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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 6 Foundations of Prayer: Awakened Faith & The Heart - August 4, 2026
On today’s show, we begin our 6 Foundations of Prayer series and touching on Awakened Faith and The Heart with Msgr. Thomas Richter. Cindy - My…
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The Parable Of The Sower - August 3, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Eric Nielsen joins to discuss The Parable Of The Sower. Nick - I love this parable. It reminds me of my conversion. Break 1 Carol -…
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St. Ignatius & The Spiritual Exercises - July 31, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Phil Hurley helps us get to know St. Ignatius of Loyola and The Spiritual Exercises Who was St. Ignatius? What are the Spiritual…
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Focusing In On Prayer - The Inner Life - July 30, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Michael Hurley, O.P. joins to discuss Focusing In On Prayer. Steve - I've always been raised on God's plan. What is the point of…
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Relationship With God - The Inner Life - July 29, 2026
On today's Inner Life, Deacon Patrick Conley has Fr. Elliot Zak on to give guidance on having a relationship with God through the lens of Saints Martha, Mary…
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Overcoming Attachment To Comfort - The Inner Life - July 28, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Chris Walsh j­oins to present overcoming attachment to comfort. Can Convenience become something we are too attached too? Greg -…
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Reconciling With God - The Inner Life - July 27, 2026
On today's Inner Life, Fr. Marcel Taillon joins to help us in reconciling with God. Janet - I currently go to the parish near my house. I have a hard time…
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Tithing & A Spirit Of Generosity - The Inner Life - July 23, 2026
On today's show Fr. Kris Stubna joins to discuss tithing and a spirit of generosity.
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Winning The Battle For Our Minds- The Inner Life - July 24, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Nicholas Federspiel joins to reflect on winning the battle for your mind. Break 1 Lupe - What can we do to move our minds towards…
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St. Mary Magdalene - The Inner Life - July 22, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. James Kubicki joins to talk about St. Mary Magdalene. Break 1 God meets us in our grief and walks us into this wonderful revelation…
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What Is Heaven? - The Inner Life - July 21, 2026
On today’s show, Fr. Allan Hoffa joins to discuss “what is heaven”? Gary - Why do you believe God will give you a glimpse of heaven while…
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The Joys of Finding God in Nature
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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Keeping the Faith in Dry Seasons - The Inner Life - July 17, 2026
Father Bobby Blood joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Keeping the Faith in Dry Seasons What is Spiritual Dryness (7:59) Importance of routines in our…
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Our Lady of Mount Carmel - The Inner Life - July 16, 2026
Father Michael-Joseph Paris joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Our Lady of Mount Carmel and Carmelite Spirituality (7:25) origins of the Brown Scapular…
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Why We Laugh - The Inner Life - July 15, 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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Making Good Decisions - The Inner Life - July 14, 2026
Father Rob Kroll joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Making Good Decisions What is free will? (15:01) Email – Can God work with mistakes in our major…
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The Charismatic Renewal - The Inner Life - July 10, 2026
Father Lawrence Harlow joins to talk about the Charismatic Renewal St. Elena Guerra wrote about the Church being in need of renewal by the Holy Spirit Mark -…
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Why you Want to Avoid Hell - The Inner Life - July 13, 2026
Father John Eckert joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Why you Want to Avoid Hell (7:17) Joseph - For Catholics who don't confess and go to the priest to…
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Eucharistic Adoration - The Inner Life - July 9, 2026
Fr. Joseph Illo of Star of The Sea Parish in San Francisco joins to talk about Eucharistic Adoration and blessings you can receive from making adoration a…
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Mystical Body of Christ - The Inner Life - July 8, 2026
Check out this show from June 9, 2026 Father Robert Ryan joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss the Mystical Body of Christ (3:50) Why is the Church known as…
