Explore every episode of the podcast Dr. Tom Curran Podcast
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| June 24 -So Much Wasted Time: 20 Scriptures that WILL Change Your Life! (Part 8) | 24 Jun 2025 | 00:55:36 | |
Dr. Tom Curran continues to share insights from Mark 8: 34-38, as part of his multi-program series on 20 life-changing scripture passages. Tom talks about discerning the best use of time, talent and treasure in different seasons in his life, such as: exiting the seminary, changing career paths and transitioning into retirement. | |||
| June 23 -Best-of Ask Father: Summer Break, Vacations & Youth Camps | 23 Jun 2025 | 00:53:53 | |
From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis questions about this season in life: How do priests spend their summer? Why should young people go to a Steubenville Youth Conference? What does it mean to pray the Our Father prayer? | |||
| June 5 -Farewell: Mid-Year Check-In God’s Word for 2025 | 05 Jun 2025 | 00:55:37 | |
Dr. Tom Curran announces his farewell message. Tom discerns how God’s word for his year is manifesting in his life and answers the question: what’s next? | |||
| December 18 -Best-of Archive: The Remedy for a Hardened Heart | 20 Dec 2024 | 00:55:28 | |
From the Archive! Dr. Tom Curran talks about common misconceptions about the sacrament of confession, the importance of making a good examination of conscience, and the consequences of a hardened heart. (Isaiah 6, Luke 5, Revelation 1) | |||
| December 16 -Ask Father: Advent Halftime Break! Why Pink? | 16 Dec 2024 | 00:55:18 | |
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis: What is the meaning of the pink candle? Do you have a personal chalice? and, What does the phrase “cloud of witnesses” mean? Today’s hosts offer suggestions for solving all the world’s problems and reflect on some feast days in Advent. | |||
| December 13 -Faith and Family -Home for Christmas! Insights for Young Adult Catholics | 14 Dec 2024 | 00:55:20 | |
Dr. Tom Curran is joined by his adult daughter, Arianna Curran, to recall her favorite childhood Advent and Christmas traditions. Arianna talks about attending Franciscan University of Steubenville with her siblings, living in a “household,” praying with people, and more! | |||
| December 12 - “I Don’t Have Time!” No More Excuses: Mary the Icon for Advent | 12 Dec 2024 | 00:55:40 | |
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from Pope Benedict XVI on the excuse, “I Don’t have time,” and the Virgin Mary, as an icon for Advent. Tom prays two deliverance prayers with listeners: cleansing of blood lines and healing against spiritual warfare. Read the Full Message from Pope Benedict XVI (ANGELUS, First Sunday of Advent, 30 November 2008) Get Your Copy of Deliverance Prayers: For Use by the Laity by Fr. Chad Ripperger | |||
| December 11 -Parents! Operate in the Authority That is YOURS | 12 Dec 2024 | 00:55:08 | |
Dr. Tom Curran explores the God-appointed authority of parents and grandparents in the lives of children. Tom gives tips for speaking with authority and shares scripture references on the role of leadership. | |||
| December 10 -Get Your House in Order: Conviction, Confession & Immaculate Conception | 10 Dec 2024 | 00:55:41 | |
Dr. Tom Curran talks about how to live in the world today through a Catholic lens, as a meaning of Advent. Tom shares insights on the Immaculate Conception of Mary and shares stories from recent days of being disrupted, exposed and convicted by the call to “Get your house in order!” | |||
| December 6 -Faith and Family: Advent Traditions to Start THIS SEASON! | 06 Dec 2024 | 00:55:15 | |
Dr. Tom and Kari Curran explore family customs and traditions for the Advent Season. The Currans list their favorite Advent activities with kids: seasonal prayers, puzzles, light shows, movies, books, and more! | |||
| December 5 -Christmas or Xmas? Favorite Advent Traditions of Now-Adult Daughter | 05 Dec 2024 | 00:55:35 | |
Dr. Tom Curran is joined by his oldest daughter, Mary Grace Curran, to recall impactful childhood memories of Advent and Christmas traditions. Mary Grace shares a poem she wrote, titled: How to Prepare for Christmas. (Substack) | |||
| December 4 - Kris Kindle & St. Nicholas! Advent Traditions w/ Sr. Mary Eucharista | 05 Dec 2024 | 00:55:27 | |
Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Sr. Mary Eucharista, SMMS, to discuss many Advent traditions, such as: Jesse Tree, Kris Kindle or Christkindl, penitential decor, St. Nicholas Feast Day, and more! | |||
| December 3 - Wake Up From Mediocrity! Advent Themes in Everyday Life | 03 Dec 2024 | 00:55:34 | |
