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Relationship With God – The Inner Life – July 29, 2026

Patrick Conleyby Patrick Conley

On today’s Inner Life, Deacon Patrick Conley has Fr. Elliot Zak on to give guidance on having a relationship with God through the lens of Saints Martha, Mary, And Lazarus.

  • Theresa – I’ve been widowed 41 years.
  • Confidence in God’s goodness is foundational
  • Justin – AS in any relationship, we need to learn about Jesus and our faith. There are so many resources such as Relevant Radio. We need to take the initiative to learn more and that has increased my faith.
  • Break 2
  • Jonathan – Eucharistic adoration and experiencing the Lord there. I struggle sometimes with it even though I believe He is present. I find that having a relationship with God is difficult.
  • Email – Thomas: How will I know that I have quote on quote made it with my relationship with God?

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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.