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.

Purification – The Inner Life – September 17, 2025

Podcasts, The Inner Life
On today’s Inner Life with Patrick Conley, Msgr. Tom Richter joins to discuss the 6th foundation of prayer, purification. (2:41) Msgr. Tom Richter joins to discuss purification (3:17) The foundations of prayer (19:41) Break 1 (30:31) How do I distinguish between the dark night of the soul and spiritual desolaton? (30:47) God never does anything […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Essentials Of Going To Confession – The Inner Life – September 16, 2025

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Fr. Joseph Johnson joins to discuss the essentials of Confession and why we go. – 4:15 Melania – what is a General Confession? – 11:52 Confession isn’t like a car wash… – 14:46 Break 1 Dawn – How do I overcome avoiding Confession while I am overcoming drug addiction? – 29:30 Break 2 Carina – […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Faith’s Role in Tragedy – The Inner Life – September 11, 2025

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Fr. Ryan Brady joins Patrick to discuss Faith’s Role in Tragedy Father shares his story and where he was during 9/11 (13:27) what is the community’s role when going through traumatic events? (15:23) Addison – My husband’s birthday is today. On his 21st b-day, the planes hit. It was probably the hardest day of his […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

6 Foundations of Prayer (part 3) – The Inner Life – September 5, 2025 [ENCORE]

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Check out this third instalment of our discussion on prayer 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

6 Foundations of Prayer (part 2) – The Inner Life – September 4, 2025 [ENCORE]

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Check out this second instalment of this series on foundations of prayer 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

6 Foundations of Prayer (Part 1) – The Inner Life – September 3, 2025 [ENCORE]

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Check out the first of this series on prayer 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more