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.

Understanding Desolation And Consolation – The Inner Life – September 17, 2026

Podcasts, The Inner Life
On today’s Inner Life, Fr. Robert Kroll, S.J. Talks about discerning consolation and desolation Break 1 Jan – Had pain in her back, was reminded of importance of redemptive suffering in the midst of her trial Mary – When I went through desolation, Eucharistic adoration was key for me. I agree that you should definitely […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Annulments And Marriage – The Inner Life – September 16, 2026

Podcasts, The Inner Life
On today’s show, Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins to guide our understanding of annulments and marriage Pete – Question about marriage in relation to the wedding feast at Cana and how Jesus basically ‘sacramentalized’ marriage there. Helen – In the 1940’s, if you were married and non-catholic, you weren’t allowed to have a wedding the church. […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Mystical Body of Christ – The Inner Life (Encore) – September 3, 2026

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Robert Ryanjoins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss the Mystical Body of Christ (3:50) Why is the Church known as the mystical body of Christ? (11:42) What is Paul talking about when he mentions the body of Christ? (20:01) Herb – when Jesus asked Paul, ‘why are you persecuting me,’ was he talking about him […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Holiness through Service – The Inner Life (Encore) – September 2, 2026

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father James Kubicki joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Holiness through Service Why is service important? (9:52) Humility in service. (17:34) how do we put love where there is none? (19:48) Elizabeth – Instead of going to college, is there a kind of service that our kids can learn humility from? (24:01) Break 1 Rudy […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more