Jill McAuley discusses finding purpose and identity in faith beyond ability

<p>For <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jilly_mcauley/?hl=en">Jill McAuley</a>, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/women-and-priesthood-power/narratives/13-becoming-pure-vessels-in-the-hands-of-the-lord?lang=eng&amp;id=p_tTFJF-p_u7A27#p_tTFJF">knowing her identity as a child of God</a> has helped her both overcome and glory in her infirmities (see <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/scriptures/nt/2-cor/12?lang=eng&amp;id=p9#p9">2 Corinthians 12:9</a>). Despite being paralyzed in a car crash at 18 years old, she has spent the last 20-plus years deepening her spiritual and emotional growth through service, study and grace through Christ. She joins <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards/">Church News reporter Mary Richards</a> to discuss this transformational journey of finding freedom and purpose in her faith beyond ability.</p> <p><a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/podcast">The Church News Podcast</a> is a weekly podcast that invites listeners to make a journey of connection with members of <a href="https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/?lang=eng">The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints</a> across the globe. Hosts <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/ryan-jensen/">Jon Ryan Jensen</a>, editor of the <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/">Church News</a>, and <a href="https://www.thechurchnews.com/authors/mary-richards/">Church News reporter Mary Richards</a> share unique views of the stories, events, and people who form this international faith. With each episode, listeners are asked to embark on a journey to learn from one another and ponder, &ldquo;What do I know now?&rdquo; because of the experience. Produced by <a href="https://kellieannhalvo.com/">KellieAnn Halvorsen</a>.</p>