Send us a text Have you ever taken a personality test and thought, "This is exciting! Now what?" So you printed your results, threw them in a folder, and forgot about them until right now. Well, if that's you, you're not alone. In today's episode of Persistence in Prayer , I'm joined by a dear friend, Linda Delia, who is a Catholic coach and spiritual companion. She is going to help us understand what to do with those results once we get them, specifically, the Clifton Strengths Framework. You'l...
Jun 24, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Send us a text Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the state of the world or maybe just your own home, and wondered how the early Christians held it all together? Because let's face it, they were going through their own mess. In today's episode of Persistence in Prayer , we're stepping back into church history with author and theologian Michael Aquilina. Not just to marvel at the Saints of Old, but to uncover how their ordinary struggles in chaotic times can offer us real hope and direction right ...
Jun 17, 2025•50 min
Send us a text Have you ever noticed how walking outside with your bare feet in the grass makes you feel different, or the sunshine on your face, or just simply paying attention to the patterns in nature? Being in nature can calm our bodies, and when we are calm, it is easier for us to connect with the Lord and to pray . In this episode of Persistence in Prayer , I am joined by my good friend Colleen Ritz. She is a Catholic wife and mother of six with a passion for holistic health. She's a degre...
Jun 10, 2025•55 min
Send us a text Have you ever over-explained yourself in a conversation where no one asked for an explanation, or maybe you felt a deep guilt for simply doing less, even when you knew you really needed rest? These are subtle signs of deeper wounds, often rooted in how we were raised and the expectations we placed on ourselves to be productive, perfect, and pleasing. If love sometimes feels conditional for you, if you've been caught in a loop of people pleasing, perfectionism, and over-functioning...
Jun 03, 2025•49 min
Send us a text Have you ever felt like you just need to tone down your drive to be more holy or pull back on your voice and your sharp edges? Have you ever been caught in the trap of chasing productivity, perfection, and praise just to feel like you're enough or you're worthy, or to feel like you're doing it right? If so, today's special guest from the Catholic Stuff You Should Know Podcast is going to share with us what it truly means to be a strong Catholic woman - not the watered-down version...
May 27, 2025•47 min
Send us a text In this episode of Persistence in Prayer , I'm joined by Catholic men's coach and mentor, Kenneth Harouff, for a powerful discussion on authentic self-love, well beyond the shallow social media clichés. Kenneth brings a unique male perspective as we talk honestly about why “I’m fine” is usually a cover-up and how unaddressed wounds can deeply impact our families and relationships. We explore what true Christian self-love looks like, rooted in Scripture, and why it’s essential for ...
May 20, 2025•1 hr
Send us a text Have you ever felt like you're just going through the motions, keeping up with your responsibilities, but maybe a bit spiritually asleep? Because let's be honest, who has time to keep up with all the prayers when you've got so much on your list? But what if this very moment is an hour of testing and God is inviting you to wake up? In this episode of Persistence in Prayer , I’m joined by Fr. Donald Haggerty, author of The Hour of Testing: Spiritual Depth and Insight in a Time of Ec...
May 12, 2025•58 min
Send us a text Have you ever read about a saint and thought, “Wow... she’s amazing—but I could never be like that”? Maybe you’ve even felt like holiness is for someone else—someone more disciplined, more prayerful, more perfect. But what if that nagging sense of not being “enough” isn’t about your lack—but about misunderstanding how God made you? In this episode of Persistence in Prayer , I’m joined by Rosemary McGuire Berry, Catholic author of Piety and Personality: The Temperaments of the Sain...
May 06, 2025•1 hr
Send us a text Healing isn’t just for other people—it’s for you, too. In this empowering episode, Kylie is joined by Jenn Lormand , co-founder of Tighten Your Tinkler and Catholic mom of three, who shares her raw and hope-filled journey of healing from pelvic floor dysfunction. Together, they explore the emotional, physical, and spiritual toll of untreated symptoms like pee leaks, back pain, and painful intimacy—and how God’s design for the body includes restoration, not just survival. You’ll he...
Apr 29, 2025•55 min
Send us a text Do you feel overwhelmed by prayer routines or unsure how to stay connected with God in daily life? In this beautiful episode, Kylie is joined by Fr. James Kubicki , Jesuit priest and author of A Year of Daily Offerings: Giving Your Life to God One Day at a Time , to explore how simple acts of prayer — rooted in Ignatian spirituality — can help us live every moment for Christ. They discuss: The power of the Morning Offering and how to pray even in busy seasons. Why reviewing your d...
