The Living Whole and Holy Podcast

Carrie Jain
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Where intentional living meets the beauty of the Catholic faith. Join recent convert and Catholic coach, Carrie Jain, for inspiring conversion stories, Church wisdom, and faith-based coaching tools to help you grow in holiness, deepen your prayer life, and build Christ-centered habits.

  1. 5D AGO

    21. Calvinist to Catholic: How Caroline Staff Discovered the Early Church Was Catholic

    In this honest and thoughtful conversation, I sit down with my friend, Caroline Staff, a family nurse practitioner, who shares her powerful journey from a devout Protestant upbringing as a Calvinist to becoming Catholic. As Caroline began asking deeper questions about Scripture, Church authority,  the Eucharist, and the early Church Fathers, she discovered that many of the beliefs she once questioned about Catholicism had been present since the beginning of Christianity. Through prayer, research, and a pivotal conversation with a Catholic nun, Caroline discovered that many of the beliefs she once questioned were actually rooted in the earliest days of the Church. In this episode, Caroline shares:  • The misconceptions she once held about Catholicism  • The questions that led her to study the early Church Fathers  • Wrestling with topics like sola scriptura, the Eucharist, the saints, and the authority of the Church  • The moment she realized the early Church looked unmistakably Catholic  • How the sacraments and liturgical life have transformed her faith Caroline was received into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil in 2022 and later married her husband in a Catholic wedding, bringing her story full circle. Her journey is a beautiful reminder that God is always guiding us toward truth with patience, grace, and love. Books mentioned and recommended by Caroline: Stunned by Scripture Rome Sweet Home Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie

    49 min

  2. MAR 11

    20. How To Use Your Phone As An Intentional Tool Instead of a Substitute For God

    Is your phone helping your faith… or quietly distracting you from it? In this mid-Lenten solo episode, I share a personal conviction I experienced during Lent about the way technology, especially our smartphones, can subtly pull us away from prayer, presence, and deeper connection with God and others. While phones and social media can absolutely be used for good, they can easily become sources of distraction, hurry, and noise that make it harder to hear the voice of God. I reflect on how modern technology affects our attention, our peace, our relationships, and our spiritual lives, and offers practical ways to reclaim intentionality with our phones so they become tools rather than substitutes for God. Drawing inspiration from the book The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry by John Mark Comer, this episode explores how distraction and constant connectivity can keep us spiritually hurried—and why silence and solitude are essential for hearing God’s voice. In this episode, I share:   • How smartphones can become spiritual distractions  • Why constant notifications make it harder to hear God’s voice  • The enemy’s tactic of distraction and hurry  • Why silence and solitude are essential for prayer  • How the virtues of self-control and temperance help us use technology wisely • Practical ways to use your phone more intentionally as a spiritual tool A Lenten Invitation: Consider a 24 hour or longer phone fast. Take an honest inventory of your phone habits this week and ask the Holy Spirit: Is my phone drawing me closer to God—or distracting me from Him? Connect with Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy If you are interested in being a guest on The Living Whole and Holy Podcast, contact Carrie at livingwholeandholy@gmail.com

    20 min

  3. MAR 4

    19. Becoming Who God Created You to Be: 4 Identity Shifts That Change Everything

    What if the very thing holding you back isn’t your circumstances, but the outdated identity you’ve been carrying, and the thoughts that have gone with it? In this solo episode, I’m diving into the powerful topic of identity: how it’s formed, how it shapes your future, and how to intentionally upgrade it with God. As Christians, our first and truest identity is as beloved sons and daughters in Christ. But along the way, we often adopt “I am” statements and beliefs that no longer serve the person God is calling us to become. Inspired by a quote from St. Teresa of Avila — “Let nothing disturb you, let nothing frighten you, all things pass away. God never changes. Patience obtains all things. He who has God finds he lacks nothing. God alone suffices," this episode will help you examine the beliefs, environments, postures, and focus that is shaping your life and renew them with heaven’s perspective. If you’re: Stepping into a new season or identityStarting a new venture that God placed on your heart and it feels scaryLetting go of old labels and ways of being to better serve GodOr simply desiring deeper alignment with ChristThis episode will give you practical Catholic coaching tools and reflection questions to expand your identity with faith. In This Episode you will discover: ✨ The true foundation of identity in Christ  ✨ How your “I am” statements and beliefs about your life shape your future  ✨ The role of mindset and renewing your mind (Romans 12:2)  ✨ Why growth feels uncomfortable and how to navigate it with grace and faith  ✨ The 4 identity shifts that change everything: Your wordsThe way you carry yourselfYour environmentYour focusWe also reflect on Hebrews 11:1 and Matthew 17:20 and why faith is the key to every identity upgrade. I encourage you to spend time this week asking the Holy Spirit in prayer or adoration the following: What old identity am I ready to release?  How do my current words shape my identity? What does the next version of myself need to believe to shape my identity in Christ? How do I carry myself? What needs to shift for others to feel Christ's presence through me? Do my environments and those surrounding me support the next version God is creating me to be? Where is my focus? Is it on the gap or the gain? The gratitude or the lack? Resources mentioned: The Radiating Christ Prayer The Gap and The Gain, by Dan Sullivan Connect with Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy If you are interested in being a guest on The Living Whole and Holy Podcast, contact Carrie at livingwholeandholy@gmail.com

