The Weight

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To be “called by God” is something that we often think of as exclusive to those who are called to pastoral ministry. Christianity has plenty of resources and narratives for those who feel called to this realm of work. However, the vast majority of faithful Christians never find themselves in the pulpit, but rather working in jobs that are often relegated as “secular.” Does God not give them a calling to respond that is just as important? 

Hannah Long exemplifies what it means to be called by God, but it’s not through a vocation that you might expect: she’s a flight attendant with American Airlines. It might seem like a far cry from the calling of a pastor, but Hannah shows us through her testimony and her life that the two callings might not be as different as you may think. Furthermore, her job is not just something she randomly fell into. It’s a place where she specifically felt called to be, especially during a season of uncertainty in the airline industry.

In this episode of The Weight, Hannah joins us to reflect on what a healthy understanding of calling looks like and how it is a part of every Christian’s life, not just those with “Reverend” in front of their name. Using her own calling to the airline industry, she discusses the importance of recognizing that God makes every person different and that comparison is the thief of the purpose and joy that each individual is called to. She also speaks to the risk at hand for her industry due to COVID-19, and how her calling has become even more prevalent in the midst of it. 


Follow Hannah’s journey on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_hannahlong/

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