The Pursuit of Calling

<p>👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@pursuit.of.calling">Watch on YouTube </a>or listen on your favorite platform!</p><p>⭐ Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with a friend who’s seeking their calling.</p><p>Before you pursue your calling, you need clarity on what you’re actually pursuing. In this episode of <em>The Pursuit of Calling</em>, Thomas Carney breaks down why <strong>clarity is kindness</strong>—especially when you feel overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure of your next step.</p><p></p><p>Through personal stories and practical reflection questions, Thomas helps you identify:</p><p></p><ul><li>What you’re naturally good at</li><li>What you love doing</li><li>What you’d do for free if money wasn’t an issue</li><li>And <em>why</em> that matters</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>If you’re early in your calling journey—or even halfway down the road—this episode will help you reassess, realign, and move forward with confidence instead of guessing. You’ll also learn how asking the right people the right questions can reveal blind spots and strengths you may be overlooking.</p><p></p><p><strong>Perfect for:</strong></p><p>Christian men, chronic pain warriors, those questioning their purpose, and anyone who feels “limited” but knows God still has more for them.</p><p>💬 <strong>Discover Your God-Given Calling</strong></p><p>Feeling 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.</p><p></p><p>🎯 Book a free Discovery Call today: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pursuitofcalling.as.me/intro">https://pursuitofcalling.as.me/intro</a></p><p></p><ol><li><strong>Welcome to The Pursuit of Calling</strong></li><li><strong>Wanting to Be a Coach Without Clarity</strong></li><li><strong>Why Clarity Is Kindness to Yourself</strong></li><li><strong>Three Questions That Reveal Your Calling</strong></li><li><strong>Why You Must Know What You’re Pursuing First</strong></li><li><strong>Strengths, Curiosity, and One-on-One Conversations</strong></li><li><strong>What Would You Do for Free—and Why?</strong></li><li><strong>How Your “Why” Reveals Your Values</strong></li><li><strong>Reassessing Your Calling Over Time</strong></li><li><strong>When Your First Idea Isn’t the Right One</strong></li><li><strong>Ask the People Closest to You</strong></li><li><strong>Identifying Strengths You Ignore</strong></li><li><strong>Creating a Clear Path Forward Through Coaching</strong></li><li><strong>Final Encouragement &amp; Next Steps</strong></li></ol><p></p>

<p>👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@pursuit.of.calling">Watch on YouTube </a>or listen on your favorite platform!</p><p>⭐ Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with a friend who’s seeking their calling.</p><p>If you live with chronic pain or a long-term condition, you’ve probably wondered whether your calling still matters. In this episode of <em>The Pursuit of Calling</em>, Thomas Carney shares why <strong>your calling isn’t defined by your pain, your limitations, or other people’s expectations — it’s defined by God</strong>.</p><p></p><p>You’ll learn how God uses your weakness to serve others, why your story carries power, and how to take <strong>practical, pain-friendly steps</strong> toward your calling even on your hardest days.</p><p></p><p>This episode includes actionable exercises, mindset shifts, and spiritual encouragement designed specifically for Christians navigating chronic pain who want to live with purpose, impact, and obedience.</p><p></p><p><strong>Perfect for:</strong></p><p>Christian men, chronic pain warriors, those questioning their purpose, and anyone who feels “limited” but knows God still has more for them.</p><p>💬 <strong>Discover Your God-Given Calling</strong></p><p>Feeling 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.</p><p></p><p>🎯 Book a free Discovery Call today: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pursuitofcalling.as.me/intro">https://pursuitofcalling.as.me/intro</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>01 — Opening Story: Pain, Calling, and Perspective</p><p>02 — Your Calling Isn’t Determined by Your Circumstances</p><p>03 — What Chronic Pain Can’t Take from You</p><p>04 — The Spiritual Side: God Defines Your Calling</p><p>05 — Why Your Calling Exists to Serve Others</p><p>06 — Mindset Shift: From Limitation to Impact</p><p>07 — Action Step #1: The 10-Minute Calling Check-In</p><p>08 — Action Step #2: Using Your “Pain-Free Window”</p><p>09 — Action Step #3: Serving One Person This Week</p><p>10 — When Pain Flares: The Backup Calling Plan</p><p>11 — Scripture for the Journey</p><p>12 — Final Encouragement and Prayer</p><p>13 — Coaching Mention &amp; Next Steps</p>

