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.

Baptism of the Lord – January 5, 2024

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Tom Wilson joined Patrick to discuss Jesus’ Baptism. Topics included: the Baptism of the Lord in the Gospels (4:55), Baptism as a foundational moment (11:19), caller: my daughter won’t baptize her children (21:56), Jesus as priest, prophet, and king (26:12), caller: recognizing Jesus as Messiah (31:22), knowing the date of our Baptism (37:48), connection […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Examination of Conscience – January 4, 2024

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Father Rob Kroll, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about making an examination of conscience. Topics included: what a conscience is (2:57), St. Ignatius of Loyola (9:35), awareness of our shortcomings (16:59), caller: I struggle with OCD (23:20), caller: how can I distinguish between mortal and venial sin? (28:27), email: I find myself committing the […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Making Spiritual Resolutions – January 3, 2024

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Father Dave Heney joined Patrick to discuss spiritual resolutions. Topics included: prayer for the New Year (5:55), realistic resolutions (10:26), caller: being in a state of grace is my resolution (14:35), resolutions for families (19:20), caller: I need to get more organized (25:54), parish resolutions (32:35), finances (36:56), holy mass and spiritual direction (42:42), and […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Spiritual Reading for the New Year – January 2, 2024

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Father James Kubicki, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about good spiritual reading! Topics included: the importance of spiritual reading (3:25), what to look for (7:25), the Catechism & lives of the Saints (10:34), caller: Every Day with St. Francis de Sales (17:19), Caller: Are novels OK for Spiritual reading? (21:11), Caller: The Fulfillment of All […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Rosary – January 1, 2024

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Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick to discuss the beauty and joy of the Rosary. Topics included: what the rosary is (3:09), the rosary and Christian history (11:25), caller: does the Rosary put me in a state of grace? (15:55), the rosary as the epitome of the whole Gospel (18:55), caller: praying with rosary beads (25:54), […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Sacramentals – December 31, 2023

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Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick Conley for a conversation about the power of sacramentals. Topics included: what sacramentals are (2:40), how the physical world reveals God (10:31), caller: how to we prevent against superstition? (19:10), caller: I love the rosary and my crucifix (24:59), email: I make prayer shawls (28:39), caller: how do I […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Dealing with Anger – December 30, 2023

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Father John LoCoco joined Patrick for a conversation about overcoming anger. Topics included: how father deals with anger (2:26), anger and trust in God (5:21), the Sermon on the Mount (7:10), how anger restricts our freedom (10:33), caller: is anger ever justified? (13:54), situations that cause anger (18:03), anger in politics (25:52), caller: I used […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Eucharist & Scripture w/ Bishop Andrew Cozzens – December 29, 2023

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Bishop Andrew Cozzens joined Patrick for a conversation about the Bible and the beauty of the Eucharist. Topics included: Eucharistic Congress update (4:02), manna in the desert and Jesus’ teaching (5:53), bread of life discourse (12:21), living the Eucharist (14:19), the Last Supper (29:44), Suffering (34:42), Bishop Cozzens’ story of paraplegic man (40:23), the Eucharist […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Beatitudes: Day Three – December 28, 2023

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Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ, joined Patrick for the third of a three-day series on the Beatitudes. Topics included blessed are the clean of heart (3:40), the importance of chastity (12:07), caller: giving online to my parish (14:58), ‘for they shall see God’ (17:55), what kind of ‘peace’ are we to make? (22:53), how do we […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Beatitudes: Day Two – December 27, 2023

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Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Patrick for the second of a three-day series on The Beatitudes. Topics included: who the meek are (4:02), how do we inherit the earth? (8:24), what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness (19:21), for they shall be satisfied (28:53), caller: I’m waiting for justice after my husband was […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Beatitudes: Day One – December 26, 2023

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Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Patrick for the first of a three-day series on The Beatitudes. Topics included: the Sermon on the Mount (2:07), what is real happiness (7:06), caller: the Beatitudes & God’s will (10:26), why does Jesus sit down when He teaches (16:47), blessed are the poor in spirit (19:19), attachments (23:37), caller: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Christmas Carols & Movies – December 22, 2023

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Father Ethan Southard joined Patrick for a conversation about carols, hymns, & movies. Topics included: O Come O Come Emmanuel (4:31), silent night (9:13), Caller: Noche Paz (18:52), caller: Little Drummer Boy (21:26), Christmas Movies (25:59), caller: Do you Hear what I hear? (37:04), caller: O Holy Night (42:22), caller: 12 Days of Christmas (44:43).  […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more