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.

Overcoming Sexual Temptation – December 6, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Eric Nilsen joined Patrick for a conversation about chastity. Topics included: temptation vs. sin (2:35), the Christian vision of sexuality (7:00), pornography (11:38), what chastity is (14:31), caller: confession has helped me (22:20), caller: I recommend Reclaim Sexual Health (26:07), chastity in marriage (28:32), Caller: I pray three Hail Mary’s and the Rosary each […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Mixed-Faith Marriages – December 5, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Tom Wilson joined Patrick for a conversation about mixed-faith marriage. Topics included: mixed-faith marriages (3:14), St. Paul’s encouragement (9:29), caller: my wife converted to Catholicism (16:47), what if one spouse is more religious than the other? (22:06), caller: my son is in a mixed-faith marriage (29:02), caller: when I met my wife she wasn’t […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Living Advent – December 4, 2023

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Father Brian Fallon joined Patrick for a conversation about Advent. Topics included: what Advent is (2:11), the Old Testament & Advent (6:40), how Advent shakes us out of complacency (11:47), Shadow & Light book (18:45), how to keep Advent, Advent (20:09), loneliness (25:18), Caller: how I use the Jesse tree (28:04), the O Antiphons (29:01), […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

UnScrooge for Advent – December 1, 2023

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Father Marcel Taillon joined Patrick for a conversation about greed. Topics included: what greed is (3:14), the most anti-Scrooge person Fr. Taillon ever met (7:20), control (9:50), greedy for time (20:35), stewardship (33:22), caller: we build a manger for Jesus (40:02), and caller: if I win the lottery can I give that money to the […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doing the Will of God – November 30, 2023

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Fr. Tim Wyciskalla joined Patrick for a conversation about doing God’s will. Topics included: God has a desire for my life (3:17), discernment (8:28), caller: God called me to adoration (19:02), desires and God’s will (22:22), two wills of Christ (25:04), two wills of Christ (25:04), community (27:20), caller: I obeyed my spiritual director (35:56), […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Resisting Temptation – November 28, 2023

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Father Sam Kachuba joined Patrick for a conversation about temptation. Topics included: the original temptation (2:56), caller: I put on the armor of God every day (13:10), falling into temptation (15:45), caller: I ask my angel for help with temptation (17:44), temptation vs. sin (20:51), dealing with daily temptations (26:05), caller: confession helps me overcome […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Anointing of the Sick – November 27, 2023

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Father Patrick Hyde, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about the sacrament of healing. Topics included: Jesus as healer (2:56), anointing of the sick (7:02), caller: My friend was healed after a fall (13:40), when do I call a priest? (18:48), email: does a healing mass anointing count? (22:25), caller: I’d like my sister to […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Trusting in God – November 24, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Patrick for a conversation about trusting God. Topics included: how God reveals his trustworthiness (5:55), what happens when it seems God doesn’t open a door (9:24), caller: I was diagnosed with a disease and I’m waiting for God (22:02), caller: I’m struggling with postpartum depression (28:20), email: I prayed the […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Shaping a Eucharistic Identity (Special Podcast Highlight)

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Do you have a worldview that is shaped by the Eucharist? In a recent episode of “The Inner Life,” host Patrick Conley, alongside Bishop Andrew Cozzens, delves into a profound exploration of the Eucharist and Scriptures. This episode is nothing short of a spiritual feast, my friends! The Eucharistic Revival: Bishop Cozzens, the dynamic leader […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Gratitude & Justice – November 22, 2023

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Father John LoCoco joined Patrick for a conversation about gratitude & the virtue of justice. Topics included: giving thanks (3:55), justice (10:19), St. Paul on thanksgiving and peace (13:54), gratitude & humility (20:07), steps of gratitude (27:00), advent and gratitude (36:33), Black Friday (42:36).  Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Gratitude & Generosity – November 23, 2023

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Father Mike Martin, OFM Conv., joined Patrick for a conversation about giving thanks and giving of ourselves. Topics included: how to cultivate gratitude (2:46), growing in humility (10:28), caller: my students read Corrie ten Boom’s The Hiding Place and learn gratitude (14:18), caller: I ask my kids what they’re grateful for at dinner time (18:39), […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more