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 The Eucharist – August 11, 2026

Podcasts, The Inner Life
On today’s show, Fr. John Paul Erickson joins to discuss understanding the Eucharist Break 1 Robert: A question about receiving Communion in the state of Mortal sin. Break 2 James – How do you raise level of Eucharistic devotion and devotion outside of Mass to increase the graces received during Communion? Lynn – I’m Protestant […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Beatitudes: Change Your Attitude, Change Your Life

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Deacon Patrick Conley welcomes Fr. John Eckert to discuss the Beatitudes (3:51). Topics: Poverty of spirit and humility (15:13) How Jesus emulated poverty of spirit (25:56) Commandments and Beatitudes (29:55) Blessed are YOU (39:24) Clinging to Christ (44:24) and St. Maximilian Kolbe (47:24) Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The 6 Foundations Of Prayer: Humility & Purification – August 6, 2026

Podcasts, The Inner Life
On today’s show, we finish our 6 Foundations of Prayer series with Humility and Purification with Msgr. Thomas Richter. Humility (2:04) God’s Blessings (3:52) Holy Desire (8:20) The Little Way (15:40) Break 1 Purification (25:08) Dark Night and Spiritual Desolation (29:20) Break 2 Rich Young Man (42:29) And Giving the Lord Permission (46:59) Podcast: Play […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Overcoming Attachment To Comfort – The Inner Life – July 28, 2026

Podcasts, The Inner Life
On today’s show, Fr. Chris Walsh j­oins to present overcoming attachment to comfort. Can Convenience become something we are too attached too? Greg – When would a person discern? Break 1 Email – Robert – I think comfort is connected with safety. Liz – I’ve experienced this with AC this summer. We don’t have it […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more