Ep 165 - From the Archives - How Do We Come to Love Ourselves as Christ Loves Us (and therefore build a healthy identity)

About this episode

Jill Simons explores how to love ourselves as Christ loves us and build a healthy identity through personal experiences and practical insights.

In this "From the Archives" episode of Charisms for Catholics, host Jill Simons addresses the profound question: How do we come to love ourselves as Christ loves us, and thereby build a healthy identity? Drawing from personal experiences and practical insights, Jill Simons explores the journey of understanding God's view of us through scripture, identifying areas where we struggle to internalize these truths, and using prayer, community, and even therapy to bridge the gap from head knowledge to heart acceptance. Whether you're new or returning to the podcast, this episode offers hope, actionable steps, and encouragement to invest in your spiritual and emotional healing—making way for a more authentic embrace of your charisms and a stronger foundation in Christ! 00:36 – Why We're Sharing Archive Episodes This Month 01:16 – Understanding and Discerning Charisms 02:03 – What God Really Says About You 04:18 – The Roles of Prayer, Therapy, and Healing 05:39 – A Personal Testimony on Healing Through Anointing 07:34 – Integrating Therapy and Prayer as God-Given Gifts 12:13 – Why a Faith-Based Therapist Matters for Identity Issues Learn more about charisms and charism discernment at…

People in this episode

Host: Jill Simons

Topics covered

• self-love
• identity
• spiritual healing
• charisms
• faith-based therapy
• scripture

Keywords

• self-acceptance
• God's view
• prayer
• community
• therapy
• emotional healing
• charism discernment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Many Parts Ministries

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