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

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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

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. 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. 04 | How to Start Discerning Your Unique Purpose when You Feel Lost
2. 12 |

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. 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. 03 | 3 Ways to Make Time for God (Even When You're Busy!)
2. 09 | No Time for Your Purpose? Try These 3 Steps to Take It Back
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 (RSV-2CE), The Great Adventure Catholic Bible, © Ascension Press. Used with permission.

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. 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. 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, Ascension Edition © Ascension Press. Used with permission.

Feeling a bit lost and unsure about your purpose? You’re not alone — especially when you sense God may be calling you to something more, but you’re not sure how to discern what that is. In this episode, we talk about the quiet nudge of the Holy Spirit and how discovering your purpose isn’t about chasing what the world defines as success, but learning true discernment rooted in faith.

We’ll explore how God gently guides us through everyday breadcrumbs, inviting us into deeper trust in God even when clarity hasn’t fully arrived yet. You’ll hear how simple spiritual practices like journaling, prayer, and reflection can help you notice where God is already at work in your life — without overwhelm or pressure.

This episode is especially for Catholic moms who desire a deeper relationship with God but don’t know where to begin. Whether you’re faithful to your daily devotions, engaging in Bible study, or just longing to hear God’s voice more clearly, this conversation will encourage you to take one peaceful, God-led step forward.

Grab your notebook, get comfy, and let’s walk this discernment journey together — with God leading the way.

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 Calling
2. 10 | Unsure of Your Purpose? 3 Essential Steps to Find Your God-Given Purpose
3. 18 You Were Meant for More: Breaking Through Self-Doubt to Discover Your Purpose

🕊️ Scripture Mentioned:

1. Jeremiah 29:11
2. Philippians 2:12-28
3. Philippians 2:13

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

Trusting God can be challenging, especially when you’re not sure what’s next. In this fan-favorite episode, we’re diving into how to truly believe that God has a plan for you. Even if you’ve heard it before, I encourage you to listen again with fresh ears. This episode is powerful, especially as you step into the new year needing reassurance, trust, and a renewed mindset that God truly does have a plan for you — because He does.

You’ll walk away encouraged, equipped, and ready to take your next faithful step with God — instead of feeling stuck or unsure.

Grab your notebook and lean in — let’s explore how to trust God and step confidently into the purpose He’s created you for.

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. 12 | When Doubt Creeps In: Staying Rooted in Your Purpose
2. 26 | Tired, Exhausted, and Confused? What to do when Purpose Feel Impossible
3. 30 | Overwhelmed and Stuck? Try This One Shift to Get Clear on God’s Plan

🕊️ Scripture Mentioned:

1. Luke 1:38
2. 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.