Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein
Welcome to the Persistence in Prayer podcast—where Catholic women who feel pulled in a million directions stop overthinking, deepen their faith, and reclaim peace through prayer, mindset, and spiritual growth. Are you constantly chasing productivity but feel like your soul is running on empty? Do you long to hear God's voice in the middle of your packed schedule and mental clutter? You're not alone. Hosted by Catholic Mindset Coach, wife, mom, and speaker Kylie Hein, this podcast helps overwhelmed Catholic women create more space for God in their lives so they can pray with purpose and live with peace. Each episode brings you simple spiritual practices, real-life stories, honest conversations, and Catholic tools rooted in Church teaching—including topics like: how to pray when you're distracted or stressed how to make God the center of your day (not just an add-on) spiritual strategies for anxiety, discernment, and decision fatigue practical ways to grow in trust, surrender, and clarity of purpose Whether you're in a spiritual valley or on a mountain top, there's a place for you here. It’s time to quiet the noise, begin again, and discover the freedom that comes from persistence in prayer. Because a well-ordered soul leads to a well-loved life.
Episodes
Have you ever taken a personality test and thought, "This is exciting! Now what?" So you printed your results, threw them in a folder, and forgot about them until right now. Well, if that's you, you're not alone.
In today's episode of Persistence in Prayer, I'm joined by a dear friend, Linda Delia, who is a Catholic coach and spiritual companion. She is going to help us understa...
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the state of the world or maybe just your own home, and wondered how the early Christians held it all together? Because let's face it, they were going through their own mess.
In today's episode of Persistence in Prayer, we're stepping back into church history with author and theologian Michael Aquilina. Not just to marvel at the Saints of Old, but to uncover h...
Have you ever noticed how walking outside with your bare feet in the grass makes you feel different, or the sunshine on your face, or just simply paying attention to the patterns in nature? Being in nature can calm our bodies, and when we are calm, it is easier for us to connect with the Lord and to pray.
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, I am joined by my good friend Colleen Ritz. She is a Catholic...
Have you ever over-explained yourself in a conversation where no one asked for an explanation, or maybe you felt a deep guilt for simply doing less, even when you knew you really needed rest?
These are subtle signs of deeper wounds, often rooted in how we were raised and the expectations we placed on ourselves to be productive, perfect, and pleasing.
If love sometimes feels conditional for you, if you've been caugh...
Have you ever felt like you just need to tone down your drive to be more holy or pull back on your voice and your sharp edges?
Have you ever been caught in the trap of chasing productivity, perfection, and praise just to feel like you're enough or you're worthy, or to feel like you're doing it right?
If so, today's special guest from the Catholic Stuff You Should Know Podcast is going to share with ...
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, I'm joined by Catholic men's coach and mentor, Kenneth Harouff, for a powerful discussion on authentic self-love, well beyond the shallow social media clichés.
Kenneth brings a unique male perspective as we talk honestly about why “I’m fine” is usually a cover-up and how unaddressed wounds can deeply impact our families and relationships.
We explore what tru...
Have you ever felt like you're just going through the motions, keeping up with your responsibilities, but maybe a bit spiritually asleep? Because let's be honest, who has time to keep up with all the prayers when you've got so much on your list?
But what if this very moment is an hour of testing and God is inviting you to wake up?
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, I’m joined by Fr. Donald Haggert...
Have you ever read about a saint and thought, “Wow... she’s amazing—but I could never be like that”? Maybe you’ve even felt like holiness is for someone else—someone more disciplined, more prayerful, more perfect.
But what if that nagging sense of not being “enough” isn’t about your lack—but about misunderstanding how God made you?
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, I’m joined by Rosemary McGuire Berry, Catholic ...
Healing isn’t just for other people—it’s for you, too.
In this empowering episode, Kylie is joined by Jenn Lormand, co-founder of Tighten Your Tinkler and Catholic mom of three, who shares her raw and hope-filled journey of healing from pelvic floor dysfunction. Together, they explore the emotional, physical, and spiritual toll of untreated symptoms like pee leaks, back pain, and painful intimacy—and how God’s des...
