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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 LifeThe Inner Life September 1, 2021 – Making Work Holy
Making Work Holy- Fr. Sam Martin returns to The Inner Life to discuss finding holiness at our workplace.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life August 31, 2021 – Embracing Silence
Embracing Silence – Fr. Joseph Illo returns to The Inner Life to discuss incorporating prayerful silence into our daily lives.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life August 30, 2021 – Marian Devotion
Marian Devotion – Fr. Sean Grismer returns to The Inner Life to discuss the importance and significance of Marian devotion for our spiritual lives.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life August 27, 2021 – Anxiety and the Spiritual Life
Anxiety and the Spiritual Life- Fr. James Searby joins The Inner Life for the first time to discuss practical Christian approaches to dealing with anxiety.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life August 26, 2021 – The Virtue of Charity
The Virtue of Charity – Fr. Joseph Johnson joins The Inner Life to discuss the many facets of Christian love, and shares his story of meeting Mother…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life August 25, 2021 – Praying to the Holy Spirit
Praying to the Holy Spirit- Fr. Dave Heney joins The Inner Life to discuss how we can incorporate prayer to the Third Person of the Trinity into our spiritual…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life August 24, 2021 – Should We Fear Death?
Should We Be Afraid of Death?- Fr. Chris Walsh joined to The Inner Life to discuss the Christian understanding of death.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life August 23, 2021 – How to Make a Good Confession
How to Make a Good Confession – Fr. Rob Koll, SJ joins The Inner Life to discuss the importance of making a good confession.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life August 19, 2021 – Greed vs. Generosity
Greed vs Generosity – Father Michael Hurley, OP joins to The Inner Life to discuss how to reject greed and embrace generosity in our lives.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life August 18, 2021 – Getting Your Spouse to Heaven
Getting Your Spouse to Heaven – Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joins to The Inner Life to discuss marriage and supporting your spouse.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life August 17, 2021 – Friendship with the Saints
Friendship with the Saints – Father Marcel Taillon joins The Inner Life to his favorite saints and the role they play in the Church.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life August 16, 2021 – Falling in Love with Scripture
Falling in Love with Scripture – Father James Kubicki, SJ joins The Inner Life to discuss the joy of falling in love with the Scriptures.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life August 13, 2021 – The Assumption
The Assumption – Father Matthew Widder joins The Inner Life to explain significance of The Assumption.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life August 12, 2021 – St. Maximilian Kolbe and Martyrdom
St. Maximilian Kolbe and Martyrdom – Father Craig DeYoung returns to The Inner Life to explore the life of St. Maximilian Kolbe and how we can be…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life August 11, 2021 – Christian Joy
Christian Joy– Father Sam Martin returns to The Inner Life to explain the reality of Christian Joy and how we can incorporate joy into our spiritual…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life August 10, 2021 – Anointing of the Sick [Re-brodcast]
Anointing of the Sick– Father Matthew Spencer joins The Inner Life to discuss Anointing of the Sick–who can receive the sacrament and what graces…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life August 9, 2021 – Back to School
Fr. Dave Heney returns to The Inner Life to discuss kids returning to school and passing on the faith at home.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life August 6, 2021 – The Transfiguration
Fr. Tom Wilson joins The Inner Life to discuss the importance and significance of The Feast of the Transfiguration.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life August 5, 2021 – Praying for the Pope
Fr. Ethan Southard joins The Inner Life to discuss the importance of praying for the Pope, our bishops, and our priests.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life August 4, 2021 – Vocations
Father Matthew Spencer, OSJ joins The Inner Life to lead an insightful conversation about living out your vocation. Callers share their stories.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life August 3, 2021 – Marriage and Family Life
Father Joseph Illo joins The Inner Life to discuss the beauty and challenges of family life.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life August 2, 2021 – Examination of Conscience
Fr. Eric Nielsen joins The Inner Life to discuss the relevance of the Examination of Conscience for our spiritual lives.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life July 30, 2021 – St. Ignatius of Loyola
Father James Kubicki, SJ joins The Inner Life to discuss the life of St. Ignatius and his significance for our spiritual lives.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life July 29, 2021 – Christian Friendship
Father Bobby Blood joins The Inner Life to discuss Christian friendship and how it relates to our friendship with Christ. Callers share their stories of…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life July 28, 2021 – Making Sense of Suffering
Father Carter Griffin joins The Inner Life to discuss a Christian understanding of human suffering. Callers share their moving stories.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life July 27, 2021 – Hope
Fr. Peter Cameron, OP joins The Inner Life to discuss the virtue of hope–including how it’s an act of worship. Callers share their stories of hope…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life July 26, 2021 – Mental Prayer
Father Chris Walsh joined The Inner Life to discuss how mental prayer fits into our spiritual lives.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life Friday, July 23, 2021 – Miracles
Fr. Ed Broom, OVM joined The Inner Life to discuss the reality of miracles and their significance for our spiritual lives. Callers shared their stories of…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life July 22, 2021 – St. Mary Magdalene
Father Joseph Johnson joins The Inner Life on the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene to discuss the life of this great saint and her significance for our spiritual…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life July 21, 2021 – Knowing Your Identity
Father Sam Martin joins The Inner Life to discuss the importance of knowing our identity as children of God. Callers share their stories.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life July 20, 2021 – Charity and Outreach to the Poor
