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 Eucharist & Scripture w/ Bishop Andrew Cozzens – November 21, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
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

Confessional Catholicism – November 20, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Anthony Wieck, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about admitting our faults & the Sacrament of Confession. Topics included: getting to know Fr. Anthony (2:20), what confessional Catholicism is (5:26), trust & our first parents (9:58), having a self-centered ‘horizontal perspective’ (11:59), being in God’s orbit (15:11), caller: when do you know you had […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Four Last Things – November 17, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Matthew Widder joined Patrick for a conversation about death, judgement, heaven, and hell. Topics included: the four last things in Scripture (7:35), the hour of our death (9:51), being ready for the Lord (18:01), caller: how do I receive purification before death? (19:26), caller: am I doing enough for Purgatory? (24:23), preparing for death […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Peace & the Holidays – November 16, 2023

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Father Mike Martin, OFM. Conv. joined Patrick for a conversation about finding peace during the holidays. Topics included: how Father Mike celebrates Thanksgiving (2:25), finding peace (4:08), navigating disagreements (12:13), being a peacemaker (21:48), dealing with loss (27:47), loneliness (35:09), email: family member in a same-sex relationship; how do I approach this during the holidays? […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Healing from Divorce – November 15, 2023

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Father Kris Stubna joined Patrick for a conversation about healing after marriages end in divorce. Topics included: Jesus’ teaching on healing and divorce (1:59), the importance of marriage (9:00), what causes marriages to end? (16:02), difference between divorce and annulment (20:47), caller: rosary helped me heal (23:18), caller: marriage encounter helped me heal (27:36), caller: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Dealing with Doubt – November 14, 2023

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Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about religious doubt. Topics included: doubt (4:10), the anthesis of faith (10:02), caller: question vs. doubt (14:55), do questions lead to doubt (20:58), email: sometimes I doubt God’s love (24:42), email: Zachariah & Mary’s responses to the angel (30:34), caller: am I worthy of God? (32:40), email: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Teaching Young People to Prayer – November 13, 2023

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Father Tim Anastos joined Patrick for a conversation about prayer. Topics included: getting to know Fr. Tim (2:26), the rich young man (5:32), sharing faith with others (11:47), social media (23:02), caller: dad’s are so important! (27:52), tips for prayer (32:33), Lectio Divina (38:22), caller: I saw my parents praying growing up (41:58), and caller: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Virtue of Faith

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Fr. Michael Hurley, O.P., joined Patrick for a conversation about faith. Topics included: defining faith (2:26), how faith comes to us (15:06), vices that threaten faith (21:13), rise of the nones (27:45), how God leads us deeper (41:35), and finding faith (44:57).  Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Prayer 101 – November 8, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about prayer. Topics included: prayer for beginners (2:18), Jesus and prayer (5:58), caller: my prayer has become more conversational (14:19), hiding from God (28:10), fear (31:26), Fr. Dave’s prayer (39:02), distractions in prayer (46:26).  Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Joyful Evangelization – November 7, 20223

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Father Rocky joined Patrick for a conversation about joyful evangelization. Topics included: joyful evangelization, caller: how do I talk to my husband about Catholicism? (14:24), the power of testimony (18:06), the joy of martyrs (27:56), what to do with bad news (39:57), St. Joseph’s joy (42:05), finding joy (45:28).  Podcast: Play in new window | […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Growing in Humility – November 6, 2023

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Father Rob Kroll joined Patrick for a conversation about growing in humility. Topics included: pride & original sin (2:22), how humility helps us live in the truth (13:23), prayer and humility (16:29), caller: Mary is humble! (20:38), St. Ignatius (27:53), caller: should I ask for humility? (30:28), Litany of humility (40:57), confession (44:52).  Podcast: Play […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Welcoming the Stranger – November 3, 2023

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Father Sam Martin joined Patrick for a conversation about welcoming the stranger in our midst. Topics included: why welcome the stranger? (4:07), caller: I talked to Fr. Martin about welcoming (16:56), caller: I don’t feel welcomed at my parish (22:28), caller: we see Jesus in those whom we greet (27:23), caller: my story of helping […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more