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.

The Rosary – The Inner Life – May 20, 2025

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Matthew Widder joins Patrick to the Rosary (3:06) Father Shares his thoughts on Pope Leo What is the Rosary? (9:55) Mysteries of the Rosary Rita – I remember years ago, there was a man who was convicted as a mass murderer. one of the things I remember is that he went to a dormitory […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Battling Addiction – The Inner Life – May 19, 2025

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Father Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss Battling Addiction (3:32) what is addiction? 11:17 Chris – I’ve struggled with Sexual addiction. I’m in recovery now. Wreckage it’s left behind is terrible. Trying to figure out how to repair that. Making amends is something that just doesn’t happen. (21:07) Break 1 Chris- 2 programs for sexual […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Prayer – The Inner Life – May 15, 2025

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Father Patrick Hyde joins Patrick to discuss Prayer (2:22) What is prayer? (13:01) What are the different forms of prayer? Walter – Holy spirit the main person in prayer because he is so much and possessing us and leads us all the time. He is love. (27:00) Break 1 Dee -When you pray for someone […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Obedience – The Inner Life – May 12, 2025

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Father Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Obedience (1:50) more about the new pope. (3:58) what is obedience? Who can help us with obedience? (27:00) Break 1 Is it ever okay to disobey earthly authorities? (40:22) how do we foster obedience in our lives? How can we help family members grow in obedience? Podcast: Play […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Motherhood – The Inner Life – May 9, 2025

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Father Eric Nielsenjoins Patrick to discuss Motherhood (2:47) Father shares his thoughts on the new Pope Leo The importance of Mary our mother (17:58) Anne – She wasn’t a saint, but she gave her 4 children the gift of knowing God. She made sure we went to Catholic school. Up until she died, she prayed […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Confirmation – The Inner Life – May 7, 2025 [ENCORE]

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Check out this encore show from April 30, 2025 Father John Paul Ericksonjoins Patrick to discuss Confirmation What is a Sacrament? (5:12) What is Confirmation? What are some misconceptions about confirmation? (13:19) Laura – I’m 57 and converted when I was 19. My mom was Catholic and dad was Lutheran. We didn’t have formal RCIA […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Forgiveness – The Inner Life – May 6, 2025

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Father Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Forgiveness (4:01) What is forgiveness? (15:08) Patsy – Married 47 years. Difficult marriage. I find myself touched by the holy spirit. Devoted myself to believing. However, my husband has continued on his path the way he has lived his life. Difficult time talking to him. I don’t know […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more