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 CatholicMom.com, navigating big transitions—including the decision to step away from her own ministry—and how prayerful discernment and self-care are essential for faithful service.
Jill and Lisa also touch on the generational differences in how women approach self-care and saying no. Lisa reflects on how her mother's generation, and even her own, often equated virtue with always saying yes and powering through burnout. She contrasts this with the healthier outlook of younger generations, who are much more likely to openly discuss their needs for personal care and boundaries. Lisa encourages listeners that caring for ourselves spiritually, physically, mentally, and emotionally isn't selfish—it's necessary for truly fruitful ministry and vocation. By embracing both the grace of yes and the grace of no, we can trust that God will provide what's best for us, and for those we're called to serve.
Practical tips, personal stories, and wisdom on embracing trust in God when making tough choices await listeners in this enriching episode.
Absolutely! Here are 6 timestamped titles from the episode:
01:54 - Founding CatholicMom.com: The Beginnings
06:20 - Discerning Out of a Beloved Project
10:41 - Building Trust in God: Habits & Practices
17:23 - The Three-Part Process for Choosing Your Yes
24:16 - Embracing the Grace of No & Generational Shifts
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