Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Congressman Michael Baumgartner, Representative of the 5th district of Washington , about the Federal Education Tax Credit and other ethical concerns about current legislation. Later in the program, Tom interviews Dr. Katherine Aberle, MD, to explain her professional perspective on major objections to Idaho Proposition 1.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Michael J. Lichens, editor at Sophia Institute Press , to discuss the new book The Precious Gift of Old Age: How to Make the Golden Years the Best of Your Life by Fr. John LaFarge, S.J.

From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran interviews Curtis Mitch, Bible Projects Managing Editor and Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture at Augustine Institute . Curtis talks about his experience co-authoring the Ignatius Catholic Study Bible: Old and New Testaments and teaches how to read and interpret scripture. (Original Run Date: 10/22/2025)

From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Kurt Nagel answer the questions: Which authors have formed your mind? Which saints do you seek intercession from in your current situation and stage in life? Which theologians have shaped your faith and mission?

Dr. Tom Curran shares 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. (Original Run Date: 06/24/2025) Tom’s List of Life-Changing Scripture Passages He...

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. Wade Menezes, EWTN author and host of Open Line Tuesday , about the gift of Catholic radio and the call for Catholics to defend the truth. Tom reflects on quotes by St. Teresa of Avila on themes, such as: how to respond to division within the church/world, choosing simplicity over complexity, bearing the greatest trials, fasting, and more! Join Fr. Wade Menezes and To...

Dr. Tom Curran continues to share insights from 20 life-changing scripture passages. Tom talks about what it looks like to live a "withered hand existence" in the world today and encourages Catholics to rise and come forward! (Original Run Date: 06/12/2025) Tom’s List of Life-Changing Scripture Passages Again he entered the synagogue. There was a man there who had a withered hand. They watched him...

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. (Original Run Date: 05/29/2025) Tom’s List of Life-Changing Scripture Passages While the crowd was pressing in on Jesus and listening to the word of God, he was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret. He saw two...

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.