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Confession - The Inner Life - July 7, 2026
Father Tom Wilson joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Confession Why is Confession Important. (6:08) What is the process of confession? (17:00) How do…
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Purity: Lessons from St. Maria Goretti - The Inner Life - July 6, 2026
Father John LoCoco joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Purity: Lessons from St. Maria Goretti Story of St Maria Goretti. (5:44) Why is St Maria Goretti so…
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Finding Peace - The Inner Life (Encore) - July 3, 2025
(7:58) Who was Venerable Bruno Lanteri? (14:36) Craig - Peace is important for us to understand. We lose so much in the translation of peace. We don't quite…
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Catholic Patriotism - The Inner Life - July, 02 2026
Father Peter Pomposello joins to discuss Catholic patriotism. Theresa - I've designed a crystal red, white and blue rosary. How do I go about giving this to…
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The Particulars of Going On Pilgrimage - The Inner Life - July, 01 2026
(1:48) Father Michael Hurley joins to discuss the particulars of going on a pilgrimage and all that it entails. (10:09) Joseph - I was in Rome at the Santa…
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Lectio Divina & Scripture Study - The Inner Life - June 30, 2026
Fr. Chris Walsh joins to discuss meditating on Sacred Scripture with Lectio Divina. (6:53) How do I get started with Lectio Divina and where is a good setting…
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Freedom In The Spiritual Life - The Inner Life - June 29, 2026
(8:24) Fr. Alan Hoffa joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss freedom in the spiritual life. Break 1 (20:05) Tom - In Russian, the word for freedom connotates…
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Secret Service of The Church: Hidden Holiness - The Inner Life - June 26, 2026
On today's Inner Life, Fr. Eric Nielsen discusses how to share the Gospel in a hidden way and shares about the life of St. Josemaria Escriva. Fr. Eric Nielsen…
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How to Become a Saint with Fulton Sheen - The Inner Life - June 25, 2026
Msgr. Jason Gray joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss How to Become a Saint: Through the Lense of Bishop Fulton Sheen (4:20) How does the case for veneration…
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Compassion - The Inner Life - June 24, 2026
Father Ryan Brady joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Compassion (2:45) what is compassion? (18:07) Bob - I have a person in my life (sister) that gambles…
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Overcoming Sin - The Inner Life - June 23, 2026
Father Matthew Widder joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Overcoming Sin Resolving to sin no more in confession? (4:43) What is sin really? (11:34) The…
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Ask Me Anything about the Catholic Faith - The Inner Life - June 22, 2026
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)…
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Faith and Reason - The Inner Life - June 19, 2026
Check out this great show from June 16, 2026 Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Faith and Reason (3:26) Do Faith and Reason contradict…
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Marriage and Divorce: Building up and mending the Church - The Inner Life - June 18, 2026
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?…
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Importance of Rest - The Inner Life - June 17, 2026
Father Tom McCarthy joins Patrick to discuss the Importance of Rest Why is rest so important (8:35) Anxiety in our church today (17:39) Steven - Truck driver…
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Faith and Reason - The Inner Life - June 16, 2026
Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Faith and Reason (3:26) Do Faith and Reason contradict Is Faith really blind? (15:01) Where do all…
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Discerning your Vocation - The Inner Life - June 15, 2026
Check out this great show from June 8, 2026 Father John Eckert joins Dcn. Patrick Conley to discuss Discerning your Vocation (5:24) what is a vocation? Going…
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Devotion to the Sacred Heart - The Inner Life - June 12, 2026
Father Marc Lenneman joins Deacon Patrick Conley to discuss Devotion to the Sacred Heart The importance of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. 11:09 Imagery of the…
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Consecration to the Sacred Heart - The Inner Life - June 11, 2026
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…
