Job or Calling: What’s the Difference? | Brad Lomenick

Oct 13

Episode Summary

How do you know what you’re supposed to do with your life without letting what you do become who you are?

Leadership expert Brad Lomenick joins Bobby McGraw to talk about calling, identity, work, and what happens when an assignment that once felt right no longer fits.

Brad shares how looking for “breadcrumbs” from earlier in life can reveal gifts and patterns that have been there all along, and why your calling is bigger than any job title or season.

They also explore what it means to remain faithful when your current work does not feel like the best expression of who you are, why relational intelligence matters in an increasingly digital world, and how to think about faith when Christian leaders disappoint you.

For anyone questioning their career, purpose, identity, or faith, this conversation offers a way to think about the season you are in without assuming you have to have the next one figured out.

Key Takeaways

Look for “breadcrumbs” from your past that reveal the gifts and patterns that come naturally to you.
Your job is an assignment, not your identity. Calling can remain consistent even as your work changes.
Faithfulness still matters when your current season does not feel like the perfect fit.
In an age of AI, curiosity and relational intelligence can make a meaningful difference in how we connect with people.
Disappointment with Christian leaders does not have to end your exploration of faith. Get curious about where your cynicism comes from and keep asking questions.

Chapter Markers

03:45 - Breadcrumbs Lead to Calling
05:22 - Assignment vs. Calling
06:10 - Be Curious About Your Gifts
09:30 - The Importance of Humble Leadership
11:44 - Who Am I When the Title Changes?
13:52 - When Your Job Doesn’t Satisfy You
16:31 - Relational Intelligence in the Age of AI
17:49 - Spiritual and Vocational Calling
19:07 - Can You Trust Faith After Leaders Fail?
20:58 - How Curiosity Helps You Be Heard
23:29 - Why Christianity?
25:04 - Conclusion and Where to Find Brad

Resources

H3 Leadership - Brad Lomenick’s book on becoming a more integrated leader.
H3 Leadership Podcast - Brad recommends his podcast as the best place to follow his current work.
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