Author: 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.

Mystical Body of Christ – The Inner Life (Encore) – September 3, 2026

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Robert Ryanjoins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss the Mystical Body of Christ (3:50) Why is the Church known as the mystical body of Christ? (11:42) What is Paul talking about when he mentions the body of Christ? (20:01) Herb – when Jesus asked Paul, ‘why are you persecuting me,’ was he talking about him […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Holiness through Service – The Inner Life (Encore) – September 2, 2026

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father James Kubicki joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Holiness through Service Why is service important? (9:52) Humility in service. (17:34) how do we put love where there is none? (19:48) Elizabeth – Instead of going to college, is there a kind of service that our kids can learn humility from? (24:01) Break 1 Rudy […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Unleashing The Power Of Intercessory Prayer – August 31, 2026

Podcasts, The Inner Life
On today’s show, Fr. Nicholas Federspiel shows us how to unleash intercessory prayer. What is the nature of intercessory prayer? Susan – Freewill of the person you’re praying for Break 1 Martha Mary and Lazarus as an example of intercessory prayer Marilyn – I don’t hear a lot of people just saying ‘thank you’ to […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Loved By The Father – August 28, 2026

Podcasts, The Inner Life
On today’s show, Fr. Craig DeYoung talks about being “Loved By The Father”. Andy – God expresses his love through chastisement and discipline sometimes to wake us up. Break 1 How can we be sure of God’s love for us in light of the suffering we experience in this life? Break 2 God loves us […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

What Is Faith? – August 26, 2026

Podcasts, The Inner Life
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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Ask Me Anything – August 24, 2026

Podcasts, The Inner Life
On today’s show, Fr. Dave Heney invites you to “Ask Me Anything”. Pauline – Souls in Purgatory. I understand they can’t pray for themselves, but can they pray for us? Andy – Medical ethics: When I was 20, I was involved in an accident and had a brain injury. Is it ethical to suspend artificial […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more