Ep 140 - My Story with Charisms and How Many Parts Came to Be!

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 documents, personal conversations, and the eventual creation of her own tools to help others recognize the Holy Spirit's work in their lives. The episode highlights how Many Parts Ministries grew from Jill's passion into a thriving apostolate dedicated to making charism discernment a normal part of Catholic life.

Jill also gives a behind-the-scenes look at upcoming projects, the ministry's vision for the Church, and ways listeners can support their mission to equip Catholics worldwide to build up the body of Christ.

02:35 - Jill recounts reading about Saint Rose of Lima as a child, how it affected her own desire for sainthood, and the tension it created about her own calling.

04:07 - As a teenager, Jill describes her deep dive into the Church’s teaching on charisms, her frustration at the lack of practical guidance, and her drive to learn more.

09:38 - During college, Jill shares her experience with early charism assessments, her desire for clearer tools, and how informal conversations led to deeper understanding.

14:54 - The pivotal moment when speaking engagements and connections (notably with Heather Kim and Abiding Together podcast) catalyzed the creation and broader sharing of Many Parts’ charism resources.

17:31 - Jill outlines the mission of Many Parts Ministries: making charism discernment a normal part of Catholic life. She discusses current projects, including youth programs, translations, upcoming resources, and ways listeners can support the mission.

Learn more about charisms and charism discernment at https://manypartsministries.com.