Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein
Welcome to the Persistence in Prayer podcast — where Catholic women who feel scattered, stretched thin, and pulled in a million directions can stop overthinking, quiet the noise, and find peace in God’s presence. Do you push through each day chasing productivity, yet feel like your soul is running on empty? Do you long to pray with focus, but your mind spins with stress, decisions, and distractions? Do you want clarity in your faith, but feel weighed down by pressure to be “the good one” or “get it right”? You’re not alone. Hosted by Catholic mindset coach, spiritual director, wife, mom, and speaker Kylie Hein, this podcast helps overwhelmed Catholic women clear the mental clutter and reclaim space for prayer, trust, and peace. Each episode offers: Simple Catholic prayer practices you can actually use in busy life Real-life stories of women overcoming stress, perfectionism, and anxiety Honest conversations about faith, surrender, and discernment Tools rooted in Scripture, the saints, and Church teaching for peace of mind and soul You’ll discover how to: Pray when you feel distracted, stressed, or spiritually dry Hear God’s voice in the middle of your busy schedule Discern decisions with peace and confidence Break free from perfectionism and self-reliance Live with greater trust, surrender, and clarity of purpose Whether you’re feeling spiritually stuck or longing to go deeper, there’s a place for you here. It’s time to step out of the spiral, begin again, and experience the freedom that comes from persistence in prayer. Because when your soul is ordered in God, your life becomes rooted in His peace.
Episodes
Many faithful Catholic women know the right answers when it comes to identity—we can say “I’m a beloved daughter of God”—but living from that truth is another story.
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Kylie sits down with therapeutic counselor and trauma specialist Sarah McKenzie for a rich, grounded conversation about identity, healing, and purpose. Together, they explore why so many women feel disconnected fro...
What if the way we move through our days—the pace we keep, the expectations we absorb, the way we fill our time—is quietly shaping our spiritual lives more than we realize?
In this episode, I am joined by Thomistic philosopher and Editor in Chief of The Better Part Journal, Heidi Bollich-Erne for a thoughtful, honest conversation about truth, emotions, freedom, and the way modern life affects our ability to hear God. ...
Confession can feel overwhelming—especially if you tend to overthink, carry everything internally, or feel like you’re saying the same things every time you go.
In today’s episode, Kylie walks through confession in a practical, real-life way—not theory for theory’s sake, but concrete practices that have helped her prepare with clarity, reduce anxiety, and actually grow in virtue over time.
This episode is for Catholic w...
Are you heading into the holidays with more tension than excitement? Maybe your in-laws don’t just make little comments about the mashed potatoes. Maybe there’s a long history of control, manipulation, or flat-out disrespect that leaves you walking on eggshells and nursing a migraine afterward.
And then there’s the commandment to “honor your father and mother.” If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I being uncharitable if I set...
Have you ever felt like God is nudging you toward something that makes absolutely no sense on paper—when you’re already maxed out, overwhelmed, and barely holding everything together?
In this episode of the Persistence in Prayer Podcast, I talk with author, podcaster, and autism mom Heather Gaffneyabout that holy place where obedience and overwhelm collide. Heather shares her story as a domestic violence survivor, brea...
Ever feel like you’re carrying everything in your marriage—the emotional load, the spiritual load, the schedules, the growth—and your husband is living on a totally different wavelength?
In this conversation with Catholic men’s coach Matthew Jandernoa, we break down why you and your spouse are wired so differently and why that might actually be the path God wants to use to grow virtue in both of you.
Matthew explains t...
Do you ever feel like you’re going through the motions—praying, working, and trying to love well—but still wondering if any of it really matters?
So many of us long to feel close to God in the ordinary, to see holiness in our hidden work, and to believe that our small acts of love are part of something eternal.
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Ava Frecker, Catholic writer and editor of Caeli Catholic, invite...
What if the stories we read could shape the way we live out our faith every day?
Do you crave good stories that not only entertain but also point your heart back to God?
