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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, nine of them in solitary confinement, yet emerged filled with peace, forgiveness, and hope. 

She reveals how his witness to love, prayer, and trust in God transformed his suffering into a source of grace, not just for himself but for countless others. 

You’ll hear how his faith sustained him in the darkest hours, what he teaches us about forgiveness and presence, and how we can find God’s light even in our own hidden crosses.

• Get Cardinal Nguyen Van Thuan: Man of Joy and Hope on Ignatius Press

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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:

• Discern the difference between the crosses God calls us to and the unnecessary burdens we pick up along the way, 
• Let go of false guilt and perfectionism, and 
• Embrace the suffering that actually leads to holiness. 

You’ll leave with clarity, encouragement, and practical ways to follow Christ with freedom and trust.

If you’re ready to trade overwhelm for openness, join me for Becoming a Living Yes - an 8-week coaching cohort designed to help you find peace and freedom in the everyday. We begin on October 6, 2025.

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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 found hope in suffering, discerned God’s will through loss and uncertainty, and lived with unshakable trust in His providence. 

You’ll discover practical insights for your own faith journey, learn why her story is more relevant than ever, and hear how her devotion to Scripture, the Eucharist, and Mary can inspire us today.

If you've ever wondered how to find peace and confidence in God's will right now in the middle of ordinary everyday life, this conversation is for you. 

• Get A Spiritual Portrait: Second Edition of The Soul of Elizabeth Seton on Ignatius Press

If you’re ready to trade overwhelm for openness, join me for Becoming a Living Yes—an 8-week coaching cohort designed to help you find peace and freedom in the everyday. We begin on October 6, 2025.

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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 choosing whether or not to accept the peace the Lord gives you, and then to protect that peace.

When we begin to do that, we start to shift from overwhelm into openness, and it doesn't take a big grand thing. It just starts with the smallest 'yes'.

In this episode of Persistence and Prayer, I’m sharing the very strategies I use with my coaching clients to help them break free from overwhelm and embrace a daily “yes” rooted in God’s invitation, not the world’s demands. 

Together, we’ll explore:

• The difference between peaceful yeses and pressure-filled yeses
• How to discern what God is really asking of you
• Practical problem-solving tools to help you simplify, slow down, and step out of the overwhelm
• Why Mary’s example of openness can transform the way you live and love

By the end, you’ll have practical steps to begin living with more peace, presence, and freedom—without quitting your job, abandoning your family, or adding more to your plate.

If you’re ready to trade overwhelm for openness, join me for Becoming a Living Yes—an 8-week coaching cohort designed to help you find peace and freedom in the everyday.

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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 to: 

• begin or deepen a prayer life, 
• navigate spiritual dry spells, and 
• stay rooted in your identity as a beloved child of God. 

Whether you’re craving a fresh start in prayer or longing to feel closer to Jesus, this conversation will give you encouragement, hope, and the tools to keep showing up.

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• Website: https://www.julieonderko.com/
• Join Julie's Spiritual Growth Course or learn more HERE
• Listen to Episode 86 with Julie: Role Model Warriors

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• Book a free Confidence and Clarity Call HERE or email [email protected] 
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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 sexual revolution—what it promised, how it failed, and who is paying the highest price.

You’ll hear how these cultural shifts have deeply affected women, families, and children, and more importantly, how God’s design offers real hope, healing, and a path to flourishing.

Expect an honest, but hope-filled conversation that helps you make sense of the cultural moment while reminding you that God’s promises are still good.

➡️ Join the waitlist for Becoming a Living Yes - a program designed for women who want to move from overwhelm to openness and live with true freedom in Christ.

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• Get Victims of the Revolution: How Sexual Liberation Hurts Us All on Ignatius Press
• Nathanael's Scholar Page: https://eppc.org/author/nathanael_blake/ 

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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, then this conversation is definitely for you.

In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, I am joined by Jennifer Collado. a fire-filled Catholic speaker and spiritual director passionate about witnessing revival in the church. With over 25 years in the charismatic renewal, she has led parish groups, lay communities, and online platforms, ministering in healing, prophecy, and spirit-led formation. 

Jennifer shares her journey of letting go of control, rediscovering who she is in Christ, and learning to walk in the freedom of the Holy Spirit. You’ll be encouraged to let go and lean into God's goodness.

We explore what it means to:

• surrender our own plans, 
• embrace our true identity as beloved daughters of the Father, and 
• lean on His goodness even in seasons of waiting. 

This episode is an invitation to rest in God’s love, trust His timing, and live with confidence in the One who never forgets His promises.

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• Website: https://www.daughtersofthevisitation.org 

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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 always so Catholic. 

He takes us behind the scenes of life on the front lines, not just firefighting, but in standing up for truth, for moral conviction, and for what one knows to be right, even if others in the workplace strongly disagree.

Ben shares his journey as a Catholic man trying to live his faith with integrity in one of the most high-pressure environments imaginable.

From workplace harassment and pride month mandates to anxiety, fatherhood, and learning how to forgive without being walked on - his story is raw, relatable, and deeply rooted in the spiritual battle. We are all called to fight. 

This conversation is both encouraging and grounding, offering a vision of how Catholics can live their faith with integrity, joy, and purpose.

LINKS:

• Get The Proving Grounds: A Catholic on Ladder 17  from Ignatius Press

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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 the cross rather than fighting tooth and nail against your circumstances that are making you angry and frustrated.

In this episode of Persistence in Prayer, we're joined by Monica Herber, a Catholic life and marriage coach, whose journey through infertility, adoption, and parenting a child with disabilities has deeply shaped her faith and outlook on life. 

Her passion is to help struggling Christians find real joy when the unexpected happens. 

Together, we explore themes of grief, anticipatory loss, the difference between carrying our true cross and unnecessary baggage, and the daily practice of persistent, honest prayer in the midst of life's chaos. 

Connect with Monica: 

• Website
• Instagram: @thejoyfulunknown or Facebook: The Joyful Unknown
• Resident faculty Coach: Coaching Page
• Monica's keynote at the SC Belonging Women’s Conference 

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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 and creator of Canadian Catholic Coach. With over a decade of experience in the classroom, she's passionate about the power of mindset and believes that sometimes the most powerful yes is the quiet one. The one that changes you from the inside out. 

We talk about: 

• setting healthy boundaries,
• listening to our bodies, 
• embracing our unique temperaments,
• striving for virtue, and
• just being.

So if you're craving interior peace, clarity, and the courage to rest in God's design for you, then this is a conversation you don't want to miss.

Connect with Nikki: 

• Instagram: @canadiancatholiccoach
• Coaching Page

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