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. 3d ago

    36. From People-Pleasing to Holy Freedom (Part 1): The Counterfeit Virtue: Unmasking People-Pleasing

    New Podcast Series:  From People-Pleasing to Holy Freedom: How to Stop Living For the Approval of Others and Start Living For God Part 1: The Counterfeit Virtue I'm so excited to welcome you to this brand-new 3-part series about one of the biggest struggles I see in Catholic women—and one I personally had to overcome myself. Over the next three episodes, we'll explore how to stop living for the approval of others and start living for God. Most women have never been told that people-pleasing is more than an unhealthy habit. It's often praised as kindness, selflessness, or simply "being a good person." But when our desire for the approval of others becomes greater than our desire to please God, it quietly steals our peace, our identity, and our freedom. Throughout this series, we'll uncover the lies behind people-pleasing, examine what Scripture and the Catholic faith teach about it, and discover how to root our identity in Christ so we can live whole, holy, and free. 🤍 In Part 1, you'll learn: • What people-pleasing actually is—and what it isn't • Why it often disguises itself as kindness, humility, and charity • The hidden emotional and spiritual costs of living for the approval of others • The four false identities people-pleasing creates • Practical, everyday examples of how it shows up in work, marriage, parenting, friendships, faith, and decision-making • A simple homework exercise to help you begin recognizing these patterns in your own life This episode isn't about guilt or shame. It's about awareness. Because awareness isn't condemnation—it's the beginning of freedom. 📖 Scripture for the Series "Am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ." — Galatians 1:10 🙏 Saints to Ask for Intercession St. Teresa of AvilaSt. Catherine of SienaSt. Joan of Arc➡️ Coming Next: Part 2 Where did people-pleasing come from? Why does it have such a grip on our hearts? And what do Scripture and the Catholic faith teach about breaking free? In Part 2, we'll explore the biblical and spiritual roots of people-pleasing and begin replacing lies with God's truth. Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy ✨ If this episode resonated with you and you're ready to move from people-pleasing to holy freedom, I'd love to walk alongside you through Catholic life coaching. Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie

    31 min

  2. Jun 24

    35. How God Grows a Calling One “Yes" at a Time With Kristin Bryant From Novena Cards

    What if the calling God has placed on your heart isn't revealed all at once—but grows through each faithful "yes"? In this week's episode, I sit down with Kristin Bryant, founder of Novena Cards, to share her incredible journey of returning to the Catholic faith and discovering the mission God had been preparing her for all along. From working as a dental hygienist to creating greeting cards, discerning religious life, and unexpectedly losing her job during the pandemic, Kristin reflects on how every season—even the ones that didn't seem connected—became part of God's greater plan. Our conversation is a beautiful reminder that God rarely asks us to have everything figured out. Instead, He simply invites us to trust Him with the next step. As we continue saying "yes," He faithfully shapes our hearts, reveals our purpose, and grows the calling He has placed within us. In this episode, we discuss: ✨ Kristin's journey back to the Catholic Church and how the Eucharist changed everything ✨ Learning to discern God's voice through prayer and the spirituality of St. Ignatius ✨ Why courage often comes before clarity ✨ How God uses every season—even the unexpected ones—to prepare us for our vocation ✨ The story behind Novena Cards and how one simple idea became a ministry that encourages thousands in prayer ✨ The beauty and power of praying novenas for ourselves and others If you've been wondering whether God is calling you to something more, or you're navigating a season of discernment, this episode is a gentle encouragement to trust that He is already at work. You don't need to know the entire path—you only need the grace to say "yes" to the next step. Because God grows a calling one faithful "yes" at a time. Resources Mentioned: The Real Presence by Saint Peter Julian Eymard (Meditations on the Eucharist) Connect Kristin: Follow Kristin on Instagram: @novenacards Novena Cards Website: novenacards.com Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie

