
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.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2195 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityChristianity | |||

Fr. Dave Heney joins Patrick for the fifth of a special Lenten Series on the 7 Last Words of Jesus – today’s topic: “I Thirst”
• How does this word of thirst relate with the old testament?
• (12:02) Biblical meaning of water.
• What is the signi... more
Msgr. Robert Dempsey joins Patrick in studio to discuss Liturgical Practices in Lent
• What is the Liturgy?
• How is the liturgy different in Lent?
• What is the reason for the missing of the A
(18:26) Break 1
• Addison – Not Catholic. Doin... more
Fr. Craig DeYoung joins Patrick to discuss Self Denial
• What is self-denial?
• (5:21) How does self-denial lead to freedom?
• How does self-denial lead to virtuous living?
• (16:27) Nicole - How this lent has been more fruitful for me and help... more
Fr. Spencer Howe joins Patrick to discuss English Literature
• (2:41) what is the role of Literature in the life of the Church?
• What is the history of the Catholic Church in England?
• (10:26) what is the Catholic influence of Shakespeare.
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Very supportive and encouraging show that helps us to understand God’s message of love in the world and how we can grow closer to him. My favorite moments are when a caller shares something from the heart, sometimes a very difficult situation, and without fail, Chuck and the priest will help the caller to understand that they are not alone and point them in the right direction on their journey in the spiritual life. By extension, we listeners learn more and find out that we are not alone and nee... more
Love be to listen and always learn something new
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The content revolves around spiritual development, focusing primarily on Catholic teachings and practices. Episodes often feature discussions on themes such as prayer, forgiveness, sacramental living, and the significance of the liturgical calendar, especially during Lent. The format usually includes a host and a guest priest or spiritual director who provide insights, share personal stories, and respond to listener calls, offering guidance on various life challenges and encouraging listeners to deepen their faith. Unique to this content is the combination of personal anecdotes from the hosts and guests along with interaction from the audience, creating a supportive community atmosphere aimed at helping individuals navigate their spiritual ... more
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Recent guests on The Inner Life include:
1. Robert Dempsey
2. Father Craig DeYoung
3. Father Spencer Howe
4. Monsignor Thomas Richter
5. Donald Hying
6. Jason Gray
7. Joseph Illo
8. Fr. Ryan Brady
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