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.

Spiritual Friendship – The Inner Life – January 15, 2025 [ENCORE]

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Encore show from January 7, 2025 Fr. Bobby Bloodjoins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Friendship What is Friendship? (10:47) How do we navigate seasons of life? (15:20) Susanne – Greeting people daily. Having been retired taking care of people. I’ve found that being kind like to the cashier at the grocery store. (19:06) Break 1 Maria […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Morality – The Inner Life – January 13, 2025

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Morality (4:06) What is Morality? (16:54) Joe – If one is a Christian and someone they are dating isn’t, how can we be a witness to someone who doesn’t believe the afterlife and Jesus? It’s a different morality structure. (23:16) Break 1 Val – I think that sin […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Baptism – The Inner Life – January 9, 2025

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Fr. Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Baptism · (3:30) Fr. Eric discusses the importance of the sacrament of Baptism and how it restores our relationship with God. We receive the gift of the Holy Spirit to conform our life to Christ. · Fr. Eric discusses the history of Baptism including the proper matter and […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Apologetics-The Inner Life-January 8, 2025

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Fr. Carter Griffin joins Patrick to discuss Apologetics (3:45) What does the word Apologetics Mean? (8:36) We could even appreciate arguments against the faith by learning apologetics and being respectful of our opponents (13:15) You don’t need to be a world-class apologist to be an effective apologist (21:26) -What are some of the common apologetics […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Epiphany – The Inner Life – January 6, 2025

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Epiphany Why is the epiphany important? (4:59) what is the epiphany? Who were the kings Chris – there are two types of kings. good kings and bad kings who serve themselves. I think I am different kings at different moments (20:03) Barbara – Can you talk about the chalk […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more