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Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

Welcome to the Persistence in Prayer podcast — where Catholic women who feel scattered, stretched thin, and pulled in a million directions can stop overthinking, quiet the noise, and find peace in God’s presence.

Do you push through each day chasing productivity, yet feel like your soul is running on empty?

Do you long to pray with focus, but your mind spins with stress, decisions, and distractions?

Do you want clarity in your faith, but feel weighed down by pressure to be “the good one” or “get it right”?

You’re not alone.

Hosted by Catholic mindset coach, spiritual director, wife, mom, and speaker Kylie Hein, this podcast helps overwhelmed Catholic women clear the mental clutter and reclaim space for prayer, trust, and peace.

Each episode offers:

Simple Catholic prayer practices you can actually use in busy life
Real-life stories of women overcoming stress, perfectionism, and anxiety
Honest conversations about faith, surrender, and discernment
Tools rooted in Scripture, the saints, and Church teaching for peace of mind and soul

You’ll discover how to:

Pray when you feel distracted, stressed, or spiritually dry
Hear God’s voice in the middle of your busy schedule
Discern decisions with peace and confidence
Break free from perfectionism and self-reliance
Live with greater trust, surrender, and clarity of purpose

Whether you’re feeling spiritually stuck or longing to go deeper, there’s a place for you here.

It’s time to step out of the spiral, begin again, and experience the freedom that comes from persistence in prayer.

Because when your soul is ordered in God, your life becomes rooted in His peace.

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Persistence in Prayer with Kylie Hein

#91 Finding Intimacy With God: A Dominican Perspective with Christina Valenzuela

January 21, 2025 • Kylie Hein, Christina Valenzuela

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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 significance of charisms, and the central elements of Dominican life—prayer, study, community, and apostolate. Christina also shares her encounter with Dominican saints, her choice of religious name, and offers practical advice for maintaining a prayer rhythm while traveling and during busy family life.

The scripture verse for this episode is Colossians 3:14-17, emphasizing love, peace, and thankfulness as foundations for a spiritually enriched family life.

Tune in for an inspiring discussion on balancing faith, family, and personal calling.

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