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
How do you heal the relationship you have with yourself?
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, De Yarrison shares how childhood wounds, self-critical thoughts, and false beliefs shape the way we see ourselves—and how Jesus gently leads us toward healing and freedom.
Together, we explore practical ways to become a safe place for yourself, recognize the lies you've believed, and invite Christ into...
Do you constantly feel like you're behind, no matter how much you accomplish?
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Monica Elias returns to share why that feeling isn't a time management problem, but a mindset problem.
Monica is a Catholic time coach for leaders who want to bring their God-given vision to life faster and with more ease without burnout.
She shares why lasting peace isn't found in doing more. I...
What if the peace you've been searching for isn't found in striving, but in learning to receive God's love?
In this episode, I'm joined by Sr. Mary Catherine Blanding to explore the timeless wisdom of St. John Henry Newman and how his teachings can help us trust God's providence, find purpose in suffering, and embrace the unique mission God has for each of our lives.
We discuss why gratitude transforms the heart, how ...
What does it mean to evangelize in today’s digital world and how do we navigate the rise of AI as faithful Catholics?
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Ana Munley shares her journey as a Catholic content creator, wife, mother, and working professional who never expected God to use social media as a platform for evangelization.
Together, we explore how to share the truth with both courage and charit...
Do you want a consistent prayer life—but feel too busy, distracted, or exhausted to make it happen?
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, I’m joined by Christina Semmens, certified spiritual mentor, leadership development coach, podcast host, speaker, and author, to talk about why prayer can feel so hard to sustain and what actually helps.
We explore how creating a simple “rule of life,&rdq...
If you’ve ever felt like your prayer life depends on “doing it right,” or you've found yourself trying to "volunteer your way into heaven", this conversation is for you.
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Allison Gingras, author and Director of Digital Evangelization for Holy Cross Family Ministries, talks about the subtle pressure to perform for God—checking all the boxes, saying...
Have you ever wondered if what you’re doing as a mom is actually enough?
Do you feel pressure to hold everything together spiritually for your family while feeling exhausted, distracted, or overwhelmed?
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Lisa Hendey, founder of CatholicMom.com, bestselling author of fiction and nonfiction, international speaker, and creator of Chime Travelers, shares wisdom and hope...
What do you do when someone you love walks away from the faith and you feel like it’s your responsibility to bring them back?
Do you feel the pressure to say the right thing or do just enough to bring them back?
In this encouraging episode, I’m joined by Kristine Bruce, founder of Praying for Our Prodigals, to talk about one of the hardest crosses many faithful women carry: loving someone who has lef...
What if your path to sainthood isn’t found in perfect routines, but in the middle of dishes, distractions, and your very real, very messy life?
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, I’m joined by Catholic revert, wife, and mom of nine, Kristen Dean, host of the Choppin' Wood podcast, as she shares her powerful reversion story from a lukewarm, party-girl faith to a life set on fire for Chri...
Feeling overwhelmed by all the things you could do—but unsure what God is actually calling you to pursue?
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Kylie interviews Suzanne Bracci to unpack what’s really happening when your thoughts feel scattered, pressured, and out of control.
Together, they explore the difference between coaching and therapy, how your thoughts shape your emotions and actions, and ...
What if the way you see Christ and even the Church is only a small piece of a much bigger, more beautiful reality?
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Dr. Jennifer Bryson helps us rediscover a deeper, more grounded understanding of faith, identity, and trust in the Church—especially in times of confusion, suffering, or doubt.
We explore how your understanding of Christ is always growing and why...
How do you know when something is truly from God and how do you find the courage to say yes when the path ahead is uncertain?
Maybe you’re longing to trust God more deeply but feel afraid of what that “yes” might require.
In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Brooke Joiner shares her remarkable journey of conversion, radical trust, and unexpected encounters that led to t...
You’re trying to do the right thing.
You’re showing up for your family, your responsibilities, your faith…
and you keep going—even when you’re tired.
Because that’s what love does, right?
But there’s a point where something shifts.
You hit your limit…
and instead of stopping, you keep going.
And over time, that starts to affect your peace…
and your joy.
In ...
There’s a kind of woman who doesn’t really stop.
She might sit down. She might take a break.
But her mind doesn’t.
It keeps running—
thinking about the conversation, the decision, the problem that hasn’t been solved yet.
Because somewhere along the way, she learned that staying in it…
is what responsible people do.
But what if that’s actually the thing keeping you stuc...
If you’ve ever started Lent with the best intentions… only to feel frustrated, discouraged, or right back in the same habits a few days later — you are not alone.
In this conversation, I’m joined by Denise Jelinek, a Catholic coach and founder of Weight Loss with the Holy Spirit, to talk about what’s really going on beneath the surface when fasting feels hard.
Because often, it’s n...
Motherhood can feel loud, full, and overwhelming.
Between the arguments, the laundry, the schedules, the needs, and the constant interruptions, it’s easy to find yourself just trying to survive the day — quietly hoping that the next season will finally feel calmer.
But what if the invitation isn’t to escape the chaos… but to learn how to live faithfully within it?
In this episode, Kylie sits do...
What if the way you see your body is quietly shaping the way you see God?
In this episode, I’m joined by Christina Valenzuela of Pearl & Thistle to talk about women’s health, Natural Family Planning, and the deeper spiritual implications of body literacy.
We discuss:
- Why so many women feel confused or embarrassed about their cycles
- How to know what’s “normal” and when to advocate fo...
Do you ever look at your marriage and think… why am I so irritated lately?
Like nothing is “wrong”… but you’re snapping more, controlling more, or feeling strangely disconnected?
This conversation is for the woman who loves her husband, loves her kids, loves her faith… and still finds herself overwhelmed, tense, or quietly checked out — not because her marriage is falli...
Chronic pain can make you feel like you’re living a double life—smiling on the outside, crashing in private, and wondering why your body won’t cooperate. In Part 2 of this conversation, Catholic mindset coach Heidi Kennedy shares the second half of her healing story: what happened after a major spiritual breakthrough… when the pain still wasn’t fully gone.
We talk about:
- Why “p...
What do you do when your body won’t cooperate… and you’re tired of guessing?
In Part 1 of this conversation, I’m joined by Catholic mindset coach Heidi Kennedy, who shares what it was really like to live with chronic pain as a teenager—and then spend years trying to get answers. We talk about the “double life” so many women live: looking fine on the outside, and falling apar...
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