Dr. Tom Curran Podcast
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S2 Ep 80June 6 -Do You Have a Personal Relationship with the Holy Spirit?
Dr. Tom Curran, Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis discuss the concept (and misconceptions) of having a "personal relationship with the Holy Spirit." Today's hosts reflect on the link between the devotions of Divine Mercy and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
S2 Ep 79June 3 -#1 Most Difficult Prayer, 9 Fridays & 12 Promises: The Sacred Heart of Jesus
Dr. Tom Curran explores the 12 promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus devotion and prays an Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Tom references teaching from the Catechism of the Catholic Church. [CCC478]
S2 Ep 78June 2 -What Am I Missing? Recover the Fervor of Pentecost
Dr. Tom Curran ponders: Where is the Pentecost Fire in the Church today? Tom shares insights on The Sacrament of Confirmation from the Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC: 1302] and the Novena to the Holy Spirit.
S2 Ep 77June 1 -Are You Kidding Me! Unbelievable Conversations with My Teens
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from a conversation with his teenagers that started with the phrase, "Dad, you and mom did not introduce us to the love of Jesus growing up..." Tom talks about two important concepts: witness and encounter.
S2 Ep 76May 31 -The Biggest Cross
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on this moment of Novena to the Holy Spirit and the life of St. Catherine of Siena. Tom compares and contrasts the three vocations: the single life, married life, and the religious life.
S2 Ep 75May 30 -Forming Disciples (Part 2)
Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to share more insights on discipleship training. Today's hosts discuss spiritual direction, the spirituality of celibacy, "what's missing" in seminary formation, and preparation for Pentecost.
S2 Ep 74May 27 -Faith and Family: 8 Battles Worth Fighting
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss 8 family battles worth addressing. Kari talks about fostering peace in the home by preparing for summertime with kids. Tom talks about the importance of retreat and reflection at the end of the school year.
S2 Ep 73May 26 -St. Philip Neri and Novena to the Holy Spirit
Dr. Tom Curran testifies to the intercession of St. Philip Neri and prepares for the Novena to the Holy Spirit. Tom talks about baptism in the Holy Spirit, as the gift of Pentecost come alive!
S2 Ep 72May 25 -I Will Honor You: Formation For Courtship
Dr. Tom Curran discusses common questions about courtship/dating: When? Who? Where? Tom references insights from Pope John Paul II, Venerable Fulton Sheen and Fr. Chad Ripperger.
S2 Ep 71May 24 -How to Form Faith-Filled Minds Today!
Dr. Tom Curran explores concepts related to forming young disciples, such as: peer pressure, heartache, knowledge, discipline of the mind, and more!
S2 Ep 70May 23 -Forming Disciples! Mind, Heart, Action & Community
Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis explore four dimensions of discipleship; theological, spiritual, apostolic and community. Fr. Lewis recalls stories and insights from his time in seminary.
S2 Ep 69May 20 -Faith and Family: An Apology for the Laity, A List for Husbands
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about healing the "walking wounded" and share insights from a priest's apology to the laity. Later in the program, the Currans explore 9 Things Every Wife Needs From Her Husband. (Husband Help Haven)
S2 Ep 68May 19 -A (Seeming) Walking Contradiction: Sr. Jordan Rose Interview
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Sr. Jordan Rose about her vocation testimony and the mission of the Sisters of Life. Sr. Jordan Rose addresses the most common (and surprising) questions she gets asked.
S2 Ep 67May 18 -News vs. Knowledge: Digging Into a Box of Books
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from Message in a Bottle by Walker Percy on the topics of: modern-day lethargy, the impact of hearing news (versus just information), the obstacle of death, and more!
S2 Ep 66May 17 -The Acts of the Holy Spirit: Move Me!
Dr. Tom Curran explores the gift of the Holy Spirit in the day-to-day tasks and answers the questions: What does the power of the Holy Spirit moving within me look like? And, how can I grow to experience more of God's power in my life?
S2 Ep 65May 16 -Our Lady of Fatima
Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to explore insights on Our Lady of Fatima and other Marian apparitions. Todays hosts share stories of "time standing still" in the moment of consecration.
S2 Ep 64May 13 -Faith and Family: Take Authority! The Collapse of Parenting
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran share stories about their "new addition," supply-chain shortages, spiritual warfare, and more! The Currans reference The Collapse of Parenting by Leonard Sax and Restore the Glory Podcast by Dr. Bob Schuchts & Jake Khym, MA.
S2 Ep 63May 12 -God Wills to Bring Favor: Luminous Mysteries
Dr. Tom Curran and his son, John Mark, pray the rosary in honor of the upcoming Feast of Our Lady of Fatima. John Mark offers reflections on the Five Luminous Mysteries and Tom explores the gift of confession.
