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.

All Soul’s Day – November 2, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Ramil Fajardo joined Patrick to discuss the commemoration of All Souls. Topics included: what All Soul’s Day is (2:38), indulgences (11:37), Dia de los Muertos (19:47), caller: praying for the souls in purgatory (22:27), caller: where in the Bible is purgatory (25:06), visiting a cemetery (30:52), the reality of death (35:45), caller: should we […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

St. Ignatius of Loyola & St. Junípero Serra – November 1, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Kubicki SJ and Father Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about two great saints. St. Ignatius – topics included: St. Ignatius bio (1:28), the Jesuits (8:56), spiritual exercises (11:57), families & education (16:57), Pope Francis (20:46), the Examen prayer (22:57).   St. Junipero Serra – topics included: St. Junipero Serra bio (28:41), founding missions (30:56), […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Redemptive Suffering – October 31, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father John Eckert joined Patrick for a conversation about redemptive suffering. Topics included: Scripture and suffering (2:55), the presence of others (12:54), caller: my mom died in her 50s (24:13), caller: pain from a car accident (30:58), caller: we put our dog down (36:26), caller: bone cancer (43:01), and caller: my husband’s early onset alzheimers.  […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Gift of the Sabbath – October 30, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Marcel Taillon joined Patrick for a conversation about the Lord’s day. Why is the Sabbath important to Jesus (2:27), worship on Sunday (8:54), caller: why Sabbath on Sunday (12:42), preparing for mass (17:23), Sabbath as a gift (23:51), caller: Sunday as a bookend (34:43), caller: I am a catechist (38:02), helping families keep the […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Power of Fasting – October 27, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about fasting. Topics included: what Jesus teaches us about fasting (1:56), casting out unclean spirits (13:45), caller: son was lost in depression, but fasting helped (18:31), caller: what if fasting and prayer don’t seem to work (23:45), caller: I have trouble giving things up (29:37), caller: I […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Dealing with Anger – October 26, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Ethan Southard joined Patrick for a conversation about dealing with anger. Topic included: how to deal with anger (4:46), Jesus’s teaching on anger (7:12), caller: I’m angry at a toxic husband (16:17), caller: how do I deal with my son’s anger? (28:04), caller: I’ve identified the times of day I’m angry (35:07), caller: I […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Stewarding Our Gifts – October 25, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Chris Walsh joined Patrick for a conversation about stewarding well our gifts. Topics included: stewardship (3:14), practical steps (8:26), sacrifice (14:55), senior citizens at Church (21:27), helping kids develop their talents (24:13), caller: I help my neighbor in need (26:30), caller: we took in a homeless man one time (29:31), caller: the only thing […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Christian Vision of Education – October 24, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Bobby Blood joined Patrick for a conversation about education. Topics included: the Christian vision of the human person (2:25), education and the family (10:50), Catholic school (14:57), caller: our kids still live the faith (17:25), caller: how do I help young boys be interested in the faith (21:24), caller: how do we engage parents? […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Sound of Silence – October 23, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Eric Nielsen joined Patrick for a conversation about silence in the spiritual life. Topics included: why silence is important (2:20), noise (4:55), avoiding silence (9:54), incorporating silence (11:53), caller: I try to put the Lord first (18:58), caller: I designated a silent place at home (26:17), caller: I try to have quiet after lunch […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Joy of Obedience – October 20, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Carter Griffin joined Patrick for a conversation about obedience. Topics included: why we don’t like obedience (2:57), obedience in Scripture (5:19), the joy of obedience (10:57), obedience in times of difficulty (12:52), caller: obedience when getting pizza (14:50), obedience to the Church (19:16), relationship to our pastor (24:55), secular authority & finding peace (29:33), […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Inner Life with Patrick Conley

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Need help discerning something in your life? The Inner Life® with Patrick Conley is one-on-one Spiritual Direction on the radio. Every day, a Catholic priest or religious sister joins listeners to offer spiritual advice and guidance designed to assist you along your faith journey, speaking about a variety of topics to help you overcome sin, […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Indulgences 101 – October 19, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick for a conversation about indulgences. Topics included: what indulgences are (4:29), the conditions of plenary indulgences (15:05), caller: confession & indulgences (21:50), some ideas for indulgences (24:38), caller: divine mercy, rosary, and indulgence (27:22), caller: what is detachment from sin? (29:51), misusing indulgences (32:08), caller: I don’t think giving […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more