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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
Dealing with Anger - February 3, 2023
Father Joseph Illo joined Josh for a conversation about dealing with our anger. Topics included: why anger is a capital sin (6:52), Unconscious anger (12:32)…
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The Four Last Things - February 2, 2023
Father Jim Goins joined Josh to discuss heaven, hell, judgement and purgatory. Topics included: The end of the world (8:48), resurrection (16:51), particular…
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Raising Kids in the Faith - February 1, 2023
Father Matthew Widder joined IL to discuss how we raise strong Catholic families. Topics included Father Matthew's upbringing (6:18), Baptism (9:23), what…
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The Virtue of Faith - January 31, 2023
Father Kris Stubna joined Josh for a conversation about faith. Topics included: what virtue is (6:04), today's Gospel (9:44), difficulty of faith and trust…
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The Our Father - January 30, 2023
Father Eric Nielsen joined IL for a conversation about The Our Father. Topics included: Jesus' instructions on prayer (4:57), why petition God (9:04), vain…
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The Church's Teaching on Sexuality - January 27, 2023
Father Joseph Johnson joined Josh for a conversation about same-sex attraction, marriage and gender identity. Topics included the Church's teaching on marriage…
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Spiritual Mentorship - January 26, 2023
Father Michael Hurley, OP joined Josh for a conversation about what it means to have spiritual mentors. Topics included: Sts. Timothy and Titus (7:37), If I…
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Daily Conversion - January 25, 2023
Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined IL for a conversation about St. Pau and conversion. Topics included: the conversion of St. Paul (7:59), how God worked in…
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Five Precepts of the Church - January 24, 2023
Father Peter Armenio joined Josh for a conversation about the five precepts of the Church. The topics included: how precepts help us (5:20), what a precept is…
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Dealing with Doubt - January 23, 2023
Father Michael Hartge joined Josh for the first time to discuss spiritual doubt. Topics included getting to know Fr. Mike (5:59). what doubt is (11:22), how do…
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The Power of Silence - January 20, 2023
Father Mike Martin, OFM, Conv joined Josh for a conversation about finding quiet in our lives. Topic include: why silence is important (6:48), silence vs…
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Examination of Conscience - January 19, 2023
Father Rob Kroll, SJ for a conversation about forming and examining our consciences. Topics included: what conscience is (6:54), how do I know I'm hearing God…
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Raising Kids in the Faith - January 18, 2023
Father Matthew Widder joined IL to discuss how we raise strong Catholic families. Topics included Father Matthew's upbringing (6:18), Baptism (9:23), what…
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Dealing with Scrupulosity - January, 17, 2023
Father Ramil Fajardo joined Josh for a conversation about scrupulosity. Topics included what scrupulosity is (6:48), the mindset of the pharisees (14:50)…
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Living Out Justice - January 16, 2023
Father Sam Martin joined IL for a conversation about the virtue of justice. Topics included what true justice is (7:13), welcoming the justice of God (12:31)…
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Healing and Miracles - January 13, 2023
Father Joseph Illo joined Josh for a conversation about how God works miracles in our lives. Topics included: the healing of the paralytic (8:28), faith and…
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The Virtue of Chastity - January 12, 2023
Father Eric Nielsen joined Josh in studio for a conversation about chastity and self-mastery. Topics included: what chastity is (5:12), the epidemic of…
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Vocational Discernment - Wednesday, January 11, 2023
Fr. John LoCoco of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee joined IL for the first time to discuss discerning God's call in our life. Topics included: Fr. LoCoco's…
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Grief and Loss - Tuesday, January 10, 2023
Father Marcel Taillon joined Josh for a conversation about dealing with the loss of a loved one. Topics included: preparing for grief and loss (6:11), hope of…
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Baptism and Confirmation - Monday, January 09, 2023
Fr. Dave Heney, joins Josh for a conversation about Baptism and Confirmation (7:35) Jesus’ Baptism (13:29) What is a sacrament? (19:00) What happens to us at…
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Dealing with Spiritual Doubt - January 6, 2023
