The Catholic Coaching Podcast

Erin and Matt Ingold
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When we encountered New Age philosophies in Life Coaching that ran counter to our Christian beliefs, we decided to take the best practices of Life Coaching and infuse them with the rich traditions of our Catholic Faith. We're Matt and Erin Ingold, Catholic coaches and the founders of Metanoia Catholic, our Catholic Life Coaching Company. Join us as we share practical coaching tips to being transformed by the renewing of your mind so that you can be free to discover and choose your greatest calling in life.

  1. 293. How to Hear God’s Voice (A Catholic Guide to Prayer)

    4D AGO

    293. How to Hear God’s Voice (A Catholic Guide to Prayer)

    Have you ever felt like God speaks to everyone… except you? In this episode of the Catholic Coaching Podcast, we break down how to actually hear God’s voice in prayer — in a way that’s simple, practical, and grounded in Catholic teaching. This is Part 1 of our series on discernment: 👉 First, you need to learn how to hear God 👉 Then, you can learn how to discern His voice We introduce the concept of “prayer language” — the unique way God communicates with you — and show how understanding this can completely transform your prayer life. You’ll learn: • Why hearing God can feel confusing or frustrating • The difference between Logos (Scripture) and Rhema (personal word) • The 4 primary ways God speaks to us:     - Visual (images, imagination)     - Auditory (words, inner dialogue)     - Kinesthetic (feelings, movement)     - Cognitive (insight, understanding) • How to enter into mental prayer more easily • Why your distractions might actually be doorways into prayer If you’ve struggled with prayer, felt stuck, or assumed you “just don’t hear God” — this episode will change that. Next episode: How to Discern What You’re Hearing 👀 Send us Fan Mail Support the show ____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel! ► Discover How God Is Speaking to You In Prayer ► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz ► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU? ► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL! This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts. ► JOIN THE ACADEMY! Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership. ____________________ ► SUB...

    51 min
  2. 292. How to Discern God’s Will and Actually Make a Decision

    APR 15

    292. How to Discern God’s Will and Actually Make a Decision

    Are you stuck in the “miserable maybes”? In this episode of the Catholic Coaching Podcast, we continue our discernment series by making St. Ignatius of Loyola’s discernment process practical for real life decisions. Whether you’re discerning: •a career change •your college major •a relationship •vocation •a big next step in life this episode will help you move from confusion toward clarity. We cover: •the 3 modes of discernment from St. Ignatius •why most people get stuck in endless “discernment” •how to establish holy indifference •how to make a pros-and-cons list in a truly Ignatian way •how to evaluate responsibilities, resources, talents, and desires •how to use the “deathbed” and “judgment seat of Christ” perspectives •how to know when a decision is confirmed Discernment is not just about making a decision. It is about deepening your relationship with God and learning how to unite your will with His. If you’ve been asking: “What is God’s will for my life?” this episode is for you. Send us Fan Mail Support the show ____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel! ► Discover How God Is Speaking to You In Prayer ► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz ► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU? ► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL! This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts. ► JOIN THE ACADEMY! Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership. ____________________ ► SUB...

    45 min
  3. 291. Discern Like a Saint | Learning Discernment with St. Ignatius

    APR 8

    291. Discern Like a Saint | Learning Discernment with St. Ignatius

    If you’ve ever asked, “What is God’s will for my life?” or “How do I discern God’s voice from my own?” this episode is for you. In this episode of the Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt and Erin begin a new series on Catholic discernment and walk through the foundations of how discernment actually works. Using the wisdom of St. Ignatius of Loyola, they explain the three modes of discernment and how God often leads us through relationship, consolation, desolation, and reason. We also talk about why so many people say they are “discerning” when they are really just stuck, confused, or going in circles. In this episode, we cover: •what discernment actually is •why discernment is about relationship, not just decision-making •the three modes of discernment from St. Ignatius •the difference between consolation and desolation •why first-mode discernment is rare •how reason plays a role in third-mode discernment •how to begin discerning big decisions with God This is especially helpful if you are discerning: •dating or breaking up •vocation or religious life •marriage •career changes •college decisions •major life transitions If this episode helps you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who is trying to discern God’s will. Send us Fan Mail Support the show ____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel! ► Discover How God Is Speaking to You In Prayer ► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz ► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU? ► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL! This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts. ► JOIN THE ACADEMY! Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership. ____________________ ► SUB...

