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 – June 20, 2024 – Eucharistic Adoration

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Father Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Eucharistic Adoration (4:04) Where does Eucharistic Adoration come from? (11:41) Why is adoration good to have in your prayer routine? (20:41) Break 1 Dean – Chapter 24 of Matthew incredible moment when Jesus disappears…. Road to Emmaus, it is such a transformative moment, and such is adoration. (27:30) […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Inner Life – June 19, 2024 – Chastity

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Father Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Chastity (3:56) What does it mean to be chaste Steph – Integrating Mary in the commitment for chastity. Dating 5 years and both are committed to chastity. (23:59) Break 1 Patsi – How do we go about with 11-year-old girl. She recently kissed a boy. How do I […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Inner Life – June 18, 2024 – Living the Faith in the Workplace

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Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Living the Faith in the Workplace (3:30) What is the dignity of Work? (18:11) Break 1 Melissa – teacher-public environment. Bouquets representing blessed mother. (25:08) How do you not be overbearing when sharing your faith at work? James – how important the holy spirit is in the workplace.  […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Inner Life – June 14, 2024 – Overcoming Doubt

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IL – Father Bryce Sibley joins Patrick to discuss Overcoming Doubt  (3:33) – What is doubt in a religious context? (22:10) Amy – recently baptized.  intensity of prayer and spiritual attacks. (25:09) Break 1 What is the connection between Doubt and Despair? (29:44) John – struggling a lot with a lot of doubt since divorce. […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Inner Life – June 13, 2024 – Ask Me Anything

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Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Any Questions from our Listeners  (10:03) – Betsy – Both of my grandchildren got baptized and first communion but NOT confirmed. My daughter doesn’t wat to confirm them. Are they considered Catholic? John – How do we deal with ultraconservative dissenters from the Pope? Email asking how […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Inner Life – June 11, 2024 – Building a Family

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Father Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Building a Family.  (3:09) What is the importance of having a family? (12:35) What are the benefits of having a family? (21:24) Break 1 (29:44) What should people do who are struggling to conceive? (38:45) Break 2 (39:41) Elizabeth – comments about recurring miscarriages. Jessica – single mother…had […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Inner Life – June 10, 2024 – Confession

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IL – Father Jim Goins joins Patrick to discuss Confession. (5:41)  – What is confession and what is it important? (11:47)  – What is the difference between mortal an venial sin? Christina – when I go to confession, it seems as though the priest is not interested in hearing me because of venial things and […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more