In this episode of Charisms for Catholics, host Jill Simons explores the unique journey of discerning charisms during college. She shares exciting updates about Many Parts Ministries' new resources and expanded content—especially on YouTube—and explains how charisms (spiritual gifts) can provide clarity and direction in the midst of college life's uncertainty and transitions.

Jill Simons unpacks the benefits of discovering your gifts early, from understanding where you naturally thrive to guiding your vocational discernment and future career decisions. She offers practical encouragement for college students, reveals how their charisms can shape their sense of purpose, and invites listeners to spread the word to those who could benefit most from this transformative process.

The episode wraps up with information about new tools and assessments available to help anyone begin their charism discernment journey!

01:23 - Growing on YouTube and Content Expansion

03:04 - Supporting and Sharing Charisms Work

04:08 - Discerning Charisms in College: Why It Matters

09:00 - Embracing Individuality & Holy Spirit's Call

10:28 - Charisms in Vocational Discernment

15:24 - Charisms, Careers, and Finding Fulfillment

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

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 forgiveness influences healing, identity, and even physical well-being. Dr. Enright shares his evidence-based process model for forgiveness, including key phases and inspiring examples from his decades of work with individuals who have experienced profound wounds.

This episode will close with resources for listeners who are ready to dive deeper into the journey of forgiveness and experience its freedom for themselves!

1:13 – Dr. Robert Enright: The Founding of the International Forgiveness Institute

04:09 – Launching the Forgiveness Seminar and Early Research

06:31 – The Evolution of Forgiveness Research in Academia

07:37 – A Synthesized Definition of Forgiveness

11:46 – Dr. Enright's Four-Phase Forgiveness Process

19:05 – Exploring Self-Forgiveness and Its Challenges

Dr. Robert Enright holds the Aristotelian Professorship in Forgiveness Science within the Department of Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin–Madison, and is a licensed psychologist. He is the first to publish a scientific study on the topic of person-to-person forgiving in 1989. He is the founder of the International Forgiveness Institute, a non-profit organization established in 1994 dedicated to disseminating knowledge about forgiveness and peaceful community renewal through forgiveness.

For his innovative work on forgiveness, he received in 2019 the Expanded Reason Award, an international award for the integration of science and philosophy and/or theology from the Universidad Francisco de Vitoria in Madrid, Spain for the book Forgiveness Therapy. He received in 2022 what the American Psychological Association calls "psychology's highest awards," the APF Gold Medal Award for Impact in Psychology. For decades, he has focused on the importance of forgiveness within the human heart, families, religious communities, schools, workplaces, medical settings, shelters for those without homes, correctional institutions, and world conflict zones.

International Forgiveness Institute: https://internationalforgiveness.com/
Affiliate links for Dr. Bob's book, Forgiving as Unity with Christ
Sophia Institute: https://www.sojolk8trk.com/CK67XL/2BFFZMD/
Amazon: https://amzn.to/4pYumlL

Please note that these include affiliate links, and purchasing through these links allows you to financially support the Many Parts mission at no additional cost to you.

We're also excited to share a brand new Identity resource we have been working on for over a year: The Invitation: Prayers, Practices, Resources & Verses for Embracing Your Baptismal Identity. This book is a gateway resource designed to guide you toward healing and restoration of your true identity as beloved children of God.

https://manypartsministries.ezycourse.com/en/product-detail/the-invitation-embracing-your-baptismal-identity/12465/

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

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 seeking freedom from addiction. Jill and Scott discuss the shame and isolation that often accompany addiction, the importance of community support, and how integrating faith and recovery can transform lives.

If you or a loved one is struggling, this episode offers hope, practical direction, and a reminder that you are not alone on the path to healing!

01:15 – Introducing Scott Wiemann and Catholics in Recovery

02:34 – Scott's Journey Into Recovery Ministry

03:07 – Early Addiction Struggles and Turning Point

06:57 – Faith, Fellowship, and Spiritual Change

10:22 – Accessing Catholics in Recovery Meetings

17:03 – Jill's Personal Experience with Addiction and The Need for Community

Scott Weeman is a beloved son of God, a husband, and a father. He is the founder of Catholic in Recovery, a community of men and women seeking freedom from a variety of addictions, compulsions, and unhealthy attachments. Scott is the author of The Twelve Steps and the Sacraments, he holds a master's degree in clinical counseling from Point Loma Nazarene University and serves a marriage and family therapist at a Catholic health clinic in Nashville, TN, where he lives with his wife and three children.

Use promo code MANYPARTS25 to receive 25% off a monthly or annual CIR+ subscription or 25% off any Catholic in Recovery book, including The Twelve Steps and the Sacraments, The Catholic in Recovery Workbook, and The Recovery Rosary. A CIR+ subscription gives you access to daily reflections, digital workbooks, meeting resources, and additional tools to support a Christ-centered journey of healing and transformation.

Visit www.catholicinrecovery.com to get started.

Amazon affiliate links:
The Twelve Steps and the Sacraments: A Catholic Journey through Recovery by Scott Weeman
The Catholic in Recovery Workbook

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