In Podcasts, The Inner Life

What Is Faith? – August 26, 2026

Patrick Conleyby Patrick Conley
  • On today’s show, Fr. Patrick Hyde, O.P. joins to give answer to “What Is Faith”?
  • Break 1
  • Alyssa – I grew up with the Church, but didn’t know God. After I grew up and when I had my last child, my water broke at 28 weeks and I had to spend 6 weeks hospitalized. During this time, I encountered God at a deeper level. Since then, my faith has soared.
  • Jose – I have faith, but how do I make sure my faith is stronger?
  • Faith and Reason
  • Break 2
  • Maria – I experienced it when both my sister and mother passed away in 2021.
  • Hakeem – As men of faith, how do we keep going? What are those tools and resources? What else is there besides the Rosary?
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.