The Pursuit of Calling

From Rock Bottom to Redemption: How Ryan Found His Calling After Jail, Addiction, and God’s Rescue


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In this powerful episode of The Pursuit of Calling, Ryan shares his journey from addiction, incarceration, and rock bottom to becoming a Christ-centered mindset coach and future keynote speaker.

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.

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: your lowest moments can become the doorway into your God-given calling.

We talk about:

  • Growing up confident but losing his identity
  • Addiction and the slow drift away from who God called him to be
  • His jail experience and the wake-up call that changed everything
  • How Psalm 23 shaped his perspective in the valley
  • Finding freedom, sobriety, community, and purpose
  • How God used his past to help him empower the next generation

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The Pursuit of CallingBy Thomas Carney