The Courage to Follow Calling

Barbara Bradley Hagerty spoke at the DC 20s/30s Brunch in November. She was a big draw, and she did not disappoint.

Barbara Bradley Hagerty, best selling author, internaltional journalist, contributor to The Atlantic, NPR regular for 18 years

It doesn’t always feel like we’re in the right role or point in our career. And it can be even more unclear where we’re supposed to be instead. 

Pulling from her experience as a globe-trotting journalist, an almost-lawyer, and author, who has covered some of the most consequential national and international stories of the past few decades, Barbara Bradley Hagerty walks through some important questions we should be asking ourselves about calling. 

It’s not all blind passion—though Barbara urges us to explore what really grabs and speaks to the desires God has planted in you—or striving to grab the brass ring. There are other key questions, and they aren’t all comfortable. 

Listen as Barbara shares her story and consider, as she puts it, “You  might be where you are because you’re the only person someone has.”

Nan Swift shared her experiences in the hard places of life... how can they be good?

When we’re struck by catastrophe, large or small, it doesn’t help to say ‘it’s all good.” Hear Nan’s take on a better perspective and how to push through..

What is Discipleship, anyway?

Discipleship. It’s such a fuzzy term and we believe it needs some attention. Doug described what we mean by it, and he brought one of his young friends to come along and add his input to the mix. We hope this sparks your interest because we’re working on a series of discipleship tools and concepts to be illuminated this year. What in the world does it mean to abide in Christ? How do I lead a Bible study? What are the essentials of the gospel message? How do I live this out, anyway? What about work, community, relationships, all that stuff? We’ll be talking about it.

We caught Doug’s audio and the handout. I hope this helps you.

Inconvenience? Adventure? Misery?

Nan Swift led us through a discussion of how we view the less enjoyable parts of our lives. It's all in the interpretation. Listen for yourself.