Dr. Tom Curran Podcast
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S2 Ep 160November 1 -All Saints Day Resolutions: Zeal & Courage
Dr. Tom Curran explores two specific characteristics of the saints that are lacking in the world today: zeal and courage. Tom shares stories from his trip to Boston and a recent family meeting. Pray the Rosary Online with Dr. Tom Curran on Facebook!
S2 Ep 159October 27 -Be an Intercessor! Go Deeper Into Prayer
Dr. Tom Curran explores how to intercede for others, as an expression of prayer. Gain clarity on the role that is yours to be an intercessor in the world today, "on earth as it is in Heaven.” Impact the destiny of your spouse, children and even strangers! Listen to Go Deeper Into Prayer at My Catholic Faith TV
S2 Ep 158October 26 -Stand Up, Speak Out, Push Back: Fr. Michael O’Connor Interview
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. Michael O’Connor, Pastor of Our Lady of the Gulf in Bay St. Louis, MS, about responding to the call to lead, provide and protect as a Catholic priest. They discuss the state of the Church, the courage to preach and the debate between “reverent vs. relevant” Sacred Liturgy. Watch homilies from Fr. Mike!
S2 Ep 157October 25 -“Holy Hermit of Lebanon” St. Sharbel Relic: Interview w/ Fr. Tony Sharbel & Fr. Chad Green
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. Chad Green, pastor of Mary Queen of Peace, and Fr. Tony Sharbel Karam, priest of the Maronite Rite and custodian of St. Sharbel relic. Fr. Tony Sharbel shares insights on the life of St. Sharbel and the 13,000+ miracles attributed to his relic.Learn More About upcoming Events at Mary, Queen of Peace in Sammamish
S2 Ep 156October 21 - Tolton, From Slave to Priest: Jim Coleman Interview
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Actor Jim Coleman about Tolton, From Slave to Priest by St. Luke Productions. Later in the program, Tom interviews Fr. Patrick Smith, pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Washington, DC, about the personal connection of Venerable Augustus Tolton and The Mother Church of Black Catholics.Find a Performance Near You!
S2 Ep 155October 20 -How to Pray w/ Scripture: Go Deeper Into Prayer
Dr. Tom Curran explores three Catholic ways to relate to the Bible: as a book to be studied, as a manual, and as a place of encounter with the living Lord! Listen to Go Deeper Into Prayer Series at My Catholic Faith TV.
S2 Ep 154October 19 -Six Stages of Adoration: Go Deeper Into Prayer
Dr. Tom Curran shares a recent talk about the six stages of adoration: external, exertion, extension, excess, exposed & eucharistic. Listen to Go Deeper Into Prayer Series at My Catholic Faith TV.
S2 Ep 153October 18 -Insights on The Blessed Mother & Quotes from Von Balthasar
Dr. Tom Curran explores three insights about the Blessed Mother, as a model for Christian life: Mary’s Fiat, Magnificat, and giving birth to The Word. Later in the program Tom shares quotes from Hans Urs von Balthasar.
S2 Ep 152October 14 -Faith and Family: Have More Family Meals, Raise Healthy Kids!
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran explore the benefits to regular family meals. The Currans address the many challenges to gathering the whole family for dinner and talk about what makes a good “Feast.” Referenced Article: Family Dinners Are Key to Children’s Health. So Why Don’t We Eat Together More? (WSJ)
S2 Ep 151October 13 -The House is on Fire! So What? What Now?
Dr. Tom Curran gives statistics about Catholics choosing to leave the Church. Tom addresses the widespread addiction to the digital world and ponders the desperate questions of parents/grandparents: What did I do wrong? What should I do now?Parenting the Digital Generation Talk Coming Soon! Subscribe to My Catholic Faith TV
S2 Ep 150October 12 -How to Praise & Pray with Scripture: Go Deeper into Prayer (Part 1)
Dr. Tom Curran begins to explore insights on how to grow in prayer. Inspired by his recent talk series, Tom talks about the church’s teaching on how to praise God and how to study/pray with scripture. Listen to the Full Talk Series!
S2 Ep 149October 11 -Attraction vs. Promotion: Catholic Life Coaching Interview w/ Matt Laughlin
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Matt Laughlin, Life and Business Coach, to discuss the gift of spiritual direction and the theme of accompaniment. Laughlin shares coaching concepts to help Catholics navigate the “faith and business intercept.”
S2 Ep 148October 7 -Faith and Family: Gift of The Holy Spirit in Marriage
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss how the Holy Spirit moves in marriages and families! The Currans share stories and give practical examples about how the Holy Spirit speaks to wives, husbands and parents.
S2 Ep 147October 5 -Nigerian Missionaries Sent to Idaho
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. Remigius Ihim and Fr. Anthony Nnodim, priests at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Coeur d'Alene, ID, about their journey from Nigeria to the Diocese of Boise. Hear their testimonies of growing up Catholic in Nigeria and their vocation stories to the priesthood.
