Chris Lawton had recently graduated from a prestigious medical school and was working as a Palliative Care Physician when he experienced a different sort of calling – to the Catholic priesthood. In this episode, Chris shares his story about how he knew it was time to make a big change, and talks with Mary Kate about overcoming the fear of taking a leap, establishing steps for good decision-making, and what it means to seek fulfillment in our work.
Show Notes:
Guest: Chris Lawton, Palliative Care Physician-turned Catholic Seminarian
Connect With Chris
Connect With the Paulist Fathers
Other Resources:
- “OnBeing” With Krista Tippet
- Poetry by Pádraig Ó Tuama
- “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” by U2
- Fr. Richard Rohr OFM
- Fr. James Martin SJ
Episode 3: When Following Your Calling Means a Big Career Shift – With Chris Lawton - You, Me, and Ennui
Episode 3: When Following Your Calling Means a Big Career Shift – With Chris Lawton
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