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.

True Piety – The Inner Life – February 4, 2026

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discussTrue Piety (1:56) what is piety? (12:00) How can we distinguish authentic devotion from external practices that may lack interior conversion? How can devotions be misshaped? (26:59) Break 1 (27:27) Mike – If I’m praying and it’s a conversation with God, I recognize my voice, but not sure how […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Presentation of the Lord – The Inner Life – February 2, 2026

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Fr. Matthew Widder joins Patrick to discussThe Presentation of the Lord What is happening in our Church today? (2:01) Why does Mary get purified if she is perfect? (12:57) Nick – Love the presentation. Love the old testament connection. Amazing how Jesus celebrates major accomplishments through the old. Waiting for something…I wait for so much […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

St. Thomas Aquinas – The Inner Life – January 28, 2026

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Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to discussSt. Thomas Aquinas (4:43) who was St. Thomas Aquinas (11:15) what is the Albigensian heresy? (18:19) Brendan – The one that impacted me was Thomas Aquinas’ 5 proofs. I saw a video in middle school that challenged atheists. I didn’t know there were such intellectual people in the church. […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Marriage: A Catholic Perspective on Cohabitation – The Inner Life – January 27, 2026

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Fr. Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discussMarriage What is marriage? (13:40) why are couples not wanting to get married? (20:56) Break 1 (22:39) Brendan – Anxiety among young people. I’m very anxious. I want to get in a relationship and married, but now I don’t have a job and anxiety is causing issues for me. […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Catholic Education – The Inner Life – January 26, 2026

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Fr. Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discussCatholic Education Why is Catholic schools week important? (4:46) what does the Church teach about Catholic education? What is the connection between the intellect and the will? (17:35) Nicole – My experience….My grandchildren are going to Catholic school. My daughter also went. I used to volunteer. I most admire […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Overcoming Pornography – The Inner Life – January 21, 2026

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Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discussOvercoming Pornography What is Pornography? What is integrity restored? (14:31) Is pornography a private sin? (20:01) Mike – I’m a porn addict. I’ve been able to find sobriety from counseling and 12 steps. Want to give a word of encouragement to those struggling. (23:11) Break 1 How does pornography […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Beauty of the Liturgy – The Inner Life – January 20, 2026

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Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins Patrick in studio to discussthe Beauty of the Liturgy (4:58) What does liturgy mean? How is the liturgy primarily an act of God? What is worship? (13:55) Alex – People responding verbally during the Mass. Sometimes they respond loudly and other times softly. Is there anything official on this? (21:29) Break […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more