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The Inner Life
The Inner Life® with Patrick Conley is one-on-one Spiritual Direction on the radio. Every day, a Catholic priest or religious sister joins listeners to offer spiritual advice and guidance designed to assist you along your faith journey, speaking about a variety of topics to help you overcome sin, grow in virtue, and strengthen your faith.
Episodes
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Spiritual Mothers Protecting Human Life - Inner Life - October 29, 2026
On today's Inner Life, Sr. Mariae Agnus Dei joins to discuss Spiritual Mothers Protecting Life. Protecting & Enhancing The Sacredness of Human Life Norma -…
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The Eucharist Is Jesus For Real - Inner Life - October 28, 2026
On today's Inner Life, Fr. John Eckert joins to discuss The Eucharist Is Jesus For Real. (14:17) Anisha - I was raised Hindu and had a Eucharistic healing…
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Keeping Prayer In The Family - Inner Life - October 27, 2026
On today's Inner Life, Fr. Sam Martin joins Deacon Patrick to discuss praying as a family (3:37) Topics: (11:26) What if only one spouse was religious (15:32)…
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Making a Regular Confession - Inner Life – October 26, 2026
On today's Inner Life, Fr. Taillon joins Deacon Patrick to discuss making a regular confession. Topics: (3:06) The mercy of confession (6:39) The comparison…
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Sunday's Gospel: The 2 Greatest Commandments - Inner Life - October 23, 2026
On today's Inner Life, Fr. Wilson joins to talk about this Sunday’s Gospel: The 2 Greatest Commandments (19:01) Nick – I liked how you connected…
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Pope St. John Paul II & The Gospel Of Life - The Inner Life - October 22, 2026
On today's Inner Life, Fr. Dave Heney joins to share about Pope St. John Paul II and the Gospel of Life (1:28) Fr. Dave Heney On Pope St. John Paul II (15:55)…
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Hmm...Is That Valid? - The Inner Life - October 21, 2026
On today's Inner Life, Fr. Ramil Fajardo educates on marriage and annulments, asking “Hmm Is That Valid”? (6:02) Destination Weddings And Marrying…
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Confession: It's Here To Help You - Inner Life (Encore) - October 20, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Kris Stubna talks about Confession: It’s here to help you. Break 1 Susan - I was at Confession recently and it was face to…
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Forgiving Others - The Inner Life (Encore) - October 19, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Elliot Zak joins to discuss Forgiving Others Mary is the perfect to disciple to follow when it comes to learning how to forgive…
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The Sacrament Of Baptism - The Inner Life - October 16, 2026
On today's Inner Life, Fr. Ryan Brady joins to discuss Baptism. Monica - A person who has decided to be an atheist and denounce their baptism. I don't believe…
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The Spirit Of Conversion - Inner Life - October 15, 2026
On today's Inner Life, Fr. Allen Hoffa joins to encourage us to maintain a spirit of conversion. (6:01) What Is Conversion? People are looking for permanence…
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St. Teresa of Avila - Inner Life - October 14, 2026
On today's Inner Life, Fr. Michael Joseph Paris OCD joins to share about St. Teresa of Avila, Doctor of the Church. (18:42) Christina - Saints podcast on…
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Our Lady Of Fatima: Impacting The Church & You - The Inner Life - October 13, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Sam Martin joins to discuss Our Lady of Fatima: Impacting The Church & You (5:25) Our Lady's Appearances at Fatima (13:30) What was…
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Ask Me Anything - The Inner Life - October 12, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. John Paul Erickson joins to help answer Catholic questions on “Ask Me Anything”. (11:04) Beth - How do I become Catholic…
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Winning The Battle For Our Minds - The Inner Life (Encore) - October 9, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Nicholas Federspiel joins to reflect on winning the battle for your mind. Break 1 (26:24) Lupe - What can we do to move our minds…
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Discerning Your Vocation - Inner Life - October 8, 2026
Patrick welcomes listeners to a heartfelt conversation about discerning God’s will, focusing on the journey of discovering one's vocation. Father Patrick…
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What Is Heaven? - Inner Life (Encore) - October 7, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Allan Hoffa joins to discuss “what is heaven”? (18:00) Gary - Why do you believe God will give you a glimpse of heaven…
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End Of Life & The 4 Last Things- Inner Life - October 6, 2026
On today's Inner Life, Msgr. Robert Dempsey has conversation with Deacon Patrick about End of Life Issues and the 4 Last Things. (11:01) Miles - When we go to…
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Ask Me Anything - Inner Life (Encore) - October 5, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Dave Heney invites you to “Ask Me Anything”. Pauline - Souls in Purgatory. I understand they can't pray for themselves…
