Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

Dr. Tom Curran explores the mission-identity reality of guardian angels and the mission of parenting. Tom gives examples of three foundational concepts of parenting: accountability, encouragement and protection.

Dr. Tom Curran testifies to the intercession of saints and references The Diary of Saint Gemma . Tom shares stories about praying on a plane, "doing his part," making a shift, and starting a new talk series.

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on the reality of death and how death entered the world. Tom talks about how recent events revealed the common fear of death and explores the concept of transhumanism.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. Wade L. J. Menezes, CPM , Host of Open Line Tuesday on EWTN , about his book Overcoming the Evil Within: The Reality of Sin and the Transforming Power of God's Grace and Mercy . Fr. Menezes talks about the reality of sin, how to make a good examination of conscience and Fr. Ed Bloom’s article on 10 Ways Confession sets us free . Watch the Full Interview!

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Robert J. Spitzer, S.J., Ph. D , Co-Founder of Healing the Culture , discuss the “big questions” surrounding science, reason and faith. Fr. Robert Spitzer references research and statistics about the major underlying factors of kids who identify as transgender. Today's podcast is a condensed version of a video interview. Watch the Full Interview!

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Heather Vasquez, Director of Next Step Pregnancy Services , to testify to (and confirm) the professional medical services offered by Next Step to women and families in need. Watch the Full interview!

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Mark Stronach from St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Kodiak, AK , to share his vocation story and explore the Catholic Church in the “Last Frontier!”

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Steven Arms, co-author of Milestone to Manhood: A Christian Rite of Passage to Help Your 13 Year Old Son Make the Leap from Boyhood to Manhood . Steven talks about how to lead a right-of-passage, highlighting three important components referenced in scripture: separation, a challenge and reintegration. Watch the Full Interview!

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Sheri Olsen, Executive Director of Path of Life in Spokane , to discuss Christ-centered hope and support for people facing unplanned pregnancy, post abortion recovery, unwanted same-sex attraction or gender dysphoria, and broken family systems. Watch the Full Interview!

Dr. Tom Curran talks about how the gifts of the Holy Spirit show up in daily activities and how to operate those gifts with greater maturity. Tom references the book: Deliverance Prayers For Use by the Laity by Fr. Chad Ripperger.

Dr. Tom Curran explores four Insights he wishes he’d been taught in preparation for marriage and family life. Tom explores insights from St. Thomas Aquinas on the virtue of magnificence and reveals the counseling he received in the confessional, an insight never spoken to him before!

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis share insights from a recent gathering for The Melchizedek Project with Bishop Daly and respond to anecdotes about seminary life.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about the new feeling in the Curran home, emptiness. The Currans contrast the different options for teens after high school and reveal the biggest life hack!

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Paul Zucarelli about his death, encounter with God in Heaven, return back to earth, connection with Bp. Olmsted, and mission from God, Faith Understood . Later in the program Paul’s wife, Beth, joins the discussion! Read Paul’s full testimony in his book, Faith Understood: An Ordinary Man's Journey to the Presence of God . Watch the Full Interview!

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Deacon Frank DiGirolamo, Executive Director of Operation Nightwatch in Seattle, WA. Deacon Frank answers common questions about ministering to the homeless and testifies to God’s healing work through Operation Nightwatch. Watch the Full Interview!

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Rod Bennett, Author and Catholic Answers contributor , about his new book, These Twelve: The Gospel Through the Apostles' Eyes . Watch the Full Interview!

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to reveal their individual “top Saints lists” and discuss other tops, such as: the entrustment of relics, encounters with mystics and August feast days .

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss St. Mother Teresa’s Humility List ; such as: Do not interfere in the affairs of others, Accept small irritations with good humor, Do not dwell on the faults of others, and more! Kari reads insights from The Imitation of Christ by Thomas à Kempis .

Dr. Tom Curran reflects on sending kids back to school and off to mission! Tom references a conversion story about a Christian pastor’s journey to the Catholic Church and talks about the critical work of many lay movements!

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Karlo Broussard , Author and Staff Apologist at Catholic Answers , to discuss his book Meeting The Protestant Response: How to Answer Common Comebacks to Catholic Arguments .

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to reflect on three elements of meritorious prayer: confidence, perseverance and humility. Today’s hosts discuss a recent news column and give tips for praying the Rosary reverently and consistently.

Dr. Tom Curran talks about the seductive temptation of smartphones and social media. Tom talks about ways parents can battle back against the culture with power that comes from God.

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from Archbishop Fulton Sheen about different movements in the church. Tom clarifies the origins of the Charismatic Renewal Movement , reflects on the Encyclical of Pope Leo XIII on the Holy Spirit , and talks about the persistence of Blessed Elena Guerra.

What does the Catholic Church teach and, more importantly, WHY? Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. Wade L. J. Menezes, CPM , Host of Open Line Tuesday on EWTN , about his new book Catholic Essentials: A Guide to Understanding Key Church Teachings . (Sophia Institute Press) Watch the Full Interview!

Did early Christians believe in Baptism, the Eucharist and Apostolic succession? Dr. Tom Curran interviews Joe Heschmeyer, Staff Apologist for Catholic Answers , about his new book: The Early Church Was the Catholic Church .