Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

Kylie Hein
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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 lifeReal-life stories of women overcoming stress, perfectionism, and anxietyHonest conversations about faith, surrender, and discernmentTools 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 dryHear God’s voice in the middle of your busy scheduleDiscern decisions with peace and confidenceBreak free from perfectionism and self-relianceLive 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.

  1. #147 When Serving Starts Costing You Your Peace and Joy With Deacon Kevin Cummings

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    #147 When Serving Starts Costing You Your Peace and Joy With Deacon Kevin Cummings

    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 joined by Deacon Kevin Cummings, who shares from his work with women through Deacons of Hope—walking closely with those in some of the most vulnerable and difficult situations. He speaks to something we don’t often name: That women don’t just give… we keep going past the point of “enough.” We talk about why that happens— and how easy it is to lose sight of where that line even is. We also talk about: Why women often keep going when many men would stopHow to recognize when you’ve already gone past your limitWhat it actually means to know, love, and serve God in your daily lifeWhy prayer matters if you want to stay rooted in what God is askingAnd how peace and joy are connected to living that out—not just doing moreLinks Mentioned: Deacons of Hope (learn more or support the mission): https://deaconsofhope.orghttps://stmaryshomeformothers.org/ https://www.nativityhousekc.org/about-us.htmlSupport the Podcast If this episode has blessed you, would you consider supporting the show? Your donation helps provide Christ-centered content for women who are hungry for truth, rest, and deeper relationship with God. Every bit helps—thank you for being part of this mission. You can make a monthly donation HERE, or a one-time donation HERE. You can also support the show by sharing this episode with a friend or leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Connect with Kylie Book a free Confidence and Clarity Call HERE or email info@kyliemhein.com FREE Download - Daily Examen for Every TemperamentFREE Download - Decluttering By Temperamenthttps://www.kyliemhein.comOn IG @kyliemhein Support the show

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  2. #146 Pushing Through Isn’t Making You More Productive with Bruce Wawrzyniak

    MAR 24

    #146 Pushing Through Isn’t Making You More Productive with Bruce Wawrzyniak

    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’s conversation, I sit down with Bruce Wawrzyniak, Obl.S.B of Catholic Sports Radio, and we get into a shift that sounds almost too simple—but has real consequences for how you experience both your work and your life. We talk about why constantly thinking about your problems doesn’t make you more productive… how your inability to step away might actually be draining your clarity… and what it looks like to create space—not just physically, but mentally and spiritually. This isn’t about doing less for the sake of doing less. It’s about finally seeing clearly enough to do what actually matters. If you’re the woman who feels like everything depends on her… and stepping away feels irresponsible— this episode might challenge you in the best way. Support the Podcast If this episode has blessed you, would you consider supporting the show? Your donation helps provide Christ-centered content for women who are hungry for truth, rest, and deeper relationship with God. Every bit helps—thank you for being part of this mission. You can make a monthly donation HERE, or a one-time donation HERE. You can also support the show by sharing this episode with a friend or leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform. Listen to Catholic Sports Radio with Bruce Wawrzyniak https://catholicsportsradio.net/Connect with Kylie Book a free Confidence and Clarity Call HERE or email info@kyliemhein.com FREE Download - Daily Examen for Every TemperamentFREE Download - Decluttering By Temperamenthttps://www.kyliemhein.comOn IG @kyliemheinSupport the show

    54 min
  3. #145 Why Fasting Feels So Hard: Lent, Food Struggles, & Spiritual Attacks

    MAR 17

    #145 Why Fasting Feels So Hard: Lent, Food Struggles, & Spiritual Attacks

    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 not just about giving something up. It’s what comes up when it’s gone. We talk about: Why fasting can feel harder than expected The difference between true spiritual growth and just “white-knuckling it”Common spiritual attacks that show up when you’re trying to growHow food, comfort, and control can become substitutes for GodWhat to do when you feel like you’ve “failed” your fastHow to approach fasting in a way that actually brings you closer to the LordThis episode is especially for the woman who loves God… but feels stuck in cycles of overthinking, self-reliance, or turning to other things for comfort. You’re not behind. You’re not doing it wrong. And you haven’t missed your moment. There is still time to begin again. Connect with Denise Connect on IG: @catholicweightlossLearn more about working with Denise: www.weightlosswiththeholyspirit.comConnect with Kylie Book a free Confidence and Clarity Call HERE If you’re ready to trade overwhelm to peace, join me for Becoming a Living Yes—an 8-week coaching cohort designed to help you find peace and freedom in the everyday. Visit t kyliemhein.com/livingyes for more information. https://www.kyliemhein.comOn IG @kyliemheinSupport the show

