Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

Dr. Tom Curran encourages listeners to discern a saint to accompany them through the New Year; generate a name now! Tom reads insights from The Ascent of Mt. Carmel by St. John of the Cross.

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights to help listeners discern God’s resolution for 2022 and theologizes the most important day of one’s life. Tom reads quotes about public calamities, prosperity vs. adversity, the pursuit of comfort, and gratification of the will.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss the most common New Year’s resolutions and the top 10 resolutions for 2022. Kari hesitates to reflect on the past year and Tom gives advice to a 30 year old phone-addict.

Dr. Tom Curran gives tips for discerning God’s resolution for 2022, as a moment of grace. Tom talks about driving in “low power mode,” reads quotes from St. John of the Cross and examines his failures in 2021.

Dr. Tom Curran gives advice to his former self, while reflecting on the year 2021 and anticipating 2022. Tom talks about the importance of names, identity and purpose.

Dr. Tom Curran explores the gift of birth and the gift of family. Tom discusses the five modes of making a family consecration: self-entrustment, spouse-entrustment, entrustment of marriage, entrustment of each child, and entrustment of all children.

Dr. Tom Curran gives many excuses for avoiding crucial conversations with tweens and teens. Tom explores the reality of fatherliness, the influence of the anti-gospel and the gift of the saints.

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Kurt Nagel discuss the overemphasis of scientific knowledge and reflect on the Titles of Jesus, as referenced in the “O” Antiphons.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran ponder spiritual sickness and anticipate the upcoming Christmas Season. The Currans give ideas for creating family experiences and reference a quote from The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis.

Dr. Tom Curran reflects on “making mistakes” and “running out of time.” Tom gives examples from a couple movies, dinner conversations, St. Joseph Novena reflections, and St. John of the Cross quotes.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran ponder the right amount of decorating for Christmas (during Advent) and share stories about buying basketball shoes, seeing a moose, the value of mission work, and more!

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran explore many examples on unaware graces in daily life. Tom shares a story about encountering the unavoidable God and contrasts “living in the Spirit” vs. taking care of practical realities.

Dr. Tom Curran explores how to recognize spiritual sickness and how to get healthy during this season of Advent. Tom shares insights from his ‘table talk’ discussion about scripture, tradition and magisterium.

What's the purpose and meaning of the season? Dr. Tom and Kari Curran connect three concepts: finding a parking spot, the Holy Trinity and Advent.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Bishop Thomas Daly and Fr. Daniel J. Barnett, Rector of Bishop White Seminary, about the Vatican’s new requirement of a “Propaedeutic Phase” of formation and the new McGivney Hall building renovation project.

Dr. Tom Curran celebrates the beginning of a new liturgical year and the season of Advent by exploring the concepts of an ‘event’ and family. Tom prays the Immaculate Conception Novena and other applicable Advent prayers.

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by two special Cohosts for a thanksgiving holiday surprise program. Today’s hosts talk about playing a “family” game and reflect on valuable qualities in a future spouse.

Dr. Tom Curran studies scripture passages about the powerful impact of interceding in prayer for others. Tom prays for families experiencing an unexpected tragedy and reads a message from Bishop Joseph Strickland encouraging the faithful to “consider joining the warrior class.”

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis ponder getting older and discuss the many misconceptions about death and judgement.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran reflect on the powerful impact of thoughts and words on a marriage and family. Tom talks about the power to forget and forgive. Kari shares insights from a NDE (near-death experience.)

Dr. Tom Curran studies scripture passages about God’s call for cooperation through intercessory prayer. Tom contrasts hidden versus active prayer and explores the reality of personal tragedy.

Dr. Tom Curran studies scripture passages about how God lavishes good things on his people, with and without their efforts. Tom explores the heart of an intercessor and the common obstacles to becoming a fruitful intercessor.

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis contrast two scenarios of death: quick and painless vs. happy and prepared. Today’s hosts share testimonies of praying with those near death.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss Conversation Starters for Date Night by Focus on the Family. Tom and Kari testify to their own selfishness in marriage and share insights to help other couples grow their relationship with God.

Dr. Tom Curran teaches parents how to lead a family Rosary and how to give correction to kids who resist prayer. Tom gives tips for creating space and time to pray well as a family in many stages of life.

Dr. Tom Curran answers the question: “What should I say to God in prayer?” Tom teaches 10 sentences to say in prayer to grow in a personal and profound relationship with the Lord.

