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 to be used right now) of your individual gifts. From teenagers navigating school schedules, to stay-at-home parents wondering how their gifts fit into daily life, Jill offers practical guidance for listening to the Holy Spirit and confidently stewarding your charisms—whether on a big stage or in the quiet moments of family life.
She also shares news about the Charism Coaching Certification program for coaches and spiritual directors. If you're ready to better understand how God is working in and through you in this moment, this episode is for you.
1:05 – Jill introduces the Charism Coaching Certification program, explaining its purpose for professional coaches and spiritual directors and what it includes.
2:21 – What is meant by "season" and "scope" when discerning charisms, laying the foundation for the episode.
5:16 – How teens can discern the scope of their charisms, using examples involving limited resources, school, and extracurricular schedules.
9:45 – The challenges faced by stay-at-home parents (especially moms) when living out their charisms in the midst of parenting young children, particularly the charism of music.
13:02 – Jill emphasizes that charisms are meant to be lived out at every level of the Church, not just in formal or highly visible settings.
17:02 – Jill shares personal examples of different scopes for her charisms (leadership, prophecy, knowledge) and how those differ by context and season.
Learn more about charisms and charism discernment at https://manypartsministries.com.
