Charisms for Catholics

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 f...

In this heartfelt episode of Charisms for Catholics, host Jill Simons welcomes Scott Weeman, founder of Catholics in Recovery, for an honest conversation about addiction, recovery, and the role of faith in healing. Scott shares his personal journey through alcoholism and addiction, his road to recovery through 12-step meetings, and how the Holy Spirit inspired him to create resources 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 spirit...

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'...

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 y...

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 pr...

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 pra...

Welcome to Charisms for Catholics! In today's special Thanksgiving-themed episode, host Jill Simons invites listeners to reflect on the power of gratitude—specifically, giving thanks for the charisms, or spiritual gifts, that the Holy Spirit has placed in our lives. Whether you're tuning in on Thanksgiving Day or any other time of year, Jill Simons shares practical ways to incorporate prayers of g...

In this episode of Charisms for Catholics, host Jill Simons welcomes spiritual director Rose Folsom to explore how charisms—our unique spiritual gifts—can help us grow in virtue! Drawing from her own journey as a convert and her expertise in teaching the virtues, Rose shares practical wisdom on how humility intersects with the most common charisms, and how a deep prayer life empowers both discernm...

On this episode of Charisms for Catholics, host Jill Simons sits down with Mary Harper, founder of Liturgical Style, to explore how personal style can beautifully reflect the liturgical seasons of the Catholic Church! Together, they dive into the intersection of fashion, theology, and spiritual gifts—discussing how understanding your charisms, like craftsmanship, prophecy, knowledge, and healing,...

In this thought-provoking episode of Charisms for Catholics, host Jill Simons explores a challenging question: Why do our spiritual gifts, or charisms, often seem less impactful for the people closest to us? Drawing from real-life examples and personal experiences, Jill delves into the mysterious ways the Holy Spirit works through our charisms, highlighting how our efforts to serve loved ones migh...

In this episode of Charisms for Catholics, host Jill Simons wraps up "Opt Out October" with a special conversation featuring Lisa Hendey, founder of CatholicMom.com! Together, they dive deep into the importance of discerning your yeses and noes, especially as it relates to your spiritual gifts and living out your vocation without burning out. Lisa shares her inspiring journey of starting CatholicM...

In this episode of Charisms for Catholics, host Jill Simons welcomes Father Timothy Gallagher for a deep dive into discerning and decluttering the spiritual life. As part of the "Opt Out October" series, the conversation explores what it means to address not only physical, mental, and emotional clutter, but also the often-overlooked spiritual distractions that keep us from fuller relationship with...

In this episode, host Jill Simons welcomes Dr. Peter Malinoski, a Catholic psychologist, to dive deeply into the concept of mental clutter and its role in our spiritual and personal development. This is part of the "Opt Out October" series, which is all about helping listeners identify and intentionally eliminate the unnecessary noise and commitments that hinder their ability to live out their uni...

In this episode of Charisms for Catholics, host Jill Simons welcomes Brya Hanan, a licensed marriage and family therapist and integrative Catholic coach, for an in-depth conversation about "Opt Out October: Saying No to Emotional Clutter." Together, they explore the importance of addressing emotional clutter in our lives and how healing and integration can lead to greater spiritual freedom. Brya s...

In this episode of Charisms for Catholics, host Jill Simons kicks off "Opt Out October" with Catholic decluttering coach Gina Morton, a Catholic decluttering coach from Pennsylvania, who shares her journey of combining organization with faith to help Catholic women clear physical, financial, and emotional clutter! Gina explains that having order in our physical spaces brings freedom and peace, mak...

In this episode of Charisms for Catholics, host Jill Simons tackles a unique listener question about the charism of voluntary poverty within marriage. Can one spouse live out this spiritual gift if the other doesn't share it? Jill explores how charisms work within sacramental marriages and "charism-mixed" households, sharing practical advice and personal examples of how different spiritual gifts c...

In this episode of Charisms for Catholics, Jill Simons dives into a listener mailbag question: "Is there ever a time when I shouldn't use a charism that I've been given?" Jill unpacks the different types of charisms—immediate, resource-based, and long-term commitment gifts—and explores when and why it might be wise to hold back. She shares practical advice on discerning God's timing, protecting yo...

In today's episode, Jill discusses Charlie Kirk's charisms and the ways he utilized them in both his work life and his spiritual life. In the wake of his assassination, we believe there is a necessity in finding absolute truths and holding fast to what cannot be changed, in the midst of so much debate, disagreement and fear. Truth is found in how we are created and Who our Creator is; these belief...

In the wake of horrific school violence, the assasination of Charlie Kirk, and widespread political and social unrest, we are often left to wonder, what do I do about this? This episode is a reminder to look to God's grace and our charisms for the answer.

In this episode of Charisms for Catholics, host Jill Simons explores the dynamic nature of charisms—our spiritual gifts—and how they shift and grow through the seasons of our lives. Drawing from relatable examples and personal experience, Jill unpacks what it means to discern both the "season" (the unique period of life you're in) and "scope" (how widely and in what context your charisms are meant...

In this episode of Charisms for Catholics, host Jill Simons shares her personal journey with charisms and the origin story of Many Parts Ministries! Jill talks about her early encounter with saints' stories, her hunger to understand how God wanted to use her unique gifts, and the struggle to find accessible resources for discerning charisms as a Catholic. She recounts her research through Church d...

In this episode of Charisms for Catholics, host Jill Simons dives into the importance of letting go of preconceived expectations about how our charisms—or spiritual gifts—should manifest in our lives. Using real-life examples, Jill explains that charisms like writing, leadership, or teaching don't have to follow a specific path or look the same for everyone. Whether you're writing a book or encour...

In this episode of  Charisms for Catholics , host Jill Simons explores the intriguing question: Are the charisms that individual Catholics receive from the Holy Spirit the same as those attributed to religious orders? Jill shares her personal experiences and observations from working extensively with individual discernment of charisms, while acknowledging that her expertise with religious orders i...

In this episode of Charisms for Catholics, host Jill Simons dives into the intriguing question: Do families have charisms? Drawing from both experience and observation, Jill explores whether spiritual gifts, or charisms, can be shared among family members and even passed down through generations. She discusses how certain gifts like prophecy, intercession, and knowledge sometimes appear as a "comm...