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Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

Kylie Hein

134 episodes

1 week ago

Send us a text Are you heading into the holidays with more tension than excitement? Maybe your in-laws don’t just make little comments about the mashed potatoes. Maybe there’s a long history of control, manipulation, or flat-out disrespect that leaves you walking on eggshells and nursing a migraine afterward. And then there’s the commandment to “honor your father and mother.” If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I being uncharitable if I set a boundary… or even step back altogether?” this conversatio...

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Send us a text Are you heading into the holidays with more tension than excitement? Maybe your in-laws don’t just make little comments about the mashed potatoes. Maybe there’s a long history of control, manipulation, or flat-out disrespect that leaves you walking on eggshells and nursing a migraine afterward. And then there’s the commandment to “honor your father and mother.” If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I being uncharitable if I set a boundary… or even step back altogether?” this conversatio...

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Religion & Spirituality,

Self-Improvement,

Health & Fitness,

Episodes (20/134)

Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

#133 Toxic In-Laws & Catholic Boundaries: What Honor Really Means with Miriam Susan

Send us a text Are you heading into the holidays with more tension than excitement? Maybe your in-laws don’t just make little comments about the mashed potatoes. Maybe there’s a long history of control, manipulation, or flat-out disrespect that leaves you walking on eggshells and nursing a migraine afterward. And then there’s the commandment to “honor your father and mother.” If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I being uncharitable if I set a boundary… or even step back altogether?” this conversatio...

1 week ago

54 minutes

Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

#132 When God Asks Too Much: Obedience in the Middle of Overwhelm with Heather Gaffney

Send us a text Have you ever felt like God is nudging you toward something that makes absolutely no sense on paper—when you’re already maxed out, overwhelmed, and barely holding everything together? In this episode of the Persistence in Prayer Podcast, I talk with author, podcaster, and autism mom Heather Gaffneyabout that holy place where obedience and overwhelm collide. Heather shares her story as a domestic violence survivor, breast cancer survivor, and autism advocate, and how God led her...

2 weeks ago

53 minutes

Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

#131 Virtue and the Four Tendencies in Marriage with Matthew Jandernoa

Send us a text Ever feel like you’re carrying everything in your marriage—the emotional load, the spiritual load, the schedules, the growth—and your husband is living on a totally different wavelength? In this conversation with Catholic men’s coach Matthew Jandernoa, we break down why you and your spouse are wired so differently and why that might actually be the path God wants to use to grow virtue in both of you. Matthew explains the Four Tendencies, what’s really happening inside you...

3 weeks ago

54 minutes

Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

#130 Living in the Light of Eternity with Ava Frecker

Send us a text Do you ever feel like you’re going through the motions—praying, working, and trying to love well—but still wondering if any of it really matters? So many of us long to feel close to God in the ordinary, to see holiness in our hidden work, and to believe that our small acts of love are part of something eternal. In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Ava Frecker, Catholic writer and editor of Caeli Catholic, invites us to step back, lift our eyes beyond the noise...

4 weeks ago

47 minutes

Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

#129 Women of the Bible, Fiction, and the Power of Story with Amy Schisler

Send us a text What if the stories we read could shape the way we live out our faith every day? Do you crave good stories that not only entertain but also point your heart back to God? In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, award-winning Catholic author and speaker Amy Schisler joins us to talk about the power of story—how fiction and Scripture together can deepen our walk with God and help us find holiness in the midst of ordinary life. You’ll hear: How stories can reve...

1 month ago

45 minutes

Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

#128 Rooted in the Word: Finding God in Daily Life with Laura K. Beck

Send us a text In a world filled with noise, confusion, and endless opinions, how do you stay grounded in what’s truly true? In this conversation with writer and podcaster Laura K. Beck, we explore how returning to Scripture transforms not only our minds—but our hearts, homes, and everyday lives. Laura shares how she went from lukewarm faith to living with passion and peace rooted in God’s Word. Together, we talk about: How to begin reading the Bible without feeling overwhelmedPra...

1 month ago

54 minutes

Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

#127 Cultivating Catholic Community in a Busy World with Amy Brooks

Send us a text Do you ever feel like you’re walking your faith journey alone? Maybe you long for Catholic friendships that lift you up, or a community where you can grow spiritually and be yourself. In a world that often feels disconnected and fast-paced, finding real faith-filled friendship can feel impossible—but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, author and Catholic creative Amy Brooks, founder of Prayer, Wine, and Chocolate, talks about how to bui...

1 month ago

46 minutes

Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

#126 Self-Knowledge, Healing, Prayer and the Love of God with Jenny duBay

Send us a text Have you been through suffering that’s left your heart questioning where God is in it all—or you long for prayer to feel like a place of healing, not obligation? You’re not alone in that longing, and the wisdom of the saints—especially St. Catherine of Siena—has something powerful to say about it. In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, writer, speaker, and spiritual mentor Jenny duBay joins us to explore how to find healing, peace, and renewal through surrender. Drawing...

1 month ago

49 minutes

Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

#125 Holy Movement: Uniting Prayer, Body, and Soul

Send us a text What if your body could become a vessel of prayer—an instrument through which you encounter God in every breath, stretch, and step? In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Director of Evangelization and SoulCore Regional Ambassador Nicky Verna joins me to explore the power of movement as prayer—how uniting your body and soul can draw you closer to Christ. Nicky shares her personal story of encountering God through suffering, the inspiration behind her SoulCore ministry,...

