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.

6 Foundations of Prayer (part 3) – The Inner Life – December 31, 2025 [ENCORE]

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Check out this Awesome Encore 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 – Humility…all the good things […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

6 Foundations of Prayer (part 2) – The Inner Life – December 30, 2025 [ENCORE]

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Check out this awesome Encore from 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 from the Heart. (36:40) Break 2 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

6 Foundations of Prayer (Part 1) – The Inner Life – December 29, 2025 [ENCORE]

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Check out this awesome Encore 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 I already experience it […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Final Preparations for Christmas – The Innr Life – December 23, 2025

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Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Final Preparations for Christmas (4:10) why is preparation for Christmas so important? The O Antiphons (17:46) Cindy – In preparation, I recently lost my pet of 17 years. I feel like this is a moment where I’m preparing myself because we love those loved ones. I prepare by […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Sunday Bible Study on St. Joseph – The Inner Life – December 19, 2025

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Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to have a Sunday Bible Study Matthew 1:18-24 (7:51) Father shares some background on this passage. (12:49) father Shares this Sunday’s Gospel (18:57) Break 1 What is the betrothal of Joseph and Mary? (26:03) Sandy – Why does it matter that Joseph came from the same line of David when […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Christmas Movies – The Inner Life – December 18, 2025

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Fr. Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Christmas Movies Why are Christmas movies important? What is the importance of Scrooge’s story? (16:23) David – My favorite Christmas movie is ‘A Bocelli Family Christmas’ (19:58) Break 1 Deb – Christmas Carol Movie. I have 7 versions and watch all of them every Christmas. (24:41) Tony – […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more