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.

Devotion to the Sacred Heart – The Inner Life – June 12, 2026

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Father Marc Lenneman joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Devotion to the Sacred Heart The importance of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. 11:09 Imagery of the Sacred heart 11:17 What is the History of the Sacred Heart? Break 1 11:29 The 12 promises of Jesus. 11:39 Walter – God has given us intellect and the […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/eb9eb0a1-6ff9-46e4-a7f9-b467011b5d39/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Consecration to the Sacred Heart – The Inner Life – June 11, 2026

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Father Michael Hurley joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Consecration to the Sacred Heart (5:30) why is today a significant day? The Mercy of God through Confession. (15:10) Karina – I’m a returning Catholic, and feel I need to make a General Confession. What should I do about sins I forgot and now remember? (23:46) […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/bbbf2bf4-e4ea-4dbe-b49f-b466011a9514/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Holiness through Service – The Inner Life – June 10, 2026

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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 […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/410843d8-0893-440e-a035-b465011abe98/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Mystical Body of Christ – The Inner Life – June 9, 2026

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Father Robert Ryan joins 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 […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/446a2895-4aad-4f60-a62d-b464013a3c9a/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Discerning your Vocation – The Inner Life – June 8, 2026

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Father John Eckert joins Dcn. Patrick Conley to discuss Discerning your Vocation (5:24) what is a vocation? Going even deeper into your vocation. Email from Rob – How do I get over past sins that haunt me? (24:50) Break 1 (26:37. How do you know when you should start discerning your vocation? How is the […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/fa3b0ba9-e9cb-445f-b703-b46301233bcc/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Finding Joy in a Life with Christ – The Inner Life – June 5, 2026

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Check out this great show from April 21, 2026 Father Peter Armeniojoins Patrick to discuss Finding Joy in a Life with Christ (8:06) Joy the midst of suffering. (18:29) Break 1 Janet – Person who I find joy from…Right after Vatican 2, she helped prepare laity what sisters couldn’t help with. Did it so peacefully. […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/b7b15a68-38c8-478d-a9d2-b45f0131a434/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Holy Orders – The Inner Life – June 4, 2026

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Father Donald Hying joins Patrick to discuss Holy Orders Bishop Hying shares his vocational story. (5:17) How should a young man discern his vocation story? (9:23) Sacrament of Holy Orders Nature of service in Holy Orders (19:18) Break 1 (21:47) What do the Clergy need to do in order to serve the Church well? (25:54) […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/595c4ff4-3f07-4912-8eb7-b45f011d89bb/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Journeys of Faith – The Inner Life – June 3, 2026

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Father Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Journeys of Faith Father shares his faith journey. (11:18) When God feels distant in our sufferings. (17:31) Nancy – Being a befriender. I go to our local hospital and see the Catholic patients each week. Takes me all day. I get more from it I think than they […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/403750c3-03e9-4153-878e-b45e01292017/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Holiness in the Ordinary – The Inner Life – June 2, 2026

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Father Matthew Widder joins Patrick to discuss Holiness in the Ordinary (3:15) Is ordinary mundane? What is holiness? How do you resist the temptation to see the daily life as boring? (11:54) Jesus’ hidden life explained (15:31) Jeff – Listening to Relevant Radio is what I do. Nancy – St Therese of the Little Flower. […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/9bcae8c2-9b60-4bee-8341-b45d013ab186/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

New Ways to Evangelize – The Inner Life – June 1, 2026

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Father Ethan Southard joins Patrick to discuss New Ways to Evangelize Importance of Evangelization (14:49) what is the New Evangelization? (19:10) Break 1 (20:54) Arlene – My way of evangelizing is I’m a pretty good in giving reflections. Just an ordinary woman trying to be a better person as a Catholic. Every time I read […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/7def0e52-11cf-4f41-91db-b45c011abca1/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Leisure and the Spiritual Life – The Inner Life – May 29, 2026

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Father Robert Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Leisure and the Spiritual Life (4:15) What is the Church’s teaching on Leisure? (12:07) Mark – Been to retreat center. They would pray 8 times a day but would work too. Majority of retired people out there…it’s getting a balance. Going to Mass everyday. Take care of your […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/196d8144-91a1-47f3-ac49-b4590130cf2e/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Foundations of Religion – The Inner Life – May 28, 2026

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Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Foundations of Religion What is Religion? (8:26) What is it about Religion versus Spirituality (18:27) What is the difference between Catholicism and other religions? (20:50) Break 1 What is the importance of the Church in connecting us with our Faith? (26:38) John – It seems to me that […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/8d1a1304-3244-4a79-8cea-b45801221de1/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more