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.

Faith’s Role in Tragedy – The Inner Life – September 11, 2025

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Fr. Ryan Brady joins Patrick to discuss Faith’s Role in Tragedy Father shares his story and where he was during 9/11 (13:27) what is the community’s role when going through traumatic events? (15:23) Addison – My husband’s birthday is today. On his 21st b-day, the planes hit. It was probably the hardest day of his […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/c503b1ee-97e4-47aa-808d-b355013f37cb/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Living in Joy – The Inner Life – September 10, 2025

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Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discuss Living in Joy (4:47) What does it mean to possess Joy in the presence of God? How is joy more than a feeling? (13:21) John – The challenges of living with Joy from people living with trauma and psychiatric conditions. Interested in getting feedback on joy is not […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/6fbaaac1-9b69-4fd0-a4b5-b354011b035d/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Dependency on God – The Inner Life – September 9, 2025

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Fr. John LoCoco joins Patrick to discuss Dependency on God (3:36) what is the importance of dependency of God? (7:51) How does God make himself Dependent on us? (21:42) Break 1 (23:13) Margaret – When I was becoming Catholic, I had a devotion to a particular Novena. I got was pretty much equivalent to a […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/259c9381-ceb8-4add-af8b-b353011a23b1/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

6 Foundations of Prayer (part 3) – The Inner Life – September 5, 2025 [ENCORE]

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Check out this third instalment of our discussion on prayer from July 30, 2025 Msgr. Tom Richterjoins Patrick to discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (part 3) (2:30) Father recaps the first four foundations of faith (18:44) Break 1 (20:18) 5th foundation of prayer: Humility. (37:47) Break 2 (38:59) 6th foundation of prayer: Purification (46:57) Regina […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/e7c996d1-ccfd-4f51-9414-b35201451072/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

6 Foundations of Prayer (part 2) – The Inner Life – September 4, 2025 [ENCORE]

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Check out this second instalment of this series on foundations of prayer June 24, 2025 Msgr. Thomas Richterjoins Patrick to Discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (part 2) What is the origin of the 6 foundations of prayer? (6:04) what are the first 3 foundations of prayer? (20:10) Break 1 (21:33) Fourth foundation of prayer- Pray […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/4f155d78-0a31-47ca-ae70-b352014482ad/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

6 Foundations of Prayer (Part 1) – The Inner Life – September 3, 2025 [ENCORE]

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Check out the first of this series on prayer from May 21, 2025 Msgr. Tom Richterjoins Patrick to Discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (Part 1) (4:01) why is it important to develop foundations of prayer? (11:05) First foundation of prayer: Awakened Faith (20:20) Break 1 David – How can I get more awaken faith if […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/20894b39-620e-4c5f-910a-b35201442604/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Peace During Change – The Inner Life – September 8, 2025 [ENCORE]

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Check out this great show from August 26, 2025 Fr. Sam Martinjoins Patrick to discuss Peace During Change (2:59) Change is around us all the time. Why does change shake us in our lives? (13:17) Jessica – I have a couple of his graduates going to college. People keep passing away. Trying to keep positive […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/1f82c679-520e-44eb-9736-b35201157fbe/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Sanctifying Work – The Inner Life – September 2, 2025

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Fr. Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Sanctifying Work What is the importance of work? (8:41) why is there dignity in work? (21:00) Break 1 (22:12) Nick – I think of Social Teaching and the rights and dignity of workers. In the precepts, we’re told to support the church financially. In retirement, give your calendar […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/b846b8d2-3126-4b84-997d-b34c01243c76/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Carrying your Cross – The Inner Life – September 1, 2025 [ENCORE]

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Check out this classic show from September 13, 2023, where our guest Father Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss the crosses we bare for the love of Christ. https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/d3864b8f-743f-482b-896a-b34700ff703a/audio.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSShttps://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/d3864b8f-743f-482b-896a-b34700ff703a/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Contemplation – The Inner Life – August 29, 2025 [ENCORE]

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Check out this great show form August 29, 2023 Father Rob Krolljoins Patrick to discuss Contemplation (4:03) What is Prayer? How do the three types of prayer, vocal, meditative and contemplative, connect with each other. (20:02) Rosemary – My mind is either blank many times or I start thinking about things going on in my […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/126422b8-35d6-4be4-9bbe-b34700da9002/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

St. Augustine and Conversion – The Inner Life – August 28, 2025

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Fr. Tom McCarthy joins Patrick to discuss St. Augustine and Conversion (4:46) Father shares the story of Saint Augustine. How is Augustine’s story similar to our story? (16:29) Nick – Love St. Augustine. Reminds me of how merciful the Lord is. Very important to know how easy it is to be forgiven. Need to overcome […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/dadddfd6-46af-4fcb-aa4b-b347011b0515/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Fallen Away Children – The Inner Life – August 27, 2025

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Fr. Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Fallen Away Children: Saint Monica Father gives insights and inspiration on the shooting at the MN Catholic School. (13:32) Who was St Monica? How do our prayers affect the salvation of other people? (20:19) Break 1 (29:11) Lu – Our son passed away last October. He was fallen […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/9aeb3aa2-c50e-4028-9c7d-b346011a967c/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more