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 Inner Life – September 20, 2024 – Desolation in Discernment

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Father Timothy Gallagher joins Patrick to discuss Desolation in Discernment (3:37) Where do Saint Ignatius rules of discernment come from? How to discern between natural and spiritual life that we live. (16:25) what is the secret of Rule 5 in the Spiritual Exercises? (25:20) Break 1 Bob – How does Ignatius’ rules for discernment and […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Inner Life – September 19, 2024 – Eucharistic Adoration

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Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Eucharistic Adoration What is Eucharistic Adoration. (7:30) what is the history of Eucharistic adoration? What is so special about Eucharistic Adoration? (17:28) Mary Pat – Sacre Cour in Paris and even through the war, they had 24/7 adoration.  Tabernacle of Paris.  Was at Olympics and they had a […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Inner Life – September 11, 2024 – Morality of Recreational Drugs [ENCORE]]

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Check out this powerful Encore show from July 30, 2024! Father Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Morality of Recreational Drugs 11:07 relationship between laws and morality 11:17 Joe – What are Father’s thoughts on the use of Native American psychedelic drugs? How do we respond to someone who says that drugs make them more […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Inner Life – September 10, 2024 – Breaking Free of Addiction

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Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Breaking Free of Addiction. (4:50) what is addiction? Are there Benign Addictions? (13:56) How addiction affects the culpability of sin. (19:38) Break 1 What are the effects of addiction on family of an addict? (23:55) Tom – Has a family member dealing with addition to marijuana.  What would […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Inner Life – September 09, 2024 – Praying with Scripture

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Father John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Praying with Scripture. (7:21) What is the difference between reading scripture and praying with scripture? How can you enter into a prayerful disposition when reading scriptures. (20:39) Break 1 Jack – Mentor said, ‘Lord reveal your word to me’ and that changed my life. (24:26) – What is […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Inner Life – September 06, 2024 – Catholic Education [ENCORE]

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Check out this great encore show from August 21, 2024! Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Catholic Education (5:48) What does education do for our spiritual life? What are advantages to Catholic schools? (15:12) How does the family help with education? (18:33) Break 1 Mary – Children did not attend Catholic school but went […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Inner Life – September 05, 2024 – Contemplation [ENCORE]

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Check out this awesome encore show from August 29, 2024! Father Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Contemplation (4:03) What is Prayer? How do the three types of prayer, vocal, meditative and contemplative, connect with each other. (20:02) Rosemary – My mind is either blank many times or I start thinking about things going on […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more