Charisms for Catholics

Kick off your 2026 with an empowering episode of Charisms for Catholics! Host Jill Simons welcomes Jonna Schuster from Catholic Revival Ministries to discuss "The Invitation," a brand new resource designed to help Catholics confront struggles, wounds, and frustrations around their God-given identity. Together, they dive into practical ways to embrace freedom, move beyond shame, and approach spiritual growth in a healthy, faith-filled way. Whether you're discerning your spiritual gifts or seeking deeper healing, this episode introduces you to tools, mindsets, and ministries that can guide your journey. Tune in for wisdom, encouragement, and inspiring next steps for building the Church right where the Spirit calls you! 01:21 - Accessing "The Invitation" Resource & Partners 04:09 - Mission of Catholic Revival Ministries 05:35 - The Need for Identity Healing Before Spiritual Gifts 11:20 - Personalized Identity Journeys & Navigating Shame 15:02 - Overview of Mindset Course & Neuroscience Connection 25:05 - Maintaining Healing and Addressing Ongoing Challenges Jonna Schuster is Co-Founder and Director of Catholic Revival Ministries, where she equips Catholics to bring supernatural impact to the world by learning to partner with the Holy Spirit. She is a published author with over 20 years of professional ministry experience, and has served a variety of communities and individuals world-wide through speaking, teaching, and spiritual coaching. Jonna holds a master's degree in moral theology from Christendom Graduate School and a B.F.A. in graphic design from the University of Illinois. She believes everyone is called to greatness and has a heart to see people come into the fullness of their identity and calling. Mindset online course Webpage: https://www.catholicrevivalministries.com/mindset 20% off with promo code MPM20 Free mini-courses available at https://www.catholicrevivalministries.com/mini-courses Jonna's book, Hearing God's Voice Amazon affiliate link: https://amzn.to/4p1FEoM Learn more about charisms and charism discernment at https://manypartsministries.com.    

In this heartfelt Christmas episode of "Charisms for Catholics," host Jill Simons concludes the Discern in December series by inviting listeners to prayerfully commit to their charisms as a special gift to Christ. Acknowledging the challenges and joys of the holiday season, she encourages living out spiritual gifts—like giving, service, encouragement, and healing—as a way to bring the Holy Spirit's presence to others. Jill shares exciting plans for the new year, including new identity resources and collaborations, and stresses the importance of ongoing discernment and nourishing your spiritual life. This short, uplifting episode is an invitation to let your charisms shape your year ahead and strengthen your journey with Christ! 00:29 - Christmas Day Greetings and Fourth Week of Discernment   01:22 - Committing Your Charisms as a Gift for Christmas   01:46 - The Impact of Charisms on Life and Service   02:19 - Fervent Commitment and Shaping Your Spiritual Year   03:14 - Looking Ahead: New Identity Resources and Plans for 2026   04:09 - Staying Focused on Mission & Upcoming Connections   Learn more about charisms and charism discernment at https://manypartsministries.com.  

In this episode of Charisms for Catholics, Jill Simons dives into week three of the December discernment series, guiding listeners through step 16 of the "Open Your Gifts" discernment process! This week focuses on the crucial role of humility in discovering and stewarding your charisms. Jill discusses the balance between recognizing your strengths and accepting the responsibility that comes with your gifts, emphasizing that charisms are more than talents—they are responsibilities to the Church community. Through relatable examples and reflections, she addresses common struggles with pride, identity, and the temptation to shrink from using your charisms. Listeners will be encouraged to view their gifts through the lens of service and responsibility, remain open to growth, and rely on God's guidance throughout the discernment process. Plus, Jill  gives a sneak peek at upcoming episodes featuring special guests and resources for growing in your identity and serving others! 00:28 - Using Advent as a Four-Week Discernment Cycle   02:36 - Step 16: Reflection on Humility in the Charism Process   04:04 - Thinking of Charisms as Responsibilities, Not Talents   06:23 - Navigating Identity and Humility in Discernment   08:13 - Facing Discomfort and the Call to Expand in Your Charisms   13:29 - Relying on God to Steward Your Charisms Well Learn more about charisms and charism discernment at https://manypartsministries.com.  

In this episode of Charisms for Catholics, host Jill Simons shares her personal experience of trying to record during the busy December season and encourages listeners who may feel behind in their own discernment journeys! As the podcast enters the second week of its discernment process—and the second week of Advent—Jill dives into the "testing phase" of charism discernment. She explains how to practically test your potential spiritual gifts using everyday activities, and why feedback from these experiences is key to discernment. Listeners are guided on how to recognize whether a charism is meant to be central in this season of their lives and encouraged to set aside less-active gifts to focus on those most relevant right now. As the episode wraps, Jill teases an exciting new identity resource launching in January and encourages listeners to continue exploring their spiritual gifts and identity with upcoming shows and guest experts! 00:27 - Recording Challenges in December 01:06 - The Second Week of Charism Discernment: The Testing Phase  02:07 - Testing Charisms in Everyday Life 05:06 - Receiving Clear Feedback During the Testing Process   06:40 - Focusing on the Right Charisms for Your Current Season  08:35 - Primary vs. Secondary Charisms in Action  09:22 - Upcoming January Identity Resource  10:56 - Where to Start Your Charism Journey   Learn more about charisms and charism discernment at https://manypartsministries.com.  

In this episode of "Charisms for Catholics," host Jill Simons kicks off the "Discern in December" challenge, guiding listeners through the first week of discerning their spiritual gifts, or charisms! She explains how this annual Advent journey helps Catholics identify how the Holy Spirit is already working in their lives and invites them to offer those gifts back to God. Jill walks through the practical steps of week one, from taking a spiritual gifts assessment to reflecting on identity, clarifying what you're seeking, exploring your history with each charism, and setting a discernment timeline. Whether you're participating in the December challenge or discerning at your own pace, this episode gives clear and approachable guidance for beginning the discernment process and getting connected with community support. 02:05 - Week One of Discernment: Laying the Foundation 07:18 - Understanding Your Identity and the Role of Lies & Truths 10:02 - Getting to Know Each Charism: Common Misunderstandings 13:07 - Historical Evidence: Filling Your Buckets for Discernment 15:22 - Commitment, Timelines, and the Rules of Discernment Learn more about charisms and charism discernment at https://manypartsministries.com.