    23 min

  4. FEB 25

    18. English Mass in Assisi: A Return to Faith Through Community and the Intercession of St. Francis with Heather Martin

    Following God's call rarely makes sense at first, but it always leads somewhere holy in the end. In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Heather Martin, a Catholic revert, who shares her extraordinary journey from being a cradle Catholic who drifted away from the faith to helping lead the thriving English Mass community in Assisi. Heather shares about: Reverting to the Catholic faith after growing up Catholic and stepping away Falling in love with Assisi long before returning to the ChurchThe ways God planted seeds all along to eventually lead Heather and her husband to moving to Assisi, the city she always dreamed of calling homePowerful moments of prayer at the tombs of St. Francis and St. Carlo Acutis, as well as their intercession at key moments in her lifeHow a God ordained encounter led her husband to play piano for the English Mass, and ultimately convert to CatholicismThe once-ever public exposition of St. Francis’ relics for the 800th anniversary Jubilee Year of St. FrancisLiving out God's call in leading others to celebrate mass and build community though English Mass in AssisiAt its heart, this episode is about faith, and trust in God's perfect plan. It’s about following the call even when it doesn’t make sense. It’s about trusting God when you don’t have all the pieces. It’s about refusing to “sacrifice the gift” of the life you’ve been given. Heather shares that living whole and holy means striving each day to give your best in the small, unseen moments.  It's about acting with integrity, choosing faithfulness over fear, and keeping your eyes fixed on the sainthood we are all called to. Not perfectly, but intentionally. If you’ve ever felt far from God and wondered if it’s too late to come back, or if you have sensed Him gently planting seeds in your life long before you were ready, this episode is for you. ✨ You are not alone. God is by your side, always. And He made you for greatness. Connect with Heather: Heather's Instagram English Mass in Assisi Website English Mass in Assisi Instagram Connect with Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy If you are interested in being a guest on The Living Whole and Holy Podcast, contact Carrie at livingwholeandholy@gmail.com

    48 min

  5. FEB 18

    17. The Saints of Assisi: Living Whole and Holy with St. Francis, St. Clare, and St. Carlo Acutis with Gwen Wiseman

    What does it mean to truly live whole and holy? The saints are truly the best exemplars. In this powerful and inspiring episode, I had the absolute pleasure to connect with Catholic author, retreat leader, and pilgrimage guide, Gwen Wiseman, who has made her home in Assisi, Italy, the city of saints. Together, we explore the living witness of Saint Francis of Assisi, St, Clare, and St. Carlo Acutis, and why their message is more urgent today than ever. Gwen shares: Her journey from corporate life in the UK to answering God’s call in AssisiThe peace and holiness that radiate from this sacred cityThe meaning and beauty of Catholic relicsThe historic Jubilee year marking the 800th anniversary of St. FrancisThe powerful Eucharistic miracle of St. ClareAnd how St. Carlo’s love for the Eucharist leads souls to Jesus todayIf you’ve ever wondered:  ✨ Why relics matter  ✨ How the saints intercede for us  ✨ How to surrender fully to God’s call  ✨ Or how to place Jesus back at the center of your life This conversation will stir your heart. The saints are not distant figures of the past, they are living witnesses who show us how to rebuild the Church, reorder our lives, and become who God created us to be. May this episode draw you deeper into friendship with the saints and closer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Connect with Gwen: Gwen's website Gwen's Instagram Gwen's TikTok Gwen's books on Amazon Other resources Mentioned:  Canticle of the Creatures Prayer, by St. Francis Connect with Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy If you are interested in being a guest on The Living Whole and Holy Podcast, contact Carrie at livingwholeandholy@gmail.com

