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.

Catholic Social Teaching – The Inner Life – January 19, 2026

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Catholic Social Teaching What is Catholic Social Teaching? (10:03) What are the main themes on Catholic Social teaching? (17:07) what does the “common good” mean? (23:45) Break 1 (25:51) Lillian – When we talk about Catholic social teaching and catholic social justice, there is some confusion with one […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Baptism – The Inner Life – January 9, 2026

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Fr. John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Baptism (2:32) why did Jesus need to get Baptized? How does Jesus’ baptism connect with our own baptism? (21:50) Break 1 (23:40) Christina – What about our baptismal promises? Are these the same in all Christian Churches that have valid baptism? What is the role of Faith in […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Discerning Commitments and acting in Prudence – The Inner Life – January 7, 2026

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Fr. Carter Griffin Discerning Commitments and acting in Prudence (5:43) What is prudence? How do you make good discernment? (13:22) Sacrificial nature of Commitments. (20:09) Lisa – Commitments. If a decision is imprudent in the classical sense of prudence, is it sinful? (23:55) Break 1 (28:25) Jim – I just retired and have more free […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Wonder Workers: St. André Bessette – The Inner Life – January 6, 2026

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Fr. Richard Simonjoins Patrick to discuss Modern Wonder Workers: St Andre Bessette and Simple Faith (3:28) who was Saint Andre Bessette? The importance of humility in working wonders. (9:57) What are Miracles? (13:25) Nick – St. Andre Bessette. I think it is amazing the simple things that St. Andre embraced. God gives us little opportunities […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Meaning of the Magi – The Inner Life – January 5, 2026

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Fr. James Kubicki joins Patrick to discuss Meaning of the Magi (3:36) What is Epiphany? (9:04) Who were the Magi? (14:33) Christina – Family tradition we’ve celebrated…our mother started the nativity story and the gift exchange rather than Christmas. Marcos – I was born in Cuba and we kept our tradition alive. Every year on […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Awakening Wonder through the eyes of GK Chesterton – The Inner Life – January 2, 2026

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Fr. Spencer Howe joins Patrick to discuss Awakening Wonder through the eyes of GK Chesterton (5:22) what is wonderment? Who was G.K. Chesterton? (14:11) How does Chesterton argue that we have lot our wonder? (20:17) Break 1 Can you have wonderment while in suffering? What are practical ways we can increase wonder in our life? […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more