In this inspiring episode of The Pursuit of Calling Podcast , Thomas sits down with Norbert Elnar — a Filipino creative and branding expert now living in Germany — to unpack how God led him from a successful career in advertising to discovering his deeper purpose: helping others build Kingdom-minded brands . Norbert shares the story behind his powerful Kingdom Brand Compass — a six-part framework that aligns business purpose with God’s calling. Together, Thomas and Norbert dive into what it means to live by your Divine Why , how to integrate faith and creativity, and why your purpose should never be an afterthought. If you’ve ever wrestled with how to merge your gifts, your career, and your faith — this conversation will encourage you to trust God’s direction and pursue your true north. 📖 Mentioned Resources: I Am a Masterpiece (children’s book by Norbert Elnar) Making a Masterpiece Podcast StoryBrand 2.0 by Donald Miller Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast Amy Porterfield Podcast 👉 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. 💬 Discover Your God-Given Calling 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. 🎯 Book a free Discovery Call today: https://pursuitofcalling.as.me/intro 00:00 - Welcome & Introduction — Intro & meeting Norbert 02:18 - Norbert’s background (Philippines → Germany) 03:22 - Advertising career & political campaigns 05:26 - Quitting job & altar call 06:59 - South Africa internship & purpose shift 08:28 - Kingdom Brand Compass: overview 11:01 - Mandate & six pillars of the compass 16:05 - Applying the compass beyond business 19:17 - Discovering calling — Samuel story & confirmation 24:37 - Personal calling: “preach the gospel” 32:57 - Resources, Norbert’s book & recommended podcasts 37:00 - Who to know, final encouragement & close
