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Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

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S3 Ep 139August 22 -That’s a GOOD QUESTION! Catholic MythBusters Part 1

Dr. Tom Curran gives a quick update on his 40 Day Water Fast. Tom begins a two-part series on the most common questions about the Catholic faith and how to answer them!

Aug 23, 202355 min

S3 Ep 138August 21 -Ask Father: Humility, Perseverance, & The “Extreme” Act of Praying the Rosary

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to reflect on three elements of meritorious prayer: confidence, perseverance and humility. Today’s hosts discuss a recent news column and give tips for praying the Rosary reverently and consistently.

Aug 23, 202355 min

S3 Ep 137August 18 -Pray the Rosary for Marriage and Family

Dr. Tom Curran prays the Rosary with listeners, offering up intentions related to marriage and family life. Tom meditates on the 5 Sorrowful Mysteries.

Aug 23, 202353 min

S3 Ep 136August 17 -Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously: Marriage Talk 4

This surprising tip for a healthy marriage is NOT typically taught in any "self-help" marriage books or marriage prep talks! Dr. Tom Curran completes his multi-program series on Marriage, A Gift from God.

Aug 17, 202354 min

S3 Ep 135August 16 -Do You ENJOY Being Married? Marriage Talk 3

What’s the greatest struggle in marriage? What is the greatest joy in marriage? Discover two forms of joy, created joy versus resurrected joy. Dr. Tom Curran continues his multi-program series on Marriage, A Gift from God.

Aug 16, 202357 min

S3 Ep 134August 15 -What DID Mary Know? Feast of the Assumption

Did Mary know Jesus would be sacrificed? Did she know she was created to be Queen? Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis explore insights on the Catholic Church’s teaching on Mary, as referenced in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Aug 15, 202354 min

S3 Ep 133August 14 -Ask Father: Youth Apologetics, Teen Dating & Discerning Marriage

Can you defend Church teaching? When should teens begin courting? Should young adults marry in college? Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Kurt Nagel share insights on these hot topic questions and more!

Aug 14, 202353 min

S3 Ep 132August 10 -God is Keeping Track, How do YOU Measure Up? Marriage Talk 2

Fertility, children and the multiplication of people on earth are God’s blessings, yet the secular culture considers them threats to the world. Dr. Tom Curran continues his multi-program series on Marriage, A Gift from God.

Aug 10, 202356 min

S3 Ep 131August 9 -No Tips, Secrets or Steps…. It’s All About ATTITUDE!: Marriage Talk 1

What did you sign up for when you said, “I DO” on your wedding day? The answer might surprise you! Dr. Tom Curran begins a multi-program series on Marriage, A Gift from God.

Aug 9, 202355 min

S3 Ep 130August 8 -GO! 9 Obstacles to Overcome: Confession Talk 7

What stops you from GOING to confession? Dr. Tom Curran discusses the most common concerns he gets about obstacles keeping Catholics from actually entering the confessional.

Aug 8, 202355 min

S3 Ep 129August 7 -Ask Father: Death, Water Fasting & Family Disagreements

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel for insights on end of life issues. Fr. Nagel gives tips for families dealing with disagreements amongst siblings about care for dying parents and how to talk to aging parents about preparation for death.

Aug 7, 202355 min

S3 Ep 128August 4 -"I Will Never Do It Again." Confession Talk 6

Is it realistic for any person to promise not to sin again? Is it possible to keep that promise to God? Dr. Tom Curran continues his multi-program series on Confession: 5 Sentences that Will Heal Your Life.

Aug 4, 202356 min

S3 Ep 127August 3 -"I Will Make Up for It!" Confession Talk 5

What's the concept of penance? Go beyond the confessional! Dr. Tom Curran continues his multi-program series of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Aug 3, 202356 min

S3 Ep 126August 2 -"Forgive Me." Confession Talk 4

What's the difference between saying "I'm Sorry" versus "Forgive me," and why say both? Dr. Tom Curran continues his multi-program series of the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Aug 3, 202355 min

S3 Ep 125August 1 -"I am Sorry." Confession Talk 3

Are you TRULY sorry, or just fearful of consequences? Dr. Tom Curran continues a multi-program series on the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation.

