Have you ever shown up to prayer, your Bible study, or your daily Catholic devotions ready to hear God — and all you felt was silence?

If you’ve been trying to grow in discernment but still feel unsure whether you’re truly hearing God’s voice, this episode is for you.

So many Catholic women desire clarity about their purpose and God’s plan for their lives — but frustration creeps in when prayer feels quiet and guidance doesn’t seem obvious. You start wondering if you’re doing something wrong… or if God is even speaking at all.

In today’s conversation, I break down what might actually be happening when you feel silence — and how to shift your approach in a way that makes discernment feel simpler and more grounded in real life.

You’ll walk away with:

1. A renewed understanding of what “hearing God” really looks like
2. A practical way to approach prayer and devotions without overthinking
3. A deeper trust in God, even when He speaks gently

If you’re longing for clarity, confidence, and peace in your discernment journey, press play.

It may not be that God isn’t speaking.

You may just need a different way to listen.

I pray that this episode blesses and encourages you!

Michelle

✨ Next Steps:

1. Join the Facebook community — Here
2. Subscribe to the weekly The Inner Flame — Here
3. Take "What is my God-Given purpose: Where to Begin?" quiz — Here
4. Book a 1:1 Discernment Coaching Session — Here

✨ Email: hello@michellebrannam.com

✨ Website: https://MichelleBrannam.com

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1. 02| Quiet Moments with God: Simple Steps to Hear His Voice
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3. 19 | How to Become Closer to God While You Wait to Hear His Voice

🕊️ Scripture Mentioned:

1. 1 King 19:11-12

Bible Translation Used: All Scripture is quoted from the Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition (RSV-2CE), The Great Adventure Catholic Bible, © Ascension Press. Used with permission.

You want to follow God’s plan for your life — but you don’t know what that is. You’ve been praying, asking for clarity, maybe even doing a daily devotion, but you still feel unsure.

What do you do when you’re seeking God’s will and you don’t know what He’s asking of you? What if the issue isn’t that God is silent — but that something needs to shift?

If you’re a Catholic mom longing to discern your God-given purpose yet feel overwhelmed, confused, or uncertain about your next step, this episode is for you.

In today’s conversation, we’re talking about what to do when God’s plan feels unclear and why discernment may not be unfolding the way you expected. If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I missing something in prayer?” this conversation is for you.

Whether you’re folding laundry or chasing after kids, press play — because clarity might not come the way you think it should.

I pray that this episode blesses and encourages you!

Michelle

✨ Next Steps:

1. Join the Facebook community — Here
2. Subscribe to the weekly The Inner Flame — Here
3. Take "What is my God-Given purpose: Where to Begin?" quiz — Here
4. Book a 1:1 Discernment Coaching Session — Here

✨ Email: hello@michellebrannam.com

✨ Website: https://MichelleBrannam.com

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3. 34 | When Life Feels Chaotic, Here’s How to Stay Rooted in God’s Plan

🕊️ Scripture Mentioned:

1. Proverbs 3:5–6

Bible Translation Used: All Scripture is quoted from the Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition (RSV-2CE), The Great Adventure Catholic Bible, © Ascension Press. Used with permission.

Have you ever laid awake at night wondering if your purpose will always stay a dream?

Does it feel just close enough to see… but still out of reach?

Have you caught yourself asking, Will this ever become real for me?

Those late-night thoughts that creep in — the doubt, the uncertainty — I’ve been there. In today’s conversation, we’re diving into why purpose can feel distant when you’re discerning God’s plan, and what may actually be happening beneath the surface.

If you’ve been wrestling with doubt, struggling to trust in God, or wondering why your heart feels unsettled when you think about your purpose, this episode is for you. I’m sharing what may really be going on when a dream feels far away — and the shift that changes how you see it.

Grab the laundry, pop in your earbuds, and let’s walk through this together.

I pray that this episode blesses and encourages you!

Michelle

✨ Next Steps:

1. Join the Facebook community — Here
2. Subscribe to the weekly The Inner Flame — Here
3. Take "What is my God-Given purpose: Where to Begin?" quiz — Here
4. Book a 1:1 Discernment Coaching Session — Here

✨ Email: hello@michellebrannam.com

✨ Website: https://MichelleBrannam.com

✨ Listen to Related Episodes:

1. 07 | What Do You Seek? A Conversation with Jesus about Your Purpose
2. 12 | When Doubt Creeps In: Staying Rooted in Your Purpose
3. 18 | You Were Meant for More: Breaking Through Self-Doubt to Discover Your Purpose

🕊️ Scripture Mentioned:

1. John 14:1
2. John 14:13–14

Bible Translation Used: All Scripture is quoted from the Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition (RSV-2CE), The Great Adventure Catholic Bible, © Ascension Press. Used with permission.

