In this inspiring episode of The Pursuit of Calling Podcast , host Thomas Carney sits down with Sylvia “Hazel” Stevens , a U.S. Navy leader and life coach who helps young adults uncover their God-given purpose and step confidently into their calling. With nearly 20 years of military leadership experience, Hazel shares how her time in the Navy has been more than a career—it’s been a classroom preparing her for her next mission: equipping others to live and lead with faith, integrity, and purpose. In this powerful conversation, Hazel reveals how God used a season of stillness to redirect her path, what it really means to uncover your purpose, and how fulfillment is tied not to success, but to obedience and calling. She and Thomas explore the difference between purpose and calling , the top barriers that hold this generation back (confusion, comparison, and comfort), and why your gifts aren’t for you—they’re for those God’s called you to serve. If you’re ready to align your mindset, faith, and leadership with your divine purpose, this episode will inspire you to move from comfort to calling and live the life you were created for.
