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.

Healing & the Eucharist – October 18, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Sister Miriam James Heidland, SOLT joined Patrick for the first time for a conversation about finding healing and encountering Jesus in the Eucharist. Topics included: getting to know Sr. Miriam (2:57), Jesus’ ministry of healing (5:19), how Jesus meets us today (10:20), caller: I have trouble forgiving myself (17:07), caller: going on a retreat helped […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Navigating Conflict in Marriage – October 17, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Allen Hoffa joined Patrick for a conversation on what makes a great marriage, and how to navigate conflict. Topic include: ingredients of a good marriage (2:14), the goals of marriage (9:17), sacrifice (11:55), love languages (20:47), prayer (23:24), caller: I get into arguments with my wife about my pride (26:25), what if prayer doesn’t […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

How to Become a Peacemaker – October 16, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Brian Fallon joined Patrick for a conversation about becoming peacemakers. Topics included: how to be a peacemaker (2:25), justice and working for peace (8:30), peace is essential to Christianity (13:14), becoming peacemakers (19:50), caller: everyday tasks can be a sacrifice (22:27), sabbath and peace (26:25), work conflict (31:30), caller: my mom lived her life […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Life of Grace – October 13, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Michael Hurley, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about God’s life in our souls. Topics included: what is grace? (4:13), clearing the way for grace (10:54), caller: does God give grace to non-Christians? (20:10), caller: how I became Catholic (27:56), what’s a state of grace? (31:35), grace & the sacraments (39:55), caller: grace and […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Good News of the Gospels – October 12, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Fr. Michael Martin, OFM Conv., joined Patrick for a conversation about the role the Gospels play in our spiritual life. Topics included: what Scripture is (3:31), the power of the Scriptures (7:57), what the Gospels are (9:55), Gospel reliability (13:56), Gospels as encounters with Christ (21:35), caller: a verse from John’s Gospel struck me (27:02), […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Our Father – October 11, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Jim Goins joined Patrick for a conversation about the Lord’s Prayer. Topics included: the Our Father in the Gospels (2:19), Living out the Our Father (8:23), Our Father orders our desires (12:18), caller: God seems like an absent Father (16:14), caller: it’s hard for me to forgive (21:35), thy will be done (26:28), Our […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Praying the Rosary – October 10, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
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

Confronting Loneliness – October 6, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father John LoCoco joined Patrick for a conversation about overcoming loneliness. Topics included: loneliness (3:25), social media (11:01), Jesus & being alone (13:54), confronting loneliness (19:22), caller: How do I hear God in prayer? (21:32), caller: adoration was key for me when I was coming back to the faith (23:54), caller: I was lonely after […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Building Family Faith That Lasts – October 5, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Dave Heney joined Patrick about faith and family life. Topics included: family & the Trinity (3:43), prayer at home (9:24), virtues in family life (14:16), caller: my daughter & St. Paul (18:15), things that make faith difficult for kids (22:34), caller: I try to pray the rosary every night (30:32), email: we love the […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Practicing Detachment – October 4, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Joe Laramie, SJ, joined Patrick for a conversation about our relationship to created goods. Topics included: Father Joe’s ministry, The Pope’s Prayer Network (2:37), what is detachment about (3:20), indifference to created goods (11:06), caller: I have worked to be detached from alcohol (19:06), freedom and giving goods up (20:55), how do I detach […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Understanding Annulments – October 3, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Ramil Fajardo joined Patrick for a conversation about declaration of nullity, marriage, and Church teaching. Topics included: what are annulments (2:30), free, full, faithful & forever (4:54), annulment process (7:32), how to proceed with an annulment (12:22), why some resist the process (16:53), caller: how did the annulment process come about? (20:55), caller: I […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

St. Thérèse of Lisieux & The Little Way – October 2, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Illo & Patrick celebrate the life of St.Thérèse (feast day October 1). Topics included: who St. Thérèse was (3:16), caller: I’ve done the St. Thérèse novena 4 or 5 times! (13:27), St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus; what does that mean? (16:04), caller: St. Thérèse and our child (20:16), deepening our trust in God […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more