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Episode Synopsis
Learn practical insights on career transitions, discerning your calling, and seeking the common good through your work and community.
Dr. Luke Bobo shares how he transitioned from a senior engineer at McDonnell Douglas Boeing to a theologian and educator. He talks with hosts Emma and Ginny about how faith, travel, and reflection led him to pursue seminary—and a new sense of purpose.
Helpful Links
Articles by Dr. Luke Bobo:
How Kids Find Their Calling | Common Good Magazine
Missio on Generosity: Vocational Clout for the Common Good | The Washington Institute
Dr. Luke Bobo’s Company: Pursuing The Greater Good
Recommended Books:
Agents of Flourishing: Pursuing Shalom in Every Corner of Society (Made to Flourish Resources): Sherman, Amy L.
When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself: Corbett, Steve, Fikkert, Brian, Perkins, John, Platt, David: 9780802409980: Amazon.com: Books
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00:00 – Introduction to the Conversations Podcast
00:44 – Dr. Luke Bobo: From Engineering to Theology
04:00 – Faith-Based Advice on Career Transitions
06:44 – Discovering Purpose Through Faith and Reflection
14:15 – Understanding the Common Good from a Christian Lens
17:16 – How Churches and Individuals Can Live Out Their Calling
23:01 – Final Reflections on Vocation and Spiritual Direction
Dr. Luke Bobo shares how he transitioned from a senior engineer at McDonnell Douglas Boeing to a theologian and educator. He talks with hosts Emma and Ginny about how faith, travel, and reflection led him to pursue seminary—and a new sense of purpose.
Helpful Links
Articles by Dr. Luke Bobo:
How Kids Find Their Calling | Common Good Magazine
Missio on Generosity: Vocational Clout for the Common Good | The Washington Institute
Dr. Luke Bobo’s Company: Pursuing The Greater Good
Recommended Books:
Agents of Flourishing: Pursuing Shalom in Every Corner of Society (Made to Flourish Resources): Sherman, Amy L.
When Helping Hurts: How to Alleviate Poverty Without Hurting the Poor . . . and Yourself: Corbett, Steve, Fikkert, Brian, Perkins, John, Platt, David: 9780802409980: Amazon.com: Books
Send us your feedback or a suggestion of someone to interview at [email protected]
00:00 – Introduction to the Conversations Podcast
00:44 – Dr. Luke Bobo: From Engineering to Theology
04:00 – Faith-Based Advice on Career Transitions
06:44 – Discovering Purpose Through Faith and Reflection
14:15 – Understanding the Common Good from a Christian Lens
17:16 – How Churches and Individuals Can Live Out Their Calling
23:01 – Final Reflections on Vocation and Spiritual Direction
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