Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

Send us Fan Mail 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 this conversation, I’m j...

Send us Fan Mail 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 stuck? In today...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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,...

Send us Fan Mail 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 advoc...

Send us Fan Mail 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 falling apart, b...

Send us Fan Mail 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 “psyc...

Send us Fan Mail 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 apart in p...

Send us Fan Mail Many Catholics carry an unspoken assumption that belonging in the Church means setting parts of yourself aside — your background, culture, or story — in order to “fit.” But the Catholic faith has never been about sameness. In this episode of Persistence in Prayer , Kylie is joined by Angela Costley, a Hebrew Catholic theologian and contributor to From Sinai to Rome , to explore wh...

Send us Fan Mail Okay—be honest. Have you ever said yes… and then immediately regretted it? Now you’re stuck, overwhelmed, and replaying the whole thing in your head: What are they going to think if I back out? What if I don’t show up and do it well? In this episode, I’m joined by Samantha Stefaniak , a licensed Catholic therapist, coach, and convert (and the founder of Rooted Soul, Grounded Mind...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever been in a season where everything looks fine on the outside—but inside you’re exhausted, unraveling, and quietly wondering how much longer you can hold it together? In this episode of Persistence in Prayer , I’m joined by Steven M. Bell, a Catholic convert, husband, and father, who shares his story of hidden addiction, control, and the slow unraveling that happens wh...

Send us Fan Mail 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 explor...

Send us Fan Mail 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 moder...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 wond...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Gaffney about that holy place where obedience and overwhelm collide . Heather shares her s...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 w...

Send us Fan Mail 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 hel...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Wor...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Ca...

Send us Fan Mail 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 J...

Send us Fan Mail 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 pers...

Send us Fan Mail 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 th...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Praye r, Grace Abruzzo joins us again to un...