S2 Ep 62May 11 -How Big is Our God? Suffering, Isolation & Self-Mastery
Dr. Tom Curran ponders: How should Catholics pray when feeling too overwhelmed or desperate to pray? Tom prays a prayer of those in exile (Psalm 102) and reflects on the concept of virtuous self-mastery.
S2 Ep 61May 9 -The Sift, The Drift & The Collapse: Where is Everyone?
Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Kurt Nagel discuss several hot topics, including: Post-pandemic Mass, The Collapse of Parenting by Leonard Sax, conflicting preaching among priests and the ordination of Auxiliary Bishop Schuster.
S2 Ep 60May 6 -Faith and Family: PIVOT! The Healing Power of Words
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran reflect on honoring the Holy Family and all mothers during the month of May. The Currans testify to the impact of a hand-written notes and warn against the alluring entertainment of sin.
S2 Ep 59May 5 -The Crowded Table: Angela Connelly Interview
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Author Angela Connelly about her new book, The Crowded Table: The Brave and Beautiful Choice to Mother Many. Angela shares stories from modern day women across the world embracing the "crowded table" lifestyle.
S2 Ep 58May 4 -Shake Out of Apathy & Lethargy: Radiate the Joy of Vocation!
Dr. Tom Curran reflects on the exemplary, immeasurable and invisible impact of living a life of vocation. To encourages listeners to embrace and radiate their God-given vocation and to allow God to heal them.
S2 Ep 57May 3 -Battle Against the World: We Need An Athanasius!
Dr. Tom Curran prays for bishops, in anticipation of, the Episcopal Ordination of Bishop-Elect Frank Schuster. Tom explores the life of St. Athanasius and talks about the pressing issues battling against the Catholic Church today.
S2 Ep 56April 28 -Beat the World, Repent From Malice: Get Familiar with St. Catherine of Siena
Dr. Tom Curran encourages listeners to 'get familiar' with St. Catherine of Siena and testifies to her powerful intercession. Tom repents from the sin of malice and talks about the mystical gifts of bilocation, heavenly visitation and invisible stigmata.
S2 Ep 55April 27 -THIS Changes Everything! Proclaim the Kingdom of God
Dr. Tom Curran shares three stories from his teen/adult daughters about how the "Kingdom of God is at hand." Tom ponders: Why do Christians hold back from evangelizing? What's at-stake in sharing the Good News? How can God use us today to do His work?
S2 Ep 54April 26 -"Pitch It Like You Mean It!" Living the Divine Mercy Message
Dr. Tom Curran explores insights from the life of Catherine McAuley, founder of Sisters of Mercy, and from the book The Principle of Mercy by Jon Sobrino. Tom testifies to the fruits of groaning [Psalm 6] and reflects on the name Mark.
S2 Ep 53April 21 -The Easter Call: You Are Anointed! Priest, Prophet & King
Dr. Tom Curran explores the role of the baptized. What is a child of God? Who is anointed by God? What does it mean to lead, provide and protect? Tom explains how to serve as a priest, prophet and king.
S2 Ep 52April 20 -First 7 Words of Easter
Dr. Tom Curran explores the first seven messages in the Easter Season and how they apply to our lives today! 1. Death does not have the last word, 2. Do not be afraid, 3. Mary, 4. What are you discussing? 5. Peace be with you, 6. Believe, and 7. Do you love me?
S2 Ep 51April 18 -Easter Monday: So What? Now What?
Dr. Tom Curran begins to explore the cardinal virtue of prudence, in light of, the liturgical season of Easter. Tom shares examples of discerning the "sign of the times" and responding well as a Christian disciple.
S2 Ep 50April 14 -Faith and Family: Memorable Sacred Triduum Traditions
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss their family traditions for Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil. The Currans share their favorite memories of past Triduum services and give strategies to engage kids over the next three days.
S2 Ep 49April 13 -Holy Week: The Freedom to Affirm & The Courage to Suffer
Dr. Tom Curran explores final insights from St. Thomas Aquinas about the wounds on the risen body of Christ (Summa Theologica); in connection with, The Raising of Lazarus. (John 11) Tom talks about the concepts of affirmation, courage, and suffering.
S2 Ep 48April 12 -Holy Week: Wounds of the Risen Body of Jesus
Dr. Tom Curran prepares for the upcoming Triduum and explores insights from St. Thomas Aquinas about: Whether Christ's body ought to have risen with its scars? (Third Part: Question 34) Tom shares final stories about being humbled every day by his guardian angel.
S2 Ep 47April 8 -Faith and Family: How to Prepare for the Sign of the Times
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss the greatest paradox of faith: be in the world, but not of the world. Kari talks about inflation vs. shrinkflation and Tom reflects on taking action vs. relying on God.
