In this episode of A Theology of Hustle, Currey welcomes back Dr. Karen Swallow Prior to talk about her new book, You Have a Calling. Together they dive into what calling really means, how it shifts across seasons of life, and why our jobs don’t always have to fulfill every part of our identity.
Dr. Prior shares her own vocational transitions—from decades of teaching to writing and speaking full-time—and what she’s learned along the way about patience, waiting, and finding joy in the mundane. They also discuss the dangers of equating passion with purpose, the role of social media in shaping our lives, and how truth, goodness, and beauty anchor our work no matter the season.
Whether you’re wrestling with your career, seeking clarity on your vocation, or just wondering how to bring more beauty into your daily life, this conversation will encourage you to see calling in a fresh way.
What you’ll hear in this episode:
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Dr. Prior’s journey from professor to writer and speaker
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Why calling isn’t the same as your job or career
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How cultural shifts have shaped our views on work
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The importance of patience and seasons in discerning vocation
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Practical ways to bring truth, goodness, and beauty into your work
📖 Learn more about Dr. Karen Swallow Prior’s book You Have a Calling wherever books are sold.
