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EPISODE · Jan 27, 2026 · 15 MIN

Doing It Scared: Leaving My Job to Pursue My God-Given Calling

from The Pursuit of Calling

👉 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

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👉 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...

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