Aug 1, 202355 min

S3 Ep 124July 31 -Ask Father: Death, Impartation, Youth Apologetics & Men’s Retreat

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis about how to care for dying loved ones. Fr. Lewis also talks about the upcoming Youth Apologetics Camp and the Inland Northwest Men’s Retreat. Tom announces the start of his 40 day water fast!

Jul 31, 202355 min

S3 Ep 123July 28 -I Was Fat! God’s Power to Heal Addiction: Brendan Case Testimony

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Brendan Case, Founding-Servant of the Companions of the Holy Spirit, to testify to God’s work of healing addiction, broken marriages, illness and more! Join Brendan Case at an Upcoming Retreat in the Pacific Northwest.

Jul 28, 202355 min

S3 Ep 122July 27 -"I Did It!" Confession Talk 2

Why is it so difficult to admit to sin? Dr. Tom Curran continues a multi-program series on the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation.

Jul 27, 202355 min

S3 Ep 121July 26 -Truth Takes Flesh! Science & Faith: Fr. Diogo Escudero Interview

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. Diogo Escudero, OFM Cap., about his journey from molecular biology to capuchin friar and his engagement in the Encounter School of Ministry movement. Find an Encounter School of Ministry Summer Intensive Near You!

Jul 26, 202355 min

S3 Ep 120July 25 -5 Sentences that Will HEAL Your Life! Confession Talk 1

Learn how to make a good confession. Dr. Tom Curran starts a multi-program series on the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation.

Jul 25, 202355 min

S3 Ep 119July 24 -Tips to be "Greater!" Insights on St. James

From the Best-of archive! Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis talk about the “age of the laity" and the call to stand up, speak out and push back. Today’s hosts share insights on St. James the Greater and the gift of making a pilgrimage.

Jul 25, 202355 min

S3 Ep 118July 21 Painful Process of Purification: Prophetic Words for Today w/ Dr. Ralph Martin

Hostility to the Church, adult children rejecting the faith, Catholic parishes & schools closing, What's Next? Dr. Tom Curran and Dr. Ralph Martin, president of Renewal Ministries, catch up after 33 years of ministry devoted to Catholic renewal and evangelization.

Jul 21, 202355 min

S3 Ep 117July 20 -Eat the Body of Christ! SERIOUSLY? Mass Talk 4

Amaze Jesus with your faith and be transformed! Dr. Tom Curran continues a multi-program series on The Mass: 4 Encounters with Jesus that Will Change Your Life.

Jul 20, 202356 min

S3 Ep 116July 19 -Wow! The Priest Does WHAT? Mass Talk 3

Do you know and understand the role of a Catholic Priest at Mass? Dr. Tom Curran continues a multi-program series on The Mass: 4 Encounters with Jesus that Will Change Your Life.

Jul 19, 202356 min

S3 Ep 115July 17 -Do’s & Don’ts of Evangelization & Apologetics

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis testify to the gift of Catholic media. Later in the program, Fr. John Riccardo, Executive Director of ACTS XXIX, talks about common mistakes people make in the work of evangelization and apologetics.

Jul 19, 202355 min

S3 Ep 114July 14 -"I"ll Never do it Again" - Sacrament of Confession w/ Sr. Mary Eucharista

Make a good confession! Dr. Tom Curran and Sr. Mary Eucharista, SMMC, discuss 5 sentences to heal your life. Learn more about the gift of the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation. Get information about upcoming retreats at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center.

Jul 14, 202356 min

S3 Ep 113July 13 -What Do You "Get" from Mass? Mass Talk 2 (Part 2)

Fr. John Riccardo talks about what holds the Church back from evangelizing and Dr. Tom Curran continues a multi-program series on The Mass: 4 Encounters with Jesus that Will Change Your Life.

Jul 13, 202354 min

S3 Ep 112July 12 -The Word You Most NEED to Hear - Mass Talk 2 (Part 1)

Fr. John Riccardo shares a prophetic word for today and Dr. Tom Curran continues a multi-program series on The Mass: 4 Encounters with Jesus that Will Change Your Life.