    52 min
  4. 290. Spiritual Warfare of the Mind: How to Break Free From PSYOP

    APR 1

    290. Spiritual Warfare of the Mind: How to Break Free From PSYOP

    What do you do when you realize you’re being manipulated? In this episode of The Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt and Erin continue their conversation on psychological operations (PSYOPs) by answering the next big question: How do you get out of one? If fear, outrage, urgency, or confusion are being used to shape your thoughts, emotions, and behavior, you are not powerless. As Catholics, we are called to renew our minds, think critically, and bring our intellect into conformity with truth. In this episode, we cover:  • what a PSYOP is  • why fear shuts down critical thinking  • how manipulation compromises free will  • why media pressure loops are so powerful  • how to separate facts from interpretation  • how to slow down urgency and reclaim language  • how to spiritually realign with truth, peace, and freedom This episode is about more than politics or media. It’s about custody of the mind, spiritual warfare, and learning how to live in the freedom Christ gave you. If you missed last week’s episode on how to identify a PSYOP, go back and listen to that one first. If this episode helps you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who wants to think clearly and live freely. Send us Fan Mail Support the show ____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel! ► Discover How God Is Speaking to You In Prayer ► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz ► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU? ► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL! This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts. ► JOIN THE ACADEMY! Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership. ____________________ ► SUB...

    48 min
  5. 289. How Your Thoughts Are Being Controlled (And What to Do About It)

    MAR 25

    289. How Your Thoughts Are Being Controlled (And What to Do About It)

    How Your Thoughts Are Being Controlled (And What to Do About It) Are you really thinking for yourself? In this episode of The Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt and Erin dive into a powerful and often overlooked topic: psychological operations (PSYOPs) and how they influence your thoughts, emotions, and behavior. As Catholics, we are called to renew our minds and live in truth. But in a world filled with messaging, media, and constant information, it’s easy to unknowingly absorb ideas that shape how we think—and ultimately how we live. This episode connects:  • psychological operations (PSYOPs)  • critical thinking and mindset  • spiritual warfare of the mind We break down:  • what a PSYOP actually is  • how manipulation differs from healthy influence  • how your beliefs and identity can be targeted  • why freedom requires intentional thinking  • how to recognize when your mind is being shaped without your awareness If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, confused, or like your thoughts aren’t entirely your own—this episode will help you step back, think clearly, and reclaim your freedom. Your mind matters. Your freedom matters. Truth matters. If this episode helps you, please like, subscribe, and share it with someone who needs clarity. Send us Fan Mail Support the show ____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel! ► Discover How God Is Speaking to You In Prayer ► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz ► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU? ► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL! This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts. ► JOIN THE ACADEMY! Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership. ____________________ ► SUB...

    51 min
  6. 288. How to Find Peace at the Foot of the Cross | Ignatian Discernment

    MAR 18

    288. How to Find Peace at the Foot of the Cross | Ignatian Discernment

    How to Find Peace at the Foot of the Cross | Ignatian Discernment Feeling "better" doesn't always mean you've found God's will. Often, the enemy mimics peace to stop our spiritual growth, leading us toward "relief" (the removal of pressure) rather than true "Peace" (the tranquility of order). In today's episode, we dive deep into the Ignatian tools for discernment. Whether you are facing a career change, a relationship struggle, or a vocational question, these tests will help you stay grounded in Christ even when the "cross" appears. In this video, we cover: • The Cross Test: Does your peace remain even when things get difficult? • The Depth Test: Is your peace rooted beneath your emotions or just on the surface? • The Truth Test: Are you being honest about all the facts, or just justifying avoidance?  • The Detachment Test: Are you a “reed blowing in the wind,” or are you clinging to one outcome? • The Time Test: Why you should never make a major decision during an emotional swing. • Reflection Question: “Does this decision move me toward God, or merely away from discomfort?” Send us Fan Mail Support the show ____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel! ► Discover How God Is Speaking to You In Prayer ► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz ► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU? ► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL! This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts. ► JOIN THE ACADEMY! Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership. ____________________ ► SUB...

