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May 21, 2025 26 mins

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.

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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 ConversationsWithGinny@gmail.com

 

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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