Jul 12, 202355 min

S3 Ep 111July 11 -If Mass is Boring, YOU are BORING! The Mass Talk 1

Why do you go to Mass? Why do we say THAT at Mass? What happens at Mass? Dr. Tom Curran begins a multi-program series on The Mass: 4 Encounters with Jesus that Will Change Your Life.

Jul 11, 202356 min

S3 Ep 110July 10 -Ask Father: Discernment, Prayer, Sound of Freedom Movie

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Kurt Nagel discuss a variety of topics, including: Quo Vadis Days, discernment, Sound of Freedom movie, and praying the Divine Office.

Jul 10, 202355 min

S3 Ep 109July 7 -You Don't Need a Theology Degree for This! Go Deeper Into Prayer Talk 6

Dr. Tom Curran shares his best tips on how to pray with your family and even pray with strangers on a street corner! This talk is the final teaching in a multi-program series on prayer. Watch the series @MyCatholicFaithTV.

Jul 7, 202356 min

S3 Ep 108July 6 - Make the Right Choice! How to Discern God’s Will: Go Deeper Into Prayer Talk 5

#1 question Catholics ask is how to discern a big life decision: marriage, religious life, career, or relocation. Dr. Tom Curran gives practical principles on discernment, as part of a multi-program series on prayer. Watch the series @MyCatholicFaithTV

Jul 6, 202356 min

S3 Ep 107July 5 -Save Souls from Hell, Yes YOU! Go Deeper Into Prayer Talk 4

Your prayers are more powerful than you think! Dr. Tom Curran teaches how to be an intercessor, as part of a multi-program series on prayer. Watch the series @MyCatholicFaithTV

Jul 5, 202355 min

S3 Ep 106July 4 -You’ve Been Lied to! The Under-Appreciated TRUE Definition of Freedom

From the Best-of Archive: Happy Independence Day! Dr. Tom Curran explores 3 Levels of freedom and 6 experiences of freedom through trials and suffering.

Jul 4, 202354 min

S3 Ep 105July 3 -Sacred Heart Book Club Archive: St. Thomas Aquinas

From the Best-of Archive! Dr. Tom Curran is joined by the Sacred Heart Book Club panel to discuss the book: St. Thomas Aquinas by G.K. Chesterton.

Jul 3, 202354 min

S3 Ep 104June 30 -6 Stages of Adoration: Go Deeper Into Prayer Talk 3

Dr. Tom Curran talks about six stages of adoration, as a contemplate form of prayer. Tom shares his favorite talk in a multi-program series Go Deeper Into Prayer. Watch the series @MyCatholicFaithTV

Jun 30, 202356 min

S3 Ep 103June 29 -3 Ways to Read the Bible: Go Deeper into Prayer Talk 2

Learn how to read the Bible! Dr. Tom Curran talks about three ways to read the bible: as a book to be studied, as a self-help guide and as an encounter with the author! Watch the series @MyCatholicFaithTV

Jun 29, 202356 min

S3 Ep 102June 28 -How to Pray: Go Deeper into Prayer Talk 1

Dr. Tom Curran begins a multi-podcast series on tips and practices to help your prayer life grow! Tom talks about the appropriate way to praise God, as a type of discursive prayer. Why wait? Watch the series @MyCatholicFaithTV

Jun 28, 202355 min

S3 Ep 101June 27 -Welcome Worry & Anxiety? Fr. Jeff Putthoff Interview: Power of the Holy Spirit Talk 7

Are you troubled by worry or trauma? Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. Jeff Putthoff, SJ, about connecting with God through Ignatian Spirituality to welcome and heal aspects of adult spiritual life: sadness, anxiety, desolation and more! Later in the program, Tom continues the final talk in the series: Get Plugged In! The Power of the Holy Spirit Watch Now @MycatholicFaithTV

Jun 27, 202356 min

S3 Ep 100June 26 -Ask Father! Criticism, Trust, Betrayal & Trauma

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis surprise questions! What’s the “Christian way” to handle criticism, deal with trust issues, forgive someone after betrayal, and seek restoration after trauma?

