EPISODE · Jun 3, 2026 · 25 MIN
A Journey of Faith and Creativity with Father Tom Gibbons
from Your Soulful Career Calling · host Kasi Beaney
What does it mean to live a truly soulful career?In this inspiring episode of Soulful Career Calling, Kasi sits down with Father Tom Gibbons, Catholic priest, president of Paulist Productions, and Emmy-nominated film producer, to explore the intersection of faith, purpose, creativity, and discernment.Father Tom shares his unconventional journey from a childhood spent drawing cartoons to working in graphic design, web development, community service, and ultimately answering his call to the priesthood at age 34. Today, he combines his vocation with storytelling through film, helping create meaningful conversations where the sacred and secular meet.This conversation is a powerful reminder that purpose is rarely a straight line—and that every experience, skill, setback, and detour may be preparing us for something greater.• Why Father Tom believes that "nothing's wasted" and how every chapter of our lives can contribute to our future calling• How serving the homeless and volunteering along the U.S.-Mexico border transformed faith from an idea into a lived experience• The surprising path that led him from creative pursuits and technology to the priesthood• What discernment really means and how it differs from simply making decisions• Why closed doors, disappointments, and unexpected detours can be essential parts of discovering your purpose• How honest prayer includes doubts, questions, struggles, and even wrestling with God• Why listening to "listeners" may be one of the most valuable practices in today's noisy world• How Paulist Productions creates films and documentaries that build bridges between faith, culture, belief, and doubtIf you've ever questioned your path, wondered whether you're behind in finding your purpose, or struggled to make sense of life's twists and turns, this episode offers a thoughtful and hopeful perspective on trusting the journey.Because sometimes the most meaningful calling is the one you never saw coming.#CareerDiscovery#FindYourPurpose#CareerJourney#CareerExploration#LifePurpose#PurposeDrivenLifeConnect with Kasi:www.careerquestinc.comemail: [email protected]: soulfulcareercallingConnect with Father Tom Gibbons:IG: tgibbonscsphttps://paulistproductions.org
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What does it mean to live a truly soulful career?In this inspiring episode of Soulful Career Calling, Kasi sits down with Father Tom Gibbons, Catholic priest, president of Paulist Productions, and Emmy-nominated film producer, to explore the intersection of faith, purpose, creativity, and discernment.Father Tom shares his unconventional journey from a childhood spent drawing cartoons to working in graphic design, web development, community service, and ultimately answering his call to the priesthood at age 34. Today, he combines his vocation with storytelling through film, helping create meaningful conversations where the sacred and secular meet.This conversation is a powerful reminder that purpose is rarely a straight line—and that every experience, skill, setback, and detour may be preparing us for something greater.• Why Father Tom believes that "nothing's wasted" and how every chapter of our lives can contribute to our future calling• How serving the homeless and volunteering along the U.S.-Mexico border transformed faith from an idea into a lived experience• The surprising path that led him from creative pursuits and technology to the priesthood• What discernment really means and how it differs from simply making decisions• Why closed doors, disappointments, and unexpected detours can be essential parts of discovering your purpose• How honest prayer includes doubts, questions, struggles, and even wrestling with God• Why listening to "listeners" may be one of the most valuable practices in today's noisy world• How Paulist Productions creates films and documentaries that build bridges between faith, culture, belief, and doubtIf you've ever questioned your path, wondered whether you're behind in finding your purpose, or struggled to make sense of life's twists and turns, this episode offers a thoughtful and hopeful perspective on trusting the journey.Because sometimes the most meaningful calling is the one you never saw coming.#CareerDiscovery#FindYourPurpose#CareerJourney#CareerExploration#LifePurpose#PurposeDrivenLifeConnect with Kasi:www.careerquestinc.comemail: [email protected]: soulfulcareercallingConnect with Father Tom Gibbons:IG: tgibbonscsphttps://paulistproductions.org
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