S2 Ep 146October 3 -October Feasts: Angels and Saints
Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis explore the feast days kicking-off the month of October: The Holy Archangels, St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Guardian Angels, and St. Francis of Assisi.
S2 Ep 145September 30 -Faith and Family: The Gift of Disruption
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran testify to how the disruption of a marital fight can lead to personal growth. The Currans discuss the concepts of frustration, changing bad habits, magnificence, and solicitude.
S2 Ep 144September 29 -Parenting Principles in a Messy World
Dr. Tom Curran explores the mission-identity reality of guardian angels and the mission of parenting. Tom gives examples of three foundational concepts of parenting: accountability, encouragement and protection.
S2 Ep 143September 27 -Catching Up, Going Forward
Dr. Tom Curran testifies to the intercession of saints and references The Diary of Saint Gemma. Tom shares stories about praying on a plane, "doing his part," making a shift, and starting a new talk series.
S2 Ep 142September 22 -Death, Where is Your Sting?
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on the reality of death and how death entered the world. Tom talks about how recent events revealed the common fear of death and explores the concept of transhumanism.
S2 Ep 141September 21 -Overcoming the Evil Within: Fr. Wade Menezes Interview
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. Wade L. J. Menezes, CPM, Host of Open Line Tuesday on EWTN, about his book Overcoming the Evil Within: The Reality of Sin and the Transforming Power of God's Grace and Mercy. Fr. Menezes talks about the reality of sin, how to make a good examination of conscience and Fr. Ed Bloom’s article on 10 Ways Confession sets us free. Watch the Full Interview!
S2 Ep 140Pro-Life Ethics Interview with Fr. Robert Spitzer
Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph.D, Co-Founder of Healing the Culture, discuss the “big questions” surrounding science, reason and faith. Fr. Robert Spitzer references research and statistics about the major underlying factors of kids who identify as transgender.Today's podcast is a condensed version of a video interview. Watch the Full Interview!
S2 Ep 139September 13 -Real Medical Center, Real Help for Women! Next Step Interview
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Heather Vasquez, Director of Next Step Pregnancy Services, to testify to (and confirm) the professional medical services offered by Next Step to women and families in need. Watch the Full interview!
S2 Ep 138September 12 - Fr. Mark Stronach’s Journey Into the Last Frontier
Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Mark Stronach from St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Kodiak, AK, to share his vocation story and explore the Catholic Church in the “Last Frontier!”
S2 Ep 137September 9 -Milestone to Manhood Steven Arms Interview
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Steven Arms, co-author of Milestone to Manhood: A Christian Rite of Passage to Help Your 13 Year Old Son Make the Leap from Boyhood to Manhood. Steven talks about how to lead a right-of-passage, highlighting three important components referenced in scripture: separation, a challenge and reintegration. Watch the Full Interview!
S2 Ep 136September 8 -From Grief to Healing from Relational Wounds: Path of Life Interview
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Sheri Olsen, Executive Director of Path of Life in Spokane, to discuss Christ-centered hope and support for people facing unplanned pregnancy, post abortion recovery, unwanted same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria, and broken family systems. Watch the Full Interview!
S2 Ep 135September 7 -Lord, Whatever You Want! Mature in the Gifts of the Holy Spirit
Dr. Tom Curran talks about how the gifts of the Holy Spirit show up in daily activities and how to operate those gifts with greater maturity. Tom references the book: Deliverance Prayers For Use by the Laity by Fr. Chad Ripperger.
S2 Ep 134September 6 -Be a Magnificent Father! (or Mother) 4 Insights to Prepare for Marriage
Dr. Tom Curran explores four Insights he wishes he’d been taught in preparation for marriage and family life. Tom explores insights from St. Thomas Aquinas on the virtue of magnificence and reveals the counseling he received in the confessional, an insight never spoken to him before!
S2 Ep 133September 5 -You Can Check One Box: Seminary Life Today
Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis share insights from a recent gathering for The Melchizedek Project with Bishop Daly and respond to anecdotes about seminary life.
S2 Ep 132September 2 -Faith and Family: The Greatest Life-Hack!
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about the new feeling in the Curran home, emptiness. The Currans contrast the different options for teens after high school and reveal the biggest life hack!
S2 Ep 131September 01-Life After Death Interview with Paul Zucarelli
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Paul Zucarelli about his death, encounter with God in Heaven, return back to earth, connection with Bp. Olmsted, and mission from God, Faith Understood. Later in the program Paul’s wife, Beth, joins the discussion! Read Paul’s full testimony in his book, Faith Understood: An Ordinary Man's Journey to the Presence of God. Watch the Full Interview!
S2 Ep 130August 31 -Operation Nightwatch: Deacon Frank DiGirolamo Interview
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Deacon Frank DiGirolamo, Executive Director of Operation Nightwatch in Seattle, WA. Deacon Frank answers common questions about ministering to the homeless and testifies to God’s healing work through Operation Nightwatch. Watch the Full Interview!
