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.

Fortitude – The Inner Life – June 25, 2025

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Fr. Marcel Taillon joins 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 two major life events happened where I needed fortitude. (28:47) How […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

6 Foundations of Prayer (part 2) – The Inner Life – June 24, 2025

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Msgr. Thomas Richter joins 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 (37:44) Michael – Question about my struggles with […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

6 Foundations of Prayer (Part 1) – The Inner Life – June 19, 2025 [ENCORE]

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Check out this great encore show 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 […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Eucharist – The Inner Life – June 17, 2-25

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss The Eucharist Father talks about Eucharistic desire. What makes the Eucharist so essential to the Church? (17:16) Nick – comment: once when I was before the tabernacle I could not sense the Lords presences. yet a priest came in returning the host and I discovered the Lord wasn’t […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Annulments – The Inner Life – June 11, 2025

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins 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 peace, do you still need an annulment? I […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Confession – The Inner Life – June 10, 2025

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Fr. Kris Stubna joins Patrick to discuss Confession Why is can’t we just go straight to God with confession? (5:33) what is the purpose of confession? (11:06) Carol – I was raised protestant and converted in 1991 in Newark New Jersey. I went through RCIA. Many people were reluctant or scared about confession. We were […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more