Masculinity – The Inner Life – February 4, 2025

Fr. Scott Bailey joins Patrick to discuss Masculinity

  • (2:14) what does the Church say about seminarian?
  • How is community impotent in masculinity?
  • Christine – As I was listening to Father, it made me think of when Jesus told the apostles to get the colt that nobody had ridden on. I know that horses that haven’t been ridden on can be unpredictable. Horses don’t just comply with everyone. Masculinity – fearless awareness. Men are called to be leaders.
  • (21:35) How does escapism affect men in growing in maturity?

(26:59) Break 1

  • (27:55) What should you do if you are in a broken household without a Father Figure?
  • How do humility and courage complement each other?
  • How can masculinity be expressed in different ways?
  • (41:59) John – I was raised without a dad. Had a stepdad. My earliest experiences were from the saints. They are great examples and have been for me. Being active in sports. As an adult man, I come from an emotional base. I’ve navigated it and have never gotten angry. I’ve found other men have had a similar upbringing. Father of 4 and grandchildren.
Patrick Conley was born, raised, and baptized in Wisconsin in a Protestant tradition. After meeting his wife, Kendra, through an Evangelical ministry at the University of Minnesota, they entered the Catholic Church in 2010. They listened to Relevant Radio, specifically The Inner Life, while preparing to enter the Church. Conley now holds a degree in theology from Oxford University and has served the Church in both academic theology and grassroots pastoral ministry. Conley teaches religion classes in a Catholic elementary school, serves as his parish Director of Religious Education, and is in formation for the permanent diaconate. He also hosts Practicing Catholic on Relevant Radio, exclusive to the Minneapolis area’s airwaves, and is a traveling presenter for the Catherine of Siena Institute apostolate. He lives in rural Wisconsin with his wife and their bulldogs, Georgie and Bingley.