    51 min
  4. #144 Stop Waiting for the “Calmer Season” of Motherhood

    MAR 10

    #144 Stop Waiting for the “Calmer Season” of Motherhood

    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, Kylie sits down with writer and mother of seven, Jessica Fickle, the voice behind Gratefully Wild Home. Jessica shares honest stories from family life — from raising seven children in twelve years, to homeschooling, to navigating overwhelming seasons with faith and gratitude. Jessica also shares the incredible story of the birth of her sixth child — delivered unexpectedly in their driveway — and how trusting God in moments of chaos can bring surprising peace. Together they talk about: How to embrace the reality of a “full and chaotic” family lifeFinding gratitude in overwhelming seasons of motherhoodPractical ways to bring prayer into a busy homeRecognizing when you’re surviving instead of thrivingHow to discern when something in your life needs to changeWhy focusing on what God has given you can transform your perspectiveThis conversation is like sitting down with a friend over coffee — honest, faith-filled, and full of encouragement for mothers navigating the beautiful and exhausting vocation of family life. Because sometimes the peace we’re looking for isn’t in a calmer season… but in learning to trust God in the one we’re already in. Connect with Jessica Gratefully Wild Home BlogOn IG @gratefullywildhome On FB @gratefullywildhomeConnect with Kylie Book a free Confidence and Clarity Call HERE If you’re ready to trade overwhelm to peace, join me for Becoming a Living Yes—an 8-week coaching cohort designed to help you find peace and freedom in the everyday. Visit t kyliemhein.com/livingyes for more information. https://www.kyliemhein.comOn IG @kyliemhein Support the show

    51 min
  5. #143 Struggling with Natural Family Planning? What Your Body Reveals About God

    MAR 3

    #143 Struggling with Natural Family Planning? What Your Body Reveals About God

    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 cyclesHow to know what’s “normal” and when to advocate for yourselfThe frustration and guilt many couples experience with NFPWhat the Church actually means by “serious reasons” for avoiding pregnancyWhy understanding your body can actually strengthen your spiritual lifeIf you’ve ever felt dismissed by a doctor… Guilty for struggling with NFP… Or quietly frustrated with your body… This conversation will bring clarity, compassion, and freedom. Because reclaiming the goodness of your body isn’t just about health — it’s about trust. And the way we view our bodies often reveals how we view the God who designed them. Christina brings both theological depth and practical wisdom to a topic that many Catholic women carry quietly. You are not crazy. You are not alone. And your body is not the enemy. Blog Posts Discussed Abstainers and Moderators Grave Reasons: Magnanimity and "Nunya"Connect with Christina Pearl & Thistle, LLC: pearlandthistle.comOn IG @pearlandthistleOn FB @pearlandthistleConnect with Kylie Book a free Confidence and Clarity Call HERE or email info@kyliemhein.com If you’re ready to trade overwhelm to peace, join me for Becoming a Living Yes—an 8-week coaching cohort designed to help you find peace and freedom in the everyday. Visit t kyliemhein.com/livingyes for more information. https://www.kyliemhein.comOn IG @kyliemhein Support the show

    59 min
  6. #142 Stop Waiting for “Someday”: Reconnecting in Marriage Through Prayer — with Lydia Kray

    FEB 17

    #142 Stop Waiting for “Someday”: Reconnecting in Marriage Through Prayer — with Lydia Kray