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Unleashing The Power Of Intercessory Prayer - Inner Life (Encore) - October 2, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Nicholas Federspiel shows us how to unleash intercessory prayer. What is the nature of intercessory prayer? (3:49) Susan - Freewill…
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St. Francis Of Assisi - The Inner Life - October 01, 2026
On today's show, Fr. Bobby Blood joins to discuss the St. Francis. Who was St. Francis? About preaching the Gospel always. (1:16) How does choosing less mirror…
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Going Deeper Into Sacred Scripture - The Inner Life - September 30, 2026
On today's Inner Life, Fr. Joseph Illo joins to talk about Going Deeper into Sacred Scripture There is a hole in your interior life if you are not deeply…
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Loved By The Father - The Inner Life - September 29, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Craig DeYoung talks about being “Loved By The Father”. Andy - God expresses his love through chastisement and discipline…
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How Confession Shows Us God's Love
On today's Inner Life, Fr. Marc Lenneman discusses how confession show's us God's Love . Break 1 Elizabeth-Had a healing after abortion in confession and is…
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Sunday Bible Readings - The Inner Life - September 25, 2026
Fr. John Eckert joins to help us reflect on Sunday's Bible Readings What lead up to this Gospel? Gospel of Matthew What's easier saying the Rosary or wasting…
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Catholics & The Gospel In The Public Square - The Inner Life - September 24, 2026
On today's Inner Life, Fr. Dave Heney joins to talk about Catholics and The Gospel In The Public Square. Break 1 Norman - it should be simple - is jesus in…
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The Church On Mission - The Inner Life - September 23, 2026
On today's Inner Life, Fr. Michael Hurley comes on to discuss the life and works of St. Padre Pio. Tina - We purchased our business on his feast day and we…
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The Church On Mission - The Inner Life - September 22, 2026
On today's Inner Life, Fr. Marcel Taillon joins to discuss The Church On Mission Break 1 Evelyn - Mission at our parish. I do it every week for homebound…
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Transformative Encounters In Eucharistic Adoration - The Inner Life - September 21, 2026
On today's Inner Life, Fr. Allen Hoffa joins to discuss transformative encounters in adoration. What expectations should we have in Adoration? The threshold of…
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Understanding Desolation And Consolation - The Inner Life - September 18, 2026
On today's Inner Life, Msgr. Jason Gray fires up our anticipation for the upcoming beatification of Venerable Fulton Sheen Why doesn’t the Pope have to…
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Understanding Desolation And Consolation - The Inner Life - September 17, 2026
On today's Inner Life, Fr. Robert Kroll, S.J. Talks about discerning consolation and desolation Break 1 Jan - Had pain in her back, was reminded of importance…
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Annulments And Marriage - The Inner Life - September 16, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Ramil Fajardo joins to guide our understanding of annulments and marriage Pete - Question about marriage in relation to the wedding…
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Our Lady Of Sorrows - The Inner Life - September 15, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Tom Wilson joins to shed some light on Our Lady of Sorrows. Ellen - I have promoted the Our Lady of Sorrows Rosary for Rwanda and…
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AI And The Holy Spirit - The Inner Life - September 14, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Alan Hoffa gives us insight into AI and The Holy Spirit. AI doesn’t replace the human being but it is an assist. There will…
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Walking With Others In Tragedy - The Inner Life - September 11, 2026
Fr. Bobby Blood joins to discuss Walking With Those In Tragedy? Why does tragedy exist? What do we do in the midst of real loss? Did God Take A Day Off on…
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Praying The Rosary - The Inner Life - September 10, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Daniel Klimek joins to help us understand praying the Rosary. What is the purpose of repetition? Connie - I want to share my…
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Difficulties In Mental Prayer - The Inner Life - September 9, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Eric Nielsen join to discuss difficulties in mental prayer. What is Mental prayer? Tim - My desire to sin sometimes feels stronger…
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Forgiving Others - The Inner Life - September 8, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Elliot Zak joins to discuss Forgiving Others Mary is the perfect to disciple to follow when it comes to learning how to forgive…
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The Joys of Finding God in Nature (Encore) - September 7, 2026
Fr. Tom Wilson joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss the joys of finding God in nature (2:56). Topics/calls: nature as a tool & care for creation (8:55), God…
