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S4 Ep 200November 14 -Gratitude: Looking Back at My Journal 1 Year Ago

Dr. Tom Curran revisits notes from his journal one year ago about the theme of gratitude from two events: the death of his father and a training seminar.

Nov 14, 202455 min

S4 Ep 199November 13 -Encounter God's Love and Seeking His Face

Dr. Tom Curran prays a prayer of distress [Psalm 143,] and reflects on themes, such as: a heart that is numb, an enemy that pursues and encountering God's love. Tom shares several scripture refences about seeking God's face and talks about his new book project.

Nov 13, 202455 min

S4 Ep 198November 12 -Be Aglow With the Spirit w/ Rev. Cal Christiansen

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Rev. Cal Christiansen, pastor of 3 parishes in the Seattle Archdiocese in Washington State, about the concepts of journey, anniversary, healing and renewal. Fr. Cal talks about his vocation story and gives an update on God's work through Western Washington Catholic Charismatic Renewal.

Nov 12, 202455 min

S4 Ep 197November 11 -Ask Father: Fighting the Good Fight! Addressing Political Issues

Dr. Tom Curran asks Father Jeff Lewis about the recent election, the fight against spiritual warfare and the legacy of St. Martin of Tours. Fr. Lewis talks about 3 sources of spiritual warfare: the world, the flesh and the devil.

Nov 11, 202455 min

S4 Ep 196November 8 -Faith and Family: Fostering Sibling Bonds that Continue Into Adulthood

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss an eventful week, Election Night and Tom's 60th birthday. The Currans talk about disruptions in life, conversation-provoking questions, priceless birthday gifts, and strategies for raising kids who live near family as adults.

Nov 8, 202454 min

S4 Ep 195November 6 -Turning 60! My Work: in Retrospect

Dr. Tom Curran celebrates his 60th birthday by sharing insights from Hans Urs von Balthasar's book, My Work: In Retrospect. Tom reflects on teachers, mentors and authors who have made a big impact in his life.

Nov 6, 202455 min

S4 Ep 194November 5 -Election Day! How to Vote as Catholics: Gifts of Humility & Magnanimity

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on Election Day by referencing teachings from St. Thomas Aquinas on two themes: humility and magnanimity. Tom talks about almost missing Mass, a philosophy assignment and learning limits,

Nov 5, 202455 min

S4 Ep 193November 4 -Ask Father: Fake It 'Til You Make It! All Saints Day & Election Day

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis: Are you sensitive to the reality of having to always "be on" as a priest? How should Catholics participate in Halloween and All Saints Day? What's your perspective on the upcoming Election Day?

Nov 4, 202455 min

S4 Ep 192November 1 -Faith and Family: All Hallow's Eve, All Saints Day & Blessing Bags

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran share insights on the triduum of All Hallow's Eve, All Saints Day and All Souls Day. The Currans discuss many quotes on striving for the heights and talk about their tradition of dropping off "boo" blessing bags!

Nov 1, 202455 min

S4 Ep 191October 31 -Best-of Sound Insight: Trick-or-Treating & Trespassing

From the Archive! Dr. Tom Curran talks about obstacles to holiness and forgiving others’ trespasses. Tom explores the petitions of the Lord’s prayer, as referenced in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. [CCC: 2838-2843]

Oct 31, 202455 min

S4 Ep 190October 30 -How Should Faith Impact YOUR Life? 3 Pillars of Truth

Dr. Tom Curran talks about the three pillars of truth, as referenced in the section of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, titled: Facing Temptations in Prayer. [CCC:2733] Tom talks about sin of sloth, or acedia.

Oct 30, 202455 min

S4 Ep 189October 29 -Fallen Back into Lax "Pre-Camino" Life: Facing Temptations in Prayer

Dr. Tom Curran confesses to living a lax ascetical practice and explores ways to face temptations in prayer, as referenced in the Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC:2732-2733]

Oct 29, 202455 min

S4 Ep 188October 28 -Ask Father: How to Evangelize Kids, Adults & Families!

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis questions about evangelization. Today's hosts explore strategies for evangelizing children, adults and families.

