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.

Judgement – May 24, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Jim Goins joined Patrick for a lively conversation about judging others. Topics included: what judgement is (2:35), what does it mean to admonish the sinner (10:56), caller: How do I admonish my kids (17:12), caller: we need more admonishment (21:49), caller: my advice for not judging others (28:51), caller: I used to be very […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Devotion to the Rosary – May 23, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Sr. Joseph Andrew Bogdanowicz, OP joined Patrick to discuss the power of the Rosary. Topics included: what the Rosary is (3:28), Sister’s story about the Rosary and a Relevant Radio listener (14:05), caller: I prayed the Rosary in prison (16:56), is the rosary vain repetition (20:43), caller: Rosary helped me connect to the mysteries (27:28), […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Euthanasia & Christian Death – May 22, 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

Myths About Confession – May 19, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Brian Fallon joined Patrick to discuss myths about the sacrament of forgiveness. Topics included: why do we have confession (1:55), is the priest scandalized by my sin (5:55), is father judging me (9:34), caller: I came back to the Church (13:56), caller: sometimes I feel bad for what priests have to hear (18:54), caller: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Leisure and Living Well – May 18, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Sr. Maximilian Marie Garretson, O.P. joined Patrick for the first time for a conversation about how to enjoy leisure amidst the busyness of life. Topics included: getting to know Sr. Maximilian Marie (1:48), what leisure is (8:38), caller: what’s the difference between leisure and free time (16:12), reading recommendations (22:41), leisure and vacation (25:20), caller: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Ascension: Hope & Mission – May 17, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Matthew Widder joined Patrick for a conversation about Christ’s Ascension into heaven. Topics included: why Jesus had to ascend (2:41), Jesus as intercession (9:14), resurrection of the body (19:18), hope and the ascension (23:41), caller: I loved how Jesus helped the apostles navigate the Ascension (33:41), where Jesus ascended (39:52), caller: Jesus empowers the […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Devotion to the Eucharist – May 16, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Joe Laramie, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about the power of Christ in the Eucharist. Topics included: the Eucharist as the source and summit of the faith (2:38), caller: I’m a revert to the faith (11:05), caller: how I came to understand the True Presence (20:42), caller: I’ve come back after years at […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

True Christian Charity – Monday, May 15, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Joseph Illo joined Patrick for a conversation about charity to the poor. Topics included: God’s poverty (2:54), spiritual poverty (10:49), caller: I’ve been poor most of my life (16:05), serving the poor for a good feeling (22:27), caller: I have a rare disease (27:57), corporal and spiritual works of mercy (33:24), caller: how can […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

When Family Members Leave the Faith – May 11, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about family members who leave the faith. Topics included: why young people leave the faith (1:59), caller: I left the faith in college (6:45), what is our role (15:50), caller: young person was a witness to the faith (21:06), caller: my brother in law came back to […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more