Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran ponder spiritual sickness and anticipate the upcoming Christmas Season. The Currans give ideas for creating family experiences and reference a quote from The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis.

Dr. Tom Curran reflects on “making mistakes” and “running out of time.” Tom gives examples from a couple movies, dinner conversations, St. Joseph Novena reflections, and St. John of the Cross quotes.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran ponder the right amount of decorating for Christmas (during Advent) and share stories about buying basketball shoes, seeing a moose, the value of mission work, and more!

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran explore many examples on unaware graces in daily life. Tom shares a story about encountering the unavoidable God and contrasts “living in the Spirit” vs. taking care of practical realities.

Dr. Tom Curran explores how to recognize spiritual sickness and how to get healthy during this season of Advent. Tom shares insights from his ‘table talk’ discussion about scripture, tradition and magisterium.

What's the purpose and meaning of the season? Dr. Tom and Kari Curran connect three concepts: finding a parking spot, the Holy Trinity and Advent.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Bishop Thomas Daly and Fr. Daniel J. Barnett, Rector of Bishop White Seminary , about the Vatican’s new requirement of a “Propaedeutic Phase” of formation and the new McGivney Hall building renovation project .

Dr. Tom Curran celebrates the beginning of a new liturgical year and the season of Advent by exploring the concepts of an ‘event’ and family. Tom prays the Immaculate Conception Novena and other applicable Advent prayers.

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by two special Cohosts for a thanksgiving holiday surprise program. Today’s hosts talk about playing a “family” game and reflect on valuable qualities in a future spouse.

Dr. Tom Curran studies scripture passages about the powerful impact of interceding in prayer for others. Tom prays for families experiencing an unexpected tragedy and reads a message from Bishop Joseph Strickland encouraging the faithful to “consider joining the warrior class.”

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis ponder getting older and discuss the many misconceptions about death and judgement.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran reflect on the powerful impact of thoughts and words on a marriage and family. Tom talks about the power to forget and forgive. Kari shares insights from a NDE (near-death experience.)

Dr. Tom Curran studies scripture passages about God’s call for cooperation through intercessory prayer. Tom contrasts hidden versus active prayer and explores the reality of personal tragedy.

Dr. Tom Curran studies scripture passages about how God lavishes good things on his people, with and without their efforts. Tom explores the heart of an intercessor and the common obstacles to becoming a fruitful intercessor.

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Jeff Lewis contrast two scenarios of death: quick and painless vs. happy and prepared. Today’s hosts share testimonies of praying with those near death.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss Conversation Starters for Date Night by Focus on the Family . Tom and Kari testify to their own selfishness in marriage and share insights to help other couples grow their relationship with God.

Dr. Tom Curran teaches parents how to lead a family Rosary and how to give correction to kids who resist prayer. Tom gives tips for creating space and time to pray well as a family in many stages of life.

Dr. Tom Curran answers the question: “What should I say to God in prayer?” Tom teaches 10 sentences to say in prayer to grow in a personal and profound relationship with the Lord.

Dr. Tom Curran ponders the questions: “Do I prefer health over illness? Or, riches over poverty?” Tom talks about the concept of docility and shares insights about the Basilica of St. John Lateran.

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to explore eschatological themes: death, judgement, Heaven, and hell; as referenced in the Catechism of the Catholic Church .

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran celebrate a special birthday, discuss some Catholic practices gaining popularity among non-Catholic Christians, reference Live No Lies by John Mark Comer and testify to the distraction of technology.

Dr. Tom Curran prays for souls who are “near to death, but far from God” and recites a poem by Robert Frost. Tom continues to reflect on topics, such as: contemplation, death, eternity, the crowd of witnesses, the meaning of life and more!

Dr. Tom Curran is joined by Fr. Kurt Nagel and Fr. Jeff Lewis to discuss the Feasts of All Saints and All Souls. Today’s hosts discuss hot topics, such as: Heaven, hell, souls, saints, demons, perfection and more.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss the celebration of All Hallows’ Eve. Tom talks about the “scariest part” of trick-or-treating (for large families.) Kari ponders the theme of life and death; after attending a recent funeral.

Dr. Tom Curran proposes a path towards healing among the divided faithful regarding protocols and treatments. Tom talks about the power of experience and gives tips for productive dialogue for divided families, friends and communities.