Apr 22, 2025•58 min
Send us a text Have you ever cried out to God and been met with silence? Have you prayed and fasted, only to feel like things are getting worse instead of better? In this Holy Week episode of The Persistence in Prayer Podcast , Catholic speaker and author Kevin Wells joins Kylie to share a raw and deeply moving testimony of marriage, addiction, spiritual warfare , and the power of redemptive suffering . Through the lens of his powerful book The Hermit: The Priest Who Saved a Soul, a Marriage, an...
Apr 15, 2025•57 min
Send us a text In this episode, host Kylie Hein sits down with Grace Abruzzo to talk about something we all need to hear: you don’t have to try so hard to be holy . Grace shares how God’s voice often speaks loudest when we stop striving and start receiving. We talk about the connection between prophecy and rest, and how letting go of performance in prayer opens up space for real intimacy with the Lord. If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing all the right things but still coming up dry in prayer—o...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 4 min
Send us a text Struggling with burnout or feeling misaligned in your work and relationships? In this powerful episode of Persistence in Prayer , host Kylie Hein welcomes back Karyn McFarlane to unpack how Working Genius Assessments and Catholic temperaments can transform the way you approach your God-given mission. Discover how understanding your unique wiring can help you work smarter, not harder , deepen your relationships, and foster greater peace and productivity in both personal and profess...
Mar 04, 2025•56 min
Send us a text In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, host Kylie Hein is joined by Margaret Schay, a devoted daughter of God, wife, and mother, who integrates the rich teachings of Catholic psychology into her coaching work. Margaret shares her journey from experiencing depression in college as she found herself striving, to discovering the transformative power of therapy and personal growth, drawing from John Paul II's Theology of the Body. She emphasizes the importance of acknowledging and ...
Feb 26, 2025•53 min
Send us a text How can our conversations change the world around us? What does it take for our conversations to be meaningful? How do can we better approach difficult conversations? In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, host Kylie Hein delves into the transformative power of conversation alongside her guest, Carla Krieman. With over 40 years of experience in banking and leadership, Carla shares her wisdom on fostering meaningful relationships through conversation. Discover practical strategi...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Send us a text Join Kylie Hein, Catholic mindset coach and host of the Persistence in Prayer Podcast, as she welcomes special guest Liz Montigny, a Catholic life coach dedicated to helping women build faith-focused, fulfilling lives. Liz shares her powerful journey of creating a Catholic life coaching practice and her profound experiences with the Love Crucified community. In this episode, Kylie and Liz dive deep into overcoming hustle culture, aligning your life with God’s divine plan, and brea...
Feb 11, 2025•52 min
Send us a text In this episode of the Persistence in Prayer podcast, host Kylie Hein welcomes Marty Langlois, the Catholic fitness coach and founder of Rebuild the Body, to discuss the integration of Catholic faith with fitness and holistic wellness. Marty shares her personal journey, including her recovery from a stroke and the role of prayer and sacraments during her healing process. The conversation explores the importance of understanding one's temperament in relation to fitness, offering pr...
Feb 04, 2025•55 min
Send us a text In Episode #92 of the Persistence in Prayer podcast, host Kylie Hein welcomes Jonna Schuster, co-founder and director of Catholic Revival Ministries. Kylie and Jonna delve into the transformative power of prayer, emphasizing its role in deepening one's relationship with God and inviting the Holy Spirit's guidance and healing. Jonna shares her journey into ministry, her passion for faith, and how she uses her gifts to serve others. The conversation explores the concept of heaven, t...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr
Send us a text In this episode of the Persistence in Prayer podcast, Kylie Hein welcomes special guest Christina Valenzuela, wife, mother, and owner of Pearl and Thistle LLC. Discussion centers on ways moms can nurture a meaningful prayer life amidst a busy schedule. Christina shares her unique journey with Dominican spirituality, discussing how it complements her role as a mother and professional. She talks about the importance of being flexible and gentle with oneself in prayer, the significan...
Jan 21, 2025•52 min
Send us a text In episode #90 of the Persistence in Prayer podcast, host Kylie Hein welcomes back relationship coach, author, and national speaker, Dana Nygaard. Dana returns to the podcast - previously on episode 20 - to share her expertise on helping single Catholic women date intentionally, stop settling, and choose wisely in relationships. Together, they discuss various topics including the impact of attachment styles on relationships, recognizing and navigating red flags, and the essential ...
