Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel about the history and traditions associated with St. Patrick’s Day. Today’s hosts give updates on their Lenten disciplines and reflect on the contrast between chosen versus forced Lenten penance.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss statistics on Millennials and Gen Z joining or returning to the Catholic church. The Currans explore the 5 prominent reasons for the phenomenon of Catholic revival: beauty, truth, goodness, reaction to cultural chaos, and social media influence. References: GEN Z REVIVAL: NYC church sees lines out the door every Sunday (Fox News Clips)

Dr. Tom Curran shares coaching insights by Thomas Leonard, founder of Coach U , and gives practical tips for how to have a crucial conversation. Tom discusses good-to-great coaching vs. turn around coaching and explores the impact of intercessory prayer. References: Spiritual Canticle by St. John of the Cross Ezekiel 22: 30 Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC:2741)

Dr. Tom Curran continues to explore aspirations of the Litany of Trust , such as: childlike dependency, acceptance of God’s will, anxiety about the future, resentment about the past, restless self-seeking, disbelief in the presence of God, and fear of being asked to give more/ love more.

Dr. Tom Curran prays the Litany of Trust written by the Sisters of Life and explores his predominant sin of mistrust. Tom begins to explore different aspects of the Litany of Trust , such as: earning the love of another, indifference toward wealth or poverty, and past wounds leading to suspicion.

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC , report on how their Lenten season is going and discuss topics, such as: fatherhood, priesthood, spiritual battle, and powerlessness. References: Padre Pio and You: An Epic Story of Spiritual Fatherhood by Mary O'Regan The Samaritan Woman . [John 4:5-42] Listen to Fr. Pat Smith’s Homilies!

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about fasting from smartphones and technology during Lent. The Currans recommend swapping out secular media for the following list of movies to watch in Lent: 1.) Bakhita, From Slave to Saint (Watch the Trailer) 2.) Free Burma Rangers (Watch the Trailer) 3.) Mully (Watch the Trailer) 4.) All or Nothing, Sister Clare Crockett (Watch the Trailer)

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights from his 30+ years of experience as an executive coach and strategy consultant to help listeners answer the common questions for transformation: How do I get started? How do I move forward? What is at stake? Tom talks about principles, such as: ownership vs. being owned, “what is radiant is magnetic,” every conversation is an interview, and YOU are the message.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Brian Howell, Co-host of Morning Light and Production Manager of Salt and Light Radio , about his conversion story, the responsibility of a microphone, the virtue of humility, the impact of mentorship, and the gift of Catholic radio.

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC , reflect on The Transfiguration of Jesus . [Matthew 17:1-9] Today’s hosts discuss themes, such as: perseverance in the difficult climb, intercession of the saints, capsulize the moment, and experience breakthrough.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran give a check-in on their Lenten disciplines, such as: listening to The Bible in a Year podcast, participating in the Well-Read Mom Book Club, praying for humility, calling on the intercession of the saints, and more! References: The Bible in a Year Podcast by Ascension Press https://app.ascensionpress.com/podcasts/bible Well-Read Mom Book Club https://wellreadmom.com/ Padre...

Dr. Tom Curran, Systematic Theologian, shares insights from 30 years of experience as an executive coach and strategy consultant, coaching both church leaders and business executives. Tom explores how he utilizes principles in spiritual direction as a Catholic lens for executive coaching in a secular corporate setting.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Bp. Frank Schuster, Auxiliary Bishop for Archdiocese of Seattle , about the PREPARES Open Your Heart Appeal and their mission to support women with pregnancy and parenting support. Tom interviews Eddie Trask, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of Idaho , to testify to the impact of CCI on the local community for people in crisis.

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC , share insights on The Temptation of Jesus . [Matt 4: 1-11] Fr. Pat and Tom Curran give practical recommendations for how to prepare for prayer and how to read scripture.

Dr. Tom Curran talks to Fr. Kurt Nagel and guest Co-host Fr. Nicholas Wichert about the explosion of faith over the past couple years. Fr. Nick tells his experience of attending the National Eucharistic Revival and anticipates the local Ascend: Eucharistic Revival Conference coming up for the Diocese of Seattle.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Eric Sammons, Catholic Author and editor-in-chief of Crisis Magazine , about his latest book Shard of Eden . Tom and Eric share insights on books vs. podcasts, reading on screens, "writing about what you know," and AI. Referenced Podcast Episode: The Shelf That Built Me: The 10 Books That Most Influenced My Life

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC , share insights on Ash Wednesday and the season of Lent. Fr. Pat explores the second reading at Ash Wednesday Mass about what it means to be an ambassador for Christ. (2 Corinthians 5:20-6:2)

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Sr. Mary Eucharista, SMMC , about how to celebrate Shrove Tuesday and how to launch into Lent. Sr. Eucharista explores themes related to the Lenten Season, such as: feasting, fasting, prayer and almsgiving. Join Sr. Mary Eucharista for Ash Wednesday Silent Day of Prayer at Immaculate Heart Retreat Center!

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: What spiritual practices do you recommend for those preparing for Lent? How is Lent like training for a marathon? What if I fail at my Lenten disciplines? Fr. Nagel responds to quotes by St. Benedict of Nursia on themes related to Lent.

Dr. Tom Curran continues to explore practical examples of proleptic transformation in his own life. Tom explores three moments in the dynamic of being a disciple: call, poverty and empowerment.

Dr. Tom Curran continues to explore the concept of prolepsis by sharing two practical examples from his own life. Tom also talks about waking up at 3am (the hour of visitation) and shares insights from his upcoming book titled, No Half Measures .

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Fr. Nathan Dail, Director of Campus Ministry at St. Paul’s Student Center at Boise University and Vocation Director for the Diocese of Boise . Fr. Dail shares insights from Introduction to the Devout Life by St. Francis de Sales and explains the need for transformation from self-obsession to ascension.

Dr. Tom Curran introduces the theological concept of prolepsis and ponders the questions: How is God present in this situation right now and how can I contribute? Tom explores how to live a proleptic life and shares a proleptic prayer.

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, reflect on The Similes of Salt and Light . [Matthew 5: 13-16] Fr. Pat shares insights on themes, such as: obedience, identity, salt, witness, and more!

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Morning Light Co-host Hope Ryan on the gifts of wonder, docility and Catholic radio. Hope talks about how she got involved in Catholic radio, the impact of reading aloud with kids, parenting teens without smartphones or social media, and the influence of the saints.