<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>