<p>In this powerful episode of <em>The Pursuit of Calling</em>, host Thomas Carney sits down with coach and speaker <strong>Shante Dixon</strong>, founder of the <strong>POUR </strong> framework. After being told she was “born too poor” to pursue higher education, Shante reframed that painful moment into a God-given assignment: to <em>pour</em> hope, identity, and purpose into people who feel forgotten, limited, or boxed in by life.</p><p></p><p>Whether you live with <strong>chronic pain</strong>, are navigating a long-term health condition, or simply feel stuck and unsure of your calling, this conversation will remind you that your purpose is not canceled by your pain. Shante breaks down her P.O.U.R. framework — helping you discover how to live <strong>Purposeful, Outstanding, Unique, and Relevant</strong> even in difficult seasons.</p><p></p><p>You’ll learn:</p><p></p><ul><li>How to rediscover your God-given purpose when life feels heavy</li><li>What it means to shift from a “poor” mindset to a “POUR” mindset</li><li>How chronic pain and struggle can deepen — not diminish — your calling</li><li>Why identity and hope matter in seasons of suffering</li><li>Practical steps to start walking in your calling today</li></ul><p></p><p></p><p>If you need encouragement, clarity, or a reminder that God still has a plan for you, this episode will speak directly to your heart.</p>

<p>In this powerful episode of <em>The Pursuit of Calling</em>, Ryan shares his journey from addiction, incarceration, and rock bottom to becoming a Christ-centered mindset coach and future keynote speaker.</p><p>Ryan opens up about the moments that forced him to confront his identity, the valley seasons that brought him back to God, and how his calling emerged not in success—but in surrender.</p><p></p><p>This episode is perfect for young Christian men navigating pain, chronic struggles, or seasons that feel like setbacks. Ryan’s story reveals a core truth: <strong>your lowest moments can become the doorway into your God-given calling.</strong></p><p></p><p>We talk about:</p><p></p><ul><li>Growing up confident but losing his identity</li><li>Addiction and the slow drift away from who God called him to be</li><li>His jail experience and the wake-up call that changed everything</li><li>How Psalm 23 shaped his perspective in the valley</li><li>Finding freedom, sobriety, community, and purpose</li><li>How God used his past to help him empower the next generation</li></ul><p></p><p>👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@pursuit.of.calling">Watch on YouTube </a>or listen on your favorite platform!</p><p>⭐ Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with a friend who’s seeking their calling.</p><p></p><p>💬 <strong>Discover Your God-Given Calling</strong></p><p>Feeling 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.</p><p></p><p>🎯 Book a free Discovery Call today: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pursuitofcalling.as.me/intro">https://pursuitofcalling.as.me/intro</a></p>

<p>In this short, honest update, Thomas opens up about how life and work have been lately — and what it means to <em>actually live out</em> the things he talks about on the show. From managing pain to maintaining integrity and giving his best unto the Lord, he shares a behind-the-scenes look at walking the talk, even when it’s messy. This episode is for anyone who’s ever felt like they’ve fallen short or struggled to live up to their own words — especially those walking through chronic pain and still pursuing their calling.</p><p></p><p>👉 <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.youtube.com/@pursuit.of.calling">Watch on YouTube </a>or listen on your favorite platform!</p><p>⭐ Don’t forget to rate, review, and share with a friend who’s seeking their calling.</p><p></p><p>💬 <strong>Discover Your God-Given Calling</strong></p><p>Feeling 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.</p><p></p><p>🎯 Book a free Discovery Call today: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://pursuitofcalling.as.me/intro">https://pursuitofcalling.as.me/intro</a></p><p></p><p><strong>00:00 – Welcome &amp; Purpose of the Podcast</strong></p><p>A reminder of what The Pursuit of Calling is all about.</p><p></p><p><strong>00:42 – Honest Update: Pain, Pressure, and Purpose</strong></p><p>Thomas shares real struggles with pain and workload.</p><p></p><p><strong>01:12 – Falling Short and Owning It</strong></p><p>Admitting when excellence slips and integrity feels tested.</p><p></p><p><strong>01:46 – When Calling Meets Frustration</strong></p><p>Wrestling with where you are versus where you want to be.</p><p></p><p><strong>02:13 – Refocusing on Who You Work For</strong></p><p>Remembering that excellence honors God — not just people.</p><p></p><p><strong>02:37 – Conviction and Course Correction</strong></p><p>Facing uncomfortable truth and choosing integrity again.</p><p></p><p><strong>04:05 – Choosing to Show Up Anyway</strong></p><p>Working through exhaustion and showing up with purpose.</p><p></p><p><strong>05:00 – Living with Dystonia</strong></p><p>Vulnerability about chronic pain and the emotional toll.</p><p></p><p><strong>05:52 – Grace in the Grind</strong></p><p>Learning to live between endurance and rest.</p><p></p><p><strong>06:50 – Faithfulness in the Fire</strong></p><p>How pain refines purpose — not defines it.</p><p></p><p><strong>07:22 – Final Encouragement</strong></p><p>A reminder: excellence isn’t perfection, it’s faithfulness.</p>