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.

St. Joseph – August 19, 2026

Podcasts, The Inner Life
On today’s show, Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins to reflect on the life of St. Joseph Kristin – I say the litany of St. Joseph every night. We had an incident where our son had pneumonia when he was 16 and had to take him to the hospital. I found my “Memorare to St Joseph” card […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

What Are Sacramentals? – August 17, 2026

Podcasts, The Inner Life
On today’s show, Fr. Joseph Illo joins to inform us on what sacramentals are. What is the difference between the 7 sacraments and sacramentals? Nick – How important is it to carry a Crucifix? Pat – Wedding rings are sacramentals too! Break 1 What is the Miraculous Medal? Pat – Janice: A few things I […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

St. Maximillian Kolbe A Martyr Of Charity

Podcasts, The Inner Life
On today’s show, Fr. Ryan Brady joins to share about St. Maximillian Kolbe: A Martyr of Charity Jim – My wife and I were on a tour in Poland. I didn’t know a lot about the complete history, but being in Auschwitz where that took place moved us so much. When you come out, you’re […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Assumption of Mary and Remembering Our Death

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss the Assumption of Mary and our own death (3:21). Topics/Calls: how the Assumption is an invitation for us (20:56), dogma and Catholic teaching (24:54), my daughter’s passing & Mary’s presence (31:50), preparing for our own death (40:03), and what we can draw from Mary (46:53). Podcast: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Meek Not Weak – August 12, 2026

Podcasts, The Inner Life
On today’s show, Fr. Bobby Blood shows us how to be meek not weak Jesus flips tables in our lives but he does it gently. Break 1 Training yourself to be more “other” focused Theresa – This is what I’m struggling with trying to be meek and mild. I have a living situation that calls […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Understanding The Eucharist – August 11, 2026

Podcasts, The Inner Life
On today’s show, Fr. John Paul Erickson joins to discuss understanding the Eucharist Break 1 Robert: A question about receiving Communion in the state of Mortal sin. Break 2 James – How do you raise level of Eucharistic devotion and devotion outside of Mass to increase the graces received during Communion? Lynn – I’m Protestant […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Beatitudes: Change Your Attitude, Change Your Life

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Deacon Patrick Conley welcomes Fr. John Eckert to discuss the Beatitudes (3:51). Topics: Poverty of spirit and humility (15:13) How Jesus emulated poverty of spirit (25:56) Commandments and Beatitudes (29:55) Blessed are YOU (39:24) Clinging to Christ (44:24) and St. Maximilian Kolbe (47:24) Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The 6 Foundations Of Prayer: Humility & Purification – August 6, 2026

Podcasts, The Inner Life
On today’s show, we finish our 6 Foundations of Prayer series with Humility and Purification with Msgr. Thomas Richter. Humility (2:04) God’s Blessings (3:52) Holy Desire (8:20) The Little Way (15:40) Break 1 Purification (25:08) Dark Night and Spiritual Desolation (29:20) Break 2 Rich Young Man (42:29) And Giving the Lord Permission (46:59) Podcast: Play […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more