:55 – Why I originally went to Uganda02:52 – Living with chronic pain and trusting God03:42 – Why I’m choosing to go back again04:45 – Sponsoring children through Compassion05:22 – Meeting Elijah and Aaron’s family06:05 – The reality of poverty in Uganda06:50 – Asking for prayers for this trip07:14 – Your circumstances don’t determine your calling08:10 – Why missions still matters to my calling08:55 – What it means to love someone across the world10:02 – A message to listeners who aren’t Christians11:00 – Final encouragement and closing

Let me ask you something…What if your comfort zone isn’t protecting you…What if it’s quietly killing your calling?Most people think they need more confidence.More money.More clarity.They don’t.They want the breakthrough moment…But they haven’t built the daily discipline.But they haven’t built the daily discipline.And that gap?That’s where fear lives.When I left my steady job to pursue entrepreneurship full-time, I didn’t chase some fantasy number.I set one target:$2,500.Not because it was impressive.But because it was executable.And that one decision changed everything.Because small, controlled wins build proof.And proof builds momentum.In this episode, I break down:• Why big goals actually paralyze you• The weekly execution framework that eliminates confusion• How to reverse engineer your “calling” into controllable actions• And the uncomfortable truth about why most people never startIf you’re faith-driven…If you know you’re capable of more…If staying where you are feels safer — but wrong…This one’s for you.Listen here.Your future self will thank you.🕒 Chapters00:00 – Welcome & Why This Is a Big MomentDay one of full-time entrepreneurship and why it’s both exciting and scary.01:30 – The Real Fear: No One Setting My PrioritiesHow procrastination becomes more dangerous when you’re fully self-directed.03:00 – My March Goal: $2,500 (And Why It’s Strategic)Breaking down income between web development and coaching.04:30 – Why I’m NOT Starting With a $10K MonthThe danger of starting at the mountaintop instead of the next step.05:30 – The Coaching Framework I’m Using on MyselfHow to break big goals into milestones and weekly action plans.07:30 – Why This Matters to YOU (Even If You’re Not an Entrepreneur)How this applies to any calling, any industry, any season.08:00 – Chronic Pain, Default Living, and Refusing to DriftWhy your circumstances don’t get to dictate your calling.09:30 – Your Challenge: Break It DownWrite the big goal.Set milestones.Create weekly action steps.10:30 – Want Help? Book a Free Discovery CallExperience coaching firsthand and get clarity on your next steps.🔥 This Week’s ChallengeWrite down your big goal — even if it sounds impossible.Break it into milestones.Break the milestone into weekly actions.Review it every week.Consistency compounds.P.S. If you’re serious about building what God called you to build, discipline isn’t optional. Apply for coaching here:👉 https://pursuitofcalling.as.me/introYou’ll experience coaching first hand — not just hear about it.

In this episode, I’m unpacking something I’ve wrestled with for years — procrastination.Not the “I’m lazy” kind.The kind where I choose what I want to do over what I need to do. The kind that shows up when I’m building something meaningful… when no one is standing over me telling me what my priorities should be.After a recent therapy session, I started asking a simple but powerful question:“Is what I’m about to do really what I should be doing right now?”That question exposed something deeper — procrastination isn’t about discipline. It’s about emotional relief. It’s about comfort. It’s about avoiding discomfort, fear, or overwhelm.And if you’re pursuing your calling — especially while managing chronic challenges or carrying real responsibility — you’ve probably felt this tension too.In this episode, I break down:Why your brain chooses immediate comfort over long-term impactThe science behind “want vs. need”How procrastination is often a signal, not a flawA practical framework to reduce emotional resistanceAnd the deeper faith question: Are you choosing comfort… or calling?This isn’t about hustle.It’s about stewardship.If you’ve been feeling stuck, distracted, or pulled toward what’s easy instead of what’s aligned — this episode will help you understand why… and give you a way forward.—If you’re ready to stop drifting and start aligning your daily decisions with your calling, I’d love to support you.You can schedule your free 1-hour discovery call here:https://pursuitofcalling.as.me/intro

I have two weeks left at my job.And if I’m being honest, this season feels both exciting and unsettling.I’m not fully established yet. I’m not fully secure yet. I’m not fully settled yet.This isn’t the dream. It’s the transition.If you’re in a season like that too — this episode is for you.In this episode, I share what this season actually feels like — the discipline tightening, the financial awareness, the identity shift, and the small realities (yes, even skipping coffee) that come with stepping into something new.If you’re in a season where things feel unstable, unclear, or unfinished — this is for you.I talk about:What transition exposes in usHow to prepare faithfully instead of panicWhy obedience doesn’t require confidenceAnd how I’m trusting God to redirect me if I’m wrongDon’t idolize transition seasons.They’re forming seasons.If you’re walking through one right now, I hope this helps you stay steady.P.S. If this episode resonated because you’re navigating your own transition, I’d love to support you. You can book a free intro call with me here:https://pursuitofcalling.as.me/introWe’ll talk through your season, your fears, and your next faithful step.