Dr. Tom Curran ponders the questions: “Do I prefer health over illness? Or, riches over poverty?” Tom talks about the concept of docility and shares insights about the Basilica of St. John Lateran.

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to explore eschatological themes: death, judgement, Heaven, and hell; as referenced in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran celebrate a special birthday, discuss some Catholic practices gaining popularity among non-Catholic Christians, reference Live No Lies by John Mark Comer and testify to the distraction of technology.

Dr. Tom Curran prays for souls who are “near to death, but far from God” and recites a poem by Robert Frost. Tom continues to reflect on topics, such as: contemplation, death, eternity, the crowd of witnesses, the meaning of life and more!

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to discuss the Feasts of All Saints and All Souls. Today’s hosts discuss hot topics, such as: Heaven, hell, souls, saints, demons, perfection and more.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss the celebration of All Hallows’ Eve. Tom talks about the “scariest part” of trick-or-treating (for large families.) Kari ponders the theme of life and death; after attending a recent funeral.

Dr. Tom Curran proposes a path towards healing among the divided faithful regarding protocols and treatments. Tom talks about the power of experience and gives tips for productive dialogue for divided families, friends and communities.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Joe Ader, Executive Director of Family Promise of Spokane, to discuss the reality of family homelessness during the current economic condition. Joe shares testimonies of families seeking help from Family Promise and the power of relationships.

Dr. Tom Curran prays for listeners discerning decisions related to current mandates and addresses the demonic influence causing division among family members. Tom reads a letter from Bishop Athanasius Schneider and gives some encouragement for those feeling isolated or confused.

Dr. Tom Curran continues to reflect on the three stages of the spiritual life, as referenced in the Gospel of Mark. Tom explores the spirituality of concupiscence and some remedies against the temptation toward sin.

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Monday Cohosts Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to reveal how they individually prepare for their Sunday homilies. Later in the program, today's hosts reflect on a few quotes from St. Teresa of Jesus.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran announce their new mission to help families. Tom talks about the importance of compatibility and complementarity in marriage. Kari references a blog post: What to Look for in a Wife by Sam Guzman. (The Catholic Gentleman)

Dr. Tom Curran continues to reflect on the purgative and illuminative stages of the spiritual journey, as referenced in the Gospel of Mark. Tom gives several practical examples of how to purge from comfort and explores the "Dark Night of the Senses."

Dr. Tom Curran begins to reflect on three stages of one's spiritual journey; as referenced in scripture passages from the Gospel of Mark about the “young man:” Mk 10:17-31, Mk 14: 51, and Mk 16: 5.

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis read quotes by Pope St. John XXIII and share insights from his life and papacy.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran ponder St. Augustine’s insights on the restless heart and contrast stewardship vs. desperate devotion. The Currans share stories about the hour of mercy, hiking in the dark, hosting a party, dwelling in the past, and wasting time.

Dr. Tom Curran celebrates today’s feast by praying the Rosary with listeners. Join Tom in meditating on the five Luminous Mysteries and offering up intentions prompted by the Holy Spirit.

Dr. Tom Curran continues to reflect on what’s at-stake in these moments in time: the Elijah moment, the Benedict moment, and the Joseph moment. Tom talks about the nature of goodness, truth, beauty and freedom.

Dr. Tom Curran reflects on what’s at-stake in the game of life and shares insights from St. Thomas Aquinas about resistance. Tom gives daily examples of passivity vs. activity and talks about the impact of “learning how to learn.”

Dr. Tom Curran explores the fifteen promises of our Blessed Mother given to those who pray the Rosary and celebrates the Feast of St. Therese of Lisieux.

Dr. Tom Curran reflects on ten moments: Overwhelming moment, Marian moment, Elijah moment, Benedictine moment, Good Samaritan moment, Anointed moment, Ecumenical moment, Paradoxical moment, Kairos moment, and a Calamitous moment.

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Monday Cohosts Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to reflect on quotes from St. John Henry Newman on themes, such as: growing deeper in faith, perfection, facing spiritual hazards, and more!

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Rebecca Anderson, Coordinator of 40 Days for Life in Lynwood, WA, to testify to the impact of praying for the unborn and discuss the 40 Days for Life Campaign. Tom testifies to the powerful intercession of St. Padre Pio.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Ron Hauenstein, President of Spokane Fatherhood Initiative, and Dr. Michael Gurian, Director of the Gurian Institute, about the importance of fatherhood and the contemporary challenges facing Christian boys today.