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.

Summer Spiritual Reading List – April 27, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Fr. Michael Hurley, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about spiritual books. Topics included: how reading shapes us (5:10), Father Hurley’s book recommendation (22:14), and Father’s fiction recommendation (35:27).  Book List:  St. Augustine’s Confessions Loving Jesus with the Heart of Mary by Mother Teresa Jesus in Space by Cecilia Cicone Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis Life […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Making My Work Holy – April 26, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Sister Agnus Dei, SV joined Patrick for the first time for a conversation about the spirituality of work. Topics included: getting to know Sister Agnus Dei (1:33), a sacramental vision of the world (3:31), the dignity of work (6:09), how does faith influence work (12:59), caller: listening to lives of the saints help me during […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The New Atheism – April 25, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Fr. Peter Dugandzic joined Patrick for the first time for a conversation about belief in God. Topics included: getting to know Fr. Peter (2:06), caller: why do atheists care about belief in God (33:17), family members who don’t believe in God (33:17), email: my husband doesn’t understand violence in the OT (38:27), caller: my teens […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Gratitude and Generosity – April 24, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Mike Martin, OFM Conv., joined Patrick for a conversation about giving thanks and giving of ourselves. Topics included: how to cultivate gratitude (2:46), growing in humility (10:28), caller: my students read Corrie ten Boom’s The Hiding Place and learn gratitude (14:18), caller: I ask my kids what they’re grateful for at dinner time (18:39), […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

When God Says No – April 21, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick for a conversation about Accepting God’s Will When He Says No (2:32)  Discernment of God’s will (5:32) what does it mean when God says no (11:46) When it seems like God doesn’t care (15:23) How long should we wait for God to answer a prayer? (19:54) Listeners Call into the show Jennifer – Story […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Battling Persistent Sins – April 20, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Craig Vasek joined Patrick for a conversation about overcoming frequent sin. Topics included: what sin is (2:55), original sin (5:28), examining persistent sins (9:02), caller: I’ve struggled with a particular sin (18:41), caller: I’m struggling with procrastination (23:44), caller: I struggled with lust in the past (29:55), caller: taking the Lord’s name in vain […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

You’ve Got a Friend in Me – April 19, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Sam Martin joined Patrick for a conversation about Christian friendship. Topics included: what friendship with the Lord is (2:55), the importance of friendship (19:59), loneliness (24:43), male friendships (28:55), caller: how do I interact with an old friend who isn’t practicing the faith (32:46), caller: how do I resolve a dispute with a friend […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Discovering God’s Presence in Our Lives – April 18, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Rob Kroll, SJ discussing the Examen Prayer with Patrick Conley. Topics included: what the examen prayer is (2:58), steps of the examen (6:01), caller: the examen is helpful to me (16:22), family examen (20:34), dealing with dryness (23:15), fruits of the examen prayer (26:20), caller: why the examen (33:46), caller: My wife and I […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Living Out Our Baptism – April 17, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Bobby Blood joined Patrick for a conversation about Baptism. Topics included: what Baptism is (3:50), why is Baptism done only once (6:55), caller: I was Baptized 30 years ago (11:24), caller: Can a mother baptize her child (14:54), caller: are my grandkids’ baptisms valid (18:04), priest, prophet & king (20:11), caller: I was baptized […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more