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Holiness through Service - The Inner Life - June 10, 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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Mystical Body of Christ - The Inner Life - June 9, 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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Discerning your Vocation - The Inner Life - June 8, 2026
Father John Eckert joins Dcn. Patrick Conley to discuss Discerning your Vocation (5:24) what is a vocation? Going even deeper into your vocation. Email from…
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Finding Joy in a Life with Christ - The Inner Life - June 5, 2026
Check out this great show from April 21, 2026 Father Peter Armenio joins Patrick to discuss Finding Joy in a Life with Christ (8:06) Joy the midst of…
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Holy Orders - The Inner Life - June 4, 2026
Father Donald Hying joins Patrick to discuss Holy Orders Bishop Hying shares his vocational story. (5:17) How should a young man discern his vocation story?…
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Journeys of Faith - The Inner Life - June 3, 2026
Father Joseph Johnson joins Patrick to discuss Journeys of Faith Father shares his faith journey. (11:18) When God feels distant in our sufferings. (17:31)…
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Holiness in the Ordinary - The Inner Life - June 2, 2026
Father Matthew Widder joins Patrick to discuss Holiness in the Ordinary (3:15) Is ordinary mundane? What is holiness? How do you resist the temptation to see…
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New Ways to Evangelize - The Inner Life - June 1, 2026
Father Ethan Southard joins Patrick to discuss New Ways to Evangelize Importance of Evangelization (14:49) what is the New Evangelization? (19:10) Break 1…
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Leisure and the Spiritual Life - The Inner Life - May 29, 2026
Father Robert Kroll joins Patrick to discuss Leisure and the Spiritual Life (4:15) What is the Church’s teaching on Leisure? (12:07) Mark - Been to…
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Foundations of Religion - The Inner Life - May 28, 2026
Father Ramil Fajardo joins Patrick to discuss Foundations of Religion What is Religion? (8:26) What is it about Religion versus Spirituality (18:27) What is…
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Worship Through the Mass - The Inner Life - May 27, 2026
Father Joseph Illo joins Patrick to discuss Worship Through the Mass What is Worship and the Mass? (16:08) Miguel - How can I talk to my pastor about making…
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Human Dignity - The Inner Life - May 26, 2026
Father Tom Wilson joins Patrick to discuss Human Dignity (10:45) Identity of human Dignity Why does the Church even care about AI? (18:31) Nick - In a couple…
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Veterans and the Military - The Inner Life - May 22, 2026
Bishop Joseph Coffey joins Patrick to discuss Veterans and the Military (3:10) what is the teaching of the Church on war? (8:16) Where do Military people…
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Fruits of the Holy Spirit - The Inner Life - May 21, 2026
Father John Paul Erickson joins Patrick to discuss the Fruits of the Holy Spirit (3:53) who is the Holy Spirit? What are the fruits of the Spirit? (19:58)…
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Devotion to Mary - The Inner Life - May 20, 2026
Father Lance Harlow joins Patrick to discuss Devotion to Mary The inspiration behind the book on Mary (8:51) Difference between Devotion and Worship? How does…
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Confirmation - The Inner Life - May 19, 2026
Father Sam Martin joins Patrick to discuss Confirmation (3:42) What is a sacrament? what is the matter form and minister of Confirmation? (18:54) Break 1…
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8 Principles for Successful Parish Life - The Innr Life - May 18, 2026
Father Sammie Maletta joins Patrick to discuss 8 Principles for Successful Parish Life Why did Father Write his book, Be Disciples, Make Disciples. (8:38) What…
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Trusting God - The Inner Life - May 14, 2026
Father Marcel Taillon joins Patrick to discuss Trusting God What is trust and what is trust not? (15:03) Elsa - I have experience trusting and completely…
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Our Lady of Fatima - The Inner Life - May 13, 2026
Father John Eckert joins Patrick to discuss Our Lady of Fatima Father shares his story and love of Fatima (12:32) Time line of Our Lady of Fatima First…
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Generosity - The Inner Life - May 12, 2026
Father Dave Heney joins Patrick to discuss Generosity (7:30) How do we avoid being selfish with our time? What are you doing with the money you have? (22:55)…
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Prayer - The Inner Life - May 11, 2026
Father Bobby Blood joins Patrick to discuss Prayer (2:45) types of prayer. Setting aside time for prayer. (13:18) John - Struggle and healing story I'd like to…