    40 min
  7. Peace or Relief? A Catholic Guide to Discernment

    MAR 11

    Peace or Relief? A Catholic Guide to Discernment

    What’s the difference between God’s peace and emotional relief? In this episode of The Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt and Erin talk about one of the most important discernment mistakes people make: confusing relief with peace. Relief can feel good in the moment. It can feel like pressure is gone, tension has lifted, or discomfort has stopped. But that does not always mean a decision is from God. Peace is different. True peace is deeper, steadier, and rooted in truth, surrender, and right relationship with God. It can remain even when a decision still feels difficult, sacrificial, or scary. In this conversation, we cover:  • the difference between peace and relief  • why relief can be misleading in discernment  • how the enemy can mimic peace through relief  • why fear and discomfort do not automatically mean you are outside God’s will  • examples from our own lives where relief and peace felt very different If you are trying to discern God’s will, make a big decision, or grow in spiritual maturity, this episode will help you slow down and listen more carefully. If this episode helps you, please like, subscribe, and share it with a friend. Send us Fan Mail Support the show ____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel! ► Discover How God Is Speaking to You In Prayer ► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz ► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU? ► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL! This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts. ► JOIN THE ACADEMY! Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership. ____________________ ► SUB...

    45 min
  8. 286. One Mom Built a Global Catholic Ministry During Nap Time (Lisa Brenninkmey

    MAR 4

    286. One Mom Built a Global Catholic Ministry During Nap Time (Lisa Brenninkmey

    In this episode of the Catholic Coaching Podcast, Matt & Erin sit down with Lisa Brenninkmeyer, founder of Walking With Purpose, one of the most influential Catholic women’s Bible studies in the world. Lisa shares the origin story of Walking With Purpose (started during nap time as a small group of moms!) and the principles that helped it grow through grassroots evangelization—without losing the heart of the mission. We talk about: •How to create a judgment-free Bible study culture (and why “hot button topics” can derail discipleship) •Why leadership formation matters more than “warm body” volunteering •Why ministry is lonely—and how coaching/support prevents burnout •The biggest poverty in lay leadership: many haven’t heard the Gospel proclaimed compellingly •“Restore the initiative to God” (and why prayer changes strategy) •What it looks like to love first, especially when reaching the margins •How to hold family vocation + mission in the right tension Lisa also shares details about the Flourish Conference in St. Louis: 📍 Flourish Conference (Walking With Purpose) 🗓 April 17–19, 2026 | St. Louis https://walkingwithpurpose.com/event/flourish-2026-wwp-womens-conference/ 🔗 Learn more about Walking With Purpose: walkingwithpurpose.com If this episode encouraged you, like, subscribe, and share it with a woman who needs hope, identity, and mission right now. Send us Fan Mail Support the show ____________________ ► Make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the Metanoia Catholic YouTube Channel! ► Discover How God Is Speaking to You In Prayer ► Find out your temperament: Take the Free Quiz ► Get the Conversation Starter Guide (FREE) ► Take the Quiz: WHAT TYPE OF COACH ARE YOU? ► GET THE DAILY SEVEN JOURNAL! This interactive journal will help you transform your life from the inside out by teaching you how to grow in gratitude, set healthy goals, and gain mastery over your thoughts. ► JOIN THE ACADEMY! Your online resource of classes, tools, and community to ramp up your growth and really change your life. Learn from the Metanoia Catholic coaches in webinars, live coaching calls, Lectio Divina, and more with your monthly membership. ____________________ ► SUB...

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When we encountered New Age philosophies in Life Coaching that ran counter to our Christian beliefs, we decided to take the best practices of Life Coaching and infuse them with the rich traditions of our Catholic Faith. We're Matt and Erin Ingold, Catholic coaches and the founders of Metanoia Catholic, our Catholic Life Coaching Company. Join us as we share practical coaching tips to being transformed by the renewing of your mind so that you can be free to discover and choose your greatest calling in life.

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  • Creator
    Erin and Matt Ingold
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    294
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    © 2026 The Catholic Coaching Podcast
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