In this episode of The Pursuit of Calling, I sit down with Lee Hanyo to talk about what it really means to discover your calling—and why it often starts with helping other people take their first brave step.Lee shares how his love for adventure, learning, and the outdoors became a pathway for serving others—whether that’s guiding friends into backpacking, cycling, or simply believing in themselves when fear or imposter syndrome holds them back. We dive into the mindset shift that redefines failure, the courage it takes to begin before you feel ready, and how walking alongside others can clarify your own purpose.This conversation is especially for anyone who:Feels stuck or unsure where to startStruggles with fear, self-doubt, or imposter syndromeWants to live a calling that’s centered on serving othersNeeds encouragement to take the first step—even imperfectlyIf you’ve been waiting to feel “ready,” this episode is your reminder that calling is discovered through movement, not perfection.

👉 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 callingLeaving job security to follow God’s directionWhy courage doesn’t mean confidenceTrusting God as provider—financially and emotionallyTaking 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 hereChapters:00:00 – Welcome to The Pursuit of Calling00:32 – Leaving full-time employment to pursue my calling01:50 – The questions and doubts people keep asking02:54 – Wanting change vs. being willing to change03:38 – Joshua 1:9 and biblical courage04:46 – God reveals steps, not the whole path05:45 – Obedience even when it feels unsafe07:03 – Facing financial fear and instability08:15 – Serving people without being driven by money09:58 – God as provider of peace, not just resources10:21 – Fear of letting people down11:14 – Why business is about serving others12:10 – Accountability, ego, and humility13:22 – Structure, discipline, and shiny object syndrome15:01 – Why I’m still moving forward despite fear15:25 – Courage does not equal confidence16:03 – One step of obedience to take this week16:59 – Free coaching invitation

👉 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 the biggest decision I’ve ever made—leaving my full-time job as a web and app developer to pursue my life coaching business full time. Even though I’m not a natural risk-taker, I felt God calling me to step out in faith and do it scared.I walk through the process of seeking wise counsel, praying and fasting for clarity, and trusting God even when the future feels uncertain. This episode is for anyone who feels called to something more but is afraid to take the next step. We talk about what it means to pursue your God-given calling, why fear doesn’t disqualify you, and how small, faithful steps can lead to powerful growth.If you’ve ever wrestled with a major life decision, questioned your purpose, or wondered how to trust God with your career and calling, this episode will encourage you to take action—one step at a time.I also invite you to take one intentional step this week by doing something scared and leaning into the calling God has placed on your heart.Chapters00:00 – Welcome to The Pursuit of Calling00:33 – “You Can Only Take People as Far as You’ve Gone”01:30 – The Biggest Decision of My Life01:34 – Leaving My Job to Pursue Coaching Full Time02:00 – Why This Wasn’t an Emotional Decision02:30 – Seeking Wise Counsel and Mentorship03:34 – The Advice That Changed Everything05:01 – Seeking God Through Prayer and Fasting06:06 – Why February 27th Is the Right Time07:09 – Faith Over Certainty07:57 – “If It’s Wrong, God Will Redeem It”08:25 – What It Means to “Do It Scared”10:20 – An Intentional Season of the Unknown10:40 – Matthew 6:31–33 Explained11:42 – What Is Your Calling?12:57 – Small Steps Matter14:08 – Weekly Challenge: Do One Thing Scared14:45 – Free Discovery Coaching Call15:06 – Final Encouragement & Send-Off🎁 Free 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

👉 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.It’s been a hard week. My pain has been high, work has been stressful, and I’ve been sitting with some real uncertainty about the future. In this episode, I share honestly about walking through a season where I don’t yet have all the answers—and how I’m learning to navigate big decisions with God, mentors, and the guidance of the Holy Spirit.We talk about prayer and fasting, seeking wise counsel, listening to your gut when it’s aligned with the Spirit, and why going to God first matters more than trying to convince others you’re right. I also challenge you to bring something to God this week that you’ve never thought to pray about before.🎁 Free Gift: I’m offering a FREE 1-hour Discovery Coaching Call where you and I can walk through your goals and calling together. You can find the link here.If you’re ready to pursue your calling with clarity, purpose, and excellence, this episode is for you.Episode Chapters00:00 – A hard week: pain, stress, and uncertainty01:03 – Why I didn’t know what this episode would be about01:34 – Choosing gratitude in an uncertain season01:53 – Big decisions and asking “right or left?”02:13 – Living with chronic pain while discerning God’s will02:31 – The role of mentors, friends, and God03:20 – Advice from my dad and spiritual mentors03:33 – Prayer and fasting to seek clarity04:24 – Listening to your gut when aligned with the Holy Spirit05:01 – Why this podcast has become more openly Christian05:40 – How do you make big decisions?06:24 – Are you seeking counsel or just validation?06:51 – Go to God first, especially with hard decisions07:37 – A challenge: pray about something you never have before08:05 – What you thought you had figured out—but don’t08:44 – Coaching, calling, and next steps10:00 – Final encouragement and send-off