    48 min

  6. FEB 11

    16. The Seven Deadly Sins and the Path to Healing, Forgiveness, and Virtue with Char Sarraf

    In this powerful episode, I connect with my friend, Char Sarraf, keynote speaker, leadership coach, and author of The Shadows Within for an honest, faith-filled conversation about healing, forgiveness, and transformation. Char shares her powerful journey from childhood trauma and addiction to recovery, conversion, and a renewed relationship with God. Raised Baptist, Char walks us through the unexpected ways the Holy Spirit led her through recovery, prayer, and a surprising RCIA invitation, which ultimately led her to conversion to the Catholic Church. Together we explore: ✨ Conversion and coming home to the Catholic faith ✨ Healing of wounds through forgiveness ✨ Taking responsibility for our part vs. being a victim ✨ The Seven Deadly Sins and their countering virtues ✨ Trauma, recovery, and trusting God again Char also shares the heart behind her book, The Shadows Within, which reframes the Seven Deadly Sins through her personal story, scripture, psychological insight, and Catholic wisdom, guiding readers from awareness to healing, reflection, virtue. This episode is for anyone longing for deeper freedom in Christ, struggling with forgiveness, or seeking faith in God again after suffering. It is a reminder that God never wastes our pain, and that healing, holiness, and wholeness are possible. Connect with Char: Char's website Char's instagram Char's book and and free book companion: The Shadows Within: Navigating the The Seven Deadly Sins in Modern Life (And How to Break Free) Char’s free Scripture Companion & Reflection Guide for Navigating The Seven Deadly Sins  Other resources mentioned: The Abiding Together Podcast: Word of the Year Connect with Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy If you are interested in being a guest on The Living Whole and Holy Podcast, contact Carrie at livingwholeandholy@gmail.com

    52 min

  7. FEB 4

    15. Holy Alignment: Learning to Trust God's Call For Your Life

    In this solo episode, I explore the theme of holy alignment and what it means to truly trust God’s call for your life. Drawing from Scripture, the wisdom of the saints, Catholic life coaching, and my journey from self-reliance into deeper surrender, I reflect on how holy alignment differs from the secular version of alignment by including God in it all, and never leaving Him out. I share my personal testimony of discerning God’s call, letting go of what was no longer aligned, and learning to collaborate and dream with the Holy Spirit in both life and vocation. In this episode, you’ll discover: How to tell if you are living in holy alignment or notHow to move from fear and self-reliance into trusting God’s leadFive practical ways to cultivate holy alignment in your daily lifeHow daily  prayer, living out your charisms, and taking courageous action help you live on purpose and have a strong backbone in Christ Inspired by the words of St. Catherine of Siena:“Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire," this episode invites you to reflect, pray, and take the next faithful step toward the life God is calling you into. Connect with Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy If you are interested in being a guest on The Living Whole and Holy Podcast, contact Carrie at livingwholeandholy@gmail.com

    20 min

  8. JAN 28

    14. Walking Each Other to Heaven: The Beauty of a Marriage Rooted in Christ With Silvana and Wayne Johnson

    In this powerful and deeply moving episode, I share an amazing conversation with Silvana and Wayne Johnson, husband and wife, founders of Live Your Faith Catholic, and sweet Catholic couple living out the beauty of a Christ-centered marriage. Silvana shares her profound reversion to the Catholic faith after years away from the Church, a journey that ultimately led Wayne—who was raised Methodist—to enter the Catholic Church himself. Together, they chose chastity, RCIA, and a sacramental Catholic marriage rooted fully in Christ. Their story is a beautiful testimony to surrender, prayer, and trusting God with everything. From daily prayer routines and fasting for one another, to navigating marriage with respect, communication, and grace, Silvana and Wayne offer practical wisdom for Catholic couples who desire to walk each other to heaven. They also share the inspiration behind their faith-based business, Live Your Faith Catholic, where they create hand-poured prayer candles, devotional jewelry, and sacramentals designed to support prayer, peace, and beauty in everyday life. This episode is rich with encouragement for: Couples discerning or living Catholic marriageAnyone longing for deeper unity through prayerThose seeking beauty, intention, and faith in daily lifeA conversation full of hope, light, and the reminder that a life lived with God at the center truly is whole and holy! ✨ Learn more about Silvana & Wayne and their beautiful products at liveyourfaithcatholic.com Connect with Silvana and Wayne on Instagram @liveyourfaithcatholic Connect with Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy If you are interested in being a guest on The Living Whole and Holy Podcast, contact Carrie at livingwholeandholy@gmail.com

    52 min
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Where intentional living meets the beauty of the Catholic faith. Join recent convert and Catholic coach, Carrie Jain, for inspiring conversion stories, Church wisdom, and faith-based coaching tools to help you grow in holiness, deepen your prayer life, and build Christ-centered habits.

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