Discovering Charisms: Scripture Alive Through the Holy Spirit | Kingdom Conversations
Discovering Charisms: Scripture Alive Through the Holy Spirit
The conversation between Dr. Mary Healy and Katsey Long explores when Scripture becomes “alive,” with Dr. Healy describing encounters with the Lord, especially during graduate school at Franciscan University of Steubenville, where learning about the Holy Spirit and receiving prayer to be baptized in the Holy Spirit made Scripture powerful and applicable. They discuss how baptized and confirmed Christians have the Holy Spirit yet may still need deeper Pentecost-like transformation—joy, boldness, freedom from fear, and zeal for evangelization—seen in Acts. Charisms (gifts of the Holy Spirit) are for all Christians in every age, not limited to one movement, and that the supernatural is meant to be normal Christian life, though some fear or misunderstand it. Dr. Healy and Katsey recommend resources and training, emphasize praying with people in the moment (including for healing), and close with a prayer inviting the Holy Spirit to free fear, activate charisms, and raise up missionary disciples.
00:00 When Scripture Comes Alive
00:48 Holy Spirit Makes the Word
02:21 Baptism in the Spirit Explained
02:45 Pentecost Power and Boldness
04:06 Supernatural Is Normal
04:48 Charisms Are for Everyone
07:32 Gifts That Fit Your Identity
08:12 Wholeness of the Church
09:07 Charisms Build Up Love
09:53 Where to Learn and Grow
10:38 If It Feels Scary
13:19 Church Reclaiming Pentecost
15:57 Healing as a Command
17:51 Pray With People Now
19:06 Come Holy Spirit Daily
19:40 Closing Prayer and Blessing
This is Real People Sharing Real Jesus, a podcast from The Mission on the Mountain. We believe something simple, yet very powerful: Jesus is alive, and He's still transforming lives today. In every episode, you'll hear stories from ordinary Catholics who have encountered an extraordinary God and are choosing to live the Gospel right where they are. Our hope is that as you listen, you'll be encouraged to trust Him more deeply and share Him more boldly.