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.

Mortification – The Inner Life – February 24, 2026

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Check out this great show from March 11, 2025 Father Rob Krolljoins Patrick to discuss Mortification Where does the word mortification come from? (5:21) what does mortification include? How do we find the happy medium in mortification? (19:03) Laurie – A long time ago, my kids were going away from the faith. Stopped putting sugar […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/39c4cc7e-d53f-49d3-9053-b3fa016bf5ce/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Simplicity in the Spiritual Life – The Inner Life – February 23, 2026 [ENCORE]

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Check out this great encore show from March 10, 2025 Father Bobby Bloodjoins Patrick to discuss Simplicity in the Spiritual Life What is simplicity? (7:58) What are traps that interfere with our relationship with Jesus? How do we know if we are needing to change something in our prayer life? Albert – We go through […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/76b3bf3e-5ea3-4346-b4da-b3fa00de1774/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Repentance: 7 Last Words of Jesus (part 2) – The Inner Life – February 20, 2026

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IL – Fr. James Kubicki joins Patrick for the second of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: Repentance Who was St. Dismas? (7:53) where does the word repentance come from? (17:31) Deacon Shawn – I think the comment about conversion vs repentance is tied together. Reading a […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/a90ec01f-8d82-4cd2-b443-b3f7012ad6b2/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Sacramentals – The Inner Life – February 19, 2026

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Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discussSacramentals What is the goal of Sacramentals? (16:03) Karen – My brother when he was in his late teens was involved in drugs. My mom had placed a scapular inside his pillowcase. He didn’t know it. The next morning, she looked at the scapular and it was all knotted […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/dbfdcc88-c6ec-4b41-a2e6-b3f6012b4b6d/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Forgiveness: 7 Last Words of Jesus (part 1) – The Inner Life – February 18, 2026

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Fr. John Eckert joins Patrick for the start of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic, Forgiveness What was he scene of the Crucifixion? How is trust in God the Father shown in this word? (16:20) Jason – I grew up in a tough household. Joined military at […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/e08dae9e-4d13-4bf0-ad59-b3f5012dba97/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Preparing For Lent – The Inner Life – February 17, 2026

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(2:10) If you found yourself procrastinating on deciding what your Lenten practices will be, we are here to help you make a decision on today’s podcast. Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris of the Discalced Carmelites joins to discuss how we can better prepare ourselves for Lent. (11:12) Fragility reminds us how much we need the Lord. We […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/1a9138de-2c55-4ce6-bb60-b3f4015308ae/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving – The Inner Life – February 16, 2026

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Prayer Fasting and Almsgiving Fr. Dave Heneyjoins Patrick to discuss Prayer, fasting, and almsgiving (2:57) – Biblical foundations of Lenten practices (14:15) – Lenten practices as pillars of Catholic devotion (22:07) Break 1 (23:02) – Mary – I’m praying for my mom; will fasting help? (29:49) –Jordan– Giving up social media for Lent (38:51) Break […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/525fd14a-6f9e-450c-a6de-b3f30152c129/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Eucharistic Adoration – The Inner Life – February 13, 2026

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Fr. Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discussAdoration (3:07) what is Eucharistic Adoration? What makes Eucharistic Adoration different from other forms of prayer? (15:52) Linda – I’ve been doing adoration over 15 years. I started when God hit me on the side of the head and had me change my attitude about it. We have 24/7 […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/47f03cbe-463a-4500-899e-b3f0012aa72f/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Morality – The Inner Life – February 12, 2026

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Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discussMorality What is Morality? (5:05) Natural Law. (17:49) Sara – Currently not in a state of grace…haven’t been for 2 years. Divorced…very messy. Filing for an annulment. I’m in a relationship now. Praying that God helps me to see what my path forward is. (24:15) Break 1 (25:39) Paul […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/506e81ad-b514-4311-abae-b3ef012baedd/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Beauty of the Liturgy – The Inner Life – February 11, 2026 [ENCORE]

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Check out this Awesome Encore Show from January 20, 2026 Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins Patrick in studio to discussthe Beauty of the Liturgy (4:58) What does liturgy mean? How is the liturgy primarily an act of God? What is worship? (13:55) Alex – People responding verbally during the Mass. Sometimes they respond loudly and other […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/ef5b19d4-03c0-415f-a0c7-b3ed015f1147/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Saints of England – The Inner Life – February 10, 2026

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Fr. Spencer Howejoins Patrick to discussSaints of England (4:00) Why is England such a rich Catholic site? Who was Saint Alban? (9:10) – James – I was raised in an episcopal church. I wondered why they reject so much about the church and why do they refer to them as saints? Tom – Literature of […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/203039b9-ff83-4512-89d5-b3ed012bd33d/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Fighting for Chastity – The Inner Life – February 9, 2026

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Fr. Carter Griffin joins Patrick to discuss Fighting for Chastity The beginnings of the fight for Chastity? (4:29) what is the connection between war and chastity? (9:23) How is discouragement combated in fight sin? How is sexuality a gift? (15:06) Harmony – I was separated and still separated for 15 years. It didn’t work out. […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/7f6b90ca-03fa-4a5b-a6ad-b3ec012b581e/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more