Oct 28, 202455 min

S4 Ep 187October 25 -Faith and Family: Gift of Divine Appointments

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss "life after the Camino." Tom reflects on a quote from Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross (Edith Stein) and talks about four moments in a divine appointment: attentiveness, discernment, interpretation, and response.

Oct 28, 202455 min

S4 Ep 186October 24 -15 Ways to Improve Your Prayer Life

Do you know how to pray? Why is daily prayer important? Dr. Tom Curran gives 15 ways to improve your prayer life. Tom shares insights from his own lived experience and references quotes from saints and scripture.

Oct 24, 202455 min

S4 Ep 185October 23 -Most Famous Teachings by St. Pope JPII

Dr. Tom Curran reflects on insights from famous teachings from St. Pope John Paul II and shares a story of how JPII has personally impacted his own life.

Oct 23, 202455 min

S4 Ep 184October 21 -Best-of Book Club: Our Lady of Guadalupe

From the Archive! Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel, Fr. Jim Northrop, Fr. Jeff Lewis and Pam Gunderson for a Sacred Heart Book Club program to discuss the book Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Conquest of Darkness by Warren Carroll.

Oct 21, 202453 min

S4 Ep 183October 18 -Jesus I Trust in You: 3 levels of Trust

Dr. Tom Curran explores the message of Divine Mercy and shares three levels of trust: I believe God exists, I believe things about God and I entrust myself to God.

Oct 18, 202455 min

S4 Ep 182October 16 -FINAL Camino Reflections: 12 Most Important Insights

Dr. Tom Curran completes his final reflections on his journey hiking the Camino. Tom shares his 12 most important insights, including: Jesus is The Way, a gracious distraction, just take the next step, pursuit of difficult goods, and more! Watch Tom's Camino journey @MyCatholicFaithTV

Oct 18, 202455 min

S4 Ep 181October 15 -Biggest Surprises | Camino Reflections: After Thoughts

Dr. Tom Curran talks about the biggest surprises on his journey hiking the Camino and shares insights on living the Camino AFTER the Camino. Watch this content and more @MyCatholicFaithTV

Oct 15, 202455 min

S4 Ep 180October 14 –Best-of Ask Father: Sunday Preaching & St. Teresa of Avila

From the Archive! Dr. Tom Curran asks Monday Cohosts Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis: How do you prepare for your Sunday homilies? Later in the program, today's hosts reflect on a few quotes from St. Teresa of Jesus.

Oct 14, 202452 min

S4 Ep 179October 11 -Evaluation Day: What Was That All About? Camino Reflections

Dr. Tom Curran evaluates his Camino journey by asking the question: What was that all about?. Tom talks about some obstacles in his route back home from Santiago de Compostela to Spokane, WA. Watch Tom on his Camino Journey @MyCatholicFaithTV

Oct 11, 202454 min

S4 Ep 178October 10 -Completion Day! Entering Into Santiago de Compostela

Dr. Tom Curran finishes his Camino journey with Mass at The Cathedral of Santiago de Compostela. Tom talks about what made him sad, joyful and surprised about completing his final stage. Watch Tom on his Camino Journey @MyCatholicFaithTV

Oct 10, 202455 min

S4 Ep 177October 9 -6 Tips for YOUR journey | Camino Reflections

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on 6 factors that helped him hike his longest distance yet. Tom gives scripture accounts that refence Jesus as "The Way" Watch Tom on his Camino journey @MyCatholicFaithTV

Oct 9, 202455 min

S4 Ep 176October 8 -FINAL WEEK! Camino Reflections | Living with Regret

Dr. Tom Curran enters into the final week of his journey walking the Camino de Santiago and shares stories of more divine appointments with fellow pilgrims. Watch Tom's Camino journey @MyCatholicFaithTV

Oct 8, 202455 min

S4 Ep 175October 7 -Best-of Ask Father: Feast Days in October

From the Archive! Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis discuss 4 forms for living as an intentional, determined and courageous disciple today: St. Jerome Formation, “The Little Way” Formation, St. Francis Formation and Iron Sharpens Iron Formation.

