Spiritual Warfare – The Inner Life – October 2, 2025

Fr. Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Warfare

  • Where do we see spiritual warfare in the bible?
  • (7:13) how do we find a happy medium with spiritual warfare?
  • (12:22) Elaine – When I was young, I grew up in a haunted house. When i was little, I’d have nightmares. I would go to my parent’s room. Would see 2 angels in their doorway. That would calm me.
  • (17:53) Maria – Mother is devout Catholic. Goes to Mass, confession, adoration. Convinced a family member is partaking in evil demonic activities and she’s the target of it. She’s had a lot of unusual things happen to her. Would that be considered some kind of spiritual warfare?

(21:48) Break 1

  • Jacob – Live in a sketchy neighborhood. Somebody put a crow in my basement. Was in fear of it and demonic presence. Am I giving too much attention to the devil by leaving the house? Trying to ignore it.
  • (27:24) Tom – Explain more about why he said not to get involved in crystals, also, how can we help loved ones to really heal from past wounds? I know the devil loves to keep you in anger and fear.
  • Sarah – I have a sister I’m trying to help . Doesn’t go to church. Have had conversations about this. She exhibited some rage after talking to her about it. I had a dream about her and she faded in the dream. I think she needs spiritual food. How do I deal with this?

(38:13) Break 2

  • Randy – Spiritual warfare and PTSD…overall deal with spiritual warfare and experiences I’ve had. I called on Monday.
  • (45:35) Dee Dee – My mom was into new age in the past. My sister and I were drawn to it. We’re now stronger in our faith. I think some of the issues are still coming up though. My daughter doesn’t sleep much (3 years). Around midnight or 3am, she will wake up screaming. How do we handle this?

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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.