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Ask Me Anything – The Inner Life – October 12, 2026

Patrick Conleyby Patrick Conley

On today’s show, Fr. John Paul Erickson joins to help answer Catholic questions on “Ask Me Anything”.

  • (11:04) Beth – How do I become Catholic and learn more about it?
  • (12:23) Elias – What are the differences between the Catholics and the other Christian denominations?
  • (18:25) Jimmy – What are the differences between the Catholics and the other Christian denominations?
  • Break 1
  • (22:37) Are Catholics marginalizing people with their prolife views?
  • (23:12) We are pro-flourishing of life.
  • (24:12) Jesus comes to save us because human life is worth saving.
  • (26:11) Joseph – Lots of divorce and remarriage in our church, and those folks can’t take communion. Is there any effort to help these people who have been divorced?
  • (30:07) Chip – I’m returning to the faith after being away a long time. I’m unsure how to approach confession.
  • Break 2
  • (40:56) Were Jesus and his followers and a cult?

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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.