Charisms for Catholics

In this "From the Archives" episode of Charisms for Catholics, host Jill Simons shares insights on the importance of discussing charisms—spiritual gifts—before marriage.
Drawing from personal experience and wisdom, Jill Simons explores how couples can intentionally discern their unique charisms, appreciate each other's gifts, and build a foundation of mutual dependence rooted in faith. The episode offers practical advice for couples at any stage of their relationship, emphasizing how authentic Catholic marriage can support both spouses in their vocations and help them flourish as saints.
If you're preparing for marriage or seeking ways to deepen your partnership in faith, this thoughtful conversation is a must-listen for integrating charisms into your life together!
00:01 – Ministry Updates & February Podcast Break  
01:01 – Welcome to Charisms for Catholics  
01:31 – Celebrating a Wedding & the Importance of Charism Conversations  
03:50 – Appreciating Each Other's Charisms Before Marriage  
05:15 – Mutual Dependence in Catholic Marriage  
09:27 – Being Intentional with Your Charisms as a Couple  
14:36 – Seeking Grace and Guidance for Mutual Flourishing
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In this special throwback episode of Charisms for Catholics, host Jill Simons explores how our spiritual gifts—charisms—can be powerful vehicles for loving others, especially during life's toughest moments.
Drawing on biblical wisdom and practical insights, Jill Simons explains how grace is most present in the here and now, and how we can best support those in need by leaning into the unique ways the Holy Spirit equips us. She encourages listeners to discern their charisms, stay rooted in a relationship with God, and use their gifts to make Christ present to the suffering in the world. This episode offers concrete encouragement for navigating difficult situations with faith, love, and the grace God generously provides through our charisms.
01:01 - Introduction to Charisms for Catholics  
01:27 - Lent Reflections & Charism Discernment Opportunity  
02:17 - Making God Present Through Charisms  
03:07 - Grace in the Present Moment: Lessons from Moses
07:26 - Applying Charisms in Hard Situations  
09:32 - Sacraments, Connection, and the Flow of Grace
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In this heartfelt episode of Charisms for Catholics, host Jill Simons opens up about the challenges and blessings of working behind the scenes in charism discernment—especially when much of the ministry is digital and remote. Reflecting on her own recent feelings of isolation and burnout, Jill Simons explores the importance of staying truly connected to the Church and community, not just through sacraments and online resources, but also through in-person, authentic relationships. She encourages listeners who may feel their spiritual gifts are running dry or disconnected to seek real-life ways to re-engage with their faith and fellow Christians. Join Jill Simons for this honest conversation and discover hope, encouragement, and practical wisdom for keeping your charisms alive and active within the body of Christ.

In this episode of Charisms for Catholics, host Jill Simons explores the unique journey of discerning charisms during college. She shares exciting updates about Many Parts Ministries' new resources and expanded content—especially on YouTube—and explains how charisms (spiritual gifts) can provide clarity and direction in the midst of college life's uncertainty and transitions.
Jill Simons unpacks the benefits of discovering your gifts early, from understanding where you naturally thrive to guiding your vocational discernment and future career decisions. She offers practical encouragement for college students, reveals how their charisms can shape their sense of purpose, and invites listeners to spread the word to those who could benefit most from this transformative process.
The episode wraps up with information about new tools and assessments available to help anyone begin their charism discernment journey!
01:23 - Growing on YouTube and Content Expansion  
03:04 - Supporting and Sharing Charisms Work  
04:08 - Discerning Charisms in College: Why It Matters  
09:00 - Embracing Individuality & Holy Spirit's Call  
10:28 - Charisms in Vocational Discernment  
15:24 - Charisms, Careers, and Finding Fulfillment  
Learn more about charisms and charism discernment at https://manypartsministries.com.

In this episode of Charisms for Catholics, host Jill Simons welcomes Dr. Robert Enright, founder of the International Forgiveness Institute, to explore the transformative power of forgiveness on both spiritual and psychological levels!
Together, they discuss Dr. Enright's journey into forgiveness research, the resistance and breakthroughs encountered in academic and therapeutic settings, and how forgiveness influences healing, identity, and even physical well-being. Dr. Enright shares his evidence-based process model for forgiveness, including key phases and inspiring examples from his decades of work with individuals who have experienced profound wounds.
This episode will close with resources for listeners who are ready to dive deeper into the journey of forgiveness and experience its freedom for themselves!
1:13 – Dr. Robert Enright: The Founding of the International Forgiveness Institute  
04:09 – Launching the Forgiveness Seminar and Early Research  
06:31 – The Evolution of Forgiveness Research in Academia  
07:37 – A Synthesized Definition of Forgiveness  
11:46 – Dr. Enright's Four-Phase Forgiveness Process  
19:05 – Exploring Self-Forgiveness and Its Challenges
Dr. Robert Enright holds the Aristotelian Professorship in Forgiveness Science within the Department of Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin–Madison, and is a licensed psychologist. He is the first to publish a scientific study on the topic of person-to-person forgiving in 1989. He is the founder of the International Forgiveness Institute, a non-profit organization established in 1994 dedicated to disseminating knowledge about forgiveness and peaceful community renewal through forgiveness.
For his innovative work on forgiveness, he received in 2019 the Expanded Reason Award, an international award for the integration of science and philosophy and/or theology from the Universidad Francisco de Vitoria in Madrid, Spain for the book Forgiveness Therapy. He received in 2022 what the American Psychological Association calls "psychology's highest awards," the APF Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology. For decades, he has focused on the importance of forgiveness within the human heart, families, religious communities, schools, workplaces, medical settings, shelters for those without homes, correctional institutions, and world conflict zones.
International Forgiveness Institute: https://internationalforgiveness.com/ Affiliate links for Dr. Bob's book, Forgiving as Unity with Christ Sophia Institute: https://www.sojolk8trk.com/CK67XL/2BFFZMD/ Amazon: https://amzn.to/4pYumlL
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We're also excited to share a brand new Identity resource we have been working on for over a year: The Invitation: Prayers, Practices, Resources & Verses for Embracing Your Baptismal Identity. This book is a gateway resource designed to guide you toward healing and restoration of your true identity as beloved children of God. 
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