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Why We Laugh - The Inner Life (Encore) - September 4, 2026
IL – Father John Paul Erickson joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Why We Laugh (5:43) How is laughter a uniquely human trait? (20:09) Nick -…
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Mystical Body of Christ - The Inner Life (Encore) - September 3, 2026
Father Robert Ryan joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss the Mystical Body of Christ (3:50) Why is the Church known as the mystical body of Christ? (11:42)…
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Holiness through Service - The Inner Life (Encore) - September 2, 2026
Father James Kubicki joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Holiness through Service Why is service important? (9:52) Humility in service. (17:34) how do we…
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Unleashing The Power Of Intercessory Prayer - August 31, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Nicholas Federspiel shows us how to unleash intercessory prayer. What is the nature of intercessory prayer? (3:49) Susan - Freewill…
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Loved By The Father - August 28, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Craig DeYoung talks about being “Loved By The Father”. Andy - God expresses his love through chastisement and discipline…
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Confession: It's Here To Help You - August 27, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Kris Stubna talks about Confession: It’s here to help you. Break 1 Susan - I was at Confession recently and it was face to…
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What Is Faith? - August 26, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Patrick Hyde, O.P. joins to give answer to “What Is Faith”? Break 1 Alyssa - I grew up with the Church, but didn't know…
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A Daily Review Of Conscience - August 25, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Rob Kroll, S.J. joins to show us how to make a daily review of conscience. Healthy guilt vs shame Break 1 Fr. Kroll explains how…
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Ask Me Anything - August 24, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Dave Heney invites you to “Ask Me Anything”. Pauline - Souls in Purgatory. I understand they can't pray for themselves…
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Love Your Neighbor - August 20, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Michael Hurley, O.P. joins to discuss love of neighbor Who is my neighbor? Karen - What's your opinion about giving money to the…
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St. Joseph - August 19, 2026
On today’s show, Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins to reflect on the life of St. Joseph Kristin - I say the litany of St. Joseph every night. We had an incident…
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What Are Sacramentals? - August 18, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Peter Armenio guides us in understanding poverty in spirit. Wade - What does poor in spirit mean? Does it mean that I am lacking in…
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What Are Sacramentals? - August 17, 2026
On today's show, Fr. Joseph Illo joins to inform us on what sacramentals are. What is the difference between the 7 sacraments and sacramentals? Nick - How…
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St. Maximillian Kolbe A Martyr Of Charity - August 14, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Ryan Brady joins to share about St. Maximillian Kolbe: A Martyr of Charity Jim - My wife and I were on a tour in Poland. I didn't…
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The Assumption of Mary and Remembering Our Death - August 13, 2026
Fr. Allen Hoffa joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss the Assumption of Mary and our own death (3:21). Topics/Calls: how the Assumption is an invitation for…
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Meek Not Weak - August 12, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Bobby Blood shows us how to be meek not weak Jesus flips tables in our lives but he does it gently. Break 1 Training yourself to be…
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Understanding The Eucharist - August 11, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. John Paul Erickson joins to discuss understanding the Eucharist Break 1 Robert: A question about receiving Communion in the state of…
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Breaking The Habit Of Sin - August 10, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. John LoCoco joins to discuss breaking the habit of sin. Act Of Contrition resolutions Break 1 How is culpability diminished or not?…
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Beatitudes: Change Your Attitude, Change Your Life
Deacon Patrick Conley welcomes Fr. John Eckert to discuss the Beatitudes (3:51). Topics: Poverty of spirit and humility (15:13) How Jesus emulated poverty of…
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The 6 Foundations Of Prayer: Humility & Purification - August 6, 2026
On today’s show, we finish our 6 Foundations of Prayer series with Humility and Purification with Msgr. Thomas Richter. Humility (2:04) God's Blessings…
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The 6 Foundations Of Prayer: Getting God Right & The Cross - August 5, 2026
On today’s show, we continue our 6 Foundations of Prayer series and touching on Getting God Right And The Cross with Msgr. Thomas Richter Recap of…