    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, but because she’s exhausted… and something interior is off. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Lydia Kray, who has been sacramentally married to her husband, Daniel, for 38 years. Lydia shares the turning point in her marriage: what had to heal in her, what she had to own, and why prayer wasn’t the “extra”… it was the glue. We talk about: How pride, control, and ego show up in everyday marriage (even in small things like errands and routines)Why “happy wife, happy life” misses the pointThe difference between becoming roommates vs. staying life matesA simple weekly check-in that helps you reconnect without a huge, exhausting “talk”What to do when you’re willing to work on the marriage… and your spouse isn’tHow to start praying together if it feels awkward — and why it changes everythingIf you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Someday we’ll get back to us,” let this be your reminder: don’t wait on your marriage. 📌 Lydia’s retreat (SoCal): Refresh, Reconnect Marriage Enrichment Retreat — February 21 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in La Habra, CA. https://MarriagecareforLife.com Lydia is also on IG and Facebook @marriagecareforlife  📌 DON'T MISS THE NEXT COHORT OF BECOMING A LIVING YES! Find more details at www.kyliemhein.com/livingyes Connect with Kylie Book a free Confidence and Clarity Call HERE or email info@kyliemhein.com On IG @kyliemheinSupport the show

    1 hr
  7. #141 Grieving the Life You Thought You’d Have: Chronic Pain, Faith, and Identity (Part 2) with Heidi Kennedy

    FEB 10

    #141 Grieving the Life You Thought You’d Have: Chronic Pain, Faith, and Identity (Part 2) with Heidi Kennedy

    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 “psychosomatic” doesn’t mean “made up” (and why that distinction matters)How the nervous system impacts chronic symptomsThe role of perfectionism, pressure, and identity in the healing journeyHow faith, mindset work, and the body are meant to be integrated—not separatedWhy hope is not wishful thinking, but a powerful force in the healing processWe also invite you to join our free live workshop for Catholic women: “I’m Tired of Living Like This: What to Do When Chronic Pain and Illness Won’t Go Away” on Monday, February 16. - Register HERE.  If this episode encouraged you, I’d be grateful if you’d follow the show, leave a quick review, or share it with a friend who needs it. Connect with Heidi Learn more about Heidi's 7-week Health and Healing program HERE On IG @catholiclifecoachingConnect with Kylie If you’re ready to trade overwhelm for openness, join me for Becoming a Living Yes—an 8-week coaching cohort designed to help you find peace and freedom in the everyday. Visit t kyliemhein.com/livingyes for more information. Book a free Confidence and Clarity Call HERE or email info@kyliemhein.com https://www.kyliemhein.comOn IG @kyliemhein Support the show

    46 min
  8. #140 Grieving the Life You Thought You’d Have: Chronic Pain, Faith, and Identity (Part 1) with Heidi Kennedy

    FEB 3

    #140 Grieving the Life You Thought You’d Have: Chronic Pain, Faith, and Identity (Part 1) with Heidi Kennedy

    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 private… the exhaustion of masking… the discouragement of being dismissed… and the spiritual weight of crying out to God and hearing nothing back. This episode is for the woman who’s tired of pushing through, tired of feeling like a burden, and tired of wondering if any of this means something. In this episode, we talk about: The hidden grief of losing the life you thought you’d haveWhy chronic illness can mess with your identity, confidence, and faithWhat it’s like when doctors don’t have answers (or don’t take you seriously)The role of community when suffering feels isolatingWhy healing often starts inside firstCome back next week for Part 2 — Heidi shares how her body healed and her pain ceased in just in 30 days, and how you can heal too! FREE WORKSHOP: If you’re thinking, “I don’t want to keep living like this,” Heidi and Kylie are hosting a free live workshop on February 16th: I’m Tired of Living Like This: What to Do When Chronic Pain and Illness Won’t Go Away - Register HERE.  If this episode encouraged you, I’d be grateful if you’d follow the show, leave a quick review, or share it with a friend who needs it. Connect with Heidi Learn more about Heidi's 7-week Health and Healing program HERE On IG @catholiclifecoachingConnect with Kylie If you’re ready to trade overwhelm for openness, join me for Becoming a Living Yes—an 8-week coaching cohort designed to help you find peace and freedom in the everyday. Visit t kyliemhein.com/livingyes for more information. Book a free Confidence and Clarity Call HERE or email info@kyliemhein.com https://www.kyliemhein.comOn IG @kyliemheinSupport the show

    45 min
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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 lifeReal-life stories of women overcoming stress, perfectionism, and anxietyHonest conversations about faith, surrender, and discernmentTools 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 dryHear God’s voice in the middle of your busy scheduleDiscern decisions with peace and confidenceBreak free from perfectionism and self-relianceLive 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.

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