Ep 167 - Stop "Waiting" for Your Vocation: Do This Instead

Ep 167 - Stop "Waiting" for Your Vocation: Do This Instead

From Charisms for Catholics by Jill Simons

March 5, 2026 · 17 min · Season 3 · Episode 167

About this episode

Jill Simons discusses the importance of charism discernment for young adults navigating their vocational journeys.

In this episode of Charisms for Catholics, host Jill Simons explores the challenges many young adults face during vocational discernment, especially when called to marriage but still waiting for their vocation to materialize. Drawing from her own experiences and the pitfalls of over-formalizing spiritual journeys, Jill Simons encourages listeners to embrace charism discernment as a practical, empowering way to find purpose and clarity in this transitional season. The episode offers actionable steps for identifying and testing one's charisms, highlighting how these spiritual gifts can bring meaning, direction, and even potential opportunities—regardless of where you are in your vocational journey. You will discover how charisms are not only relevant for active churchgoers, but also serve as a unique, fruitful bridge for those feeling aimless or disconnected from their faith community! 00:29 – Embracing Authenticity Over Perfection 02:12 – The Young Adult "Waiting Room" 04:21 – Why Charism Discernment is Key 05:18 – The Difference Between Vocation and Charism Discernment 06:16 – Everyone Has Charisms—Yes, Even You 09:19 – How to Begin Charism Discernment 15:28 – You're Not in the…

People in this episode

Host: Jill Simons

Topics covered

  • vocation
  • charism discernment
  • spiritual gifts
  • young adults
  • purpose
  • faith community

Keywords

  • vocation
  • charisms
  • discernment
  • spirituality
  • young adults
  • purpose
  • faith

More episodes of Charisms for Catholics

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Charisms for Catholics podcast page.