Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: How did you grow up never learning to swim? How can people overcome a spiritually deflated life? What’s wrong with the church? Tom shares a new insight from his at-home Camino pilgrimage.

Dr. Tom Curran continues to discuss 20 scripture passages that will change your life. Tom shares insights on how to overcome comfortable dissipation through disruption, breakthrough and transformation. (Original Run Date: 05/28/2025) Tom’s List of Life-Changing Scripture Passages I was caught up in spirit on the Lord’s day and heard behind me a voice as loud as a trumpet, which said, “Write on a s...

Dr. Tom Curran continues to discuss 20 scripture passages that will change your life. Tom shares several insights from Song of Songs chapters 4-6 about how much Jesus loves YOU! (Original Run Date: 05/27/2025) Tom’s List of Life-Changing Scripture Passages You have ravished my heart, my sister, my bride; you have ravished my heart with one glance of your eyes, with one bead of your necklace. ( Son...

Dr. Tom Curran continues to discuss 20 scripture passages that will change your life. Tom testifies to the convicting scripture passages that exposed vanity and ignorance in his life. (Original Run Date: 05/23/2025) Tom’s List of Life-Changing Scripture Passages Working together,then, we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain. For he says: “In an acceptable time I heard you,and on t...

Best-of Sound Insight Program: Dr. Tom Curran begins to discuss 20 scripture passages that will change your life. Tom answers the question: What’s your favorite scripture in the New Testament and how has it transformed your life? (Original Run Date: 5/15/2025) Tom’s List of Life-Changing Scripture Passages Do not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdo...

From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: Does God want to heal us of our God-given weaknesses, or should we learn to live well with them? Is the Rosary a part of your own spiritual discipline? Fr. Kurt Nagel explores the 15 promises to those who pray the Rosary.

Best-of Sound Insight Program: Dr. Tom Curran testifies to the importance of “getting plugged in” and lists three more simple prayers for powerful transformation. (Original Run Date: 4/16/2025) Tom’s List of MORE Simple Prayers for Big Transformation: Thy kingdom come (Make my life a sign and wonder) Jesus, I am all in Thank you, I am so sorry

Best-of Sound Insight Program: Dr. Tom Curran begins to share eight simple prayers for big transformation and testifies to practical changes in his own life from praying these one-sentence prayers. Tom adds a bonus prayer! (Original Run Date: 4/9/2025) Tom’s List of Simple Prayers for Big Transformation: Reveal to me my blindness, oh Lord, gently Conquer in me, oh Lord, all that resists You (Absol...

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Author Allison Auth , about her new book Ineffable: Learning to Love the God Beyond Words . Allison gives practical tips for “where to start” when praying with your spouse, balancing daily tasks, writing a book, teaching kids to pray and overcoming temptation.

From the archive! 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!

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Tim Staples , Author and Semi-retired Apologist at Catholic Answers . Tim answers the questions: reflecting back on 30+ years working in Catholic apologetics, what was that all about? How did your stroke impact your faith journey? What will you do in the time that remains? And more! Referenced Blog: The Blessing of Having a Stroke (TimStaples.com)

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: Which gospel account is your favorite and what is unique about the Gospel of Matthew? Today’s hosts discuss their favorite passages from the Gospel of Matthew.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about changes to their new season and stage in life: Senior discounts, refocused ministry work and health regimens. The Currans share practical insights for others feeling spiritually and physically deflated. References: Litany of Trust (Sisters of Life)

From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran explores a concept that is difficult to understand and underappreciated in today’s society, human presence. Tom begins to list nine levels of presence, beginning with: God’s creation, human works and human community.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Christian Welp, Director of Encounter School of Ministry Boise Satellite Campus about many concepts, including: the power of the Holy Spirit, the work of Encounter School of Ministry and the danger of Idaho proposition 1. (2026) Find an Encounter Event Near You!

From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran interviews Abigail Favale, Ph. D , author and professor in the McGrath Institute for Church Life at the University of Notre Dame, about her book Our Lady of the Sign: A Novel . (Ignatius Press)

From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel about the assassination of Charlie Kirk and many themes related to the 7 Sorrows of Mary: preparing for anticipatory sorrow, the willingness to draw near to a mystery of Christ, the panic of parents who lost a child, watching a child suffer, and more.

From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran interviews Jesse Romero, Catholic author and speaker, about his decades of experience evangelizing men and unconverted Catholics. Jesse talks about today’s challenges, including: effeminacy, spiritual warfare, lack of formation, lack of fatherhood, and more. Tom asks Jesse Romero: Who made the biggest impact on forming your faith growing up? How did your experience...

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from the first full week of walking the Camino from home. Tom explores The Beatitudes (Sermon on the Mount, Matt. 5) and the radical style of poverty practiced by St. Francis of Assisi.

From the Archive! Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC , share insights from the Catechism of the Catholic Church on topics, such as: the purpose of life, God’s pursuit of man, our capacity for God, the Last Judgment, and more.

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: Are we living in a time of Pope Gregory or Pope Leo? Are we headed toward ruin, or is it time to relaunch? Today’s hosts respond to quotes by St. Gregory the Great, St. Rose of Viterbo, Blessed Frédéric Ozanam, and St. Teresa of Calcutta.

Dr. Tom Curran explores three levels of preparation: remote, mediate and proximate. Tom testifies to two concepts that continue to show up on his Camino journey: “I’m my own worst enemy” and God will send angels to accompany the journey.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. John Mosier, pastor at St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Boise , about themes related to the upcoming Inland Northwest Men’s Retreat , such as: comfortable dissipation, the distraction of busyness and embracing the difficult good. Tom and Fr. Mosier share insights on walking the Camino, both in Spain and at home!

Dr. Tom Curran shares reflections on the second day of walking the Camino at home. Tom explores the sacrament of penance, making an act of penance, effects of sin, the causes of sin, and more.

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, share insights on the theology of walking, the life of a pilgrim, the significance of the 4th watch, and making a pilgrimage vs. touring a holy place. Tom continues to explain details on his at-home Camino pilgrimage.