2 months ago

55 minutes

Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

#124 Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan: A Witness of Hope

Send us a text Have you ever wondered how to hold on to faith when life feels dark, lonely, or unfair? Maybe you’ve faced suffering that left you asking, Where is God in this? The story of Cardinal Francis Xavier Nguyen Van Thuan, a man who chose love and joy in the midst of imprisonment, offers a powerful answer. In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Elisabeth Nguyen Thi Thu Hong shares the extraordinary story of her brother, Cardinal Van Thuan—who spent 13 years in a communist prison...

2 months ago

58 minutes

Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

#123 Carrying the Right Crosses with Grace Abruzzo

Send us a text What if some of the burdens you’re carrying were never meant to be yours in the first place? Do you ever feel weighed down by responsibilities, expectations, or guilt, wondering if this is really the cross God asked you to carry? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to keep carrying what was never yours. In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Grace Abruzzo joins us again to unpack what it really means to “carry your cross” as a Christian. We talk about how to: Dis...

2 months ago

55 minutes

Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

#122 Lessons from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton - America’s First Saint

Send us a text What can a woman who lived over 200 years ago teach us about faith, courage, and finding God’s will in the middle of real-life struggles? Today, we are diving into the life of the first American-born Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Sister Betty Ann McNeil—one of the leading scholars on St. Elizabeth Ann Seton—joins us to explore the saint’s life as a wife, mother, widow, convert, and founder. We’ll uncover how Elizabeth Ann Seton f...

2 months ago

46 minutes

Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

#121 Becoming A Living Yes

Send us a text Have you experienced the constant pressure to do more? You know those moments when the laundry is piled high, your inbox is overflowing, and the people that you love need you, and you keep saying yes, and each one feels a little bit heavier than the last. Sometimes we don't even realize it until there's so much on us that we feel paralyzed and overwhelmed, yet can't seem to stop saying yes to everyone else. Remember that you always have a choice, and part of that choice is...

3 months ago

34 minutes

Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

#120 Deepen Your Prayer Life with Julie Onderko

Send us a text Do you ever feel like your prayer life is stuck or wonder if you’re truly growing spiritually? In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Catholic author, mentor, and speaker Julie Onderko is back on the podcast to talk about the real journey of prayer, growth, and intimacy with God. Together, we dive into the seasons of life, the power of mental prayer, and how to live with intention and purpose when the world feels noisy and overwhelming. Julie shares practical ways t...

3 months ago

1 hour

Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

#119 Christian Freedom in a Lonely Culture with Nathanael Blake

Send us a text What if the promises of freedom our culture keeps offering are actually making us lonelier, more restless, and less fulfilled? In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, we dig into the hidden costs of the sexual revolution and explore what true freedom in Christ really looks like. I’m joined by Nathanael Blake, fellow at the Ethics & Public Policy Center and author of Victims of the Revolution: How Sexual Liberation Hurts Us All. Together, we uncover the truth about the ...

3 months ago

53 minutes

Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

#118 When Trust Feels Hard: God’s Goodness in the Waiting with Jennifer Collado

Send us a text When life doesn’t unfold the way we hoped, trusting God can feel almost impossible. We’ve all faced moments like these when our dreams don’t unfold the way we imagined. And you feel caught in the tension between wanting to trust and wondering if God is really that good. And yes, I know that it's hard to admit. If you've ever wrestled with control, struggled to connect with God the Father, or found yourself in a season where prayer feels more like waiting than receiving,...

3 months ago

1 hour

Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

#117 Being Catholic in a Secular Workplace with Benjamin O'Brien

Send us a text What does it look like to live your Catholic faith in a workplace that doesn’t always share your values? What happens when the bravest thing you can do isn't rushing into a burning building, but standing firm in your convictions in a culture that demands compromise? In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Benjamin O'Brien, a career firefighter and the author of The Proving Grounds: A Catholic on Ladder 17, talks about what it means to be a Catholic in a culture that is not ...

3 months ago

53 minutes

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#116 When Life Feels Unfair: Embracing Your Cross with Monica Herber

Send us a text Have you ever felt like your life took a turn you didn't plan, and you're holding tight to what you thought that life would be? You're grieving the gap between the ideal and your reality. Maybe you're wondering, "Can joy really exist in this season of crazy chaos where my circumstances feel so utterly unfair?" If that's you, then I want you to take a deep breath and listen to today's episode because we are talking about a surrender that makes you stronger. An embracing of th...

4 months ago

52 minutes

Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

#115 The Quiet Yes That Changes Everything with Nikki D'Souza

Send us a text You follow the to-do list, you care deeply, and you want to do this season in life well. But there's still this quiet pressure that's building underneath it all. The unspoken fear of letting people down. The tension between being productive and being present with the people around you. The weight of doing more. When what you really long for is to simply rest. To be. In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, we're joined by my dear friend Nikki D'Souza, a Catholic educator an...

4 months ago

57 minutes

Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

#114 Restoring the Soul Through Silence with Deanna Bartalini

Send us a text You wake up early to pray, but your mind won't settle. You open your Bible, but the words feel distant and deep down you wonder "why do I still feel so far from God?" It's easy to stay busy even in prayer, but what if the noise isn't around you? It's actually inside you. Today's conversation is a gentle invitation into silence. A silence that is not just the absence of sound. But the kind of stillness that brings your soul a little bit closer to the Lord. In this episo...

4 months ago

54 minutes