Oct 7, 202451 min

S4 Ep 174October 4 -Damaging Impacts of Pornography | Camino Reflections

Dr. Tom Curran shares a story about more divine appointments, including missing a moment to meet a saint. Tom talks about the damaging impact of pornography on marriages and healing after betrayal. Watch Tom on his Camino journey @MyCatholicFaithTV

Oct 4, 202459 min

S4 Ep 173October 3 -My 10x Life | Camino Reflections

Dr. Tom Curran shares stories and insights from his Camino pilgrimage, including: an update on his 10x goals, fasting from carbs and sugar, hiking before sunrise, and meeting another Sound Insight listener.

Oct 3, 202454 min

S4 Ep 172October 2 -I Have to Keep Walking | Camino Reflections

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on Week 4 of his Camino journey. Tom shares stories about reaching the Cruz de Ferro (Iron Cross), going to Mass, fasting on the Camino and injuring his ankle. Watch Tom's Camino journey @MyCatholicFaithTV

Oct 2, 202455 min

S4 Ep 171October 1 -Overcoming Loneliness and Isolation | Camino Reflections

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from his pilgrimage, hiking the Camino de Santiago, the French Way. On this stage of his journey, Tom talks about his conversation with "Mr. D" about feeling lonely, falling away from faith and fearing God. Watch Tom on his Camino journey @MyCatholicFaithTV

Oct 1, 202455 min

S4 Ep 170September 30 -Ask Father: Insights on St. Jerome Quotes

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel to share insights on quotes by St. Jerome, Doctor of the Church. Today's hosts discuss themes, such as: the importance of studying scripture, being at peace with oneself, looking at the eyes, ignorance, and more!

Sep 30, 202455 min

S4 Ep 169September 27 -6 Meanings of Penance | Camino Reflections

Dr. Tom Curran reflects on reaching the halfway point of the Camino pilgrimage, the French Way. Tom talks about the six meanings of the word penance: spiritual exercise, to seek forgiveness, address and uproot the cause of sin, reparation, expiation, and solidarity.

Sep 27, 202452 min

S4 Ep 168September 26 -The Pace of Life: Should I Go Home Early? | Camino Reflections

Dr. Tom Curran talks about divine appointment encounters on the Camino: walking 24 miles with another Catholic father and meeting a priest that has read his book on The Mass. Tom discerns the pros and cons of being ahead of schedule and finishing early. Watch Tom on his Camino journey @MyCatholicFaith.tv.

Sep 27, 202455 min

S4 Ep 167September 25 -Thank God for Second Chances | Camino Reflections

Dr. Tom Curran continues to share stories from his pilgrimage, hiking the Camino, related to four different themes: 10x life, seeking His face, penance, and reparation. Watch Tom on his Camino journey @MyCatholicFaith.tv

Sep 25, 202457 min

S4 Ep 166September 24 -Camino Reflections | Am I Naive? Or Just Offended?

Dr. Tom Curran shares reflections from his second week hiking the Camino de Santiago. Tom talks about many divine appointments, both successes and failures. Watch Tom on his Camino journey @MyCatholicFaith.tv

Sep 24, 202454 min

S4 Ep 165September 23 -Ask Father: Reflections on St. Padre Pio Quotes

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel to respond to quotes from St. Padre Pio on topics, such as: dealing with anxiety, prayer as a weapon, taking small steps, and more! Fr. Nagel shares reflections from his visit to Pietrelcina, Italy, hometown of Padre Pio.

Sep 23, 202455 min

S4 Ep 164September 17 -NOT WORTH What it Cost $$$ | Camino Reflections Week 2

Dr. Tom Curran shares reflections from many stages on his pilgrimage hiking the Camino. Tom talks about seeking the face of Christ, the gift of hospitality and the stewardship of relationships. Follow Tom's pilgrim journey on the Camino @MyCatholicFaithTV

Sep 17, 202454 min

S4 Ep 163September 16 -Ask Father: Unexpected St. Robert Bellarmine Quotes!

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel to respond to unexpected quotes by St. Robert Bellarmine. Today's hosts discuss themes, such as: love, "having it all," The Last Judgement, and more!

