Dr. Tom Curran Podcast
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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!
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
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!
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.
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
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
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
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!
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
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.
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
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!
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?
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
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
S4 Ep 147August 23 -5 Meanings of The Holy Face Devotion
Dr. Tom Curran continues to train for his upcoming pilgrimage, hiking the Camino de Santiago. Tom shares insights on 5 themes related to the devotion to The Holy Face: personalization, spiritual attack, intercession, conduit of signs/wonders, and inculturation.
S4 Ep 150August 28 -Camino Insights on Backpack & Flight: Power of the Holy Spirit Talk 2
Dr. Tom Curran shares his first insight on hiking the Camino: switching out his backpack and a flight delay. Tom continues to stream the multi-talk series on The Power of the Holy Spirit.
S4 Ep 149August 27 -Arrived In France! Holy Spirit Talk 1
Dr. Tom Curran travels to France to begin his Camino pilgrimage. Tom shares reflections from a previous interview with Fr. John Riccardo and streams the first talk in a multi-part series on the Power of the Holy Spirit.
S4 Ep 148August 26 -Ask Father: 6 Stages of Marriage (Part 3) Raising a Family
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis questions: What does it mean that Mary was assumed into heaven? What happened when Enoch and Elijah died? Who is Venerable Leo Dupont? Today’s hosts continue to discuss 6 stages in marriage; picking up on stage 3, family-raising stage!
S4 Ep 146August 22 -Queenship of Mary and The Holy Face
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from The Golden Arrow: The Revelations of Sr. Mary of St. Peter. (Tan Books) Tom talks about making acts of reparation for blasphemy and the need for that today!
S4 Ep 145August 20 -Pay Attention to the Signs! Significance of the Passage of Time
Dr. Tom Curran continues to train for his upcoming pilgrimage as he walks and talks about the significance of the passage of time. Tom shares stories about paying attention to signs, making a pilgrimage, the Holy Face devotion, and more!
S4 Ep 144August 19 -Ask Father: Build Something! 6 Stages of Marriage (Part 2)
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis questions about: teen dating, marrying non-Catholics, advice for newlyweds, and the "non-negotiables." Today’s hosts continue to discuss 6 stages in marriage.
S4 Ep 143August 16 -Don’t Doubt! God has Designed YOUR Life
Dr. Tom Curran walks with his listeners throughout the program, in training for his upcoming pilgrimage, and testifies to the work of reparation through The Holy Face devotion.
S4 Ep 142August 15 -Best-of Archive: What DID Mary Know? Feast of the Assumption
From the Archive! Did Mary know Jesus would be sacrificed? Did she know she was created to be Queen? Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis explore insights on the Catholic Church’s teaching on Mary, as referenced in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.
S4 Ep 141August 14 -Walk With Me! Uncover the Pilgrim Quality of YOUR Life
Dr. Tom Curran practices walking and talking as he trains for his upcoming pilgrimage, The Camino de Santiago. Tom reflects on the concepts of pilgrim, journey, home and companion.
S4 Ep 140August 12 -Ask Father: 6 Stages of Marriage (Part 1)
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis for marriage counseling help! Today’s hosts begin to discuss 6 stages in marriage: preparing for marriage, the newlywed stage, family stage, grandparent stage, the later years stage, and the circumstance of divorce/annulment.
S4 Ep 139August 9 -Faith and Family: The Pace of Life! The Gift of Walking Together in Marriage
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran take a walk and reflect on 30 years of marriage, in preparation for walking The Camino. The Currans discuss the habit of walking, the pace of life and important conversations in courtship and marriage.
S4 Ep 138August 8 -Striking Witness! Profession of Perpetual Vows
Dr. Tom Curran reflects on the Feasts of Our Lady of the Snows, St. Dominic, Transfiguration and more! Tom reflects on witnessing the profession of perpetual vows to the consecrated life of religious sisters.
S4 Ep 137August 7 -I Believe in YOU! Sacrament of Matrimony: Honoring Rev. Tom Vandenberg
Dr. Tom Curran honors Rev. Tom Vandernberg, recently deceased priest of the Archdiocese of Seattle, by sharing a past interview with Fr. Tom on his book Rediscovering a Pearl of Great Price: The Surprising Sacrament of Matrimony.
S4 Ep 136August 6 -Follow Up! The Secret of the Holy Face (Part 2): Fr. Lawrence Carney Interview
Dr. Tom Curran follows up with Fr. Lawrence Carney after his first interview about his book The Secret of the Holy Face: The Devotion Destined to Save Society. (tanbooks.com) Hear testimonies about how the Devotion to The Holy Face is lived out daily!
