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.

Meaning of the Magi – The Inner Life – January 5, 2026

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Fr. James Kubicki joins Patrick to discuss Meaning of the Magi (3:36) What is Epiphany? (9:04) Who were the Magi? (14:33) Christina – Family tradition we’ve celebrated…our mother started the nativity story and the gift exchange rather than Christmas. Marcos – I was born in Cuba and we kept our tradition alive. Every year on […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/a601f108-d67d-4018-a3fd-b3c9012b234e/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Awakening Wonder through the eyes of GK Chesterton – The Inner Life – January 2, 2026

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Fr. Spencer Howe joins Patrick to discuss Awakening Wonder through the eyes of GK Chesterton (5:22) what is wonderment? Who was G.K. Chesterton? (14:11) How does Chesterton argue that we have lot our wonder? (20:17) Break 1 Can you have wonderment while in suffering? What are practical ways we can increase wonder in our life? […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/c1da1994-f73a-4d41-8e65-b3c6012c6fb9/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Spiritual Warfare – The Inner Life – January 1, 2026 [ENCORE]

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Check out this Encore show from October 2, 2025 Fr. Patrick Hydejoins Patrick to discuss Spiritual Warfare Where do we see spiritual warfare in the bible? (7:13) how do we find a happy medium with spiritual warfare? (12:22) Elaine – When I was young, I grew up in a haunted house. When i was little, […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/8c1fa6a1-f9a7-49ee-8d7e-b3bc0184bf82/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

6 Foundations of Prayer (part 3) – The Inner Life – December 31, 2025 [ENCORE]

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Check out this Awesome Encore from July 30, 2025 Msgr. Tom Richterjoins Patrick to discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (part 3) (2:30) Father recaps the first four foundations of faith (18:44) Break 1 (20:18) 5th foundation of prayer: Humility. (37:47) Break 2 (38:59) 6th foundation of prayer: Purification (46:57) Regina – Humility…all the good things […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/4f017917-a5da-4057-8459-b3bb01595ef7/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

6 Foundations of Prayer (part 2) – The Inner Life – December 30, 2025 [ENCORE]

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Check out this awesome Encore from June 24, 2025 Msgr. Thomas Richterjoins Patrick to Discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (part 2) What is the origin of the 6 foundations of prayer? (6:04) what are the first 3 foundations of prayer? (20:10) Break 1 (21:33) Fourth foundation of prayer- Pray from the Heart. (36:40) Break 2 […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/aa287bab-28f2-4a1a-8273-b3bb010f7f1d/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

6 Foundations of Prayer (Part 1) – The Inner Life – December 29, 2025 [ENCORE]

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Check out this awesome Encore from May 21, 2025! Msgr. Tom Richterjoins Patrick to Discuss 6 Foundations of Prayer (Part 1) (4:01) why is it important to develop foundations of prayer? (11:05) First foundation of prayer: Awakened Faith (20:20) Break 1 David – How can I get more awaken faith if I already experience it […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/ca788847-a984-4ca6-8968-b3bb010de2e0/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Living a Life of Virtue – The Inner Life – December 26, 2025

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Check out this Awesome Encore from September 26, 2025 Fr. Ramil Fajardojoins Patrick to discuss Living a Life of Virtue Why is living virtuously needed for those in your family? (12:18) What are the Four Cardinal Virtues and how do they help? (21:39) Break 1 Dolores – My son is getting married tomorrow. I invited […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/7b91b173-0003-41de-a207-b3bb0109903f/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Final Preparations for Christmas – The Innr Life – December 23, 2025

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Fr. Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Final Preparations for Christmas (4:10) why is preparation for Christmas so important? The O Antiphons (17:46) Cindy – In preparation, I recently lost my pet of 17 years. I feel like this is a moment where I’m preparing myself because we love those loved ones. I prepare by […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/1e9c1888-8dbe-4da7-8043-b3bc012b3955/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

The Holy Family at Christmas – The Inner Life – December 22, 2025

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Fr. Rob Kroll joins Patrick to discuss The Holy Family at Christmas (3:17) Poverty of the Holy Family (20:45) Break 1 (23:00) Clementine – Holy family: When my children were little I would say prayers with them and ask the holy family to keep my family holy. I lost my son and at his funeral […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/9df6e286-5337-4430-b02e-b3bb012bbd12/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Sunday Bible Study on St. Joseph – The Inner Life – December 19, 2025

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Fr. Michael Hurley joins Patrick to have a Sunday Bible Study Matthew 1:18-24 (7:51) Father shares some background on this passage. (12:49) father Shares this Sunday’s Gospel (18:57) Break 1 What is the betrothal of Joseph and Mary? (26:03) Sandy – Why does it matter that Joseph came from the same line of David when […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/7a6ef576-f671-4f58-bbf4-b3b8012bfbed/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Christmas Movies – The Inner Life – December 18, 2025

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Fr. Eric Nielsen joins Patrick to discuss Christmas Movies Why are Christmas movies important? What is the importance of Scrooge’s story? (16:23) David – My favorite Christmas movie is ‘A Bocelli Family Christmas’ (19:58) Break 1 Deb – Christmas Carol Movie. I have 7 versions and watch all of them every Christmas. (24:41) Tony – […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/58643e18-32e8-4362-bb8d-b3b7012af0e6/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more

Silent Prayer – The Inner Life – December 17, 2025 [ENCORE]

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Check out this encore show from December 4, 2025 Fr. Michael-Joseph Paris joins Patrick in studio to discuss Silent Prayer What is he language of God? (8:42) Jan – Silence. There is a silence that exists after the guests go home. There is joy when guests come and the silence after they leave is saddening. […]https://traffic.omny.fm/d/clips/134e18ca-7af8-403f-a7eb-ad7f01861f48/377b744a-4d1c-4132-a987-ade901030e10/4879b917-630c-41c1-9635-b3b501783493/audio.mp3Podcast: Play ... Read more