Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

When Your Calling Leads to Burnout (with Arianna Molloy)

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Jan 28, 2025
Dr. Ariana Molloy, an Associate Professor of Organizational Communication at Biola University, shares insights from her expertise on meaningful work and her book, *Healthy Calling*. She discusses the vulnerability to burnout for those who see their work as a calling, emphasizing the need for boundaries. The conversation explores how to distinguish between healthy and toxic work pursuits, the importance of humility in demanding jobs, and the role of rest in sustaining one's calling. Arianna offers real-life examples and metaphors to illustrate finding meaning in work.
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INSIGHT

Job vs. Career vs. Calling

  • Work is categorized into job (pays bills), career (upward mobility), and calling (intrinsic fulfillment).
  • A calling quenches an internal thirst for meaning.
ANECDOTE

Financial Advisor's Calling

  • A financial advisor originally pursuing ministry felt drawn to finance.
  • He integrated his pastoral skills into his financial advisory work, finding his true calling.
ADVICE

Healthy Calling and Family

  • A healthy calling should not harm loved ones.
  • If your calling negatively impacts family, reconsider its validity.
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