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.

Overcoming Pornography – The Inner Life – January 21, 2026

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Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Patrick to discussOvercoming Pornography What is Pornography? What is integrity restored? (14:31) Is pornography a private sin? (20:01) Mike – I’m a porn addict. I’ve been able to find sobriety from counseling and 12 steps. Want to give a word of encouragement to those struggling. (23:11) Break 1 How does pornography […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/b811fa74-2399-4078-ae22-b3d90137a08d/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Beauty of the Liturgy – The Inner Life – January 20, 2026

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Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins Patrick in studio to discussthe Beauty of the Liturgy (4:58) What does liturgy mean? How is the liturgy primarily an act of God? What is worship? (13:55) Alex – People responding verbally during the Mass. Sometimes they respond loudly and other times softly. Is there anything official on this? (21:29) Break […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/b9b1b3db-29a8-4a5d-beae-b3d8012b6b33/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Catholic Social Teaching – The Inner Life – January 19, 2026

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Fr. Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Catholic Social Teaching What is Catholic Social Teaching? (10:03) What are the main themes on Catholic Social teaching? (17:07) what does the “common good” mean? (23:45) Break 1 (25:51) Lillian – When we talk about Catholic social teaching and catholic social justice, there is some confusion with one […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/87fb6019-6434-4d48-adee-b3d7012baee8/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Praying With The Scripture – The Inner Life – January 16, 2026

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(2:46) Fr. Sam Martin joins to discuss praying with Scripture. (6:05) Pray to the Holy Spirit when reading the Bible. Break 1 (23:05) Camille – It’s amazing how the Scriptures have changed my life. (30:33) Vanessa – I had back surgery and was praying for healing, and this scripture, Mark 2:30 changed how I looked […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/221833d4-ec30-4792-9144-b3d40150f094/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Reliance On God – The Inner Life – January 15, 2026

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(11:03) Fr. Ryan Brady joins Patrick to talk about Reliance on God. (11:08) God works at a completely different schedule than we do. (12:08) Car shopping is a great example and also very biblical. (15:40) Patty – I am waiting and discovering God’s way to help me with weight loss. (19:17) Email: Leanne – Relying […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/5b8954b7-7372-47e0-91e3-b3d301522c8c/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Friendship with Christ – The Inner Life – January 14, 2026 [ENCORE]

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Here is a great encore from July 22, 2025 Fr. Peter Armeniojoins Patrick to Friendship with Christ How can we have friendship with God? (12:19) How do we understand some of the euphemism that saints use to describe their love for Christ? (18:25) Bob – I once went to confession and told the priest I […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/a2093558-d181-4f21-9757-b3d101508a03/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Conquering Pride – The Inner Life – January 13, 2026

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Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Conquering Pride (3:13) Why is pride at the root of all sin? The subtlety of pride (14:16) Valerie – At OCIA…one of the ladies I was with is very humble and I told her that. I think if you’re humble, you’re void of pride. (21:09) Break 1 Email […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/61abb243-7a47-499a-8bdf-b3d1012baada/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Discerning the Spirits – The Inner Life – January 12, 2026

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Fr. Chris Walsh joins Patrick to discuss Discerning the Spirits What is discernment of Spirits? (15:42) Pamela I was going to Mass and Rosary every day when I was having health issues. Had a heart attack and ended up in hospital. Instead of listening to my body, I ended up in the hospital. Patrick – […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/eed80240-bd42-43b3-91d3-b3d0012b5b98/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Baptism – The Inner Life – January 9, 2026

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Fr. John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Baptism (2:32) why did Jesus need to get Baptized? How does Jesus’ baptism connect with our own baptism? (21:50) Break 1 (23:40) Christina – What about our baptismal promises? Are these the same in all Christian Churches that have valid baptism? What is the role of Faith in […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/fabc1e3d-2728-449c-9ad5-b3cd012abd67/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Conquering Fear – The Inner Life – January 8, 2026

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Check out this awesome Encore show from October 24, 2025 Fr. John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss Conquering Fear (3:49) how do you distinguish between different types of fears? (11:22) Why does fear lead us into sin? (20:55) Break 1 Matthew – fear stands four: false evidence appearing real counter that with : face […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/7fe5753c-20b7-4e50-88ed-b3cc010ec8d7/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Discerning Commitments and acting in Prudence – The Inner Life – January 7, 2026

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Fr. Carter Griffin Discerning Commitments and acting in Prudence (5:43) What is prudence? How do you make good discernment? (13:22) Sacrificial nature of Commitments. (20:09) Lisa – Commitments. If a decision is imprudent in the classical sense of prudence, is it sinful? (23:55) Break 1 (28:25) Jim – I just retired and have more free […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/e3ca2b89-978f-4519-a4e7-b3cb012b1e2a/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Wonder Workers: St. André Bessette – The Inner Life – January 6, 2026

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Fr. Richard Simonjoins Patrick to discuss Modern Wonder Workers: St Andre Bessette and Simple Faith (3:28) who was Saint Andre Bessette? The importance of humility in working wonders. (9:57) What are Miracles? (13:25) Nick – St. Andre Bessette. I think it is amazing the simple things that St. Andre embraced. God gives us little opportunities […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/26dfcfdf-e8ac-4318-9cc4-b3ca012b9b85/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more