Do you feel overwhelmed by prayer routines or unsure how to stay connected with God in daily life? In this beautiful episode, Kylie is joined by Fr. James Kubicki, Jesuit priest and author of A Year of Daily Offerings: Giving Your Life to God One Day at a Time, to explore how simple acts of prayer — rooted in Ignatian spirituality — can help us live every moment for Christ.
They discuss:
- The power of the Morning Off...
Have you ever cried out to God and been met with silence? Have you prayed and fasted, only to feel like things are getting worse instead of better?
In this Holy Week episode of The Persistence in Prayer Podcast, Catholic speaker and author Kevin Wells joins Kylie to share a raw and deeply moving testimony of marriage, addiction, spiritual warfare, and the power of redemptive suffering. Through the lens of his powerful ...
In this episode, host Kylie Hein sits down with Grace Abruzzo to talk about something we all need to hear: you don’t have to try so hard to be holy. Grace shares how God’s voice often speaks loudest when we stop striving and start receiving. We talk about the connection between prophecy and rest, and how letting go of performance in prayer opens up space for real intimacy with the Lord.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re ...
Struggling with burnout or feeling misaligned in your work and relationships? In this powerful episode of Persistence in Prayer, host Kylie Hein welcomes back Karyn McFarlane to unpack how Working Genius Assessments and Catholic temperaments can transform the way you approach your God-given mission.
Discover how understanding your unique wiring can help you work smarter, not harder, deepen your relationships, and foste...
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, host Kylie Hein is joined by Margaret Schay, a devoted daughter of God, wife, and mother, who integrates the rich teachings of Catholic psychology into her coaching work.
Margaret shares her journey from experiencing depression in college as she found herself striving, to discovering the transformative power of therapy and personal growth, drawing from John Paul II's The...
How can our conversations change the world around us?
What does it take for our conversations to be meaningful?
How do can we better approach difficult conversations?
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, host Kylie Hein delves into the transformative power of conversation alongside her guest, Carla Krieman.
With over 40 years of experience in banking and leadership, Carla shares her wisdom on fostering meaningful...
Join Kylie Hein, Catholic mindset coach and host of the Persistence in Prayer Podcast, as she welcomes special guest Liz Montigny, a Catholic life coach dedicated to helping women build faith-focused, fulfilling lives. Liz shares her powerful journey of creating a Catholic life coaching practice and her profound experiences with the Love Crucified community.
In this episode, Kylie and Liz dive deep into overcoming hust...
In this episode of the Persistence in Prayer podcast, host Kylie Hein welcomes Marty Langlois, the Catholic fitness coach and founder of Rebuild the Body, to discuss the integration of Catholic faith with fitness and holistic wellness.
Marty shares her personal journey, including her recovery from a stroke and the role of prayer and sacraments during her healing process. The conversation explores the importance of und...
In Episode #92 of the Persistence in Prayer podcast, host Kylie Hein welcomes Jonna Schuster, co-founder and director of Catholic Revival Ministries.
Kylie and Jonna delve into the transformative power of prayer, emphasizing its role in deepening one's relationship with God and inviting the Holy Spirit's guidance and healing. Jonna shares her journey into ministry, her passion for faith, and how sh...
In this episode of the Persistence in Prayer podcast, Kylie Hein welcomes special guest Christina Valenzuela, wife, mother, and owner of Pearl and Thistle LLC.
Discussion centers on ways moms can nurture a meaningful prayer life amidst a busy schedule. Christina shares her unique journey with Dominican spirituality, discussing how it complements her role as a mother and professional. She talks about the impo...
In episode #90 of the Persistence in Prayer podcast, host Kylie Hein welcomes back relationship coach, author, and national speaker, Dana Nygaard. Dana returns to the podcast - previously on episode 20 - to share her expertise on helping single Catholic women date intentionally, stop settling, and choose wisely in relationships.
Together, they discuss various topics including the impact of attachment styles ...
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