The Inner Life

Poverty–Father Ethan Southard joins Patrick Conley to discuss spiritual and material poverty in Christian living. Callers share stories of living simply.

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 experiences of the Rosary.

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.

Father Dave Heney joins guest host Patrick Conley to discuss the joys, challenges of marriage. Several callers shared their secrets to lasting marriages.

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 sacrament offers. Father Spencer and Josh take callers sharing their experience with the sacrament.

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 sacrament offers. Father Spencer and Josh take callers sharing their experience with the sacrament.

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.

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 great conversion story.

Obedience — Father Brian Geary joins The Inner Life to discuss the challenges to living Christian obedience in our daily lives.

Freedom –Father Joseph Johnson joins The Inner Life to discuss personal and religious freedom.

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 sacrifices in our lives.

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 children.

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 significance of St. Paul for our spiritual lives.

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 have the weakness of anger and a priest in confession told me to ask St. Peter for help. I pray every day for him to help me and it has had a huge impact in my life.  

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 having a desire for other people’s accomplishments and material goods.   Caller Story – It helps me when I admit that I am jealous of my friends. Caller Story – I realized that I was a narcissist.  I was like a 15 year old i...

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 understand what it means to be holy and become a saint.   Caller Story – When I used foul language in traffic with other people around, I was embarrassed, but it helped me grow.

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 Story – I was in an unhappy marriage, and had a conversion after an affair. My marriage has never been stronger. Caller Story – I used to confess the same sin. The priest said ‘You’re forgiven, but you have to...

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 abortion.   Caller Story – I had an abortion when I was 14 years old. I had nightmares, and then years later, I was able to find healing. Caller Story – I had an abortion at 17. The pain and the agony never goes away but the p...

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 everything; possessions, titles etc. to answer God’s call for them and to uphold the truth of the teachings of the Catholic Church.   Caller Story – St. Aloysius Gonzaga had a huge impact on my reversion to the Catholic Faith.

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 sacrificial love they show to their children.   Caller Story – I have seen the love of God the Father through my husband’s love for his daughters. Caller Story – I am one of 9 children. My father was a wonderful man and ver...

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 shape our lives as Christians on our journey to heaven.   Caller Story – My son was sick for two weeks. I went before the tabernacle to pray for his life. I surrendered my son and he made a miraculous recovery. Caller Story –...

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 on Purgatory, and the importance of praying for the Poor Souls in Purgatory.   Caller Question – If God cleanses you of all righteousness, why do we need purgatory? 1 John 1:9                                                       ...

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 life of the Church.

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 Faith and teachings of the Church.  

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 Jesus.   Caller Story – The Sacred Heart of Jesus always kept me and my family together and it represents so much. Caller Story – When I was a young boy in England,  I put up a Sacred Heart Statue in my home. Caller Story –...