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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
- The Inner Life
The Spiritual Power of Fasting - July 11, 2023
Father Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about fasting. Topics included: what Jesus teaches us about fasting (1:56), casting out unclean spirits…
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Greed - July 10, 2023
Father Jim Goins joined Patrick for a conversation about the sin of greed. Topics included: what greed is (1:57), how greed is destructive (6:53), caller: how…
The Inner LifeGiving Up Everything for Jesus: The Joy of Religious Life (Special Podcast Highlight)
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The Love of God the Father - July 7, 2023
Father Craig DeYoung joined Patrick for a conversation about the Father's love for us. Topics included: Jesus' Baptism (3:36), the Garden of Gethsemane (7:46)…
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Hearing the Voice of God - July 6, 2023
Father Bobby Blood joined Patrick for a conversation about how we can hear God in our lives. Topics included: hearing the voice of God (2:00), voice of the…
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Extemporaneous Prayer - July 5, 2023
Father Chris Walsh joined Patrick for a conversation about extemporaneous prayer. Topics included what prayer is (1:59), what Jesus teaches us about prayer…
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Single & Catholic - July 3, 2023
Father Sam Martin joined Patrick for a conversation about singleness and the unmarried state. Topics include what it means to be single and Catholic (1:34)…
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The Peace of Christ - July 4, 2023
Fr. Scott Bailey joins Patrick for a conversation about The Peace of Christ (3:09) – what is the Christian meaning of peace and how does it correlate with…
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The First Pope and the Super Apostle - June 30, 2023
Father Tom Wilson joined Patrick for a conversation about two giants of the Christian faith. Topics included: the differences between the saints (2:34), St…
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The Joy of Religious Life - June 29, 2023
Sister Maris Stella, O.P., joined Patrick for the first time for a conversation about the vocation to religious life. Topics included: getting to know sister…
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The Beatitudes: Day Three - June 28, 2023
Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ, joined Patrick for the third of a three-day series on the Beatitudes. Topics included blessed are the clean of heart (3:40), the…
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The Beatitudes: Day Two - June 27, 2023
Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Patrick for the second of a three-day series on The Beatitudes. Topics included: who the meek are (4:02), how do we inherit…
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The Beatitudes: Day One - June 26, 2023
Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Patrick for the first of a three-day series on The Beatitudes. Topics included: the Sermon on the Mount (2:07), what is real…
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Freedom - June 23, 2023
Father Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about spiritual and religious freedom. Topic included religious freedom week (2:59), why religious freedom…
The Inner LifeTurning the Other Cheek at a Pro-Life Rally (Special Podcast Highlight)
When standing for life, have you ever gotten pushback? Has the pro-abortion crowd ever ridiculed you for your beliefs? Mary went to pray in front of an…
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Teens Issues - June 22, 2023
Sister Amelia Hueller, OP, joined Patrick for a conversation about teen's issues & the world, the flesh, and the devil. Topics included: getting to know Sr…
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Ask a Priest! - June 21, 2023
Father Michael Hurley, OP joined Patrick & Relevant Radio callers for a wide-ranging Q&A about the faith! Questions included: why questions in the spiritual…
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Trusting God - June 20, 2023
Father Michael Hartge joined Patrick for a conversation about trust in God. Topics included: how we trust God in the day to day (5:06), why doesn't God always…
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Turn the Other Cheek - June 19, 2023
Father Rob Kroll, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about love for those who hurt us. Topics included: the sermon on the Mount (2:28), what the Sermon…
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Solemnity of the Sacred Heart - June 16, 2023
Father Joseph Johnson joined Patrick for a conversation about the devotion to Jesus' Sacred Heart. Topics included: origins of the Sacred Heart Devotion…
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Spiritual & Religious - June 15, 2023
Father Patrick Hyde, OP, joined Patrick for a conversation about religion and how we respond to those who are 'spiritual, but not religious.' Topics included…
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Your Suffering Has Meaning (Special Podcast Highlight)
- When suffering happens, it can often feel overwhelming, and you may not know how to handle it. Bad things happen to everyone, so how can you prepare yourself…
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Secrets to Growing in Prayer - June 14, 2023
Sister Agnus Dei, SV joined Patrick for a conversation about four dispositions that help us grow in prayer. Topics included: why we need prayer (1:57), how…
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Passion for Scripture - June 13, 2023
Fr. Michael Martin, OFM Conv. joined Patrick for a conversation about why the Bible's important and how we develop a love for God's word. Topics included…
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Redemptive Suffering - June 12, 2023
Father Marcel Taillon joined Patrick for a conversation about finding meaning in our difficulties. Topics included: why we suffer (7:01), how can we have a…
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Supporting Our Priests - Friday, June 9, 2023
Father Brian Fallon joined Patrick for a conversation about Holy Orders & supporting parish priests. Topics included Father Fallon's vocation story (2:00)…
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The Corporal Works of Mercy - June 08, 2023
Fr. Kris Stubna joins Patrick for a conversation about the Corporal Works of Mercy (3:05) – How much God cares about us (7:00) – How Justice and Mercy work…
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Spiritual Friendship - June 07, 2023
Fr. John Eckert joins Patrick for a conversation about Spiritual Friendship (3:16) - Child hood Friendships Albert - Spiritual friends that keep me on track -…
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The Peace of Christ -June 06, 2023
Fr. Scott Bailey joins Patrick for a conversation about The Peace of Christ (3:09) – what is the Christian meaning of peace and how does it correlate with…
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The Trinity - June 05, 2023
Fr. Joseph Illo joins Patrick for a conversation about The Trinity (2:46) – What is the Trinity and what is not the Trinity? (8:59) – Where do we find the…
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Martyrdom - June 02, 2023
Fr. Ethan Southard joins Patrick for a conversation about Martyrdom (3:23) – What are Father’s favorite martyrs and what does the word martyr mean? (8:19)– How…
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Jealousy - June 01, 2023
Fr. Sam Martin joins Patrick for a conversation about Jealousy (3:12) – What is the difference between Envy and Jealousy? (9:52) – Why is jealously such a…
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Uniting Our Personal Prayer to the Mass - May 31, 2023
Fr. Brian O’Brien joins Patrick for a conversation about Preparing for Mass & Uniting Our Personal Prayer to the Mass (4:00) – Why are we tempted to not…
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Liturgy of the Hours and the Psalms – May 30, 2023
Fr. James Kubicki joins Patrick for a conversation about the Liturgy of the Hours and Praying with the Psalms. (2:35) - What are the psalms? (8:28) - How has…
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Myths About Confession - May 29, 2023
Father Brian Fallon joined Patrick to discuss myths about the sacrament of forgiveness. Topics included: why do we have confession (1:55), is the priest…
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Pentecost and the Holy Spirit - May 26, 2023
Father Craig DeYoung joins the show to talk about Pentecost and the Holy Spirit. (3:18) What is Pentecost and why is it important. (9:57) Teresa - I don’t…
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Sacraments & Validity - May 25, 2023
Father Ramil Fajardo joined Patrick for a conversation about what makes sacraments valid. Special attention was paid to the sacrament of marriage. Topics…
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Best of: Euthanasia and Church Teaching
Father Carter Griffin explains what Euthanasia is and what the Catholic Church teaches about it.
