Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever had a missed opportunity where you wanted to say the right thing at the right time in the right moment, but you utterly failed? Doing what is good and right and holy not just on a whim, but again and again isn't a pipe dream, but is a reality we can strive for. In this episode I am joined by Lay Dominican, Rose Folsom. As Rose says on her website, “Leadership co...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever wonder why sometimes you can work at a job and feel completely burnout one day and completely energized the next? In this episode my guest, Karyn Macfarlane is going to give you some new language to describe and understand how you can find more energy throughout the day in your work and in your home. Karyn, a coach and the wife of a performing artist, shares her journe...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever find yourself waiting for a change that will make things easy again? Do you keep thinking, if I can just make it through the weekend, things will slow down. If my husband would just make this one little change, I would feel like I could breathe again?  If the joy in your work or home seems to have dissipated and your prayers seem to be going unanswered, this is the epi...

Send us Fan Mail Are you ready for practical tips to increase your productivity? Whether you call yourself a high-achiever, a procrastinator, or a perfectionist, these word hacks are for you! This week I am joined by Beth McGrain Tran, a Catholic wife, mom, life coach, speaker. Beth explains the concept of "masks", which are beliefs we hold about ourselves that affect how we show up in t...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever found yourself irritated by the quirks of your spouse? Are there days when you feel absolutely certain that they intentionally driving you bonkers? This week, I am delving into the complexities of marriage with special guests Jean and Colin MacKenzie. With over two decades of marriage under their belt, Jean, a devoted wife and marriage counselor, and Colin, a seasone...

Send us Fan Mail “I’ll never be able to do that.” “Maybe I’m just not cut out for this.” “Everything comes so easy for her and I’m over here like a hot mess on fire. Sometime these thoughts are genuine curiosity and other times, we’re subconsciously putting ourselves down for not doing something as well as someone else.  That’s right friends, in this episode we are talking about the comparison gam...

Send us Fan Mail This episode was made with love and prayer for all of my dear chronic people pleasers and over-doers in mind! Do you find yourself saying “yes” before it’s even hit your system what you’ve agreed to do? Sometimes, we say yes out of obligation, sometimes because we don’t want to feel the discomfort of refusing someone, and sometimes, we are simply so used to pleasing others, that w...

Send us Fan Mail In 2018 Andrea’s whole world came crashing down around her as she discovered that her husband Austin would need a miracle to survive. Austin was diagnosed with stage 4 stomach cancer, leaving Andrea to not only care for him, but her children as well.  Now, 75 infusions and 9 surgeries later, Andrea and her husband are changing the lives of so many others who are being asked to sur...

Send us Fan Mail Imagine you’ve been actively involved in your parish community for years and has been offered the opportunity to take on a significant leadership role within the Church. At the same time, you’ve also been presented with a career opportunity in your field of expertise that would allow you to make a substantial impact professionally and financially. You find yourself torn between yo...

Send us Fan Mail This week I am joined by the brilliant, Jessica Castillo. In this episode she is going to walk us through what it means to truly be living out "peak performance." For Jessica, living as an excelling Catholic isn't just about physical or mental health, but the all encompassing aspects of our body and soul together. She is going to provide you with both inspiration an...

Send us Fan Mail Are you the type of person who finds themself leaning on a shovel and praying for a hole? As in, you pray fervently for what you desire, but aren't sure about the work required to achieve it. Or, are you perhaps, the woman who's already dug a multitude of holes and you're screaming out to God wondering how many are left before He sends help? As in, you are going all...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, host Kylie Hein invites you to not shy away from doing the hard thing as you approach the last two weeks of Lent.  Drawing from personal anecdotes and lessons learned from her father and St. Joseph, Kylie explains life lessons that we can all benefit from as continue to grow in virtue. 1. Obedience to the will of God 2. Take what you already have and use it - God...

Send us Fan Mail Do you loathe taking the time to sit and read your bible? Does scripture seem like an irrelevant and foreign language that simply isn’t applicable to our time? Or, do you love the word of God, but you aren’t quite sure where to start or how to fit it into your day? In this episode, host Kylie Hein, is joined by Julia Strukely . Julia walks us through God’s love letter as a means f...

