Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

Dr. Tom Curran begins to explore three levels of faith: 1. to believe God exists, 2. to believe things about God, and 3. to believe in God. Tom shares practical stories about recognizing and developing the different levels.

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis discuss three important events: The Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, The Nativity of St. John the Baptist and The Supreme Court ruling to overturn Roe Vs. Wade.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran honor the Feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and testify to God's healing power. Kari talks about her visit to the Healing Room and Tom prays with listeners to be set free from wounds.

Dr. Tom Curran talks about standard behaviors and practices for a typical disciple today. Tom shares seven key principles from the teachings of Socrates to live well as Christians in the world.

Dr. Tom Curran discerns with listeners recent signs from God and explores how to respond appropriately. Tom shares stories about falling behind, running ahead, holding the line, and becoming numb.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Craig Howard, Development Manager at Family Promise of Spokane , to discuss the rise in family homelessness and the upcoming initiative Night Without a Bed .

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss how to foster forgiveness and healing between siblings, spouses and friends. The Currans explore St. Thomas Aquinas' attributes of making a good confession and explain the power of deliverance prayer.

Dr. Tom Curran and Ron Belter, General Manager of Sacred Heart Radio , discuss the new additions to the family of Sacred Heart Radio stations. Ron Belter testifies to the Holy Spirit at work in expanding the network of Catholic radio.

Dr. Tom Curran talks about what to expect as a disciple, a battle of the flesh. Tom talks about the habit of collapse, comfortable bachelordom vs. evangelical simplicity and a lesson in hilarity.

Dr. Tom Curran talks about being "infected with truth" and reads insights from St. John Paul II about fostering conversion. Tom talks about the intercession of St. Anthony of Padua and the act of consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Kellen Clemens and Genavive Edman, representatives from Coeur du Christ Academy , to discuss the gift of a Classical Liberal Arts education in the Catholic Tradition.

Dr. Tom Curran reflects on encountering Jesus at the moment of personal judgement and shares more saint quotes on adoration. Tom talks about working out, raising healthy women and men, teaching good manners, and seeking Jesus in adoration.

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from many saints on the gift of Eucharistic Adoration and explores 6 stages of adoration: external, exertion, extension, excess, exposed, and eucharistic.

Dr. Tom Curran explores the gift of our souls and how to preserve (and rescue) souls, as referenced in Mark 8: 34-38 . Tom talks about the beauty of creation, the lure toward worldly gain, physical vs. spiritual therapy, and the impact of teen mission trips.

Dr. Tom Curran, Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis discuss the concept (and misconceptions) of having a "personal relationship with the Holy Spirit." Today's hosts reflect on the link between the devotions of Divine Mercy and the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Dr. Tom Curran explores the 12 promises of the Sacred Heart of Jesus devotion and prays an Act of Reparation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus . Tom references teaching from the Catechism of the Catholic Church . [CCC478]

Dr. Tom Curran ponders: Where is the Pentecost Fire in the Church today? Tom shares insights on The Sacrament of Confirmation from the Catechism of the Catholic Church [CCC: 1302] and the Novena to the Holy Spirit .

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from a conversation with his teenagers that started with the phrase, "Dad, you and mom did not introduce us to the love of Jesus growing up..." Tom talks about two important concepts: witness and encounter.

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on this moment of Novena to the Holy Spirit and the life of St. Catherine of Siena. Tom compares and contrasts the three vocations: the single life, married life, and the religious life.

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to share more insights on discipleship training. Today's hosts discuss spiritual direction, the spirituality of celibacy, "what's missing" in seminary formation, and preparation for Pentecost.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss 8 family battles worth addressing. Kari talks about fostering peace in the home by preparing for summertime with kids. Tom talks about the importance of retreat and reflection at the end of the school year.

Dr. Tom Curran testifies to the intercession of St. Philip Neri and prepares for the Novena to the Holy Spirit . Tom talks about baptism in the Holy Spirit, as the gift of Pentecost come alive!

Dr. Tom Curran discusses common questions about courtship/dating: When? Who? Where? Tom references insights from Pope John Paul II , Venerable Fulton Sheen and Fr. Chad Ripperger .

Dr. Tom Curran explores concepts related to forming young disciples, such as: peer pressure, heartache, knowledge, discipline of the mind, and more!

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis explore four dimensions of discipleship; theological, spiritual, apostolic and community. Fr. Lewis recalls stories and insights from his time in seminary.