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.

Feast of the Archangels – September 29, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Ethan Southard joined Patrick for a conversation about the Archangels. Topics included: an introduction to the archangels (3:57), the St. Michael Prayer (9:25), why the devil hates humanity (15:33), caller: can St. Michael be my guardian angel? (19:25), caller: who was Uriel? (24:21), Caller: is there prayer for Raphael and Gabriel? (27:03), caller: why […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Finding Authenticity in Prayer – September 28, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Craig DeYoung joined Patrick for a conversation about giving our true selves to God in prayer. Topics included: why is authenticity so important? (2:57), giving our best selves to God (9:20), God who reveals himself to us (16:02), Caller: I’m filled with love and gratitude with my recent conversion (19:52), inauthenticity (22:51), letting God […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Trusting God in Times of Difficulty – September 26, 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

Overcoming Scrupulosity – September 25, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Kris Stubna joined Patrick for a conversation about scrupulosity and how we can overcome it. Topics included: what is scrupulosity (2:59), recognizing scrupulosity (6:32), confronting frequent sins (11:24), caller: how do I overcome past sins? (14:31), email: my sister in law doesn’t feel worthy for communion (19:37), caller: how I overcame scrupulosity (23:44), email: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Padre Pio: Pray, Hope, and Don’t Worry – September 22, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick for a conversation about the beloved Italian saint. Topics included: who was Padre Pio? (3:01), trials & the wounds of Christ (10:46), caller: Padre Pio’s intercession helped my brother (16:04), caller: how do I explain redemptive suffering to my daughter? (21:51), worry (33:08), peace of mind & Jedi (35:12), […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Friendship with the Saints – September 21, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Richard Hermes, S.J. joined Patrick for a conversation about developing friendship with the saints. Topics included: getting to know Fr. Hermes (2:53), what is sainthood? (6:06), what does veneration entail (10:02), why do we pray to the saints (14:41), caller: Padre Pio was close to me during cancer (20:04), caller: I love St. Anthony […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Growing in Virtue & Conquering Sin – September 20, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Tim Wyciskalla joined Patrick for the first time to discuss how we can grow in virtue. Topics included: getting to know Fr. Tim (2:54), what virtue is (4:43), cardinal virtues (5:44), how to grow in virtue (11:15), growing in prudence (13:10), saints & prudence (21:28), justice (23:31), temperance (30:47), be specific in prayer (32:28), caller: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Patience – September 19, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Marcel Taillon joined Patrick for a conversation about patience. Topics included: growing in patience (4:12), tests to our patience (13:55), caller: I usually need to take the log out of my eye (22:08), impatience with self (27:35), caller: the Lord intervenes with patience in my marriage (29:31), caller: my husband was patience when I […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Finding Joy – September 18, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Matthew Widder joined Patrick to discuss this fruit of the Holy Spirit. Topics included: where does joy start? (3:47), choosing joy and peace (11:14), caller: what should I say to someone who is always unhappy? (13:34), Pope Francis on joy (20:23), Caller: my friend is always a scrooge; what should I say? (23:26), caller: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Our Lady of Sorrows – September 15, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Joseph Johnson joined Patrick for a conversation about the Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows. Topics included: the importance of today’s feast (5:30), is Mary present in our sorrows? (10:15), the first sorrow of Mary (12:53), caller: a license plate alerted me to the Seven Sorrows; I’m not even Catholic (26:44), caller: I had […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Discernment & Spiritual Direction – September 14, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Timothy Gallagher, O.M.V., shared his many years of priestly wisdom about discernment with Patrick. Topics included: discernment of spirits (3:31), overcoming desolation (14:44), rules of discernment & spiritual direction (21:19), caller: I love Father’s book! (29:55), caller: should every Catholic learn the exercises? (35:02), caller: rule #5 helped me when my son died (41:53), […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more