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.

Ask Me Anything about the Catholic Faith – The Inner Life – June 22, 2026

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Dave Heney joins Deacon Patrick Conley to take any listener question about the Faith and Church (6:45) How does knowledge translate to faith? (11:22) Martin – In Ezekiel 1:1-28, God revealed himself to Ezekiel. Why did God reveal himself to Ezekiel? (14:13) George – We hear everyday about the possibility of life from other […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Faith and Reason – The Inner Life – June 19, 2026

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Check out this great show from June 16, 2026 Msgr. Robert Dempseyjoins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Faith and Reason (3:26) Do Faith and Reason contradict Is Faith really blind? (15:01) Where do all problems come from philosophically? (20:06) Break 1 (21:46) What does doubt have to do with Faith and Reason? (29:05) Martin – […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Marriage and Divorce: Building up and mending the Church – The Inner Life – June 18, 2026

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Ramil Fajardo joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Marriage and Divorce: Building up and mending the Church Why is Marriage important for the Church? (12:31) what happens to marriages that don’t work? (16:58) Bai – I run an organization that helps people with marriage after divorce. We teach divorce is a great offense. What […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more

Consecration to the Sacred Heart – The Inner Life – June 11, 2026

Podcasts, The Inner Life
Father Michael Hurley joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Consecration to the Sacred Heart (5:30) why is today a significant day? The Mercy of God through Confession. (15:10) Karina – I’m a returning Catholic, and feel I need to make a General Confession. What should I do about sins I forgot and now remember? (23:46) […]Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: ... Read more