Jun 26, 202355 min

S3 Ep 99June 23 -Ignorance and Guilt: Sr. Eucharista Reacts to Drag Queen Nuns

Dr. Tom Curran and Sr. Mary Eucharista discuss the gift of sisterhood, the news about Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and healing from guilt.

Jun 23, 202356 min

S3 Ep 98June 22 -Wounds from Childhood Sexual Abuse w/ Fr. Riccardo: Holy Spirit Talk 6

Fr. John Riccardo, Executive Director of ACTS XXIX, gets vulnerable about experiencing childhood sexual abuse and encourages Church leaders to be more human! Later in the program, Tom continues to share his multi-program series on praying for a release of the Holy Spirit. Why wait to hear more? Watch all interviews and talks @MyCatholicFaithTV

Jun 22, 202355 min

S3 Ep 97June 21 -Proclaim the Bad News w/ Fr. John Riccardo: Power of the Holy Spirit Talk 5

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. John Riccardo another challenging question about the Catholic Church today, Later in the program, Tom continues a multi-podcast series on the Power of the Holy Spirit. Access full interviews and talks @MyCatholicFaithTV

Jun 21, 202355 min

S3 Ep 96June 20 -SURPRISE! Q&A w/ Fr. John Riccardo: Power of the Holy Spirit Talk 4

Fr. Riccardo is back! Dr. Tom Curran shares highlights from another unscripted Q&A session with Fr. John Riccardo, Executive Director of ACTS XXIX. Later in the podcast, Tom continues a multi-podcast series on the Power of the Holy Spirit. Access full interviews and talks @MyCatholicFaithTV

Jun 20, 202355 min

S3 Ep 95June 19 -Best-of Archive: Bad Fathers are the Worst! Fulton Sheen Quotes on Fatherhood

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel, Fr. Jim Northrop and Pam Gunderson to discuss the gift of spiritual fatherhood and quotes by Venerable Fulton Sheen on the priesthood. ***Today's program is a Best-Of Edition of Sound Insight - program may contain some past references, Enjoy!

Jun 19, 202353 min

S3 Ep 94June 16 -Faith and Family: What Dads REALLY Want for Father's Day

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss typical gifts for Dad and give tips for engaging activities for kids to celebrate fathers. Tom confesses to new lessons he's learned in parenting this year.

Jun 16, 202338 min

S3 Ep 93June 15 -Desperate Enough Yet? Get Plugged In! Power of Holy Spirit Talk 3

Let the Holy Spirit move you from powerless - to - EMPOWERED! Dr. Tom Curran continues a multi-podcast series on the power of the Holy Spirit. Why Wait? Get Plugged In! Power of the Holy Spirit Sessions are available @mycatholicfaithtvDownload Meditation by St. John Henry Newman

Jun 15, 202343 min

S3 Ep 92June 14 -No Excuses, Catholics are Missing Out: Get Plugged In! Power of Holy Spirit Talk 2

Feeling Powerless? Come alive with the gifts God intends for YOU! Dr. Tom Curran continues a multi-podcast series on the power of the Holy Spirit. Why Wait? Get Plugged In! Power of the Holy Spirit Sessions are available @mycatholicfaithtv

Jun 14, 202355 min

S3 Ep 91June 13 -Feast of St. Anthony: Get Plugged In! Power of Holy Spirit Talk 1

Dr. Tom Curran testifies to the intercession of St. Anthony and begins a multi-podcast series on the power of the Holy Spirit. Why Wait? Get Plugged In! Power of the Holy Spirit Sessions are available @mycatholicfaithtv

Jun 13, 202355 min

S3 Ep 90June 8 -The Bridegroom of Jesus EXPLAINED! Sr. Mary Eucharista Interview

Dr. Tom Curran and Sr. Mary Eucharista clarify the most common questions and misconceptions about Jesus, the Bridegroom. What does that Bridegroom mean for Priests, Nuns and Laity? Hear God’s invitation for YOU to the Wedding Banquet! Sr. Eucharista shares information and stories about overcoming addictions.

Jun 8, 202353 min