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. 6H AGO

    25. Rooted in Christ: Living a Holy & Authentic Life (Talk Replay)

    In this special episode, I’m sharing a replay of a live talk I gave for a women’s Bible study. We dive deep into what it truly means to root your identity in Christ rather than in the world—and how that shift changes everything. If you’ve ever struggled with people-pleasing, comparison, or feeling like your worth is tied to your performance, this conversation will meet you right where you are. This talk is an invitation to step out of striving and into the freedom, peace, and confidence that come from knowing who you are in Christ. During the talk we discussed:  The difference between a worldly identity vs. identity in Christ  Why people-pleasing keeps us stuck—and how to break free  The “I do → I have → I am” (identity in the world) cycle vs. “I am → I have → I do” (identity in Christ) How your identity is shaped (4 key areas)  The power of renewing your mind with a Kingdom-based mindset Practical ways to grow in confidence, clarity, and faith  The fruits of a life rooted in Christ Scripture Mentioned:  John 10:10 — Living an abundant life  1 John 4:4 — “He who is in you is greater…”  Galatians 1:10 — Seeking God’s approval over man’s  Romans 12:2 — Renewal of the mind  2 Timothy 1:7 — Spirit of power, love, and a sound mind ✨ Reflection Guide: Stephany and I created a beautiful reflection guide for this talk to help you go deeper in prayer—especially during adoration. 👉 Download it here 💬 Want to Go Deeper? If something stirred in your heart and you’re ready to move forward in your identity and calling, I offer 1:1  Catholic coaching discovery calls. 👉 Book a session here 🙏 Closing Prayer: This episode ends with the powerful Radiating Christ Prayer by John Henry Newman—a beautiful invitation to become a light of Christ in the world.

    59 min

  2. APR 8

    24. From Wounds to Freedom: Inner Healing Through Christ with Kia Bakunawa

    What if the healing you’ve been searching for is found in inviting Jesus into your wounds? In this transformative episode, I’m joined by Kia Bakunawa, family nurse practitioner, Encounter School of Ministry leader, and a woman deeply rooted in her Catholic faith. Together, we dive into the powerful and often overlooked topic of inner healing through Christ—and why true freedom doesn’t come from striving, but from inviting Jesus into our wounds. Kia shares her personal experiences in both healthcare and ministry, revealing how emotional and spiritual wounds often impact our physical and mental health—and how Jesus desires to heal it all. We talk about:  What inner healing actually is (and what it’s not)  Why some healing methods fall short without Christ  The role of identity as a beloved daughter of God  How fear blocks healing—and how to overcome it  The power of forgiveness in experiencing true freedom  A powerful testimony of healing from a wounded memory  How Jesus meets us in our pain and speaks truth into our lives If you’ve tried different healing modalities and still feel stuck, this episode is an invitation to go deeper—with Jesus at the center. This conversation will leave you feeling seen, encouraged, and hopeful about the healing God desires for you. Resources Mentioned: Encounter School of Ministry The Body Keeps the Score Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie

    1h 7m

  3. APR 1

    23. From Skeptic to Believer: Physical Healing and Miracles With Father Pablo Martinez

    In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Fr. Pablo Martinez, a Catholic priest from Madrid now serving in Los Angeles, who shares his incredible journey from skepticism to witnessing undeniable miracles. Despite years of theological training, Fr. Pablo was initially doubtful about charismatic gifts and healing. But everything changed when he encountered God in a new, deeply personal way through Encounter Ministries. From witnessing blind eyes opened and bodies healed— to experiencing a physical miracle in his own body—this conversation will stretch your faith and invite you into deeper intimacy with God. We also dive into the beauty of inner healing, how God restores our hearts from within, and what to do when healing doesn’t happen right away. In This Episode we explore:  Fr. Pablo’s journey to the priesthood  Why he was skeptical of healing at first  Powerful miraculous physical healing testimonies (including his own)  How to hear God’s voice in daily life  What “inner healing” really is, and why it matters  The role of forgiveness in healing, and common blocks to receiving healing Redemptive suffering & trusting God’s will  Can non-believers receive healing? Connect & Resources:  Learn more about Encounter Ministries  Listen to Fr. Pablo’s  Daily Gospel Reflections Podcast Caminando en el Evangelio  On SpotifyOn YouTubeOn Amazon MusicFollow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie

    1h 4m

  4. MAR 25

    22. Prophecy Unpacked: How to Hear God & Discern His Voice with Kristine Bremer

    In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Kristine Bremer of Encounter School of Ministry Los Angeles to explore the gift of prophecy—what it is, what it isn’t, and how it draws us into deeper intimacy with God. As someone who came from a New Age background, I share my own hesitations around prophecy, and Kristine beautifully unpacks the key differences between prophetic ministry and practices like tarot or astrology. We talk about how God speaks, how to discern His voice, and why prophecy is ultimately about love, encouragement, and relationship, not performance. In this episode, we cover:  What prophecy really is (and why it’s biblical)  The difference between New Age practices and listening to the Holy Spirit  How to hear God’s voice in everyday life  Discernment: God’s voice vs. your voice vs. the enemy's  What to do when a prophetic word doesn’t resonate  The role of humility, trust, and “getting it wrong”  How prophecy deepens your relationship with God If you’ve ever wondered, “Is that really God speaking?”—this episode will encourage you to step out in faith and grow in confidence. ✨ Learn more about Encounter School of Ministry Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie

    58 min

  5. MAR 18

    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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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
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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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