S2 Ep 46April 7- Taken for Granted: The Poverty of Choice & The Battle of Family Prayer
Dr. Tom Curran contrasts the poverty of choice vs. true contrast and explores St. Thomas Aquinas' answers to common questions about prayer. Tom confesses to taking "Pride" in winning, fasting and praying.
S2 Ep 45April 5 -You Are Sick, You Are Loved: The Raising of Lazarus
Dr. Tom Curran shares more humiliating stories during this season of Lent and reflects on the scripture passage about The Raising of Lazarus. (John 11)
S2 Ep 44April 4 - Sacred Heart Book Club: False Mercy
Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis for a Sacred Heart Radio Book Club program to discuss False Mercy: Recent Heresies Distorting Catholic Truth by Christopher Malloy.
S2 Ep 43April 1 -Faith and Family: Five Sorrowful Mysteries
Dr. Tom Curran and his son, John Mark, testify to the blessings of praying a daily rosary and pray the Rosary with listeners, reflecting on the five sorrowful mysteries.
S2 Ep 42March 31 -Wake From Sleep
Dr. Tom Curran gives more examples of being humiliated daily. Tom talks about being stuck in sleep mode, transitioning his "tent-making" efforts, defining goodness, and understanding freedom.
S2 Ep 41March 30 -Half Way Through the Desert! "Crowned with Humility" in Lent
Dr. Tom Curran talks about the concept of asceticism, as a theme pertaining to the half-way point through Lent. Tom shares humbling lessons about a concussion, a crown, suffering on behalf of another, and getting stirred up!
S2 Ep 40March 28 -Was it Valid? Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis reflect on the Consecration of Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary and ponder the validity of sacraments (& consecrations), stigmatics, the seven sorrows, and the work of guardian angels.
S2 Ep 39March 25 -Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary: Feast of the Annunciation
Dr. Tom Curran and his daughter, Mary Grace, discuss the Consecration of Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. MG shares insights from books she's reading and testifies to living in an intentional, young-adult, faith community.
S2 Ep 38March 24 -To Fight or To Flight? 10 Moments of St. Joseph (Part 3)
Dr. Tom Curran explores more events from the list of 10 Moments in the life of St. Joseph. Tom talks about Joseph's travel to Bethlehem for the Census, flight into Egypt and caravan from Jerusalem.
S2 Ep 37March 23 - Asleep, Hidden & PRESENT: 10 Moments of St. Joseph (Part 2)
Dr. Tom Curran continues to reflect on 10 Moments in the life of St. Joseph and how they apply to Christian life today! Tom gives insights on St. Joseph's dream revealing Mary's immaculate conception and the Visitation of Mary to Elizabeth,
S2 Ep 36March 22 -I Will Go, Throw & Follow! 10 Moments of St. Joseph (Part 1)
Dr. Tom Curran explores ten moments in the life of St. Joseph to model-after and talks about his patronage of living, working and dying. Later in the program, Tom is joined by his son, John Mark, to discuss making a consecration to St. Joseph.
S2 Ep 35March 15 -Pay Attention! Beauty Demands More: Spa Day for the Soul
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Dr. Denis McNamara, Director of the Center for Beauty and Culture at Benedictine College and Cohost of The Liturgy Guys Podcast. Join Dr. McNamara at the upcoming Iron Sharpens Iron Conference. In the second segment, Tom discusses themes related to "Be Healed" Helena Women's Conference with Caitlyn Van Horssen.
S2 Ep 34March 14 -Movie Reviews: Top Family Films to Watch During Lent
Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to discuss their top recommended movies to watch during Lent. Today's panel discuss some classic films, saint movies, sports stories, and "religious films."
S2 Ep 33March 11 -Faith and Family: Exhausted Yet? Bonus Insights on raising REAL Men
Dr. Tom Curran is surprised by a special cohost to share more insights on rejecting passivity, having an eternal mindset, accepting responsibility, and leading courageously.
S2 Ep 32March 11 -Faith and Family: Provide an Arduous Good! Parenting in the Digital Age Part 2
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran join Devin and Allison O'Donnell to continue their discussion on navigating the many challenges of parenting in the digital age. Listen to more on this topic!February 9 -Faith and Family: Addicted, Until Proven Not! Parenting in the Digital AgeJanuary 11 –Get Things in Order & Keep Up! Parenting in the Digital Age
S2 Ep 31March 10 -Insights on Fasting by Pope Benedict XVI
Dr. Tom Curran confesses to fasting failures and explores insights on fasting from the MESSAGE OF HIS HOLINESS BENEDICT XVI FOR LENT 2009.