Send us Fan Mail Human limitations can often feel like a heavy burden. You don't have the energy to keep up with all of the day-to-day tasks. You feel like there isn't enough of you to go around. You find yourself in tears of frustration because the high standard of excellence that you hold yourself to feels impossible in your circumstances.  You my friend, are not alone. BUT, what if yo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kylie delves into the profound question of why we suffer, taking us back to the beginnings of creation. She highlights the original harmony between body and soul, emphasizing that God's plan for us was holiness and eternal life, not suffering. Kylie explores the impact of original sin on our nature, leading to the experience of suffering and death. Despite th...

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever felt like you've lost your identity in the midst of parenting, work-life, or transition? Do you struggle with decision fatigue and feel like you have absolutely no sense of balance in your life? In this episode we take a step back from the busyness to take a big picture look at the whole human, both body and soul. Host, Kylie Hein, is joined by  IAHC Certified I...

Send us Fan Mail Join me as I interview expert spiritual fasting coach, Beth Bubik.  Beth helps hundreds of women lose weight permanently by teaching them how to Spiritually Fast in her signature program, the Delay and Pray™ Group Coaching Experience. She is on a mission to bring 1 Million Catholics back to the Church through spiritual fasting and today, you have an opportunity help! Listen in as...

Send us Fan Mail Do you avoid things that might embarrass you? Do you HATE losing? Do you run from things that are uncomfortable or that you might fail at? In this episode we are going to teach you how to retrain your brain to engage in the battle of spiritual warfare as you learn to fail forward. Failure is not something that happens to you, it is an opportunity to grow you. It is a way to send y...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Persistence in Prayer, the show where do-it-all Catholic women with big dreams gather for engaging conversations. If you're a Catholic woman seeking a better prayer life but wrestling with time management, decision fatigue, and overwhelming tasks, this podcast is your haven. In this episode, Elizabeth Saenz and I dive into a fascinating topic: understanding and inf...

Send us Fan Mail Today, we focus on the transformative journey of purification and the pursuit of holiness.  This episode delves into the phases of purification, both active and passive, exploring the acceptance of circumstances and character defaults. You may have heard the saying, "mind over matter". It's a phrase I always had playing on repeat. It's also, quite true. Our min...

Send us Fan Mail Are you are high-achieving Christian woman who loves God, but sometimes struggles to love the way that you can't stop reaching for more?  Do you... Want to know everything before everyone else. Want to be the BEST version of yourself Find yourself comparing your life/gifts/beauty to others Want to know all that they can about yourself Often start grasping at things (impulsive...

Send us Fan Mail Take a transformative journey with Kylie and special guest Mara Pastrana this week to explore your supernatural gifts and their impact on the world around you.  If you've ever wondered why some people are so good at teaching, caring for others, or how they can be so extraordinarily wise, this episode explains it all!  Listeners are invited to reflect on their own spiritual jo...

Send us Fan Mail Are you crawling into 2024 while the rest of your people seem to be running ahead full force?  While the New Year is often a time of renewal and starting over, for many of us it feels like added pressure. We fee like we have nothing left to give and aren't quite sure if we have it in us to  keep going with our current circumstances. In this episode, Kylie shares ways to refue...

Send us Fan Mail Do you ever find yourself saying everything is "fine" when really, it's everything but fine? Sometimes, our struggles are apparent to others, and sometimes, they aren't. Either way, we are not created to be held down by the chains of attachment caused by buffering our feelings with food, alcohol, or the daily scroll down IG lane. In this episode I am joined by...

Send us Fan Mail This week, we embrace the beauty in the imperfect and find profound lessons in the unraveled moments of the Advent season.  Do you know someone whose Christmas tree is still in the box or whose presents remain unwrapped, maybe even still on store shelves? Perhaps that someone is you. Whether you've had your gifts ready for months or are just starting, there's something w...