Father Michael Hartge joined Josh for the first time to discuss spiritual doubt. Topics included getting to know Fr. Mike (5:59). what doubt is (11:22), how do…
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Spiritual Reading - January 5, 2023
Father Michael Hurley, OP joined Josh for a conversation about books to read for the new year! Topics included the purpose of spiritual reading (7:06), how to…
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Cardinal Virtues - Wednesday, January 4, 2023
Father Peter Armenio joined Josh for a conversation about the cardinal virtues. Topics included what virtue is (6:20), prudence (15:32), what the ancient…
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Spiritual Resolutions - Tuesday, January 3, 2023
Father Ethan Southard joined Josh for a conversation about Pope Benedict XVI and making spiritual resolutions. Topics included a BXVI retrospective (4:55)…
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When God Says No - January 2, 2023
Father Chris Walsh joined Josh for a conversation about when God says no. Topics included patience (9:41), God's timing (12:58), discernment (16:17), dealing…
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Marian Intercession - Sunday, January 1, 2023
Father Dave Heney joins IL to discuss Marian intercession. They discussed why go to Mary (8:00), does Marian devotion detract from Jesus? (10:51), Mary as…
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Optimism - December 31, 2022
Father Bobby Blood joins IL to discuss optimism, hope and joy. The topics include what optimism is (6:48), pessimism and the news (8:01), how we avoid despair…
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Ten Commandments Day 3 - December 30, 2022
Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Josh for a final day of conversation about the ten commandments. Topics included how 10 Commandments are a good starting…
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Ten Commandments Day 2 - December 29, 2022
Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Josh for a continued conversation about the Ten Commandments. Topics included: how the commandments give us freedom (5:10)…
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Ten Commandments Day 1 - December 28, 2022
Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Josh for a conversation about Ten Commandments. Topics included Jesus as fulfillment (8;44), how commandments help us…
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The Last Things - December 27, 2022
Father Carter Griffin joined Josh for a conversation about heaven, hell, and purgatory. Topics included what these places are (5:27), being a 'good person'…
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The Beatitudes - December 26, 2022
Father Sam Martin joined Josh for a conversation about the Beatitudes. Topics included what blessedness is (8:37), blessed are the poor in spirit (13:09)…
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Building Blocks of the Spiritual Life - December 23, 2022
Father Dave Heney joined Josh for a conversation about the essentials in the life of faith. [ENCORE] Topics included: today's Gospel unpacked (7:49), the…
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Celebrating Christmas - December 22, 2022
Father Brian O'Brien joined Josh for a conversation about how we celebrate Christmas well! Topics included: Father O'Brien's Christmas traditions growing up…
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Christmas Music and Movies - December 21, 2022
Fr. Michael Hurley, OP joined Josh for a conversation about their favorite Christmas songs and films. The conversation included the role of music in worship…
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Welcoming Catholics Back to Mass - December 20, 2022
Father Ramil Fajardo joined Josh for a conversation about welcoming our family and friends this holy season. Topics included: the Prodigal Son (7:56), how can…
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St. John Paul II and Christmas - December 19, 2022
Father Tom Wilson joined IL for a conversation about the saintly pope and the birth of the Lord. Topics included the life of JPII (5:54), the writings of JPII…
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What Does Christian Peace Look Like? - December 16, 2022
Father Joseph Johnson joined IL to discuss how to seek and find Christian peace. Topic included the peace of God (3:16), what works against peace (7:31)…
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Lectio Divina - December 15, 2022
Father Joe Laramie, SJ joined Josh for a conversation about sacred reading. Topics included getting to know Fr. Joe (6:36), pray in general (9:37), praying…
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St. John of the Cross and Spiritual Dryness - December 14, 2022
Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joined Josh for a conversation about the St. John and spiritual desolation. Topics include St. John of the Cross (7:05), what…
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The Cardinal Virtues - December 13, 2022