Dr. Tom Curran shares a Prayer of Command, insights on the Feast of St. Francis Xavier and a story about receiving a wake up call last week. Order your copy of Deliverance Prayers: For Use by the Laity by Fr. Chad Ripperger | |||
| June 3 -Humility is NOT Easy! Overcome Arrogance, Stubbornness & Self Justification | 03 Jun 2025 | 00:55:35 | |
Dr. Tom Curran testifies to the difficulty of overcoming arrogance, condescension, stubbornness, and self justification. Tom talks about many signs of someone lacking in humility, according to St. Josemaria Escriva. (Ascension Press) | |||
| December 2 -Best-of Ask Father: Are You Busy? Happy Advent! | 02 Dec 2024 | 00:55:15 | |
From the Archives! Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis about how to keep the right mindset launching into the Advent Season. Are you feeling busy, distracted or lacking faith? Get tips for living an intentional Advent! | |||
| November 29 -Finishing Well & Launching Off | Christ the King & Advent | 29 Nov 2024 | 00:55:27 | |
Dr. Tom Curran gives tips to help families making a fruitful transition into a new liturgical year and encourages listeners to pray for a "Word of the Year." Tom reflects on a gift often taken-for-granted, the power of intercession. | |||
| November 27 -#1 Factor Rotting Away Faith Today w/ Sr. Mary Eucharista | 27 Nov 2024 | 00:55:18 | |
Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Sr. Mary Eucharista, SMMS, to discuss the factor rotting away faith in the this generation and to give helpful tips for growing in faith! Sr. Eucharista references a response of an AI chatbot about aging adults and addresses the insecurities facing humanity today. | |||
| November 26 - Let it Happen NOW! 4 Ways to Live Today to Prepare for Judgement Day | 26 Nov 2024 | 00:55:29 | |
Dr. Tom Curran talks about how to live a life prepared for death: choose the “hard-easy” daily, go to confession regularly, have accountability partners, and pray "Lord, reveal to me the distance between how I'm living now and the life you will for me, and help me fill the gap." Tom explains the difference between individual judgement and final judgement. [CCC: 1039] | |||
| November 25 -Best of Book Club: God's Battalions (Part 1) | 25 Nov 2024 | 00:55:44 | |
From the Archive! Dr. Tom Curran, Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis begin to discuss God’s Battalions: The Case for the Crusades by Rodney Stark. Order your copy! | |||
| November 22 -How to Talk To Kids About Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell | 23 Nov 2024 | 00:55:24 | |
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from his teaching about KNIGHTS for Christ and gives tips for talking to kids about the four last things: death, judgement, Heaven and hell. Tom is prompted to talk about super holy water, super holy oil and super relic. | |||
| November 21 -10 Cities Life: How to Respond When Society Says "Sit Down & Be Quiet" | 21 Nov 2024 | 00:55:36 | |
Dr. Tom Curran shares insights about living a 10 citites life, 10x life, as referenced in Luke 19: 11-27. (usccb.org) and prays with listeners discerning God's mission for their lives. Tom begins to reflect on the eschatological concepts of death, judgement, Heaven and hell. | |||
| November 20 - Christ is the Answer, Jesus is the Way! Interview w/ Sr. Mary Eucharista | 20 Nov 2024 | 00:55:21 | |
Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Sr. Mary Eucharista, SMMS, to reflect on a recent fundraising dinner with Fr. John Riccardo. Tom asks Sr. Eucharista to respond to the Camino theme: "On the Way," and to pray with listeners in need of encountering The Good Shepherd. | |||
| November 18 -Ask Father: What Makes Someone Great? Quotes by St. Gertrude the Great | 18 Nov 2024 | 00:55:22 | |
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to share insights on quotes from St. Gertrude the Great. Tom asks the priests: What makes a saint "Great?" Is there a scripture passage that reflects your life? | |||
| November 15 - Faith and Family: TARGETED! Surviving the Season of Added Distractions | 15 Nov 2024 | 00:55:37 | |
What crowds out your prayer time? Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about pressing issues for families entering into the Advent Season: balancing finances, staying fit, holiday hoopla, and more! | |||
| June 2 -Ask Father: What Scripture Passages Have Changed Your Life? | 02 Jun 2025 | 00:55:26 | |
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis: How have you been transformed by God’s Word? What are some scripture passages that have changed your life? Is there a bible verse that speaks to you again and again? Fr. Nagel’s List of Life-Changing Scripture Passages Fr. Lewis’s List of Life-Changing Scripture Passages | |||