    47 min

  3. Jun 17

    34. Whole and Holy Wealth: Living in God's Abundance With Rita Boccuzzi

    God doesn't call us to fear money or worship it—He calls us to steward it well. In this episode, I sit down with Catholic wealth educator and entrepreneur, Rita Boccuzzi, to explore what it means to embrace a biblical understanding of wealth—one rooted in faith, stewardship, receiving, generosity, and God's abundant provision. Together, we talk about:  🤍 What Scripture really says about wealth  🤍 Trusting God as our source and supply  🤍 Breaking free from scarcity thinking  🤍 Why receiving is a vital part of the spiritual life and building wealth  🤍 Stewarding the gifts God has entrusted to us  🤍 Living generously and intentionally, rooted in Christ-centered values Whether you're navigating financial uncertainty, growing a business, preparing for retirement, or simply longing to trust God more deeply with every area of your life, this conversation offers a refreshing perspective on what it means to live in His abundance. I pray this episode encourages you to see wealth not as something to pursue for its own sake, but as a gift to steward faithfully—so that every blessing you've received can become a blessing for others. Connect with Rita: Website: Achieve Financial Aspirations Instagram: @ritaboccuzzi Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie

    1h 13m

  4. Jun 10

    33. How God Unexpectedly Led Me to My Husband Through Adoration with Bernadette Pohl

    ✨ What if the relationship you're holding onto is preventing you from receiving the one God has planned for you? 🤍 In this heartfelt and faith-filled conversation, Bernadette Pohl shares the incredible story of how she courageously ended a 5-year engagement, surrendered her future to God, and unexpectedly met her husband through Daily Mass and Adoration just one week before moving from across the country. This episode is a powerful reminder that God's timing is perfect, His plans are always greater than our own, and true peace is often one of the clearest signs of His direction. Bernadette vulnerably shares how discernment, surrender, and staying rooted in her Catholic faith helped her navigate heartbreak and ultimately create a solid marriage built on shared values, sacrifice, and Christ at the center. In this episode, we discuss: 🤍 Why shared faith and values matter in marriage  🤍 Trusting God when your plans fall apart  🤍 How Daily Mass and Adoration helped guide her path  🤍 The importance of choosing relationships that align with your deepest values and refusing to settle  🤍 Finding peace through surrender and trust in God's timing  🤍 Marriage as a path to holiness, sanctification, and growth in virtue  🤍 Navigating suffering, loss, and uncertainty together as a couple  🤍 The role of community, spiritual direction, and the saints in marriage  🤍 How to live your life as a prayer Whether you're discerning a relationship, healing from heartbreak, waiting on God's timing, or simply longing to trust Him more deeply, this conversation will encourage and inspire you to keep surrendering your plans and following His peace. Books Mentioned: He Leadeth Me by Walter Ciszek A Severe Mercy by Sheldon Vanauken Connect with Bernadette: 🎙️ Moving Mountains Podcast: Real Stories of Modern Day Miracles 📱 Instagram: @movingmountainspodcastak Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie

    1h 14m

  5. Jun 3

    32. My Daughter Kept Pointing to Mother Mary: A Journey Back to the Catholic Church with Andy Evetts

    What if God used your child to help lead you back to Him? In this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Andy Evetts shares her journey from cradle Catholicism to years spent searching for deeper faith, community, and truth outside the Catholic Church. Along the way, Andy experienced heartbreak, spiritual confusion, fear-based teaching, and the pressure of trying to get everything "right" with God. Yet even in the midst of it all, the Lord never stopped pursuing her. One of the most unexpected turning points came through her young daughter, who became fascinated with images of the Blessed Mother—repeatedly seeking out Mary in ways that Andy couldn't ignore. What began as curiosity soon sparked a deeper investigation into Catholicism, the Blessed Mother, and the faith she thought she had left behind. In this episode, we discuss: 🤍 Growing up Catholic and drifting from the faith 🤍 Searching for belonging and community 🤍 Spiritual discernment and recognizing unhealthy teaching 🤍 The difference between fear-based religion and the peace of Christ 🤍 How Andy's daughter unexpectedly became part of her conversion story 🤍 Rediscovering the beauty of the Blessed Mother 🤍 Returning to the sacraments and baptizing her children 🤍 Marriage, faith, and walking the journey together This conversation is a beautiful reminder that God never stops pursuing us, even when our path feels winding or uncertain. His grace is patient, His timing is perfect, and sometimes He uses the most unexpected people to lead us home. Connect with Andy: Two Roads to Rome Podcast on Instragram @tworoadstorome Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie

    1h 4m

  6. May 27

    31. A Classroom For the World: Faith, Coffee, and Human Connection with Diane Walker

    What if a Catholic coffee company could become a powerful ministry where the Holy Spirit touches lives through hospitality, prayer, and love? In this heartfelt conversation, I sit down with Diane Walker of @milagroscoffeecompany to talk about faith, surrender, healing, vocation, and the unexpected ways God leads us into our calling. Diane shares her journey from passionate public and Catholic school teacher to specialty coffee expert to co-founding with her husband, Milagros Coffee Company, a Catholic pop-up coffee experience rooted in authentic human connection, prayer, beauty, and encounter. Milagros is truly a classroom for the world! Together, we discuss: 🤍 Learning to trust God in seasons of uncertainty through discernment 🤍 Why Diane seeks out and embraces uncomfortable situations 🤍 Healing after hardship and hard seasons 🤍 Hospitality as evangelization 🤍 Intentionally creating spaces where people feel seen, loved, and known 🤍 Saints, prayer, and “God moments” or miracles (Milagros) through Milagros Coffee Company and Diane's journey to get there 🤍 How a 54 day Novena led to discernment of Diane's vocation  This episode is an invitation to let God use every part of your story, even and especially the uncomfortable chapters, for His glory. Follow Diane & Milagros Coffee Company on Instagram: @milagroscoffeecompany Resources Mentioned: Enoucounter School of Ministry  Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie

    1h 22m

  7. May 20

    30. Whole and Holy Friendships

    In this inspiring solo episode, I reflect on the beauty and purpose of whole and holy friendships. Inspired by a recent birthday gathering with close Catholic friends, I share how authentic, Christ-centered community can become a pathway to deeper intimacy with God. We dive into Scripture, the Catechism, and the wisdom of the saints to explore why friendship is not only a gift, but part of God’s design for our flourishing. I also share the powerful story of how The Holy Spirit orchestrated an unexpected friendship through a silent retreat and the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In this episode, we discuss:  What makes a friendship whole and holy How holy friendships help us grow in virtue and holiness  The fruits of the Spirit as a reflection of healthy friendships  Why true friendship requires honesty, vulnerability, and growth  How God uses friendships to draw us closer to Him Scripture & Catechism referenced:  Matthew 18:20  Romans 12:5  CCC 374  CCC 384  CCC 2347 Ultimately, whole and holy friendships allow us to be deeply seen, known, and loved. “There's nothing on this earth more prized than true friendship.” — St. Thomas Aquinas If this episode inspired gratitude in your heart for a whole and holy friend, please share that with them and share this episode! Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie

    18 min

  8. May 13

    29. Healing Generational Wounds Through Christ With Melissa Krupp

    In this deeply powerful episode, I sit down with Melissa Krupp, co-founder of The Abundant Catholic, to discuss healing trauma, breaking generational cycles, reclaiming identity in Christ, and living the abundant life God desires for us. Melissa vulnerably shares her journey through childhood wounds, complex PTSD, shame, addiction, marriage struggles, and deep healing through Christ, therapy, Theology of the Body, and the sacraments. Together, we discuss:  Identity wounds and generational healing  Boundaries, people pleasing, and shame  Therapy, EMDR, and Catholic coaching  Living beyond mediocrity  Healing marriages and families through Christ  What it means to truly live abundantly This conversation is raw, honest, hope-filled, and a reminder that no wound is beyond God’s restoration. “ I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” — John 10:10 Connect With Melissa: The Abundant Catholic Website The Abundant Catholic Free Resources The Abundant Catholic Podcast The Abundant Catholic Instagram Melissa and Anthony's Marriage Testimony E-Book: He Makes a Way Melissa and Anthony's Podcast Testimony Other Resources Mentioned:  Theology of the Body Institute Theology of the Body Institute YouTube Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie

    1h 14m
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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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