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.

Chastity and Abstinence – The Inner Life – November 12, 2024

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discuss Chastity and Abstinence (4:29) What is chastity? Where did sacrifice go in our culture today? (10:29) What is Abstinence? (14:07) Teresa – I’ve been at it for 32 years (abstinence). I’ve had a lot of temptations.  Look to St. Francis de Sales.  We avoid temptations.  When I date, […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Sacramentals – The Inner Life – November 6, 2024

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Sacramentals (4:31) what are sacramentals? How do sacramentals help draw us closer to God? (20:38) What do you say to people who don’t think they need sacramentals? (26:59) Break Rita – There are other sacramentals that are very powerful…  Brown Scapular.  It’s invested in you. (30:21) Samantha – […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Preistly Formation -The Inner Life – November 4, 2024

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Priestly Formation What does the word seminary mean? (5:24) How can we foster vocations? (16:18) what are the four pillars of priestly formation How has vocation changed over time (26:59) Break (27:36) Maria – Young kids should not ignore discernment.  I felt the call to the religious life […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Halloween – The Inner Life – October 31, 2024

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Halloween (3:49) What is the origins of Halloween? Can we participate in Halloween traditions? (19:43) Break 1 (23:06) Do Catholics believe in ghosts? (32:06) Tessa – Harry Potter is bad. JK Rowling talks to witches and warlocks to get real incantations for her books. Roy – Why do […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Relationship with Jesus W/ Father Simon – The Inner Life – October 25, 2024

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Richard Simon joins Patrick to discuss Relationship with Jesus (3:44) What does relationship mean? How do the sacraments interact with our relationship with Jesus? (18:10) Lizeth – My relationship with Jesus has been strengthened and going back to church after 10 years.  Going to confession.  Had a fibroid that miraculously disappeared.  It was the […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more