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Baptism – The Inner Life – October 20, 2025

Patrick Conleyby Patrick Conley

Fr.Michael Hartge joins Patrick to discuss Baptism

  • (3:15) What is a baptism and what makes them valid?
  • (16:37) Betsy – Protestant baptism. Initial baptism and then the all in baptism. As they grow, then they get more and more in depth about the church. Want to know more about that.

(22:36) Break 1

  • Julio – I’m a Catholic, and I have a friend who was a past Muslim, and he’s interested in becoming Catholic. Been taking him to Mass for a month. Want more info on how to get him Baptized. Do we talk to the parish or priest, are there classes?
  • (28:36) Matt – I’m a protestant and curious…am I not saved because I was not baptized Catholic?
  • (34:11) Ernie – My best friend of 50 years passed away. Was not Catholic. I was the last to see him. I’m Catholic. I didn’t know what to do. I went ahead and in my time with him, said prayers with him. With him not be baptized, what happens to him?

(38:24) Break 2

  • Who can baptize others?
  • (42:59) Ethan – I know in one of the creeds it says I acknowledge one baptism….I know some protestant churches are quick to say we’ll baptize you again. Scriptural background about one baptism? Is there any?
  • (46:04) Tom – Role of our participation in Christ’s mission as priest, prophet, and king. As we enter into baptism.
  • How are baptisms like funerals?

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Patrick Conley

Patrick Conley

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.