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, award-winning Catholic author and speaker Amy Schisler joins us to talk about the power of story—how fiction and Scripture together can deepen our walk with God and help us find holiness in the midst of ordina...
In a world filled with noise, confusion, and endless opinions, how do you stay grounded in what’s truly true?
In this conversation with writer and podcaster Laura K. Beck, we explore how returning to Scripture transforms not only our minds—but our hearts, homes, and everyday lives.
Laura shares how she went from lukewarm faith to living with passion and peace rooted in God’s Word.
Together, we talk about:
- How to beg...
Do you ever feel like you’re walking your faith journey alone?
Maybe you long for Catholic friendships that lift you up, or a community where you can grow spiritually and be yourself.
In a world that often feels disconnected and fast-paced, finding real faith-filled friendship can feel impossible—but it doesn’t have to be.
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, author and Catholic creative Amy Brooks, founder of Pra...
Have you been through suffering that’s left your heart questioning where God is in it all—or you long for prayer to feel like a place of healing, not obligation?
You’re not alone in that longing, and the wisdom of the saints—especially St. Catherine of Siena—has something powerful to say about it.
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, writer, speaker, and spiritual mentor Jenny duBay joins us to...
What if your body could become a vessel of prayer—an instrument through which you encounter God in every breath, stretch, and step?
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Director of Evangelization and SoulCore Regional Ambassador Nicky Verna joins me to explore the power of movement as prayer—how uniting your body and soul can draw you closer to Christ.
Nicky shares her personal story of encountering God through su...
Have you ever wondered how to hold on to faith when life feels dark, lonely, or unfair? Maybe you’ve faced suffering that left you asking, Where is God in this?
The story of Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan, a man who chose love and joy in the midst of imprisonment, offers a powerful answer.
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Elisabeth Nguyen Thi Thu Hong shares the extraordinary stor...
What if some of the burdens you’re carrying were never meant to be yours in the first place?
Do you ever feel weighed down by responsibilities, expectations, or guilt, wondering if this is really the cross God asked you to carry?
You’re not alone, and you don’t have to keep carrying what was never yours.
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Grace Abruzzo joins us again to unpack what i...
What can a woman who lived over 200 years ago teach us about faith, courage, and finding God’s will in the middle of real-life struggles?
Today, we are diving into the life of the first American-born Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton.
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Sister Betty Ann McNeil—one of the leading scholars on St. Elizabeth Ann Seton—joins us to explore the saint’s life as a wife, mother...
Have you experienced the constant pressure to do more?
You know those moments when the laundry is piled high, your inbox is overflowing, and the people that you love need you, and you keep saying yes, and each one feels a little bit heavier than the last.
Sometimes we don't even realize it until there's so much on us that we feel paralyzed and overwhelmed, yet can't seem to stop sayi...
Do you ever feel like your prayer life is stuck or wonder if you’re truly growing spiritually?
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Catholic author, mentor, and speaker Julie Onderko is back on the podcast to talk about the real journey of prayer, growth, and intimacy with God.
Together, we dive into the seasons of life, the power of mental prayer, and how to live with intention and purpose whe...
What if the promises of freedom our culture keeps offering are actually making us lonelier, more restless, and less fulfilled?
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, we dig into the hidden costs of the sexual revolution and explore what true freedom in Christ really looks like.
I’m joined by Nathanael Blake, fellow at the Ethics & Public Policy Center and author of Victims of the Revolution: ...
When life doesn’t unfold the way we hoped, trusting God can feel almost impossible. We’ve all faced moments like these when our dreams don’t unfold the way we imagined.
And you feel caught in the tension between wanting to trust and wondering if God is really that good. And yes, I know that it's hard to admit.
If you've ever wrestled with control, struggled to connect with God the Father, ...
What does it look like to live your Catholic faith in a workplace that doesn’t always share your values?
What happens when the bravest thing you can do isn't rushing into a burning building, but standing firm in your convictions in a culture that demands compromise?
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Benjamin O'Brien, a career firefighter and the author of The Proving Grounds: A Cath...
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