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.

Vatican II – The Inner Life – October 21, 2025

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Fr. Robert Ryan joins Patrick to discuss Vatican II (2:52) what is an ecumenical council? (5:48) What caused Vatican II to assimilate? (21:20) Break 1 Robert – Why the change from the Latin Mass? Wondering why that’s not very alive anymore. (28:57) what are the major documents of the Second Vatican Council? (32:16) Chris – […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Baptism – The Inner Life – October 20, 2025

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Fr.Michael Hartge joins Patrick to discuss Baptism (3:15) What is a baptism and what makes them valid? (16:37) Betsy – Protestant baptism. Initial baptism and then the all in baptism. As they grow, then they get more and more in depth about the church. Want to know more about that. (22:36) Break 1 Julio – […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Humility – The Inner Life – October 14, 2025

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Fr. Tom McCarthy joins Patrick to discuss Humility (3:21) what is true humility? How do we know when we are being humble? (11:46) Mary – Father mentioned humility leading to God. When I look at statues of Mary, she’s frequently looking down out of humility. Very few paintings where you can look into her eyes. […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary – The Inner Life – October 13, 2025

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Fr.Daniel Klimek joins Patrick to discuss the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary (4:04) Why do we call the Joyful mysteries by that name? What is the story of the miracle of the Sun? (8:39) First Joyful Mystery: The Annunciation (18:59) Richard – Immaculate Conception…Was Mary ever exposed to temptation? (22:54) Break 1 (24:27) Second Joyful […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more