S2 Ep 129August 30 -These Twelve: Interview with Rod Bennett
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Rod Bennett, Author and Catholic Answers contributor, about his new book, These Twelve: The Gospel Through the Apostles' Eyes. Watch the Full Interview!
S2 Ep 128August 29 -Saints, Relics & Mystics
Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to reveal their individual “top Saints lists” and discuss other tops, such as: the entrustment of relics, encounters with mystics and August feast days.
S2 Ep 127August 26 -Faith and Family: Ideas Have Consequences! Mother Teresa’s Humility List
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss St. Mother Teresa’s Humility List; such as: Do not interfere in the affairs of others, Accept small irritations with good humor, Do not dwell on the faults of others, and more! Kari reads insights from The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis.
S2 Ep 126August 25 -What’s New? Missionary Work Close-to-Home
Dr. Tom Curran reflects on sending kids back to school and off to mission! Tom references a conversion story about a Christian pastor’s journey to the Catholic Church and talks about the critical work of many lay movements!
S2 Ep 125August 23 -Answer Common Comebacks to Catholic Arguments: Karlo Broussard Interview
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Karlo Broussard, Author and Staff Apologist at Catholic Answers, to discuss his book Meeting The Protestant Response: How to Answer Common Comebacks to Catholic Arguments.
S2 Ep 124August 22 -Queenship of Mary: 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.
S2 Ep 123August 19 -I’m Warning You: Evangelization of the Anti-Gospel
Dr. Tom Curran talks about the seductive temptation of smartphones and social media. Tom talks about ways parents can battle back against the culture with power that comes from God.
S2 Ep 122August 18 -Stirred Up! Movements in Church History, Every 500 Years
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from Archbishop Fulton Sheen about different movements in the church. Tom clarifies the origins of the Charismatic Renewal Movement, reflects on the Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII on the Holy Spirit, and talks about the persistence of Blessed Elena Guerra.
S2 Ep 121August 16 -Catholic Essentials: Fr. Wade Menezes Interview
What does the Catholic Church teach and, more importantly, WHY? Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. Wade L. J. Menezes, CPM, Host of Open Line Tuesday on EWTN, about his new book Catholic Essentials: A Guide to Understanding Key Church Teachings. (Sophia Institute Press) Watch the Full Interview!
S2 Ep 120August 11 -The Early Church Was the Catholic Church: Joe Heschmeyer Interview
Did early Christians believe in Baptism, the Eucharist and Apostolic succession? Dr. Tom Curran interviews Joe Heschmeyer, Staff Apologist for Catholic Answers, about his new book: The Early Church Was the Catholic Church.
S2 Ep 119August 10 -Unraveling Gender: Dr. John and Claire Grabowski Interview
Dr. Tom Curran interviews his Moral Theology Professor from Catholic University of America, Dr. John Grabowski and his wife, Claire. As educators, authors and speakers on marriage and family, John and Claire Grabowski share tips on parenting and discuss the new book: Unraveling Gender, The Battle Over Sexual Difference.
S2 Ep 118August 9 -Run the Race! Adventures in Missions Interview
Dr. Tom Curran interviews two of his daughters, Arianna and Mary Grace, and Hannah Pauwels from Adventures in Missions about running the World Race. Follow Arianna Curran on her upcoming race!
S2 Ep 117August 8 -Saint Hall of Fame Month
Dr. Tom Curran, Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis explore many feast days in August: St. John Vianney, the Dedication of the Basilica of Saint Mary Major, St. Dominic, and St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross.
S2 Ep 116August 5 -Faith and Family: Be Noble, Live for Love! The Mind/Heart Integration
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran share a prayer from St. John Vianney on love and talk about the integration between the mind and the heart. The Currans ponder the question: (In general,) Is it easier for a man to consider the priesthood or a woman to consider consecrated life?
S2 Ep 115August 4 -Book Interview: Meditations on the Holy Rosary by Fr. Dolindo Ruotolo
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Kristen Van Uden from Sophia Institute Press about the book Meditations on the Holy Rosary by Rev. Dolindo Ruotolo.
S2 Ep 114August 2 -A Sober Reminder: What Matters to God?
Dr. Tom Curran, Systematic Theologian, orders and weighs theological truths to bring clarity to our lives and the world. Tom discusses concepts, such as: death, sainthood, vanity, identity, and greed.
S2 Ep 113August 1 -The Gift of Unanswered Prayer: St. Alphonsus Liguori
Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis share insights from the writings of St. Alphonsus Liguori on topics, such as: complaining, sovereigns of the earth vs. the King of Heaven, trust, death, and time-traveling prayer.
S2 Ep 112July 29 -Faith and Family: Host a Reunion, Create a Legacy
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran give tips for planning and hosting a faith-filled family reunion. The Currans talk about the theology of preparation, the power of togetherness and the gift of play.
S2 Ep 111July 28 -God Pursues YOU! A Divine Appointment in the Fast-Food Line
Dr. Tom Curran testifies to a divine appointment and traveling mercies. Tom talks about themes represented on the St. Benedict metal: spiritual warfare, peace and the Holy Rule of Life.