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.

Stewardship – August 10, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Brian O’Brien joined Patrick for a conversation about time, talent, and treasure. Topics included: what stewardship is (3:52), giving of our time (12:51), caller: St. Edith Stein taught be how to make use of my crosses (16:16), caller: I have worked in jail ministry (20:54), talent (27:57), discerning how to use our gifts (31:10), […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Secrets to a Great Marriage – August 9, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Chris Walsh discussed the recipe for a great marriage. Topics included: secrets to a great marriage (2:56), importance of communication (8:19), caller: I’ve been married 50 years (13:32), caller: My daughter is married to a Protestant, but neither of them are religious (16:44), caller: Marriage ministries was great for us (21:00), prayer in marriage […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Power of Forgiveness – August 8, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Eric Nielsen joined Patrick to discuss how to practice forgiveness. Topics included: why forgiveness is so important (2:30), what we learn about forgiveness from Jesus (7:29), society doesn’t foster forgiveness (16:08), caller: I forgave the woman who killed my son in an accident (20:14), caller: what if I don’t feel like I forgave (24:57), […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Eastern Catholic Churches – August 7, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Chorbishop Abouna sharbel joined Patrick for a conversation about Eastern Catholic Churches. Topics included: getting to know Abouna sharbel (2:43), what is the Eastern Catholic Church (6:55), caller: I love the Byzantine Community (11:32), the divine liturgy (16:25), iconography (21:11), caller: I paint icons (22:52), caller: I recommend going to Eastern Churches (25:20), caller: My son […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Fraternal Correction – August 4, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Bobby Blood joined Patrick for a conversation about correcting others and receiving correction. Topics included: Jesus’ teaching on correction (2:37), marriage and trust (10:37), preparing for correction (13:56), caller: should I correct my husband (19:29), what if we’re in the wrong? (22:11), caller: It’s important to look in the mirror before correction (28:10), correcting […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Gift of Hope – August 3, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Michael Hurley, OP joined Patrick Conley for a conversation about hope. Topics included the virtue of hope (2:57), hope vs. presumption (10:18), despair (14:01), caller: I disagree about hope (19:14), Jesus on the cross (26:56), O Spem Miram (30:05), Caller: if there is time, there is hope (34:54), caller: assurance of salvation (39:31), what if […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Technology & the Spiritual Life – August 2, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Ethan Southard joined Patrick for a conversation about being a Christian online. Topics included: the Bible an tech (3:28), virtue as a guiding principle (9:11), tech to help us grow spiritually (13:09), evangelizing through tech (22:54), caller: I love the RR app! (31:04), tech and being present to others (39:55).  Podcast: Play in new […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Myths About Confession – August 1, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Patrick Hyde, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about the myths of confession. Topics included: the sacrament of confession (3:01), what happens during confession (10:20), caller: I have sins from 62 years, how can I confess those (17:00), caller: I decided to go to confession every week one Lent and it changed my life […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Euthanasia & Christian Death – August 31, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Carter Griffin joined Patrick for a conversation about end of life issues. Topics included: the Church’s teach on death: (2:53), what euthanasia is (8:05), caller: is using hospice for comfort OK? (18:13), unintended consequences of euthanasia (23:48), caller: I had three family members with hospice (27:49), caller: are organ transplants OK (31:25), extraordinary vs. […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Healing from Divorce – July 28, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
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 Spiritual Doubt – July 27, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Ethan Southard joined Brooke Taylor for a conversation about spiritual doubt. Topics included: doubting Thomas (1:55), embracing mystery and Psalm 36:10 (7:54), finding inner security (15:13), dealing with psychological doubts (23:01), caller: God reveals his plan slowly (33:55), how to wrestle with doubt (41:54), caller: how does the devil use doubt? (44:45), caller: I […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more