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Judgement - May 24, 2023
Father Jim Goins joined Patrick for a lively conversation about judging others. Topics included: what judgement is (2:35), what does it mean to admonish the…
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Best of: Marriage & the Rosary
Sister Joseph Andrew, OP recounts a story about how a couple deepened their prayer life by praying the rosary.
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Devotion to the Rosary - May 23, 2023
Sr. Joseph Andrew Bogdanowicz, OP joined Patrick to discuss the power of the Rosary. Topics included: what the Rosary is (3:28), Sister's story about the…
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Euthanasia & Christian Death - May 22, 2023
Father Carter Griffin joined Patrick for a conversation about end of life issues. Topics included: the Church's teach on death: (2:53), what euthanasia is…
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Myths About Confession - May 19, 2023
Father Brian Fallon joined Patrick to discuss myths about the sacrament of forgiveness. Topics included: why do we have confession (1:55), is the priest…
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Leisure and Living Well - May 18, 2023
Sr. Maximilian Marie Garretson, O.P. joined Patrick for the first time for a conversation about how to enjoy leisure amidst the busyness of life. Topics…
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The Ascension: Hope & Mission - May 17, 2023
Father Matthew Widder joined Patrick for a conversation about Christ's Ascension into heaven. Topics included: why Jesus had to ascend (2:41), Jesus as…
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Devotion to the Eucharist - May 16, 2023
Father Joe Laramie, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about the power of Christ in the Eucharist. Topics included: the Eucharist as the source and summit of…
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True Christian Charity - Monday, May 15, 2023
Father Joseph Illo joined Patrick for a conversation about charity to the poor. Topics included: God's poverty (2:54), spiritual poverty (10:49), caller: I've…
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When Family Members Leave the Faith - May 11, 2023
Father Dave Heney joined Patrick for a conversation about family members who leave the faith. Topics included: why young people leave the faith (1:59), caller…
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Best of: Why is Forgiveness So Important?
Father Chris Walsh discusses the importance of forgiveness with Patrick Conley.
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Practicing Forgiveness - May 10, 2023
Father Chris Walsh joined us for a conversation about forgiveness. Topics included why we need forgiveness (1:29), why we don't want to forgive (4:47), caller…
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Secrets to a Great Marriage - May 9, 2023
Father Richard Simon returned to The Inner Life to discuss the sacrament of marriage. Topics included: what priests can teach us about marriage (2:47)…
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The Christian Adventure - May 8, 2023
Father Bobby Blood joined Patrick for a conversation about our lives as Christian adventures. Topics include: St. Paul's life as an adventure (1:56), Fr…
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Dealing with Anger - May 5, 2023
Father John LoCoco joined Patrick for a conversation about overcoming anger. Topics included: how father deals with anger (2:26), anger and trust in God…
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Overcoming Sexual Temptation - May 4, 2023
Father Eric Nilsen joined Patrick for a conversation about chastity. Topics included: temptation vs. sin (2:35), the Christian vision of sexuality (7:00)…
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Best of: What is Marian Devotion?
Happy Month of Mary! Fr. Peter Armenio explains why Catholics are devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary.
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Miracles - May 3, 2023
Father James Kubicki, SJ joined Patrick for a conversation about supernatural healings. Topics include: what miracles are (4:00), miracle in Acts (8:55), why…
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Best of: The Goal of Education
Father John Paul Erickson discussed what the goals of Catholic education are.
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Marian Devotion - May 2, 2023
Fr. Peter Armenio joined Patrick for a conversation about Marian devotion. Topics included: why May is dedicated to Mary (2:31), how devotion to Mary reveals…
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Picking a School for Your Kids - May 1, 2023
Father John Paul Erickson joined Patrick to discuss how to educate children. Topics included: getting to know Fr. Eric (1:56), choosing a school (5:12), the…
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The Sound of Silence - April 28, 2023
Father Joseph Johnson talks to Patrick about the value of silence in our lives. Topics included: why is silence is so important (5:16), why silence is so hard…