What Is Heaven? - Inner Life (Encore) - October 7, 2026
The Inner Life
On today’s show, Fr. Allan Hoffa joins to discuss “what is heaven”? * (18:00) Gary - Why do you believe God will give you a glimpse of heaven while you're still here on earth? * Break 1 * (26:21) Margaret - Will I see my family members in heaven? * (29:08) Donna - When we die, do we wait until the end of time to go to heaven or hell? Where are we when we actually die? * God doesn’t decide whether we go to heaven or hell. Those who have died have chosen heaven or hell. God has just honored their decision. * Break 2 * (38:28) What is purgatory? * (26:21) Margaret - Based on what's been said, different people are going to experience God on a different level on how their life was. Why doesn't purgatory bring everybody up to the same level? * (48:14) Rose - If you go to confession before you pass, why do you still go to purgatory?
About Podcast
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.