49. How to find your God-given charisms and spiritual gifts as a Mother, and how to help your children find theirs

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when motherhood leaves you wondering who you are beyond diapers, carpools, or an empty nest? In this illuminating conversation with Jill Simons, Executive Director of Many Parts Ministries, we uncover how understanding your charisms—unique spiritual gifts given by the Holy Spirit—can transform your identity and purpose as a Catholic woman.Jill explains the crucial distinction between gifts of the Holy Spirit (which all Christians receive) and charisms (which are unique to each person and meant for building the Church). This difference isn't just theological—it's deeply practical for mothers who often struggle with identity shifts when achievements, relationships, and routines change after having children."Our truest identity comes from what God says about us, not what we say about ourselves," Jill emphasizes, offering a powerful alternative to the identity confusion many women experience. Through Many Parts Ministries' assessment process, women can gain objective perspective on their spiritual gifts, discovering where God is calling them to serve within both their domestic church and the broader Catholic community.Particularly fascinating is the concept of "seasonality" in our charisms. Just as motherhood evolves through different stages, the Holy Spirit often gives us new gifts for new seasons—whether we're new mothers, launching teens into adulthood, or entering our empty nest years. These charisms don't replace our vocation but rather empower us to live it more fully while continuing to grow in holiness.For mothers of teenagers, Jill offers specific guidance on helping young people discover their own charisms, including a specially designed assessment for teens and strategies for supporting their discernment without overmanaging it. Her insights provide a roadmap for parents seeking to guide their children toward purposeful, faith-filled futures.Ready to discover your unique spiritual gifts? Visit manypartsministries.com to take their assessment, access their communities, or explore their books and podcast. Your charisms aren't just for you—they're God's way of working through you to build His kingdom, one motherly moment at a time.To find out more about Many Parts Ministries and receive their free guide to Charisms, please visithttps://manypartsministries.comJill Simons hosts the Charism for Catholics Podcast, available on all podcasting platformshttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/charisms-for-catholics/id1688464564Support the showTo reach Veil + Armour, please visit:https://veilandarmour.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@veilandarmourhttps://www.x.com/@sheilanonatohttps://www.sheilanonato.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/@veilandarmourWhat resonated with you the most about this episode? Feel free to email us and let us know!Email: [email protected] our podcast helped you in some way, or could help someone else, kindly share our podcast with a friend!