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.

Freedom – June 23, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about spiritual and religious freedom. Topic included religious freedom week (2:59), why religious freedom is necessary (8:19), personal freedom and the spiritual life (17:27), how God’s will makes us free (29:50), the importance of gratitude (44:57).  Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSPodcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Teens Issues – June 22, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Sister Amelia Hueller, OP, joined Patrick for a conversation about teen’s issues & the world, the flesh, and the devil. Topics included: getting to know Sr. Amelia (2:41), the world, the flesh & the devil (5:41), how tech impacts teens (11:42), caller: do I need to accept everyone (17:16), the importance of friendships (21:53), caller: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Ask a Priest! – June 21, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Michael Hurley, OP joined Patrick & Relevant Radio callers for a wide-ranging Q&A about the faith! Questions included: why questions in the spiritual life are important (4:29), why we strike our breast during mass (13:00), if St. Paul was ordained a priest (19:42), if the Holy Spirit ever spoke in the Bible (21:03), how […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Trusting God – June 20, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Michael Hartge joined Patrick for a conversation about trust in God. Topics included: how we trust God in the day to day (5:06), why doesn’t God always give us what we want? (11:23), dealing with anxiety (16:35), caller: the Rosary helped me to trust (23:20), caller: My daughter is struggling with scrupulosity (30:55), caller: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Turn the Other Cheek – June 19, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Rob Kroll, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about love for those who hurt us. Topics included: the sermon on the Mount (2:28), what the Sermon reveals about who God is (7:13), caller: I turned the other cheek to counter-protesters at a pro-life rally (22:16), saints who turned the other cheek (34:05), caller: story […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Solemnity of the Sacred Heart – June 16, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Joseph Johnson joined Patrick for a conversation about the devotion to Jesus’ Sacred Heart. Topics included: origins of the Sacred Heart Devotion (3:45), Father Joseph’s devotion to the Sacred Heart (8:56), living out the devotion (19:13), caller: Sacred Heart played a part in my parent’s marriage (24:53), how the Sacred Heart prompts us to […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Spiritual & Religious – June 15, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Patrick Hyde, OP, joined Patrick for a conversation about religion and how we respond to those who are ‘spiritual, but not religious.’ Topics included: getting to know Fr. Patrick (1:), spiritual but not religious (5:02), why do people reject organized religious (10:04), the virtue of religion (13:11), caller: I have evangelical friends who don’t […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Secrets to Growing in Prayer – June 14, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Sister Agnus Dei, SV joined Patrick for a conversation about four dispositions that help us grow in prayer. Topics included: why we need prayer (1:57), how stillness helps us prepare for prayer (7:16), caller: I feel guilty when I forget to pray (17:39), the importance of silence (24:08), caller: How do I improve my time […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Passion for Scripture – June 13, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Fr. Michael Martin, OFM Conv. joined Patrick for a conversation about why the Bible’s important and how we develop a love for God’s word. Topics included: objections to reading Scripture (6:05), scripture and tradition (11:56), humility while reading (21:15), caller: we read as a family every day (24:10), what if we don’t understand (28:24), meditating […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Redemptive Suffering – June 12, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Marcel Taillon joined Patrick for a conversation about finding meaning in our difficulties. Topics included: why we suffer (7:01), how can we have a positive attitude during suffering (12:48), caller: my daughter is transitioning (19:10), caller: my suffering has a purpose (27:37), is there ever an end to redemptive suffering (33:29), caller: how do […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more