S4 Ep 135August 5 -Ask Father: Strong Preaching & Easy Penance? St John Vianney Insights
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel about the life and legacy of St John Vianney: holiness, strong preaching, easy penance, and spiritual protection.
S4 Ep 134August 2 -Faith and Family: Better Than I Thought! Family Reunion
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran share insights from early morning walks as a couple and give tips on planning a faith-filled, family retreat. The Currans share stories from their recent family reunion, both the mishaps and successes!
S4 Ep 133July 31 -Being Spit On, Nun vs. Sister & The Habit w/ Sr. Mary Eucharista
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Sr. Mary Eucharista, SMMC, Spiritual Director at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center, to discuss: being spit on, the difference between a nun vs. sister, the meaning of wearing the habit, hiking the Camino, and more! Register for a retreat at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center.
S4 Ep 132July 30 -Pray and Act! Dynamic of Martha and Mary
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on the dynamic of Martha, Mary and Lazarus in scripture. Tom gives practical examples of the “Martha vs. Mary” moment in daily life and reflects on the complementarity of prayer and action!
S4 Ep 131July 29 -Best-of Ask Father: Favorite Feast Days
From the Archive! Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis: What's your favorite month for saint feast days? Today's hosts discuss upcoming Feasts of St. John Vianney, Dedication of St. Mary Major, Transfiguration, St. Dominic, and more!
S4 Ep 130July 26 -Fresh Fire! Experience the Holy Spirit w/ Brendan Case
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Brendan Case, Founding-Servant of the Companions of the Holy Spirit, to testify to experiencing the person and gifts of the Holy Spirit! Join Brendan Case at an Upcoming Retreat in the Pacific Northwest.
S4 Ep 129July 25 -National Eucharistic Congress Recap! Interview w/ Sr. Colleen
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Sister Colleen, Poor Clare Nun in the Franciscan Monastery of Saint Clare in Spokane, Washington. Sr. Colleen shares her testimony of participating in the National Eucharistic Congress 2024 in Indianapolis.
S4 Ep 128July 24 - Encounter School of Ministry w/Fr. Chrysostom Mijinke, O.P.
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. Chrysostom Mijinke, O.P., Assistant Director of the Newman Center at University of Washington. Fr. Chrysostom testifies to the work of the Holy Spirit, through Encounter School of Ministry Seattle Campus.
S4 Ep 127July 23 - Theology of the Body w/ Brendan McCauley
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Brendan McCauley, President & Co-Founder of Humanum Project, writer, and international speaker for the Theology of the Body Institute. Join Brendan McCauley at an upcoming TOB retreat. (ihrc.net)
S4 Ep 126July 22 -Ask Father: Forward Movement! Procession, Pilgrimage & Prayer
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis questions about the National Eucharistic Congress processions, making a pilgrimage, the purpose of prayer, and more! Hear insights on The Wellsprings of Prayer, as referenced in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. [CCC: 2652]
S4 Ep 125July 19 -Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius: Fr. JK Adams, S.J.
Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. JK Adams, S.J. about the graces of the Spiritual Exercises of Saint Ignatius Loyola and the concept of being a “contemplative in action.” Join Fr. JK Adams at an upcoming 8 -Day Ignatian retreat! (IHRC.net)
S4 Ep 124July 16 -Prepare WELL to Take Action: Not Business as Usual
In honor of the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on carmelite themes, such as: being on a journey and going out “into the deep.” (Luke: 5) Tom talks about his 40 day preparation strategy for walking the Camino de Santiago.
S4 Ep 123July 15 -Ask Father: Viganò Excommunication, Political Division, Trusted News Sources
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis questions about news within the Catholic Church: Who can be a spiritual director? Why was Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò excommunicated? Why is there so much political division? Where do you find accurate news sources?
S4 Ep 122July 12 -Faith and Family: Parenting College-Aged Kids During Summer Break
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran reflect on parenting teens and college-aged kids during Summer Break. The Currans reflect back on their successes and failures in teaching lessons and habits to their children.
S4 Ep 121July 11 -Why Did the Great Jubilee Year Fail? Infidelity, Inconsistency & Slowness to Act
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on the call of the great Jubilee Year of 2000 and the work of Pope John Paul II. Did we miss the moment of grace? Tom talks about 3 diversions away from renewal in the Church: infidelity, inconsistency and slowness to act