Sep 16, 202454 min

S4 Ep 162September 13 -Fr. John Riccardo Q& A: Holy Spirit Talk 7

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from a previous Q & A interview session with Fr. John Riccardo and airs the final talk in his series on the Holy Spirit.

Sep 16, 202453 min

S4 Ep 161September 12 -Divine Appointment on the Camino: Holy Spirit Talk 6

Dr. Tom Curran shares a story about a divine appointment on the Camino and shares the next talk in his series about the Holy Spirit. Follow Tom on his journey hiking the Camino @mycatholicfaithtv

Sep 12, 202454 min

S4 Ep 160September 11 -Don't Carry Your Burdens! Camino Reflection: Holy Spirit Talk 5

Dr. Tom Curran shares another reflection from the Camino and shares the next talk in his series about the Holy Spirit. Follow Tom on his journey hiking the Camino @mycatholicfaithtv

Sep 11, 202455 min

S4 Ep 159September 10 -Quick Camino Update: Holy Spirit Talk 4

Dr. Tom Curran updates listeners on his pilgrimage hiking the Camino and shares the next talk in his series about the Holy Spirit. Follow Tom on his journey hiking the Camino @mycatholicfaithtv

Sep 11, 202454 min

S4 Ep 158September 9 -Ask Father: St. John Chrysostom Quotes

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel to reflect on quotes from St. John Chrysostom on themes, such as: cheerfulness, Christ in the beggar, shameless repentance, evangelization, gratitude, and more!

Sep 10, 202454 min

S4 Ep 157September 6 -Caught Off Guard & Brought to Tears! Camino Reflections: Holy Spirit Talk 3

Dr. Tom Curran shares recent stories from his recent days walking the Camino: the situation that caused him to cry and a rare encounter with another Catholic pilgrim. Later in the program, continues his talk series on the Power of the Holy Spirit. Follow Tom on his Camino pilgrimage @mycatholicfaith.tv

Sep 6, 202457 min

S4 Ep 156September 5 -Hiking the Camino Reflections: 4 Meanings of Walking on "The Way"

Dr. Tom Curran talks about 4 of walking: pilgrimage, procession, departure/arrival and a way. Tom talks about the difference of hiking vs. walking the Camino and talks about the ugly reality of not respecting one's limits.

Sep 6, 202455 min

S4 Ep 155September 4 -I Met the Enemy & a Guardian Angel: Week 1 Hiking the Camino Recap

Dr. Tom Curran gives a recap of Week 1 of his 33 day pilgrimage hiking the Camino de Santiago. Tom talks about themes that are showing up on his pilgrimage: at an inflection point and trust "the way." Follow Tom on his Camino journey! @mycatholicfaithtv

Sep 4, 202455 min

S4 Ep 154September 3 -Camino Week 1 Recap: Dr. Bill Lile ( AKA ProLife Doc) Interview

Dr. Tom Curran gives listeners a quick update on his pilgrimage hiking the Camino and shares an interview with Dr. William Lile, the ProLife Doc. Find an upcoming event with Dr. Bill Lile near you!

Sep 3, 202455 min

S4 Ep 153September 2 -Ask Father: 6 Stages of Marriage (Part 4) Empty Nesters & Broken Marriages

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis continue their discussion on 6 stages in marriage. Tom asks Fr. Lewis: Can public schools be an option for Catholic families? How do you help families discern a path for high school graduates and a new mission for empty-nesters?

Sep 3, 202455 min

S4 Ep 152August 30 -4 Reasons Why I am Hiking the Camino de Santiago

Dr. Tom Curran continues his 33 day pilgrimage hiking the Camino de Santiago. Tom talks about the 4 reasons why he is hiking the Camino and shares insights on the devotion to the Holy Face. Follow Tom on his Camino journey! @mycatholicfaithtv

Aug 30, 202455 min

S4 Ep 151August 29 -What in the World am I Doing? Hiking the Camino: 10x Life

Dr. Tom Curran starts his 33 Day Camino journey, as part of his 90 day goal toward living a 10x Life. Tom lists all the reasons why he should NOT be hiking the Camino and explains the obstacles in his way. Follow Tom on his Camino! @MyCatholicFaithTV

Aug 29, 202455 min