Dr. Tom Curran Podcast
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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.
S2 Ep 30March 9 - What's Lacking? 3 Profound Moments Catholics Today Are Missing
Dr. Tom Curran explores three important moments under-experienced in Catholic living today: "the call", radical poverty and empowerment. Tom testifies to experiencing humiliation this Lenten season.
S2 Ep 29March 7 -Witness to Faith! Quotes on Lent
Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis talk about being a public witness to faith and explore quotes on Lent from St. Francis of Assisi, St. Teresa of Calcutta, St. John Chrysostom and more!
S2 Ep 28March 4 -Faith and Family: Welcome to Lent!
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran share insights on prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Kari talks about how God's word for her 2022 is showing up this Lent. Tom shares insights on the theology of Lent.
S2 Ep 27March 2 - Happy Ash Wednesday! Sr. Miriam James Heidland interview
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT, Catholic Speaker and Author, to discuss RESTORE: A Guided Lent Journal for Prayer and Meditation.
S2 Ep 26March 1 -Happy Mardi Gras! The Gift of Lent
Live differently during Lent! Dr. Tom Curran anticipates the upcoming Lenten Season by exploring distinctly Catholic aspects of life.
S2 Ep 25February 28 -Get Ready for Lent
Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to talk about how they prepare for Lent and share insights on the Lenten Season.
S2 Ep 24February 25 -Surrender the Best Parking Spot! Lent is Coming
Dr. Tom Curran gives many ideas for Lenten commitments. Tom shares 3 reasons for bodily penance: to weaken fleshly desires, to grow in The Spirit, and to make reparation for sin.
S2 Ep 23February 24 -Decree of Pope Francis about the FSSP: Dr. Christopher Malloy Interview (Part 2)
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Theologian Dr. Chris Malloy about Pope Francis' decree concerning the Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter and renewal in the Church through the founding of new religious orders.
S2 Ep 22February 22 -Faith and Family: Get Set! Parental Authority
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran explore the authority of parents and the Feast of the Chair of St. Peter. The Currans share stories about playing Mr. Mom, doing hard work, communicating with teens, and more.
S2 Ep 21February 21 -Be Heroic! Daily Opportunities to Deny Oneself
Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Monday Cohost, Fr. Jeff Lewis, to discuss many opportunities and motivations to deny oneself daily in food, speech, marriage, and daily habits.
S2 Ep 20February 18 -Preserve the Latin Mass: Open Letter to Pope Francis
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Marc Rome, founder of PreserveTheLatinMass.org, about the Open Letter to Pope Francis. Read the Letter! Marc shares his conversion story from "anything-but-Catholic" to Catholicism.
S2 Ep 19February 17 -A Guide for Confused Catholics: Dr. Christopher Malloy Interview
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Dr. Christopher Malloy, Theologian and Professor at University of Dallas, to discuss his new book, False Mercy: Recent Heresies Distorting Catholic Truth.
S2 Ep 18February 16 -Faith and Family: Trad + Charismatic = Tradismatic! Debunking Opposition
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss the presumed contradiction between traditionalists and charismatics and explore the concept of "Tradismatic." The Currans also pass on professional counsel about differentiating the validation vs. celebration of a child's sinful lifestyle.
S2 Ep 17February 15 -Understanding Humanity: Sound Insights From The Lord of the Rings
Dr. Tom Curran is joined by a special co-host to explore insights from The Lord of the Rings by J. R. R. Tolkien, Introduction to the Devout Life by Saint Francis de Sales and Ascent of Mount Carmel by Saint John of the Cross.
S2 Ep 16February 11 -Faith and Family: With Jesus in the Boat (Part 2)
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran continue to explore scripture stories about Jesus and a boat. The Currans share stories about experiencing turbulence, waking up at 3am, stepping out in faith, and failing to apply gifts.
S2 Ep 15February 10 -Faith and Family: With Jesus in the Boat
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran explore the common theme in Jesus' life, an encounter in the boat. The Currans also discuss topics, such as: reflecting the light, taking faith for granted, healing, and desperation.
S2 Ep 14February 9 -Faith and Family: Addicted, Until Proven Not! Parenting in the Digital Age
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran join Devin and Allison O'Donnell to discuss the challenge of navigating the digital world and give parenting tips on how to shepherd kids thru it.
S2 Ep 13February 8 -Faith and Family: Play When it Matters!
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran share insights on how to create a healthy emphasis on team sports. The Currans explore coaching insights (on and off the court), such as: the difficult good, hilaritas, strategy, and synergy.
S2 Ep 12February 2 -Faith and Family: Expect Miracles! God's Gracious Anointing
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran announce they are beginning a Consecration to St. Joseph and a Novena for healing. The Currans discuss concepts, such as: anointing, miracles, transcendence, immanence, and spiritual intimacy.
S2 Ep 11February 1 -The Hole in Holiness
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from recent conversations about "What's God doing in your life right now." Tom makes a surprising confession that he's never read the Bible cover-to-cover and reflects on Psalm 95.