The Pursuit of Calling
Thomas Carney · Thomas Carney, Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach
Show overview
The Pursuit of Calling has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 153 episodes. That works out to roughly 65 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence, with the show now in its 3rd season.
Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 13 min and 35 min — with run-times ranging widely across the catalogue. It is catalogued as a EN-language Education show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 months ago, with 32 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Thomas Carney, Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach.
From the publisher
The goal of this podcast is to provide my listeners with the tools to grow personally and to successfully pursue their God-given calling.-------------------------------Join me for raw and uncut conversations as we explore a wide range of topics:personal growthfaithchallengesmuch more...If you've ever had the thought that you were meant for something greater, you were right! Throughout each episode I explore the many topics that pertain to calling. What is it? What is it for? Who is it for? Why pursue it all? I, and many guests, dive into these questions and much more!Support the podcast: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/pursuit.of.callingFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuit.of.calling/
Latest Episodes
View all 153 episodesGod’s Calling or Proving Yourself? How to Tell the Difference
How to Choose What Matters When Everything Feels Urgent
Where to Start When You Know You Need to Grow
Why Every Christian Man Needs at Least One Mentor
God Stretches You Before He Expands You | The Law of the Rubber Band
You’re Not Stuck—You’re Believing a Lie About Your Identity
Why Your Weakness Might Be Where God Builds Your Strength
The Law of Pain: How God Uses Suffering to Shape Identity, Calling, and Growth
The Law of Reflection: How Pausing Unlocks Growth, Clarity, and Calling
The Law of Design: Why Your Life Isn’t Changing
Why You Feel Stuck in Life (Even When You’re Doing Everything Right)
How I Kept Going Through Chronic Pain and Exhaustion
You Don’t Grow From Experience—You Grow From Reflection
Why Your Self-Image Is Blocking Your Calling (and How to Change It)
The Law of Awareness: Why Most People Stay Stuck
Intentional Growth: Breaking the 8 Hidden Gaps That Keep You Stuck
Clarity Over Motivation: Why You Feel Busy But Get Nothing Done (Systems for Real Productivity)
Growth Isn’t Automatic (And That’s Why You Feel Stuck)
Stop Waiting. Start Swinging.
S3 Ep 53You Don’t Need More Clarity. You Need This.
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