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.

Faith & Arts – March 24, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father JJ Mech joined Patrick for a conversation about prayer, faith, art, and beauty. Topics included: what art is (3:05), what beauty is (6:07), caller: I’ve been drawing religious art (14:14), caller: I love the Pieta (17:26), caller: poetry and art (23:02), caller: I was drawn to an altarpiece (27:11), caller: I was moved by […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Lent as a Season of Joy – March 23, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Michael Hurley, OP joined Patrick for a conversation about how a penitential season can be a joyful one. Topics included: the marks of joy (4:46), experiencing God’s love in Lent (6:53), Caller: I’ve been more joyful during Lent (15:50), caller: I’ve been going to mass during Lent (20:56), tips for a great Lent (22:37), […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Doing God’s Will – March 22, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined us for a great conversation about discerning and doing God’s will. Topics included what discernment is (2:57), choosing between two good things (13:10), how family and friends help us on our journeys (17:43), how God works through our desires (21:02), caller: I learned to remove pride and despair (23:40), saying […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Charity to the Poor – March 21, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about Charity to the Poor. Topics included: why charity is so important (2:34), encountering the poor (5:22), being poor in spirit (10:40), caller: a friend helped me when I was in financial trouble (18:08), giving out money away (21:34), our attachments (28:10), caller: I give away umbrellas […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Our Call to Holiness – March 20, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Craig Vasek joined Patrick for a conversation about the universal call to holiness. Topics included: getting to know Fr. Vasek (1:37), the universal call to holiness (3:36), what holiness is (6:53), being perfect (13:19), decisions for holiness (17:12), accountability (20:16), caller: I gave up cursing for Lent (24:12), saints who help us (27:13), caller: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

St. Patrick and The Holy Trinity – March 17, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Fr. Mike Hartge joined Patrick for a conversation about God and the patron saint of Ireland. Topics included the life of St. Patrick (3:12), St. Patrick and Evangelization (7:17), entering into the life of the Trinity (9:52), what the Trinity is (12:49), the Trinity in Scripture (20:53), how the Trinity makes a difference in our […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Deepening Our Prayer Life – March 16, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Sister Joseph Andrew Bogdanowicz, OP joined Patrick for the first time for a conversation about our life of prayer. Topics included getting to know Sister (2:53), introduction to prayer (13:15), consistency in prayer (20:33), caller: I have peace after prayer (26:31), God desires to give us peace (30:03), caller: how do I commit to prayer? […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Cooperating with the Holy Spirit – March 15, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Ethan Southard joined Patrick for a conversation about the Third Person of the Trinity. Topic included what the Holy Spirit teaches us (5:03), cooperating with the Holy Spirit (11:21), Holy Spirit and memory (16:57), caller: I was prompted to start a men’s ministry (20:52), Holy Spirit teaches us what paths to take (23:07), caller: […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

The Power of Forgiveness – March 14, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Tom Wilson joined Patrick for a conversation about forgiveness. Topics included forgiveness for Lent (3:40), caller: I prayed for forgiveness (9:35), what if I don’t feel like forgiving (12:16), caller: my husband left our family (14:39), caller: how do I forgive? (20:49), caller: I struggle to forgive my kids (26:39), God forgives us in […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Obedience – March 13, 2023

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Fr. Rob Kroll, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about the blessings and challenges of obedience. Topics included Pope Francis’ 10th Anniversary (4:55), obedience throughout Scripture (10:55), license vs freedom (16:57), humility (22:29), obedience to authority (26:05), challenge of obedience (30:20), role of conscience in obedience (36:03), caller: obedience brought me to the faith (38:06).  […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more