The Living Whole and Holy Podcast

Carrie Jain
  • 5.0 (12)
  • Christianity

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. 2d ago

    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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. May 6

    28. The Pace of Grace: Breaking Free From Hustle and Hurry

    We’ve been told that exhaustion is normal. That being “busy” is just part of life. That rushing, hustling, and constantly doing more is the only way forward. But what if that’s not true? In this episode of the Living Whole and Holy Podcast, I invite you to reconsider the pace of your life through the lens of the Gospel. While Jesus lived a full and mission-driven life, He was never hurried, never frantic, and never disconnected from the Father. So what did He know that we don’t? If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, stretched thin, or stuck in a cycle of busyness, this episode will help you rediscover a more peaceful, Christ-centered way of living, the pace of grace. In this episode, we discuss:  Why busyness has become a false badge of honor The difference between being busy and living in a state of hurry How hurry impacts your relationship with God and others Why Jesus was never rushed—even with a full mission The root of hustle culture and performance-based identity How your schedule reflects what you truly value 4 Disciplines Jesus Modeled for an Unhurried Life  Practical Ways to Live at the Pace of GraceScripture Mentioned • Mark 1:35 — Jesus withdraws to pray  • Matthew 14:23 — Jesus prays alone on the mountain  • Mark 5:22–43 — Jairus’ daughter  • John 11 — Lazarus  • Mark 4:38 — Jesus rests in the storm  • Matthew 11:28–30 — “Come to me… and I will give you rest” When you live from identity rooted in Christ instead of striving, from prayer instead of pressure, and from trust instead of urgency, your entire life begins to shift. Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie

    16 min

  7. Apr 29

    27. Being Seen: Seeing Ourselves and Others with Eucharistic Eyes

    One of the deepest desires of the human heart is not just to be noticed, but to be truly seen. In this solo episode, I reflect on a recent silent retreat at the Sacred Heart Retreat House and share how healing often begins not by doing more, but by allowing ourselves to be fully seen by God. Together, we explore what it means to be seen by the Holy Trinity, how the Eucharist teaches us to see ourselves and others rightly, and how Catholic coaching creates space for deeper healing, renewed identity, and transformation. If you’ve been stuck in performance, burn out, self-doubt, people-pleasing, comparison, or fear of vulnerability, this episode is an invitation to let Jesus meet you there. When we allow Christ to heal the lens through which we see, everything begins to change. In This Episode I Discuss • Why one of the deepest human desires is to be truly seen  • The difference between performance-based identity and identity rooted in Christ  • What it means to have “Eucharistic eyes”  • How the Eucharist transforms the way we see ourselves, others, and God  • Why renewing the mind is essential for healing and spiritual growth  • How Catholic coaching helps uncover false beliefs and create lasting transformation  • The power of compassion, forgiveness, and surrender in relationships Scripture Mentioned • Psalm 139:1 — “Lord, you have searched me and you know me”  • Genesis 16:13 — Hagar: “You are the God who sees me”  • John 4 — The Woman at the Well  • Luke 24:30–31 — The Road to Emmaus  • Romans 12:2 — Renewing of the mind  • 2 Corinthians 5:17 — A new creation in Christ  • Matthew 9:36 — Moved with compassion  • 1 John 4:19 — We love because He first loved us  • 1 John 4:18 — Perfect love casts out fear  • Psalm 51:10 — Create in me a clean heart Catechism References • CCC 2567 — God calls man first  • CCC 1324 — The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life  • CCC 1327 — Our way of thinking is attuned to the Eucharist Invitation for Time in Adoration Sit before the Blessed Sacrament and pray: "Lord, please look at me with Eucharistic Eyes." Allow yourself to soak in His loving gaze. Reflection Questions to Consider in Adoration • How do you see the Lord? • How does the Lord see you? • What is making it hard for the Lord to see you? • What spiritual blind spots are present that make it hard to see others as Jesus does? • How would my life transform if I allowed myself to be fully seen by God? What would that require of me? • What is one step I can take today to see myself and others with Eucharistic eyes? Resources Mentioned Sacred Heart Retreat House Coaching Invitation If this episode resonated with you and you feel God calling you into deeper healing, clarity, and renewal, Catholic Coaching may be the next step. If you’re feeling stuck in self-doubt, confusion, fear, or old patterns that no longer align with who God is calling you to be, I’d love to support you. Book a Catholic Coaching Clarity Call here to see if we’d be a good fit to work together—with Jesus at the center of it all. Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy

    21 min

  8. Apr 22

    26. From Salvation Army to the Sacraments: Karen Estep’s Catholic Conversion Story

    In this week's episode,  I’m joined by fellow podcaster, Catholic writer, teacher, and convert, Karen Estep, host of Stand Kneel Now What? Karen shares her powerful journey from being raised in the Salvation Army and Methodist traditions to entering the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil in 2022. We talk about the grief that can come with leaving a church community, the beauty of the Mass, confession, the Eucharist, the saints, and what it really means to persevere when God is calling you deeper. Karen opens up about the struggles, objections, and moments of grace that shaped her conversion—including her love for St. Mary Magdalene, her reflections on confession, and why becoming Catholic isn't for the faint of heart. This episode is full of honesty, encouragement, and hope for anyone discerning the Catholic faith or walking through their own conversion journey. Connect with Karen: Podcast: Stand Kneel Now What? Instagram: @stand_kneel_now_what Facebook: Stand Kneel Now What? Writing: Catholic Mom + Living Faith Devotional For Kids Books Mentioned: Pray With Us by Belinda Terro Mooney Karen's Podcast Episode featuring Belinda Terro Mooney Connect with Carrie: Follow Carrie on Instagram @livingwholeandholy Schedule a Free 1:1 Catholic Coaching Clarity Call with Carrie

    1h 1m
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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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