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.

Sharing The Faith With NonCatholic Family Members- Inner Life – November 9, 2026

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On today’s Inner Life, Fr. John LoCoco joins to discuss Sharing The Faith With Non-Catholic Family Members. (5:58) Well the Church says this is not really an effective place to begin. (7:33) Would this person say I love them? (9:01) Ask questions! (16:21) Gee – In-laws that are atheist and very pro-abortion. It’s starting to […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Ephesians 6 & The Battle Against Evil – Inner Life – November 5, 2026

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On today’s Inner Life, Fr. Richard Simon joins to discuss Ephesians 6: The Battle Against Evil (14:36) A time when exorcists were more secretive. The demonic is real – 11:18 (19:29) Jesus Defeated The Devil By Quoting The Scripture (19:46) The Rosary as a Sword Break 1 (27:32) Robert – What is evil? (44:39) Every […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Blessed Are The Merciful – Inner Life – November 4, 2026

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(2:01) On today’s Inner Life, Fr. Michael Hurley joins to discuss the Angelica Warfare Confraternity and Angels. Break 1 (30:56) Nick – Great topic! Every serious Catholic should belong to some kind of fraternity (33:37) Jonathan – Can I incorporate the 15 Hail Mary’s into my daily prayers? (41:40) Monica – I’m a member of […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Great Stories, Great Saints: St. Jeanne Jugan & St. Vincent DePaul – Inner Life – October 30, 2026

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On today’s Inner Life, Deacon Patrick and Fr. Joseph Johnson bring you Great Stories and Great Saints: St. Jeanne Jugan and St. Vincent DePaul (3:29) The difference between an axe murderer and a saint. (4:22) Suffering By Itself Doesn’t Produce Good Fruit But It Can Open Our Hearts (7:08) Merry Beggars Audio: St. Jeanne Jugan […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Spiritual Mothers Protecting Human Life – Inner Life – October 29, 2026

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On today’s Inner Life, Sr. Mariae Agnus Dei joins to discuss Spiritual Mothers Protecting Life. Protecting & Enhancing The Sacredness of Human Life Norma – Thank the sister who is talking about it. I’ve been a counselor at a pregnancy center for 14 years and just want to say thanks! Break 1 (3:09) Mary – […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Keeping Prayer In The Family – Inner Life – October 27, 2026

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On today’s Inner Life, Fr. Sam Martin joins Deacon Patrick to discuss praying as a family (3:37) Topics: (11:26) What if only one spouse was religious (15:32) Inner healing (18:27) Checking the box Break 1 (24:20) Holiday prayer (29:18) Inviting my son to pray (37:10) Adoration and Daily Mass Break 2 (42:24) Having young people […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Making a Regular Confession – Inner Life – October 26, 2026

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On today’s Inner Life, Fr. Taillon joins Deacon Patrick to discuss making a regular confession. Topics: (3:06) The mercy of confession (6:39) The comparison game (18:25) Barbara – Confession behind the screen Break 1 (23:12) Chip – I want to make my first confession in over 40 years (27:56) Examination of Conscience (30:36) – Kim […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Sunday’s Gospel: The 2 Greatest Commandments – Inner Life – October 23, 2026

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On today’s Inner Life, Fr. Wilson joins to talk about this Sunday’s Gospel: The 2 Greatest Commandments (19:01) Nick – I liked how you connected this topic this to Muhmmed Ali. Break 1 (23:21) Jim – we can’t love our neighbor without loving God first (29:44) David – we need to heal from our own […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Pope St. John Paul II & The Gospel Of Life – The Inner Life – October 22, 2026

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On today’s Inner Life, Fr. Dave Heney joins to share about Pope St. John Paul II and the Gospel of Life (1:28) Fr. Dave Heney On Pope St. John Paul II (15:55) How JPII dealt with the anti-Catholic ideologies of Communism and Nazism. Break 1 (23:49) JPII’s Devotion to Mary and the Luminous Mysteries (27:51) […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more