You feel called to more — but you’re not sure what that “more” is, how to discern it, or where to even begin.

In this episode, we’re talking about discernment in a way that actually fits real life — especially if you’re a busy Catholic mom who wants to trust God, hear His voice, and understand your God-given purpose without overthinking or pressure.

Many women spend time in Catholic devotions, prayer, or Bible study asking God, “What am I called to do?” — without realizing they’re asking for God’s entire plan all at once. And that can leave you feeling stuck, confused, or unsure if you’re hearing God correctly.

In today’s conversation, you’ll explore:

1. Why discernment can feel confusing even when you’re doing “all the right things”
2. What Scripture reveals about how God leads us into purpose over time
3. How to approach discerning God’s will without pressure or rushing clarity
4. What it looks like to trust God when you don’t yet see the full picture

If you desire to hear God’s voice, understand God’s plan, and discern your purpose with peace, this episode will encourage you, ground you in truth, and remind you that you’re not behind.

Whether you’re driving, folding laundry, or in the middle of mom life, press play, take a deep breath, and let’s do this.

I pray that this episode blesses and encourages you!

Michelle

✨ Next Steps:

1. Join the Facebook community — Here
2. Subscribe to the weekly The Inner Flame — Here
3. Take "What is my God-Given purpose: Where to Begin?" quiz — Here
4. Book a 1:1 Discernment Coaching Session — Here

✨ Email: hello@michellebrannam.com

✨ Website: https://MichelleBrannam.com

✨ Listen to Related Episodes:

1. 07 | What Do You Seek? A Conversation with Jesus about Your Purpose
2. 10 | Unsure of Your Purpose? 3 Essential Steps to Find Your God-Given Purpose

Do you ever feel like you’ve lost yourself in motherhood — even though you deeply love being a mom?

In this episode, we’re talking honestly about something many Catholic moms struggle with but rarely say out loud:

knowing who you are beyond being a mother.

Motherhood is a beautiful vocation and an important part of God’s plan — but it is not your entire, God-given purpose.

In this episode, we explore:

1. Why feeling restless or “pulled toward more” doesn’t mean something is wrong with you
2. The difference between your roles and your true identity as a beloved daughter of God
3. How listening to too many outside voices can drown out God’s voice
4. What Scripture teaches us about stepping away from noise to hear God more clearly
5. Why discernment begins with identity, not pressure or perfection

If you’ve been asking questions like:

1. Who am I beyond being a mom?
2. How do I hear God’s voice in this season?
3. What is God’s plan for me now?

This episode will help you slow down, reconnect with God, and begin discerning your purpose with peace, trust, and clarity.

Whether you’re driving, folding laundry, or in the middle of mom life, press play, take a deep breath, and let’s do this.

I pray that this episode blesses and encourages you!

Michelle

✨ Next Steps:

1. Join the Facebook community — Here
2. Subscribe to the weekly The Inner Flame — Here
3. Take "What is my God-Given purpose: Where to Begin?" quiz — Here
4. Book a 1:1 Discernment Coaching Session — Here

✨ Email: hello@michellebrannam.com

✨ Website: https://MichelleBrannam.com

✨ Listen to Related Episodes:

1. 06 | God's Plan, Your Purpose: Understanding Your Unique Calling
2. 10 | Unsure of Your Purpose? 3 Essential Steps to Find...

Are you a Catholic mom who feels a pull for something more — but isn’t sure how to discern your God-given purpose without getting it wrong?

In this episode, we’re talking about three common misconceptions that keep Catholic moms stuck when it comes to discernment and purpose — even when they’re praying, attending Mass, and trying to trust God’s plan.

You’ll begin to understand why prayer alone can leave you feeling stuck in discernment, how God actually guides us as we take faithful steps with Him, and why so much advice about purpose — even from Christians — sounds good but is incomplete.

If you’ve ever thought:

1. “I’m just praying and waiting for God to tell me what to do.”
2. “I want to trust God’s plan, but I don’t know how to move forward.”
3. “I feel called to more, but I don’t know how to discern it.”

