Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

#136 Who Am I When I Stop Doing? Identity, Healing, and Receiving God’s Love with Sarah McKenzie

Send us a textMany faithful Catholic women know the right answers when it comes to identity—we can say “I’m a beloved daughter of God”—but living from that truth is another story.In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, Kylie sits down with therapeutic counselor and trauma specialist Sarah McKenzie for a rich, grounded conversation about identity, healing, and purpose. Together, they explore why so many women feel disconnected from who they are beneath their roles, how early wounds and lived experiences shape the way we receive love, and why healing is often less about “doing more” and more about learning how to receive.This conversation gently weaves together Catholic theology, psychology, prayer, and real-life experience to help you:See why knowing the right answers about identity doesn’t always translate into living with peaceNotice how past wounds and unspoken beliefs quietly shape your reactions, choices, and relationshipsUnderstand why healing unfolds over time—and why that doesn’t mean you’re stuck or doing it wrongShift out of constant “doing mode” and into a steadier way of relating to GodBegin asking “What am I here for?” without turning it into another problem to solveThis conversation explores how identity, healing, and daily choices are connected — especially for women who carry a lot and don’t have the luxury of checking out.Connect with Sarah McKenziehttps://www.mountainviewtherapy.ca/ Upcoming Free WorkshopWhy Am I Like This? Making Sense of My Emotions📅 January 12th at 6:00 PM Central (FREE) - REGISTER HEREConnect with KylieBook a free Confidence and Clarity Call HERE or email info@kyliemhein.com https://www.kyliemhein.comOn IG @kyliemheinSupport the show

#135 Time Is Life: Truth, Emotions, and Making Space for God with Heidi Bollich-Erne

Send us a textWhat if the way we move through our days—the pace we keep, the expectations we absorb, the way we fill our time—is quietly shaping our spiritual lives more than we realize?In this episode, I am joined by Thomistic philosopher and  Editor in Chief of The Better Part Journal, Heidi Bollich-Erne for a thoughtful, honest conversation about truth, emotions, freedom, and the way modern life affects our ability to hear God. We talk about why time is not money—time is life, and how that shift changes the way we approach prayer, relationships, parenting, grief, and discernment.Together, we explore:Why truth exists apart from our emotions—and why emotions still matterHow grief, suffering, and even rage can challenge faith without destroying itThe pressure to measure life by productivity, achievement, and appearancesSimple ways we can prepare for better prayer throughout our dayThe unseen mental and emotional load many women carryWhy forming good humans matters more than building impressive resumesHow quiet, limits, and intention prepare the soul to listenResources Mentioned Be sure to check out The Better Part: An Intellectual Catholic Women's Journal  www.thebetterpartjournal.com  Upcoming Free WorkshopWhy Am I Like This? Making Sense of My Emotions📅 January 12th at 6:00 PM Central (FREE) - REGISTER HERECoaching Gift Cards (Limited Time) - For those needing support during the holidays: $150 Coaching Gift Cards can be purchased HEREIncludes 3 private 1-hour sessionsAvailable through December 31stSessions can be used through June of 2026Connect with KylieBook a free Confidence and Clarity Call HERE or email info@kyliemhein.com https://www.kyliemhein.comOn IG @kyliemheinSupport the show