Charity and Outreach to the Poor – Father Joseph Illo joined The Inner Life to discuss outreach to the poor and marginalized and its significance for our…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life July 19, 2021 – Confession
Father Sean Grismer joins The Inner Life to talk about the healing power of confession; callers share their stories of the sacrament.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life July 16, 2021 – The Sabbath
Father Thomas Wilson joins Patrick Conley for a lively discussion about keeping the Sabbath holy.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life July 15, 2021 – Christian Poverty
Poverty–Father Ethan Southard joins Patrick Conley to discuss spiritual and material poverty in Christian living. Callers share stories of living simply.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life July 14, 2021 – Treasures of the Rosary with Fr. Rocky
Father Rocky joins Patrick Conley on The Inner Life to discuss The Treasures of the Rosary and The Family Rosary Across America. Callers share their…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life July 13, 2021 – Tradition
Father Chris Walsh joins Patrick Conley on The Inner Life to discuss Sacred Tradition, how it’s passed down, and its practical application for our lives.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life July 12, 2021 — Keys to a Successful Marriage
Father Dave Heney joins guest host Patrick Conley to discuss the joys, challenges of marriage. Several callers shared their secrets to lasting marriages.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life July 9, 2021 – Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the Sick– Father Matthew Spencer joins The Inner Life to discuss Anointing of the Sick–who can receive the sacrament and what graces…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life July 9, 2021 – Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the Sick– Father Matthew Spencer joins The Inner Life to discuss Anointing of the Sick–who can receive the sacrament and what graces…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life July 8 – The Four Last Things
The Four Last Things – Father Sam Martin dives into The Four Last things and a caller shares his story about finding Christ a during time of suffering.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life July 7 – Discipleship
Discipleship— Father Matthew Widder joins The Inner Life to discuss practical ways of living as a disciple of Christ. Father also takes a caller describing a…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life — July 6, 2021
Obedience— Father Brian Geary joins The Inner Life to discuss the challenges to living Christian obedience in our daily lives.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life – July 2, 2021
Freedom–Father Joseph Johnson joins The Inner Life to discuss personal and religious freedom.
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life July 1st – Sacrifice
Sacrifice –Father Craig DeYoung joins The Inner Life to discuss today’s reading on the sacrifice of Isaac, what sacrifice is, and how we can make…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life June 30th – Passing on the Faith to your Children
Passing on the faith to your Children – Father Joseph Illo joins The Inner Life to discuss practical ways parents can pass on the Catholic faith to their…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life June 29th – St. Paul
St. Paul – St. Paul endured a lot of hardships, what do his hardships teach us about endurance? Father Peter Armenio joins The Inner Life to discuss the…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life June 28th – St. Peter
St. Peter – Father JP Mitchell joins the Inner Life to discuss St. Peter’s life and works, and his significance for our lives. Caller Story – I…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life June 25th – Envy and Generosity
Envy and Generosity – Father Carter Griffin joins the Inner Life to discuss the deadly sin of envy and how having a generous heart can be an antidote to…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life June 24th – Gaudete et Exsultate
Gaudete et Exsultate – Father Albert Hasse joins the Inner Life to discuss the book, Gaudete et Exsultate by Pope Francis and how it can help us better…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life June 23rd – Repentance
Repentance – Father Michael Hurley joins the Inner Life to discuss the importance of repentance and the impact it can have on our spiritual lives. Caller…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life June 22nd – Post-Abortive Healing
Post-Abortive Healing – Father Ben Cameron joins the Inner Life to discuss Post-Abortive Healing and the resources available for women who have had an…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life June 21st – Saints Aloysius Gonzaga and Thomas More
Saints Aloysius Gonzaga and Thomas More – St. Aloysius Gonzaga and St. Thomas More and how we can look to them as examples of those who gave up…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life June 18th – Fatherhood
Fatherhood – Father Douglas McKay joins the Inner Life to discuss the importance of Fathers in a family, as spiritual leaders and the impact of the…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life June 17th – The Virtue of Faith
The Virtue of Faith – How does the Catholic Church define faith? Father Peter Cameron joins the Inner Life to discuss the gift of faith and how it can…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life June 16th – Purgatory
Purgatory – Where in Scripture do we find evidence for purgatory? Father Chris Walsh joins the Inner Life to discuss the teaching of the Catholic Church…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life June 15th – Sacramentals
Sacramentals – What are Sacramentals and why are they important? Fr. Ed Broom joins the Inner Life to discuss the power and importance of Sacramentals in…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life June 14th – Feelings, Facts and Faith
Feelings, Facts and Faith – Father Sean Grismer joins the Inner Life to discuss ways in which we can respond to our emotions in a way that involves our…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life June 11th – Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus – Father Tom Wilson joins the Inner Life to share the importance of the devotion to the Sacred Heart of…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life June 10th – Understanding the Mass
Understanding the Mass – Father Dave Heney joins the Inner Life to discuss the importance of the Mass for Catholics and how we can better understand the…
The Inner LifeThe Inner Life June 9th – Surrendering Ourselves to God
Surrendering Ourselves to God and His will for us – Fr. Matthew Widder joins the Inner Life to discuss the power of Surrendering ourselves to God and His…