1. How did Adam McHugh describe the feeling of “phoning it in,” and have you ever experienced this in your own spiritual or professional life?
2. In discussing the transition from ministry to a different career path, what were some of the fears and challenges both Adam McHugh and Markus Watson shared? Have similar fears ever held you back from making a major life change?
3. What does the term “dark night of the soul” mean to you personally, and how do you relate to Adam McHugh’s interpretation of it?
4. How does Adam McHugh’s journey from pastor to hospice chaplain to sommelier challenge traditional ideas about professional and spiritual success?
5. Compassion fatigue was a significant factor in Adam’s career change. How can individuals in caregiving professions mitigate the risk of compassion fatigue?
6. Reflecting on your own life, how do you navigate your identity when it is closely tied to your career or a particular role?
7. Adam McHugh and Markus Watson talk about the importance of acknowledging the end of an identity before transitioning to a new one. How can one effectively manage this process of ending and beginning?
8. In what ways can someone find growth and progress in their humanity outside of their professional roles, as Adam McHugh has done through his involvement in the wine industry?
9. What lessons can leaders and pastors take from Adam’s story to apply in their own journey of dealing with burnout or contemplating a career change?
10. After listening to the episode, how might you approach the continuous process of transformation and becoming in your own leadership roles?