#134 Confession with Clarity and Peace: How to Prepare and Grow

Send us a textConfession can feel overwhelming—especially if you tend to overthink, carry everything internally, or feel like you’re saying the same things every time you go.In today’s episode, Kylie walks through confession in a practical, real-life way—not theory for theory’s sake, but concrete practices that have helped her prepare with clarity, reduce anxiety, and actually grow in virtue over time.This episode is for Catholic women who:Feel scattered, stretched thin, or mentally overloadedAvoid or delay confession because of anxiety or uncertaintyGo regularly but don’t feel like they’re making progressWant to approach the sacrament with more peace and honestyKylie breaks confession down into three simple parts:How to prepare well (before you ever get to church)What to expect when you go—including the spiritual resistance that often shows upWhat to do between confessions so you’re not stuck in the same cycleYou’ll also hear:Why varying your examination of conscience mattersHow journaling and the daily Examen bring clarity to patternsWhy frequent confession brings order to an overwhelmed interior lifeHow confession helps quiet the “I should be doing better by now” voiceWhy the Church teaches that the sacraments give us real, strengthening graceWhether you’re preparing for confession before Christmas—or looking to build a healthier rhythm in the new year—this episode will help you approach the sacrament with greater trust, honesty, and peace.Resources Mentioned Examinations of Conscience referenced in the episode:Fr. Robert Altier – Mortal sin, venial sin, and imperfectionsSpiritualDirection.com – Examination by the Seven Deadly SinsApostolate for Family Consecration – Interior life focusTessera App – Various (find it in your app store)Free Resource: Daily Examen for Every Temperament(linked in the show notes)Upcoming Free WorkshopWhy Am I Like This? Making Sense of My Emotions📅 January 12th at 6:00 PM Central (FREE) - REGISTER HERECoaching Gift Cards (Limited Time) - For those needing support during the holidays: $150 Coaching Gift Cards can be purchased HEREIncludes 3 private 1-hour sessionsAvailable through December 31stSessions can be used through AprilConnect with KylieBook a free Confidence and Clarity Call HERE or email info@kyliemhein.com FREE Download - Daily Examen for Every TemperamentFREE Download - Decluttering By Temperamenthttps://www.kyliemhein.comOn IG Support the show

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

Send us a textAre 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 conversation is for you.In today’s episode, I’m joined by Miriam Susan—Catholic wife, mom of six, convert, and host of the Catholic Wives with Toxic In-Laws podcast. If you’ve ever felt unseen, exhausted, or unsure what holiness looks like in the middle of messy family dynamics, I want you to know: you are not alone, and God has not abandoned you here.In this episode, we talk about:What “honor your father and mother” really means (and what it doesn’t)How toxic in-law relationships can impact your body, mind, and soulThe difference between setting a boundary and holding a boundaryWhy distance or no-contact can sometimes be the most God-honoring choiceHow to pray, discern, and communicate with your husband in the middle of family dysfunctionLinks mentioned:Connect with Miriam Susan and grab her free email course: www.desiringpeace.com/free-course Listen to Catholic Wives with Toxic In-Laws podcastMiriam Susan on FacebookA gentle invitation:If this episode brings up a lot in your heart and you find yourself thinking, “Why am I like this? Why do I react so strongly and then beat myself up for it?” I’d love to personally invite you to my free workshop next month:👉 “Why Am I Like This? Making Sense of Your Emotions” will be held on January 12th at 6pm CST. Join us via zoom!We’ll talk about what emotions actually are, why God gave them to us, and how to build the kind of emotional resilience that helps you respond with peace instead of spiraling. You’ll begin to:Understand what your emotions are and why they’re hereDevelop an emotional vocabulary so you’re not just “fine” or “a mess”Stop feeling powerless to your emotions or ruled by them✨ Save your free seat HEREConnect with KylieBook a free Confidence and Clarity Call HERE or email info@kyliemhein.com FREE Download - Daily Examen for Every TemperamentFREE Download - Decluttering By Temperamenthttps://www.kyliemhein.comOn IG @kyliemheinSupport the show

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

Send us a textHave 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 to start the Warrior Words podcast and begin a Catholic nonprofit to build a home for semi-independent young adults on the autism spectrum—even when the call felt impossible.We chat about:How to tell if it’s really God’s will or just your own ideaWhat discernment looks like for overwhelmed Catholic womenThe fear of failing “in public” and who we’re really afraid will seeWhy a simple prayer routine (morning, midday, evening) can anchor your whole dayScriptures that steady us when the next step feels too big (Joshua 1:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:16–18)If you’ve ever prayed, “Lord, I can’t do one more thing,” this conversation will encourage you to keep saying a small, honest yes—right in the middle of your real-life limits.Connect with HeatherDonate to Star of The Sea Guild and help build a home and learning center for semi-independent young adults on the autism spectrumWarrior Words Podcas@mywarriorwords on IG@warriorwords on YoutubeHeather on LinkedIn Connect with KylieBook a free Confidence and Clarity Call HERE or email info@kyliemhein.com FREE Download - Daily Examen for Every TemperamentFREE Download - Decluttering By Temperamenthttps://www.kyliemhein.comOn IG @kyliemheinSupport the showSupport the show