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 a supportive Facebook community of Catholic moms looking to hear God and discern His will Here
2. Sign up for weekly Encouragement and action steps to help you move forward with God: Subscribe to the The Inner Flame Here
3. What is my God-Given purpose: Where to Begin? Take this quiz so you can understand what God may be inviting you into next Here
4. Ready to Follow God's Plan for your Life? Book your 1:1 Discernment Coaching Session Here

✨ Feedback or Questions? Contact me at hello@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 a supportive Facebook community of Catholic moms looking to hear God and discern His will Here
2. Sign up for weekly Encouragement and action steps to help you move forward with God: Subscribe to the The Inner Flame Here
3. What is my God-Given purpose: Where to Begin? Take this quiz so you can understand what God may be inviting you into next Here
4. Ready to Follow God's Plan for your Life? Book your 1:1 Discernment Coaching Session Here

✨ Feedback or Questions? Contact me at hello@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. Ready to Follow God's Plan for your Life? Book your 1:1 Discernment Coaching Session Here
2. Connect with Catholic moms discovering God’s plan in everyday life Here
3. Receive Weekly Encouragement and Action Steps to Help You Move Forward with God: Subscribe to the The Inner Flame Here

✨ Feedback or Questions? Contact me at hello@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 Your God-Given Purpose