Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 li...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 inte...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 w...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Pr...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like your life took a turn you didn't plan, and you're holding tight to what you thought that life would be? You're grieving the gap between the ideal and your reality. Maybe you're wondering, "Can joy really exist in this season of crazy chaos where my circumstances feel so utterly unfair? " If that's you, then I want you to t...

Send us Fan Mail You follow the to-do list, you care deeply, and you want to do this season in life well. But there's still this quiet pressure that's building underneath it all. The unspoken fear of letting people down. The tension between being productive and being present with the people around you. The weight of doing more. When what you really long for is to simply rest. To be. In t...

Send us Fan Mail You wake up early to pray, but your mind won't settle. You open your Bible, but the words feel distant and deep down you wonder "why do I still feel so far from God?" It's easy to stay busy even in prayer, but what if the noise isn't around you? It's actually inside you.  Today's conversation is a gentle invitation into silence. A silence that is...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever looked around at your busy life, your job, your family, your faith, and thought, " Why does it still feel like something's missing? " You're doing all of the things, but still feel restless, still feel stuck, as if you're yearning for something more. Today, we're digging into that feeling. In this episode of Persistence in Prayer , we&ap...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever taken a nap, hoping to feel refreshed, but woke up feeling even worse than before? Or wondered why you still feel burned out even when you're technically getting enough sleep? Today, we are rethinking rest because it's not just about closing your eyes or checking out. In this episode of Persistence in Prayer , I am joined by Heather Macowicz, a Catholic spi...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever thought that sainthood was just for the super holy, the mystics, the martyrs, or the people who just have more time than you do? Because let's be honest, time feels scarce. What if holiness isn't out of reach, but right in front of you? Today, we're flipping the script on perfectionism and reclaiming the truth that sanctity is not about getting it all...