| November 14 -Gratitude: Looking Back at My Journal 1 Year Ago | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:55:37 | |
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. | |||
| November 13 -Encounter God's Love and Seeking His Face | 13 Nov 2024 | 00:55:29 | |
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. | |||
| November 12 -Be Aglow With the Spirit w/ Rev. Cal Christiansen | 12 Nov 2024 | 00:55:37 | |
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. | |||
| November 11 -Ask Father: Fighting the Good Fight! Addressing Political Issues | 11 Nov 2024 | 00:55:24 | |
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. | |||
| November 8 -Faith and Family: Fostering Sibling Bonds that Continue Into Adulthood | 08 Nov 2024 | 00:54:53 | |
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. | |||
| November 6 -Turning 60! My Work: in Retrospect | 06 Nov 2024 | 00:55:28 | |
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. | |||
| November 5 -Election Day! How to Vote as Catholics: Gifts of Humility & Magnanimity | 05 Nov 2024 | 00:55:28 | |
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, | |||
| November 4 -Ask Father: Fake It 'Til You Make It! All Saints Day & Election Day | 04 Nov 2024 | 00:55:12 | |
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? | |||
| November 1 -Faith and Family: All Hallow's Eve, All Saints Day & Blessing Bags | 01 Nov 2024 | 00:55:06 | |
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! | |||
| October 31 -Best-of Sound Insight: Trick-or-Treating & Trespassing | 31 Oct 2024 | 00:55:39 | |
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] | |||
| May 30 -What are Extra Graces? How to Ask for Some! Interview w/ Sr. Mary Eucharista | 30 May 2025 | 00:55:29 | |
Dr. Tom Curran asks Sr. Mary Eucharista, SMMC, How have you experienced extra graces from God in your life? How can someone receive extra graces from God? Which scripture passages have brought about disruption, breakthrough and transformation in your life? | |||
| October 30 -How Should Faith Impact YOUR Life? 3 Pillars of Truth | 30 Oct 2024 | 00:55:29 | |
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. | |||
| October 29 -Fallen Back into Lax "Pre-Camino" Life: Facing Temptations in Prayer | 29 Oct 2024 | 00:55:03 | |
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] | |||
| October 28 -Ask Father: How to Evangelize Kids, Adults & Families! | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:55:22 | |
Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis questions about evangelization. Today's hosts explore strategies for evangelizing children, adults and families. | |||
| October 25 -Faith and Family: Gift of Divine Appointments | 28 Oct 2024 | 00:55:23 | |
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. | |||
| October 24 -15 Ways to Improve Your Prayer Life | 24 Oct 2024 | 00:55:04 | |
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. | |||
| October 23 -Most Famous Teachings by St. Pope JPII | 23 Oct 2024 | 00:55:31 | |
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. | |||
| October 21 -Best-of Book Club: Our Lady of Guadalupe | 21 Oct 2024 | 00:53:56 | |
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. | |||
| October 18 -Jesus I Trust in You: 3 levels of Trust | 18 Oct 2024 | 00:55:28 | |
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. | |||
| October 16 -FINAL Camino Reflections: 12 Most Important Insights | 18 Oct 2024 | 00:55:26 | |
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 | |||
| October 15 -Biggest Surprises | Camino Reflections: After Thoughts | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:55:49 | |
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 | |||
| May 29 -You Are a Microphone: 20 Scriptures That WILL Change Your Life! (Part 5) | 29 May 2025 | 00:55:37 | |
Dr. Tom Curran continues to discuss 20 scripture passages that will change your life. Tom shares insight on the call to evangelize, as referenced in The Call of Simon the Fisherman in Luke 5. Tom’s List of Life-Changing Scripture Passages
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| October 14 –Best-of Ask Father: Sunday Preaching & St. Teresa of Avila | 14 Oct 2024 | 00:52:55 | |
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. | |||
| October 11 -Evaluation Day: What Was That All About? Camino Reflections | 11 Oct 2024 | 00:54:47 | |
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 | |||
| October 10 -Completion Day! Entering Into Santiago de Compostela | 10 Oct 2024 | 00:55:53 | |
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 | |||