Allison Gingras welcomes guest Scott Weeman to discuss how prayer can become a daily practice of surrender, gratitude, and trust. Scott shares how his recovery journey has shaped his prayer life and offers honest insight into bringing God our struggles, distractions, and need for guidance.

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Scott Weeman is the founder and executive director of Catholic in Recovery, a community of individuals and families seeking freedom from various addictions, compulsions, and unhealthy attachments. He is the author of The Twelve Steps and the Sacraments, The Catholic in Recovery Workbook, and The Recovery Rosary. In addition to his work with Catholic in Recovery, Scott serves as a marriage and family therapist at a Catholic health clinic in Nashville, Tennessee, where he lives with his wife and three children.

In this episode of How’s Your Prayer Life?, host Allison Gingras sits down with guest Sonia Martinez-Trujillo for an honest conversation about prayer, family life, and the small routines that keep faith grounded in everyday life. Sonia shares how homeschooling, motherhood, and her Mexican Catholic upbringing have shaped her prayer life, and how simple practices like grace before meals, nightly family prayer, and spiritual reading help her stay connected to God.

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Sonia Martinez-Trujillo is a cradle Catholic with a prayer life that is a delicate work in progress. Her husband Chris is a Catholic convert, and this summer they celebrate their 15th anniversary. She is a homeschooling mom, a business owner, and is learning to keep God at the center of her life.

Jessica Benfield joins host Allison Gingras for an honest conversation about what happens when prayer has to adapt to real life. From new puppies and disrupted routines to journaling, the rosary, and a growing devotion to Mary, this episode is about building a prayer life that holds up inside ordinary days. They discuss why prayer can feel inconsistent without being broken, how small pivots can restore a routine, and why family prayer matters even when it is imperfect.

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Allison Gingras welcomes guest Allison Auth for a beautiful conversation about prayer, identity, and learning to hear God’s voice in everyday life. Auth shares how prayer has shaped her understanding of her name, her vocation as a wife and mother, and her desire to live truthfully before God and others.

Allison Auth lives in Denver with her husband and five children. She is the author of Baby and Beyond: Overcoming Those Post-Childbirth Woes and the upcoming book, Ineffable: Learning To Love the God Beyond Words, both from Sophia Institute Press. She writes on motherhood, prayer, and spirituality for Catholicmom.com and Denver Catholic, as well as at her Substack: allisonauth.substack.com.

Allison Gingras is joined by guest Kylie Hein for an honest conversation about prayer, discernment, and learning to recognize God’s voice in everyday life. Together, they reflect on the beauty and challenge of prayer, the role of silence and spiritual reading, and how prayer can shape us even when it doesn’t come with strong feelings or immediate clarity.

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Kylie Hein is a Catholic wife, mother, mindset coach, spiritual director, and host of the Persistence in Prayer podcast. A small-town Nebraskan and recovering striver with a serious book addiction, Kylie is passionate about walking with women who struggle with overthinking, pressure, and tying their worth to praise, perfection, and productivity. Her mission is to help women rest in their identity as beloved daughters of God and live with greater peace and freedom.

In this episode, Allison Gingras sits down with Krystal Quagliera to discuss the real-life realities of prayer amidst busy schedules, the importance of routine versus genuine connection, and how to embrace everyday moments for prayer. Whether you're a seasoned prayer warrior or just starting out, these insights will inspire you to find the sacred in your daily life.

Krystal Quagliara is a Millennial Catholic wife and mom, trying to be like Mary, but mostly just losing shoes. She’s the host of the “Messy But Marian” Podcast, where she has real, raw, and honest conversations with other Catholic moms about their spiritual lives and the everyday pursuit of virtue in motherhood. Krystal’s full-time work is in ministry at her home parish, where she was born and raised as a cradle-Catholic. The podcast and the Messy But Marian movement are her own personal ministry and creative outlet. Before becoming a mom in 2023, Krystal spent time as a professional touring performer. She traded sequins for Cheerios and loves her vocation as a mother, but still hits the stage with her husband, Marc, from time to time in their acoustic duo “Almond Grove.”

In this episode, host Allison Gingras sits down with guest Danielle Schmitz to talk about the messy, beautiful reality of prayer and how to invite God into every moment of daily life. Danielle shares practical spiritual rhythms, honest struggles, and the grace that comes from showing up in prayer even when life feels chaotic.

Danielle Schmitz is a Catholic missionary seeking to bring revival to the Church in America. Originally from Santa Clara, CA, Danielle attended the Catholic University of America in DC for undergrad, studying Theology and Philosophy. She has served in various Catholic apostolates in the US and Europe, giving talks and leading praise & worship for all ages around the world. In 2024, Danielle served as a Perpetual Pilgrim on the Marian Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, and to this day, she considers it the most important ministry she has ever been a part of. Danielle now lives and serves the Church in Easton, Massachusetts, as a missionary in the Echo Program run by the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame. In her free time, Danielle can be found writing, creating art, playing music, and being outdoors.

Discover how Deacon Pedro Guevara-Mann, of Salt+Light (SL Hour) navigates the complexities of prayer amidst a busy life and learn practical tips to enrich your own prayer journey. This episode explores diverse prayer methods, the importance of community in prayer, and how to surrender to God's will more fully.

Originally from Panama, Deacon Pedro is the Director of Programming and Production for Salt + Light Media in Canada. As a producer, he has produced, directed, and hosted dozens of TV programs and documentaries. He is the producer and host of the Salt + Light Hour Catholic Podcast, which airs weekly on the Catholic Channel. He was the Artistic Director of World Youth Day 2002 and the Artistic Director for the Knights of Columbus-hosted Mercy Centre during World Youth Day 2016 in Krakow, Poland. Deacon Pedro also worked with the World Youth Day 2019 Organizing Committee in Panama, helping set up their Youth Festival and Artistic Department, and in 2022, he worked as Senior Lead, Programs for the Papal Visit to Canada, responsible for nine events with the Holy Father during his penitential pilgrimage. Deacon Pedro was ordained a Permanent Deacon for the Archdiocese of Toronto in 2012.

How Prayer Shapes Daily Life: An Honest Conversation with Nicole Benjamin

In this episode, Nicole Benjamin shares her authentic, messy, but consistent prayer life amid the chaos of motherhood and daily responsibilities. Discover practical ways to weave prayer into everyday moments and find inspiration in embracing an honest, imperfect dialogue with God. 

Nicole Benjamin. A lifelong Catholic. I've navigated through some painful experiences, carried through by faith and prayer. Currently, God has me wearing many hats. My most important role is a mother to my 2 amazing blessings, my daughter Grace, who is 10 years old, and my son Noah, who's 4.5 years old.