Father Peter Armenio joined Josh for a conversation about the cardinal virtues. Topics included what virtue is (6:20), prudence (15:32), what the ancient…
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Humility & Our Lady of Guadalupe - December 12, 2022
Father Sam Martin was our guest today. Topics included: history of Our Lady of Guadalupe (6:09), how God works through the lowly (12:29), what humility is…
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Spiritual Freedom - December 9, 2022
Father Bobby Blood joined Josh for a conversation about spiritual freedom. Topics included what spiritual freedom is (5:31), why reason and will are important…
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Grace and the Immaculate Conception - December 7, 2022
Father Illo joined Josh for a conversation about today's feast and the power of God's free gift. Topics included what the Immaculate Conception is (6:12), what…
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Growing in Patience - December 7, 2022
Father Marcel Taillon joined Josh for a conversation about patience. Topics included Mary as an image of patience (7:03), Simeon and Anna (11:45), what virtue…
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St. Nicholas and Generosity - December 6, 2022
Father Kris Stubna joined Josh for a conversation about St. Nick and how we can be more generous people. Topics included who was St. Nicholas (6:17), giving…
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Why Should We Go to Mass? - December 5, 2022
Father James Kubicki, SJ joined IL for a conversation about why it's important to attend Mass! Topics included why people don't go to mass (5:36), the benefits…
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A Call to Repentance - December 2, 2022
Father Chris Walsh joined IL for a conversation about conversion and repentance. Topics included: what conversion is (4:44), John the Baptist's call to…
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The Building Blocks of the Spiritual Life - December 1, 2022
Father Dave Heney joined Josh for a conversation about the essentials in the life of faith. Topics included: today's Gospel unpacked (9:28), the virtues of a…
- The Inner Life
Dealing with Anxiety - November 30, 2022
Father Rob Kroll, SJ joined Josh for a conversation about dealing with anxiety. Topics included Peter walking on water (7:14), what if God feels absent…
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Growing in Patience - November 29, 2022
Father Marcel Taillon joined Josh for a conversation about patience. Topics included Mary as an image of patience (7:03), Simeon and Anna (11:45), what virtue…
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The Inner Life - Monday, November 28, 2022 - All Things Advent
Father Brian Fallon joins Josh for the first time for a conversation about this liturgical season. Topics included getting to know Father Fallon (5:15), Advent…
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The Inner Life - Friday, November 25, 2022 - Service to the Poor [Encore]
Father John McDonald joins IL to discuss outreach to the poor. Topics included food insecurity (7:05), contempt (10:18), what charity is (11:27), the rich man…
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The Inner Life – Thursday, November 24, 2022 – Finding Joy in Difficulty [Encore]
Father Michael Nixon joined Josh to discuss finding joy and navigating stress during the holiday season. Topics included family stress (7:03), what Scripture…
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The Inner Life - Wednesday, November 23, 2022 - Spouses and Faith
Father Eric Nielsen discusses marriage between spouses of different faith traditions. Topics include: Catholic view of marriage (2:43), sacramental marriage…
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The Inner Life - Tuesday, November 22, 2022 - Eucharistic Adoration
Father Carter Griffin joined IL for a conversation about this venerable type of prayer. Topic included what adoration is (1:45), Father Griffin's experience of…
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The Inner Life - Monday, November 21, 2022 - Resisting Temptaiton
Father Sam Kachuba joined IL for a conversation about resisting temptation. Topics included: why temptation is significant (2:37), temptation in Genesis…
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The Inner Life - Friday, November 18, 2022 - Anointing of the Sick
Father Michael Hurley, OP joined Josh for a discussion about this sacrament of healing. Topics included: what a sacrament is (8:02), our connection to the Body…
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The Inner Life - Thursday, November 17, 2022 - Using Our Talents
Father Mike Martin, OFM, joined Josh for a conversation about identifying and using our gifts. Topics included the parable of the talents (7:46), Jesus' return…
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The Inner Life - Wednesday, October 16, 2022 - Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit
Father Paul Hoesing joined Josh for a conversation about the gifts and fruits of the Holy Spirit. Topics included getting to know Fr. Hoesing (7:09), who the…