What’s your word of the year for 2026—and how could it change the way you pursue your calling?In this episode of The Pursuit of Calling, I share my Word of the Year for 2026: Innovate, and why innovation isn’t just about technology—it’s about growth, faith, discipline, and obedience to what God is calling us to step into.I talk about how choosing a word of the year has helped me:Clarify my goals and callingInnovate how I pursue growth, not just what I pursueAlign my goals with my faith in Jesus ChristCreate bold, meaningful goals and reverse-engineer them into actionBecome the person God is calling me to beThis episode is an invitation to slow down and evaluate your goals, habits, relationships, and faith—and ask whether they’re truly aligned with what God is calling you toward in 2026.🎁 Free 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 in the show notes.If you’re ready to pursue your calling with clarity, purpose, and excellence, this episode is for you.Episode Chapters:- Welcome to The Pursuit of Calling- Why a Word of the Year Matters- Reflecting on Last Year’s Word: Focus- My Word of the Year for 2026: Innovate- Growth, Pain, and Progress- Innovating How I Pursue My Calling- A Real Example: Promoting My Coaching- Who You Must Become to Reach Big Goals- Writing Big, Audacious Goals (BHAGs)- My 2026 Goal: Healing and Freedom- Reverse Engineering Goals into Action- Applying This Framework to Your Life- Faith, Surrender, and Alignment with God- Are Your Goals Aligned with God’s Will?- Choosing Your Word of the Year- Free Discovery Coaching Call- Final Encouragement and Send-Off

👉 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.Why do so many people stop pursuing their calling—even when they know God has called them to more?In Part 2 of the Keep Running series, Thomas Carney shares the number one reason people stop running toward their God-given calling—and it’s far more subtle than burnout or fear. It’s complacency.Drawing from personal experience with chronic pain, career goals, and faith, Thomas unpacks how complacency quietly shapes our mindset, limits our vision for the future, and keeps us stuck in “good enough.” You’ll learn how to identify where you’ve grown comfortable, why thinking only in terms of your current circumstances is dangerous, and how to begin shifting your mindset to pursue your calling with excellence.This episode challenges you to uncover your blind spots, engage accountability, and take intentional action toward the future God is inviting you into.If you’ve ever felt stuck, stagnant, or unsure why you stopped moving forward—this episode is for you.Perfect for:Christian men, chronic pain warriors, those questioning their purpose, and anyone who feels “limited” but knows God still has more for them.💬 Discover Your God-Given CallingFeeling stuck about God’s next step for you? You don’t have to do it alone. As a certified life coach, I help people move from confusion to clarity — discovering and pursuing their God-given calling with confidence.🎯 Book a free Discovery Call today: https://pursuitofcalling.as.me/intro

👉 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.What do you do when pursuing your calling feels exhausting—and you’re tempted to stop?In this episode of The Pursuit of Calling Podcast, Thomas Carney shares a powerful lesson inspired by a simple walk that turned into a run—and how that moment revealed a deeper truth about perseverance, purpose, and faith.Living with chronic pain and muscular dystonia, Thomas opens up about what it really looks like to keep running toward the vision God has placed on your life, even when progress feels slow or inconsistent. You’ll learn why accountability is the number one tool for staying faithful to your calling, how masterminds help you grow faster, and why coaching can take your progress to the next level.This is Part 1 of the Keep Running series. In the next episode, Thomas reveals the number one reason people stop running toward their calling—and how to overcome it.If you’re feeling stuck, discouraged, or unsure how to move forward, this episode will encourage you to keep going—and not run alone.Perfect for:Christian men, chronic pain warriors, those questioning their purpose, and anyone who feels “limited” but knows God still has more for them.💬 Discover Your God-Given CallingFeeling stuck about God’s next step for you? You don’t have to do it alone. As a certified life coach, I help people move from confusion to clarity — discovering and pursuing their God-given calling with confidence.🎯 Book a free Discovery Call today: https://pursuitofcalling.as.me/intro