Jan 14, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Send us a text Are you navigating life’s challenges while striving for personal growth and deeper faith? In this episode of Persistence in Prayer , host Kylie Hein invites author, speaker, and mindset coach Kerri Bishop to share her powerful story of resilience, self-improvement, and unwavering faith. Kerri opens up about her journey from overcoming abuse and abandonment to raising five boys as a single mother. She reveals how a transformative cross-country trip in 2021 helped her reclaim her li...
Jan 07, 2025•1 hr 6 min
Send us a text In this final episode of the year on Persistence in Prayer, host Kylie Hein is joined by Jill Simons, the Executive Director at Many Parts Ministries, to discuss the concept of charisms. Jill shares her journey of discovering charisms, their significance, and how they impact both personal and communal spiritual lives. They delve into how to discern one's charisms, the importance of acknowledging and operating within these God-given gifts, and the role of charisms in avoiding burno...
Dec 31, 2024•55 min
Send us a text Episode Summary: In this heartfelt pre-Christmas episode of Persistence in Prayer, host Kylie Hein is joined by her husband, Russell Hein. Together, they discuss the challenges and joys couples face during the holiday season, particularly when navigating family gatherings and complex dynamics. The episode opens with warm introductions and a brief history of how Kylie and Russell met. They reflect on their different faith backgrounds—Kylie being Catholic and Russell not—and how tha...
Dec 24, 2024•46 min
Send us a text In this deeply insightful episode of Persistence in Prayer, Kylie sits down with author and speaker, Julie Onderko. Julie shares her incredible journey of faith, illustrating how God's hand has always been present in her life, guiding her through various transitions and challenges. Julie recounts her unexpected journey into authorship, inspired by her retreats and the encouragement of her spiritual director and husband. Her books, "Discover Your Next Mission from God" and "Holy Ha...
Dec 10, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Send us a text In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Kylie Hein welcomes ADHD life coach Kamala Randhawa, as they discuss the contradictions of culture and faith this Advent, and what one thing you need to focus on this season to maintain your interior peace. Kamala discusses her work helping people overcome the perception of ADHD as a disability and instead embrace their unique gifts as manifestations of being made in God's image. She shares insights on raising her five children as a Cathol...
Dec 03, 2024•1 hr 11 min
Send us a text In this episode of the Persistence in Prayer podcast, host Kylie Hein, a Catholic Mindset coach, shares a surreal and touching story of an unexpected encounter during her late-night adoration at church. She reflects on how the presence of an open casket at 1:00 AM prompted her to think deeply about preparing for the eternal and the importance of praying for lost souls. Kylie goes on to discuss the significance of Advent as a time of preparation and reflection, not just for the hol...
Nov 26, 2024•34 min
Send us a text In episode #83 of the Persistence in Prayer podcast, Kylie Hein is joined by Anne Watson, a licensed social worker trained in EMDR therapy. Anne and Kylie delve into the topic of perfectionism and control, discussing how these issues often stem from deep-seated beliefs or past experiences. Anne shares her personal journey, including her transition from running a nonprofit to becoming a therapist, illustrating the transformative power of embracing life's detours. They also explore ...
Nov 19, 2024•47 min
Send us a text "If you put your full day in God's hand, you're in for one heck of a ride. It is never going to be boring!" - Gina Morton In this episode of the Persistence in Prayer podcast, host Kylie Hein welcomes Gina Morton, a professional declutterer, budgeting and mindset coach, and Catholic philanthropist. Gina emphasizes how we can discover ourselves and our wounds by simply embracing the current existence of our personal wardrobe. By decluttering in our homes, we create space for what r...
Nov 12, 2024•49 min
Send us a text In this compelling episode, Kylie is joined by Megan Hjelmstad, a wife, hockey mom, army veteran, Catholic writer, and speaker, who's dedicated to guiding women in embracing their God-given dignity and deepening their prayer lives. Megan shares her multifaceted journey through life, accentuated by her forthcoming book on redemptive suffering—a concept she beautifully unpacks during the conversation. Megan begins by sharing her personal background, including her familial and milita...
Nov 05, 2024•58 min
Send us a text In this episode of the Persistence in Prayer podcast, Kylie Hein welcomes guest Belinda Terro Mooney. Belindais an author, Catholic coach, speaker, adjunct professor of human services, widow, and mother of seven. She shares her journey of deepening her relationship with God through prayer while homeschooling her children as a secular Carmelite. The conversation delves into the transformative power of prayer, especially regarding mental health and wellness. Belinda discusses the sc...
Oct 29, 2024•1 hr 5 min