This episode will help you understand how discernment, prayer, and action work together, so you can stop waiting in uncertainty and begin moving forward with clarity and confidence.

This conversation is especially for Catholic moms who want their purpose to be rooted in Scripture, Catholic teaching, and a real relationship with God — not trends, pressure, or one-size-fits-all advice.

You’ll walk away with:

1. A clearer understanding of what discernment actually is
2. Peace around taking the next faithful step
3. A simple reflection to help you begin moving forward with God

Whether you're folding laundry or sneaking in a quiet moment, grab those earbuds and let's dive.

I pray that this episode blesses and encourages you!

Michelle

✨ Next Steps:

1. Join the Facebook community — Here
2. Subscribe to the weekly The Inner Flame — Here
3. Take "What is my God-Given purpose: Where to Begin?" quiz — Here
4. Book a 1:1 Discernment Coaching Session — Here

✨ Email: hello@michellebrannam.com

✨ Website: https://MichelleBrannam.com

✨ Listen to Related Episodes:

1. 04 | How to Start Discerning Your Unique Purpose when You Feel Lost

As a busy Catholic mom, finding time to spend with God can feel overwhelming — especially when your days are full of work, family, and endless responsibilities. In this episode, we talk honestly about how to make time for God in the middle of mom life, without guilt, pressure, or unrealistic expectations.

You’ll hear a simple, faith-filled approach to creating space for daily prayer, devotions, and time with God — even when your schedule feels packed. This episode gently invites you to notice where your time is going and how small, intentional shifts can help you spend more time with God without adding more to your plate.

Whether you’re longing to strengthen your Catholic devotions, open Scripture for a short Bible study, or simply grow in trust in God during this season of motherhood, this conversation will meet you where you are.

If you’re a Catholic mom who desires more consistency in prayer and wants to feel less overwhelmed as you try to follow God’s plan for your life and purpose, this episode is for you.

Whether you’re driving, folding laundry, or in the middle of mom life, press play, take a deep breath, and let’s do this.

I pray that this episode blesses and encourages you!

Michelle

✨ Next Steps:

1. Join the Facebook community — Here
2. Subscribe to the weekly The Inner Flame — Here
3. Take "What is my God-Given purpose: Where to Begin?" quiz — Here
4. Book a 1:1 Discernment Coaching Session — Here

✨ Email: hello@michellebrannam.com

✨ Website: https://MichelleBrannam.com

✨ Listen to Related Episodes:

1. 03 | 3 Ways to Make Time for God (Even When You're Busy!)
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3. 20 | Build a Daily Habit of Prayer that Brings Clarity, Peace, and Purpose

🕊️ Scripture Mentioned:

1. Mark 1:35
2. Mark 1:37

Bible Translation Used: All Scripture is quoted from the Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition...

Are you a busy Catholic mom seeking God’s plan but unsure how to hear His voice? In this episode, we dive into discernment, intentional prayer, and growing in relationship with God to help you uncover His guidance in your life.

You’ll learn simple, practical ways to strengthen your connection with God, deepen your trust in Him, and take steps toward living your God-given purpose.

This episode is perfect for Catholic moms who want to grow in hearing God, seeking His will, and confidently walking in His plan for their lives.

If you’re listening while doing dishes or folding laundry — wherever you are, moving, multitasking, doing mom life — this one’s for you. Let’s dive in.

I pray that this episode blesses and encourages you!

Michelle

✨ Next Steps:

1. Join the Facebook community — Here
2. Subscribe to the weekly The Inner Flame — Here
3. Take "What is my God-Given purpose: Where to Begin?" quiz — Here
4. Book a 1:1 Discernment Coaching Session — Here

✨ Email: hello@michellebrannam.com

✨ Website: https://MichelleBrannam.com

✨ Listen to Related Episodes:

1. 02 | Quiet Moments with God: Simple Steps to Hear His Voice
2. 03 | 3 Ways to Make Time for God (Even When You're Busy!)
3. 22 | 3 Simple Ways to Enhance Your Discernment to Hear God's Voice Clearly

🕊️ Scripture Mentioned:

1. John 11:41-42
2. Matthew 18:20

📖 Catechism of the Catholic Church Mentioned:

1. CCC 1

Bible Translation Used: All Scripture is quoted from the Revised Standard Version – Second Catholic Edition (RSV-2CE), The Great Adventure Catholic Bible, © Ascension Press. Used with permission.

Catechism of the Catholic Church Translation Used: Catechism of the Catholic Church,...