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.

Overcoming Attachment To Comfort – The Inner Life – July 28, 2026

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On today’s show, Fr. Chris Walsh j­oins to present overcoming attachment to comfort. Can Convenience become something we are too attached too? Greg – When would a person discern? Break 1 Email – Robert – I think comfort is connected with safety. Liz – I’ve experienced this with AC this summer. We don’t have it […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/6e3f1804-eab1-41fc-9177-b4950136cd5f/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Reconciling With God – The Inner Life – July 27, 2026

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On today’s Inner Life, Fr. Marcel Taillon joins to help us in reconciling with God. Janet – I currently go to the parish near my house. I have a hard time going to confession there. I find myself going somewhere else because I’m embarrassed and they might judge me since I know the priest. Break […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/8771e724-7bf0-4183-b129-b494013df945/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Tithing & A Spirit Of Generosity – The Inner Life – July 23, 2026

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On today’s show Fr. Kris Stubna joins to discuss tithing and a spirit of generosity. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/eb52f0a1-3456-48e6-9756-b49101594814/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/eb52f0a1-3456-48e6-9756-b49101594814/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Winning The Battle For Our Minds- The Inner Life – July 24, 2026

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On today’s show, Fr. Nicholas Federspiel joins to reflect on winning the battle for your mind. Break 1 Lupe – What can we do to move our minds towards God? Break 2 Francis – I am 80 years old and have thoughts that I have not been good enough in my life and don’t know […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/79a180d4-a1d0-4a44-8f30-b491014653be/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

St. Mary Magdalene – The Inner Life – July 22, 2026

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On today’s show, Fr. James Kubicki joins to talk about St. Mary Magdalene. Break 1 God meets us in our grief and walks us into this wonderful revelation. Joshua – Could you give some encouragement for someone who like St. Mary Magdalene was in despair? Break 2 We are disciples and also missionary disciples like […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/be45097f-7169-4148-907b-b48f012d6a78/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

What Is Heaven? – The Inner Life – July 21, 2026

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On today’s show, Fr. Allan Hoffa joins to discuss “what is heaven”? Gary – Why do you believe God will give you a glimpse of heaven while you’re still here on earth? Break 1 Will I see my family members in heaven? When we die, do we wait until the end of time to go […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/af408470-0584-4e5d-8ea5-b48e0144ad25/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

The Joys of Finding God in Nature

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Fr. Tom Wilson joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss the joys of finding God in nature (2:56). Topics/calls: nature as a tool & care for creation (8:55), God spoke to me through nature (14:13), the beauty of Maui (18:30), living on 14 acres (21:26), the beach (25:54), mountains (29:50), find God in the open water […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/82fdea64-64f8-4927-ad06-b48d012995c9/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Keeping the Faith in Dry Seasons – The Inner Life – July 17, 2026

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Father Bobby Blood joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Keeping the Faith in Dry Seasons What is Spiritual Dryness (7:59) Importance of routines in our spiritual life Why would God let us go through dry times in our life? (12:16) Elias – If I feel like I am doing well in prayer life, how do […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/1f234bf0-8441-4c3c-9646-b48a01327eee/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Our Lady of Mount Carmel – The Inner Life – July 16, 2026

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Father Michael-Joseph Paris joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Carmelite Spirituality (7:25) origins of the Brown Scapular. Giacomo – I was in Israel a few years ago at Mt Carmel at an Equestrian event. Home parish was Our Lady of Mt Carmel in Melrose park. Bishop asked me to […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/ffd9b398-1357-432d-a9a9-b489011bd5d1/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Why We Laugh – The Inner Life – July 15, 2026

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IL – Father John Paul Erickson joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Why We Laugh (5:43) How is laughter a uniquely human trait? (20:09) Nick – Appropriate laughter and why we laugh. Altar server trying to light a candle. All of a sudden, people were laughing after he tried so many times. It has to […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/f823011d-c23f-45bd-8986-b488014692f6/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

The Charismatic Renewal – The Inner Life – July 10, 2026

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Father Lawrence Harlow joins to talk about the Charismatic Renewal St. Elena Guerra wrote about the Church being in need of renewal by the Holy Spirit Mark – I’ve always felt a connection with the Holy Spirit. Miles – I became part of the Charismatic Renewal in 1976. How do I know or have the […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/0af677d8-79c4-4443-9813-b48301266088/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Making Good Decisions – The Inner Life – July 14, 2026

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Father Rob Kroll joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Making Good Decisions What is free will? (15:01) Email – Can God work with mistakes in our major decisions? (17:58) Thomas – I’m confused how everyone is being assisted by God in making decisions. What communications are being made with callers and receiving messages from God? […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/13f80c5c-9871-43e0-81ef-b487011ac025/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more