Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

Dr. Tom Curran explores 4 topics: What’s the history of Fatima apparitions? What happened to the three Fatima Visionaries? What’s the message of Fatima? How did the Lord continue to use the message of Our Lady of Fatima after the apparitions?

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC , discuss different titles of the Holy Spirit. Today’s hosts prepare for Ascension Thursday by exploring how to have an intimate, personal, profound and lifegiving relationship with the Holy Spirit!

In honor of Mother's Day, Dr. Tom Curran explores the theology behind the concept: a child first experiences God through the love of their mother. Tom shares insights from popes and saints on the importance of families on civilization, the gift of motherhood, the model of the Blessed Mother, and Our Lady of Grace.

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith,Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC , discuss readings from the Sixth Sunday of Easter Philip in Samaria (Acts 8:5-8, 14-17) and The Advocate. (John 14:15-21) Today’s hosts testify to God’s providential care and talk about three moments of the disciple: called, powerlessness and empowered.

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel to explain the important impact of community for men, women, married couples and priests. Today’s hosts share insights on St. Hilary of Arles and St. Hilary of Poitiers and discuss many topics, such as: living well in dark times, resisting worldly comforts, creating fellowship rooted in faith, and growing in nobility.

In honor of St. Joseph the Worker, Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on how to build character by embracing the arduous good and compares/contrasts generational thinking. Tom talks about issues troubling young adults today: the mental health tsunami, addiction to smartphones/ technology, and the current economic storm.

Dr. Tom Curran explains the 4 Levels of thinking in leadership: vision, strategy, plan, and action. Tom shares insights from decades of experience working with leadership teams to help listeners operate each level at work and in family life.

Dr. Tom Curran honors the feast day of St. Catherine of Siena by sharing insights on the reality of how saints engage with our lives from heaven. Tom testifies to praying the Rosary live on facebook and talks about how to discern the saints that accompany you! Pray the Rosary LIVE with Dr. Tom Curran on Facebook!

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington DC , shares stories of peaceful and happy deaths of faithful Catholics, including Fr. Pat’s mom. Today’s hosts share insights on how Catholics should prepare for death: ask for prayer, let yourself be taken care of, embrace the ministry of suffering, and more.

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington DC , several AI generated questions, such as: What did you miss about MLK Jr. when you wrote your dissertation? What have you changed about your approach to marriage prep with engaged couples? Which spiritual practices have you tried that didn’t “work” for you? What does Gospel music provide that Gregorian c...

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Mary O’Regan, Author of the book Padre Pio and You: An Epic Story of Spiritual Fatherhood , about what it means to be a spiritual child of Padre Pio, a disciple of Padre Pio, and a victim soul. Mary O’Regan shares her personal testimony about her encounters with St. Padre Pio. Get your copy of the book! (Sophia Institute Press)

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Taylor Black, Director of AI & Venture Ecosystems at Microsoft and Executive Director of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies at The Catholic University of America. Taylor Black explains: What is AI? What can’t AI do? How should Catholics respond to AI? What are the dangers of AI? What does it mean to be human? Subscribe to Taylor Black...

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Mary O’Regan, Author of the book Padre Pio and You: An Epic Story of Spiritual Fatherhood , about never-before-heard moments in the life of St. Padre Pio. Get your copy of the book! (Sophia Institute Press)

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Peter Carter, Director of the Catholic Sacred Music Project and Co-Author of The Song of the Lamb: Sacred Music and the Heavenly Liturgy . Peter shares insights from his conversation with Cardinal Robert Sarah, prefect of the Vatican’s Congregation for Divine Worship, on the criteria for sacred music and clarification for liturgical confusion.

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel to respond to challenging quotes by St. Anselm of Canterbury on topics, such as: obedience to church teaching, the ontological argument, and Jesus as Mother prayer.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran explain simple applications for AI to enhance productivity in family life. The Currans address the dangers of AI and give tips for creating healthy guardrails: know your voice, use critical thinking, be accountable to prayertime, and more.

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from recent coaching conversations with clients that are applicable to daily life as a Catholic living in the world. Tom gives tips for how to show up peacefully, not frenzied: build in extra time, start the day with prayer, be authentic, spend time in adoration, and more! Referenced Report: Information vs. wisdom: Why meditation is essential for leaders in the age o...

Dr. Tom Curran continues to pray the Litany of Trust by the Sisters of Life in the Easter Season! Tom shares more insights on the specific intentions: reluctance towards God’s will, anxiety about the future, resentment about the past, restless self-seeking, disbelief in the presence of God, fear of what love demands, and discouragement. Referenced program: March 10 -Overcome Mistrust and Distrust:...

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC , share insights on the Easter Season, Divine Mercy Sunday and the upcoming Sunday Gospel, The Appearance on the Road to Emmaus . ( Luke 24:13-35 )

From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis discuss: What is the “right way” to pray with others, and even unbelievers? How can Christians more visibly display their faith in daily life? Do people have the right to be wrong? Tom Curran preaches his "One Sermon."

Dr. Tom Curran continues to explore nine levels of presence, focusing on: external adornments, bodily fitness/ awareness, personality, person as gift, your “I,” and transcendence.

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.

From the Archives! Dr. Tom Curran reflects on the seven (or eight) first words of Jesus in the time of resurrection as a guide for living as Easter people, in contrast to the seven last words of Jesus on the cross. 1. Death does not have the last word 2. Do not be afraid 3. Mary 4. What are you discussing? 5. Peace be with you 6. Believe 7. Do you love me?

From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran explores eight contrasting statements between Lent and Easter. Tom shares his best insights on how to live out the 50 days of the Easter Season, and beyond!

From the Archives! Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: What do you preach at Easter Sunday Mass? Who is showing up for Mass these days? Fr. Kurt Nagel references insights from the book, The Collapse of Parenting: How We Hurt Our Kids When We Treat Them Like Grown-Ups by Leonard Sax, MD, PhD.