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.

Marian Devotion – May 2, 2024

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Tim Wyciskalla joined Patrick Conley for a conversation about Marian Devotion. Topics included: devotion (3:48), Pope Francis (10:13), May as the month of Mary (13:06), caller: Mary helped me overcome alcoholism (15:31), caller: the Hail Mary is a powerful prayer (17:50), caller: should I pray the Seven Sorrows of Mary (22:06), caller: my mm […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Lying & Gossip – May 1, 2024

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Sam Kachuba joins Patrick for a conversation about using our speech for good! Topics included: the 8th Commandment (2:28), the power of the tongue (7:13), is it always wrong to lie? (14:30), caller: my husband said I Gossip (19:14), caller: Gossip is the Devil’s Radio (24:44), caller: is it gossip to tell someone they’re […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Purgatory 101 – April 30, 2024

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father James Kubicki, SJ joined Patrick to discuss the gift of Purgatory. Topics included: purgatory in The Bible (4:00), Purgatory as a gift (12:53), the duration of purgatory (19:10), caller: I fear purgatory (24:50), caller: can souls pray for us on earth? (29:20), email: why are they called the ‘poor souls in purgatory?’ (31:15), caller: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Finding Peace – April 29, 2024

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Jim Goins joined Patrick for a conversation about peace. Topics included: Jesus’s words ‘Peace be with you’ (2:40), rest and trust (6:52), St. Paul & Thanksgiving (16:21), caller: peace from giving life to God (18:52), caller: peace after brain surgery (24:18), caller: peace and forgiveness (26:25), caller: I don’t have peace with new neighbor […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Understanding the Mass w/ Sr. Alicia Torres, F.E. – April 25, 2024

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Sr. Alicia Torres, F.E. joined Patrick for a conversation about Holy Mass. Topics included: what is the Mass? (2:51), mystagogy (15:52), caller: Eucharistic prayers (20:55), caller: how do we teach the Mass to kids? (23:30), caller: I don’t feel Christ in the Eucharist (28:20), parts of the Mass (32:22), role of the homily and music […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Overcoming Addiction – April 24, 2024

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Allen Hoffa joined Patrick for a conversation about addiction. Topics included: what is addiction (3:51), emotions (13:35), spiritual aspects of addiction (15:51), caller: thank God for my sobriety (17:51), moderation (22:51), caller: I had a conversion 6 years ago (25:43), caller: my relative is addicted to Adderall, but she lashes out at me when […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Confronting Jealousy – April 23, 2024

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Chris Walsh joined us for a conversation about jealousy. Topics included: jealousy and envy (2:42), 1 Corinthians (5:51), caller: I am jealous of women more beautiful than me (10:30), caller: I am jealous of those who can retire before me (15:18), email: I am jealous of the attention my friend has (18:15), caller: adoration […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Our Judgement – April 22, 2024

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Eric Nielsen joined Patrick for a conversation about particular and final judgement. Topics included: God’s judgement (2:30), particular judgement (9:51), correcting others (14:48), judgement belongs to God (19:52), caller: dying before confession (22:19), final judgement (30:46), virtue of hope (33:52), caller: judgement of Children (39:33), caller: what about those who committed suicide? (44:02), and […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Prayer 101 – April 19, 2024

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Sam Martin joined Patrick for a conversation about conversation with Jesus. Topics included: prayer & conversation (3:34), relationship with Jesus (11:28), why tell Jesus our problem? (15:53), caller: speaking to God during cancer (24:25), caller: the important role of thanksgiving in prayer (34:07), regularity of prayer (42:20), dryness in prayer (44:55), and caller: uniting […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Dealing with Anger – April 18, 2024

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Michael Hurley, O.P., joined Patrick for a conversation about anger. Topics included: anger and Jesus’ teaching (3:01), emotions and turning the other cheek (10:28), caller: I’m angry with my kids (15:41), caller: I’m angry with the medical system (19:34), God’s anger (24:49), caller: anger comes from my frustration (30:33), using anger productively (32:53), caller: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fallen Away Loved Ones – April 17, 2024

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about loved ones who leave the faith. Topics included: why people leave the faith (3:41), faith outside the Church (12:56), caller: I left the faith because of suffering (20:27), caller: the Eucharist helped me with suffering (27:29), caller: my family members aren’t moved when I talk about […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more