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.

Leading and Following – The Inner Life – July 11, 2025

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Fr. Bobby Blood joins Patrick in studio to Discuss How to Navigate Relationships: Leading and Following You are always leading or following in a relationship. (8:49) If you think your leader is going in the wrong direction what should you do? How can insubordination become sinful a relationship? (19:13) Nicole – Following. The wife is […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Finding Peace – The Inner Life – July 8, 2025

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Fr. Timothy Gallagher joins Patrick to discuss Finding Peace What is Father’s new book “If you Wat Peace in This Life”? (7:58) Who was Venerable Bruno Lanteri? (14:36) Craig – Peace is important for us to understand. We lose so much in the translation of peace. We don’t quite grasp it. Knowing the Lord is […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Spiritual Reading – The Inner Life – July 7, 2025

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Fr. Joseph Illo joins Patrick to Discuss Spiritual Reading Why is spiritual reading important? (7:01) How do we approach spiritual reading? (20:47) Leonard – Came from my vocations director a week ago. Book Save a thousand Souls. It’s a real spiritually touching book. Social media – Is there a book you recommend that would be […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Inner Life – July 3, 2025 – Breaking Free of Addiction [ENCORE]

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Check out this great show from September 10, 2024 Father Tom Wilsonjoins Patrick to discuss Breaking Free of Addiction. (4:50) what is addiction? Are there Benign Addictions? (13:56) How addiction affects the culpability of sin. (19:38) Break 1 What are the effects of addiction on family of an addict? (23:55) Tom – Has a family […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Annulments – The Inner Life – July 2, 2025 [ENCORE]

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Check out this great show from June 11, 2025 Fr. Ramil Fajardojoins Patrick to discuss Annulments What does indissolubility of marriage? (11:15) What does freedom and living faithfully have to do with Marriage? What are Declarations of Nullity? (16:46) Debbie – If you’re not married in the church or any church and just justice of […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fortitude – The Inner Life – July 1, 2025 [ENCORE]

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Check out this great encore show originally aired on June 25, 2025 Fr. Marcel Taillonjoins Patrick to Discuss Fortitude What is fortitude? (7:12) what is the difference between bravery and being foolhardy? How can we practice fortitude in the small things in life? (19:41) Break 1 (21:28) Tara – When I was baptized and confirmed […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more