Dr. Tom Curran Podcast

How much time and effort do you spend focusing on that which passes away versus that which endures? Dr. Tom Curran explores the four steps for spiritual transformation: disruption, desire, desperation and dynamism. Tom references insights written in his upcoming book, titled: No Half Measures.

Dr. Tom Curran helps listeners prepare for Lent by suggesting two practices to consider: “Lord, reveal to me my predominant fault” and “Guardian Angel, you have my permission to humble me each day.” Tom prays The Litany of Trust and explores concepts, such as: the 7 deadly sins, daughters of sin, the four temperaments, and more resources to grow in self knowledge.

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC , reflect on The Beatitudes . [Matthew 5: 3-12] Tom asks Fr. Pat questions, such as: How do you discern what to pray for? What’s the difference between studying scripture and praying with scripture? What does it mean to be blessed?

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Kurt Nagel explore questions about the Feast of the Presentation, such as: Is it STILL Christmas? What’s Candlemas? What’s happening to Jesus at The Presentation at the Temple? Who are Simeon and Anna?

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about the many practical ways they utilize AI tools and explore the three goals of a Classical Education: learning how to think, learning how to learn and learning to love learning.

Dr. Tom Curran confesses to his predominant sin and explores the theological formation of the heart, spiritual formation. Tom talks about the practices of silence, solitude and simplicity.

Dr. Tom Curran continues to explore the impact of forming the mind by sharing a conversation about some fundamental questions: What’s the most important thing right now? Was it worth what it cost? How much is enough? And, what will I do with the time that remains?

Dr. Tom Curran continues to explore theological formation, formation of the mind, by sharing insights from the book The Gift of Faith by Fr. Tadeusz Dajczer. Tom reflects on principles, such as: faith brings a light, understanding through experience, paradoxical truths, mystery increased through knowledge, and more!

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Paul Heric, pastor of St. Thomas More Catholic Student Center at Washington State University , many questions about ministering to college-aged kids: How do you minister healing to college kids? What’s bringing so many young people to OCIA? What were stand-out insights from your time in the seminary?

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran talk about the National March for Life and share stories about their own participation in local March for Life activities. Tom explores the culture of life vs. the culture of death, as it relates to social issues.

Dr. Tom Curran interviews Lorissa Horn, Director of Campus Ministry at Bishop Kelly High School, Boise, ID , about faith formation activities for teens. Lorissa testifies to praying the Rosary and talks about the challenges facing young people today.

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights by Hans Urs von Balthasar on the call to be a theologian, in a childlike way, through worship, humility and obedience. Tom addresses the temptation toward cleverness, pride and condescension.

Dr. Tom Curran asks the questions: To whom do you open your mind? What do you notice? What’s your capacity to reflect? Tom explores different entry points to theological discussions, such as: salvation, hell and purgatory.

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel: What is ordinary time all about? Who is St. Anthony of Egypt and how does his message speak to our time today? Is negligence or laziness a bigger sickness today? Today’s hosts respond to several quotes from St. Anthony of Egypt.

Dr. Tom and Kari Curran discuss a list of questions to ask oneself when transitioning into a new year: What were your highlights from 2025? What have you changed your mind about over the past year? What created energy and drained energy in 2025? What were your anchors last year? What did you NOT do because of fear? and more!

Dr. Tom Curran continues his interview with Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC . Later in the program, Tom shares quotes from seminarians that have changed his life.

Dr. Tom Curran ponders fundamental questions about life with Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC . Fr. Patrick shares insights from his vocation journey, seminary experience and over three decades of the priesthood.

Dr. Tom Curran shares insights on the scripture passage, “Rise and Come Forward,” (Mark 3: 1-5) and talks about how even active Catholics today settle with a “withered-hand” existence. Tom continues to discuss the themes of encounter, breakthrough and transformation.

From the archive! Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Jeff Lewis common questions about the transition into ordinary time after celebrating Christmas, in anticipation of Lent. Fr. Jeff Lewis talks about attending the recent SEEK Focus Conference and reflects on the Baptism of Jesus.

Dr. Tom Curran continues to celebrate the Christmas Season by exploring historical facts and theological insights on the innkeeper, the wise men, the shepherds and the Holy Family’s flight into Egypt. Tom talks about the traditions of the Epiphany House Blessing and the blessing of Epiphany water.

Dr. Tom Curran shares stories about an epiphany revealed about him, and his wife Kari’s, parenting at a family trip to Disney Land. Tom reflects on insights from Pope Leo’s Extraordinary Consistory of Cardinals on the need for clarity on the Second Vatican Council documents.

Dr. Tom Curran continues to discuss scripture passages that will transform your life. Tom shares insights on how to overcome comfortable dissipation through disruption, breakthrough and transformation. Referenced Scriptures: ( Rev 1: 10-18 ) ( Isa 62: 1-5 ) ( Jer 33: 6-9 )

Dr. Tom Curran reflects on scripture passages that will transform your life. Tom shares several insights from Song of Songs chapters 4-6 about how much Jesus loves YOU! 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. (Song of Songs 4: 9) Turn your eyes away from me, for they stir me up. Your hair is like a fl...

Dr. Tom Curran asks Fr. Kurt Nagel to reflect on quotes from Pope Benedict XVI, as referenced in his Homily on the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Referenced Texts: OPENING OF THE YEAR FOR PRIESTS ON THE 150th ANNIVERSARY OF THE DEATH OF SAINT JOHN MARY VIANNEY, Friday, 19 June 2009

Dr. Tom Curran testifies to the fruits of his word from last year, “farewell.” Tom shares quotes inspiring his launch into the New Year on topics, such as: acknowledging the must-do, finding direction and being transformed.